Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in Rule of Law, Democracy, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Law, the expert has spent 11 years within the UN system. Responsibilities have included leading strategic planning, organizational development, and capacity-building initiatives. Career highlights include significant contributions to combating impunity for international crimes and managing multidisciplinary teams. The expert has developed strategic partnerships and conducted complex investigations in the Great Lakes region of Africa, successfully coordinating international projects, delivering technical assistance, and providing training to national security forces, judiciary, and civil society organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontières and the UN Joint Human Rights Office. Involvement has included strategic partnerships, fundraising, and capacity building in human rights and governance. Projects have been implemented on a regional scale, particularly in the Great Lakes region of Africa, including DR Congo, Burundi, and Uganda. The expert has also been involved in advocacy and public relations, enhancing cooperation with state authorities and international organizations.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in sectors including civil society, NGOs, gender, human rights, justice reform, law, and research. Previously held roles such as Coordinator, Human Rights Officer, and Team Leader have involved responsibilities like strategic planning, capacity building, and complex investigations. Cross-cutting expertise includes advocacy, public relations, and the development of strategic partnerships. The expert's work has spanned regional and country-specific projects in Africa and Europe, with a focus on enhancing governance and human rights in conflict-affected areas. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in the Great Lakes region, including DR Congo, Burundi, and Uganda, as well as work in Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Canada, Norway, Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin, Ghana, and Togo. This diverse experience has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker with fluent English proficiency and working knowledge of Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including collaboration with multilingual teams and international organizations, enhancing communication and coordination in diverse professional environments. Educational background includes being a PhD Fellow in Political Science at CRESPPA, Université de Paris 8, France. The expert holds a Master 2 in European and International Law from Université de Grenoble Alpes, France, and an Advanced Master in Human Rights, International Human Rights Law from Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Additionally, they have a Master’s degree in Law from Université Saint Louis/UCL, Belgium. These academic pursuits emphasize expertise in political science, law, and human rights.