Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert specializes in program and project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Extensive expertise in administrative and financial management, logistics, and procurement underpins their ability to lead initiatives in water, sanitation, and hygiene, as well as climate resilience. Career highlights include mobilizing €25,000 for projects and contributing to the strategic development of the Global Water Partnership. Responsibilities have included serving as Executive Secretary of the Cameroon National Water Partnership, overseeing project execution and stakeholder engagement.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Wide Fund (WWF), UNESCO, African Development Bank (BAD), and UNICEF. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like water, sanitation, and hygiene, as well as climate resilience. Worked across diverse projects that are regional and national in scope, primarily in Cameroon. The expert has contributed to the development of strategies, mobilization of funds, and facilitation of workshops and training sessions.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including gender and human rights, social development, water, sanitation and hygiene, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, the expert has held roles such as Executive Secretary and Program Assistant. Responsibilities have included project management, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. Their interdisciplinary expertise involves integrating gender perspectives into environmental projects and enhancing climate resilience strategies. The geographic focus is primarily in Cameroon, where they have led national and regional initiatives, collaborating with international organizations to address complex development challenges. The expert has extensive experience working in Cameroon, engaging deeply with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. This includes significant contributions to water, sanitation, and hygiene projects, as well as climate resilience initiatives.

Languages and education

With fluency in French and proficiency in English, the expert effectively communicates in these UN official languages, supporting international collaborations and project management with organizations such as UNICEF and WWF. These language skills facilitate effective communication in multilingual teams and enhance their capability to engage in international development projects. The expert holds a Master 1 degree in Sociology of Development with a focus on the environment from Université de Yaoundé I, Cameroon. Additionally, they have a Licence and a DEUG in Sociology of Development from the same institution. Their foundational education includes a Baccalauréat A from Lycée Général Leclerc in Cameroon.