Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned political scientist and consultant specializing in policy analysis, conflict management, and public administration. They have successfully led both international and local projects in governance, climate change, and peacebuilding. Career highlights include directing the Misereor liaison office in Bamako and conducting research that significantly influenced youth training programs in the Lake Chad basin. This work has been pivotal in preventing youth recruitment by jihadist groups. Responsibilities have included leadership roles in project management and providing advisory services to international organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors, notably Misereor and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Their involvement spans project implementation, training, and consultancy across governance, climate policy, and conflict resolution sectors. These projects have been regional in scope, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa, including countries like Cameroon and Mali. The expert has also provided advisory services to the German Federal Foreign Office, particularly concerning Cameroonian diaspora engagements.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors, the expert has worked in education, training, capacity building, gender and human rights, administration, security and peacebuilding, public sector governance, disaster reduction, and humanitarian relief. Previously held roles include policy analyst, project coordinator, and director, managing projects and providing consultancy services. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses socio-political analysis and conflict management, with a regional focus on Africa, particularly the Lake Chad basin. Their work often integrates governance, climate change, and socio-economic development initiatives. Geographic experience includes professional engagements in Belgium, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Germany, Mali, and Niger, providing deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance dynamics.

Languages and education

Proficient in French (C1), English (B2), and German (B1), the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional settings, including international project coordination and consultancy roles. Their multilingual abilities have been instrumental in facilitating communication within diverse, multilingual teams and engaging with international stakeholders. The expert holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Political Science from the University of Hamburg, Germany, and a Postdoctoral fellowship in the same field at the same institution. Additionally, they obtained a Master’s degree in Political Sociology and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon. Their academic background is rooted in political science and sociology, with a strong focus on socio-political analysis and governance.