Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert specializes in procurement, contract management, rural and urban development, and natural resource management. They have led significant projects in civil engineering and water and sanitation, holding roles such as consultant and coordinator in Cameroon. Career highlights include managing infrastructure projects valued at over 6.9 billion FCFA and collaborating with the World Bank on international initiatives. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, project supervision, and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating leadership and technical proficiency in complex environments.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors, notably the World Bank, in initiatives such as the Project for Urban Sector Development and Water Supply (PDUE) in Cameroon. This collaboration focused on project implementation and technical assistance in infrastructure development, primarily at a national level, enhancing urban infrastructure and water supply in Yaoundé. Additionally, the expert has participated in capacity-building seminars organized by international entities, which have further developed skills in procurement and environmental management.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in diverse sectors, including rural and urban development, environment and natural resource management, procurement, civil engineering, and water and sanitation, the expert has held roles such as consultant, project coordinator, and technical services coordinator. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder liaison. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating infrastructure solutions in rural development projects. The geographic scope of work is primarily focused in Cameroon, with additional assignments in Senegal and Brazil, reflecting adaptability and interdisciplinary knowledge. Extensive experience in Cameroon since 2007 has provided a deep understanding of local governance and regional development challenges, with international experience contributing to infrastructure and urban development projects.

Languages and education.

With a background in engineering, the expert is fluent in French, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing, and possesses good proficiency in English, used in professional contexts such as in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. Language skills have facilitated effective communication in international development projects and technical roles. The expert holds a Master 1 and 2 in Specialized Engineering in Geotechnics and Structural Calculations from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Travaux Publics and Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy. Additionally, they earned an Engineering degree in Rural Engineering from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Travaux Publics de Yaoundé, Cameroon, and a General University Studies Diploma in Physics from Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroon. The educational background is complemented by a Baccalauréat in Civil Engineering from Lycée Technique de Nkolbisson, Cameroon.