Key skills and expertise

With 24 years of experience, the expert specializes in agriculture, rural development, food security, and climate change adaptation. They possess strong skills in agro-economics, policy analysis, and natural resources management. The expert has led evaluations and capacity-building projects for international and local initiatives, focusing on gender equality and poverty alleviation. Key responsibilities include project cycle management, designing MEL systems, and conducting socio-economic research. They have successfully coordinated teams and delivered impactful results in diverse regions, contributing to institutional development and disaster risk management.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission, AFD, FFEM, and Aga Khan Foundation. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across thematic areas like agriculture, food security, climate change adaptation, and rural development. The projects have been regional and national in scope, conducted in countries including France, Senegal, Haiti, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Syria, and Chad.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, food security, gender equality, poverty reduction, agriculture, and livestock. They have held roles involving project management, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating climate change adaptation into agricultural practices and enhancing institutional development. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, Asia, and Europe, focusing on sustainable development and policy analysis.

The expert has extensive geographic experience, having worked in countries such as Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Haiti, Madagascar, Mongolia, Senegal, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Yemen. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in regions like West Africa and the Middle East. The expert has undertaken long-term assignments and provided region-specific expertise, contributing to rural development and agricultural initiatives across these diverse locations.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, with French as their native language. They have utilized these language skills extensively in international work settings, collaborating with multilingual teams across various countries. Additionally, the expert has working knowledge of German and Arabic, enhancing their ability to engage in diverse linguistic environments.

The expert holds an M.Sc. in Parasitology from Montpellier II and Lille Universities, France, and an M.Sc. in Rural Development from CIRAD/Montpellier SUPAGRO IRC, France. Additionally, they obtained a Tropical Agronomy Diploma from Montpellier Supagro, IRC, France, and a B.Sc. in Cellular Biology and Physiology from McGill University, Canada.