Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 36 years of experience in rural development, regional integration, and program management, the expert's key qualifications include organizing conferences, facilitating workshops, and leading multinational teams. They have coordinated numerous local and international projects, achieving significant results in policy evaluation, networking, and communication. Responsibilities have included CEO and team leader positions, overseeing project delivery and quality control. With a strong command of Microsoft Office tools, the expert excels in adapting to diverse team environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donor agencies such as the European Commission and the World Bank. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in sectors such as rural development, regional development, and maritime affairs. These projects have been managed and coordinated on a regional and national scale across various locations, including Romania, Indonesia, and countries within the European Union. The expert's work primarily focused on policy evaluation, networking, communication, and events organization.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as rural development, civil society, NGOs, regional integration, and program management, the expert has held leadership roles including CEO, team leader, and senior consultant. Responsibilities have included project coordination, quality control, and strategic planning. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses integrating infrastructure in rural development and fostering regional cooperation. The geographic scope of their work spans multiple countries, with significant involvement in European and international projects. They possess deep familiarity with regional development and local governance, particularly in Belgium and Wallonia, where they have led numerous projects. Their work across these diverse locations has provided a rich understanding of cultural dynamics and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker and is fluent in English and Dutch, with proficiency levels of C2 in understanding and speaking. They also have intermediate proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in multilingual teams and in-country work across various international settings, enhancing effective communication in diverse environments. The expert holds a Graduate degree in Business Management and a degree as an Agronomy Engineer from the University of Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium. Their studies encompassed fields such as business management, agronomic sciences, plant and animal sciences, applied ecology, biochemistry of nutrition, eco-physiology, systems analysis, sociology, and rural economics.