Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience, the expert specializes in project management, resource mobilization, and education. They have led both international and local initiatives, notably achieving increased student enrollment and success rates in refugee camps in Chad. Previously held roles include managing teams and coordinating projects funded by major donors such as the EU and UNDP. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, capacity building, and human resource management, with a proven track record in developing and implementing successful projects across multicultural environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the European Commission, African Development Bank, UNDP, U.S. Embassy in Bissau, and UNICEF. Their involvement encompasses project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, and capacity building across sectors such as education and health. These projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on areas like the Rice Value Chain Development and HIV prevention programs in Guinea-Bissau, as well as education initiatives in refugee camps in Chad.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including rural development, education, humanitarian aid, and emergency response. Background includes positions such as project coordinator, grant administrator, and consultant, with a focus on project management and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise involves integrating educational initiatives within refugee camps and managing multi-sectoral development programs. Their work spans regional and country-specific projects in West and Central Africa, leveraging skills in resource mobilization and strategic planning to address complex development challenges. Extensive geographic experience includes significant assignments in Guinea-Bissau, Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and the Central African Republic, demonstrating deep familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics, particularly in managing education and humanitarian projects in refugee camps.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual team environments, the expert is fluent in Bambara, French, and Portuguese, using these languages extensively. They have also demonstrated proficiency in English, particularly in reading and speaking, within international project settings. Language skills have been pivotal in coordinating projects and communicating with diverse stakeholders across various regions. Educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Project Management from FUNIBER, Spain, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Institut Supérieur de Philosophie, Agrégée à l’Université Pontificale Grégorienne de Rome, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, they have completed a certification in General Psychology from C.N.F.D.I, France.