Key skills and expertise

With 31 years of experience, the expert has developed key qualifications in organizational leadership, strategic management, gender and human rights, and humanitarian affairs. This extensive experience includes leading international and local projects, focusing on reproductive health, gender-based violence, and socio-economic accountability. Career highlights include coordinating national surveys and contributing to the Chad 2030 Vision. Previously held roles such as Assistant Representative at UNFPA Chad and Program Director at World Vision Burundi showcase proficiency in disaster management, project documentation, and donor relations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the World Bank, UNFPA, USAID, EU, OFDA, WFP, and FAO. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in thematic areas like governance, health, and food security. Projects have been both regional and national in scale, covering locations such as Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Zambia, and other Southern Africa regions. Worked across diverse projects involving donor-funded initiatives, contributing significantly to strategic planning and program management.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors, including community development, health, public sector governance, disaster reduction, and humanitarian relief. Background includes positions such as Assistant Representative, Program Director, and Senior Consultant, with responsibilities spanning project management, strategic planning, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary knowledge includes the integration of socio-economic accountability in agricultural and food security initiatives. Experience is both regional and country-specific, particularly in African nations like Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi, focusing on sustainable development and humanitarian response.

Bringing over three decades of geographic experience across Africa, including Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Zambia, the expert has been deeply engaged with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in humanitarian relief and development projects. Long-term assignments in Chad have contributed to national planning initiatives like the Chad 2030 Vision. Additionally, they have worked on regional projects in Southern Africa, addressing food security and disaster response, demonstrating a profound understanding of the cultural and socio-economic dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

Fluent in French and English, with good proficiency in Russian and Arabic, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. They hold a Diploma in Russian Language from Odessa State Agrarian University and have completed the TOEFL examination. These language competencies have been instrumental in facilitating communication and project management across diverse international settings.

Educationally, the expert holds an MBA in Economics with a focus on NGO Leadership Development from the School of International Leadership and Development, Eastern University, USA. Additionally, they earned a Master of Science in Agricultural Economy from Odessa State Agrarian University, Ukraine, where they also obtained a Diploma in Russian Language and a Diploma in Advanced Mathematics and Computer Sciences. Their academic background is further supported by a Baccalaureate from Lycée Felix Eboué, Chad.