Key skills and expertise

With 19 years of experience, the expert is proficient in environmental engineering and planning, specializing in ecotourism, protected area management, and climate change. Career highlights include leading projects with international organizations such as UNDP and GIZ, focusing on biodiversity, carbon finance, and sustainable development. Notable accomplishments include coordinating the BIODEV2030 project in Benin and implementing reforestation initiatives covering over 100 hectares annually. Responsibilities have included managing project teams, developing strategic plans, and facilitating stakeholder engagement for innovative solutions in environmental conservation and resource management.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). His involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like environment and natural resource management, tourism, and climate change. These projects have been national and sector-specific in scope, primarily taking place in Benin.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked extensively in the environment and natural resource management, tourism, and climate change sectors. Previously held roles such as project coordinator, consultant, and technical assistant, focusing on project implementation, capacity building, and strategic planning. His interdisciplinary expertise encompasses sustainable development and ecotourism, with a particular emphasis on environmental conservation and carbon finance. The geographic scope of his work is primarily country-specific to Benin, with additional regional experience in Côte d'Ivoire and Togo. His familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in these countries supports effective project implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Languages and education

Bringing over a decade of experience, the expert is fluent in French, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills. He also has proficient reading and speaking abilities in English, with strong writing skills. These language competences have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international project coordination and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a doctoral year in Geography and Environmental Management from Ecole Doctorale Pluridisciplinaire in Benin (2022-2023) and completed a complementary master's in the same field (2021-2022). Additionally, he earned a Master Professionnel in Ecotourism from Université Sylvo Pastoral de Tabarka in Tunisia (2010-2013) and an engineering degree in Environmental Management and Protection from Université Polytechnique d'Abomey Calavi in Benin (2001-2005).