Key skills and expertise

Bringing over nine years of experience in community development, NGOs, and human rights, the expert specializes in post-conflict settings and transitional justice. Key qualifications include data collection and analysis, security and policy research, and criminal justice reform. They have led international projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, focusing on restorative justice and alternative sentencing. Previously held roles such as Deputy Director at an NGO involved managing project cycles and conducting training for law enforcement. Responsibilities have included managing teams, drafting legal memos, and developing rehabilitation projects for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert collaborated with the European Commission on a regional project in the Western Balkans, conducting a comparative legal study on reparations for victims of international crimes. This involved developing research methodology, managing a team of national experts, and drafting reports. Additionally, they worked with GIZ on a gender diagnostic for a health support program in Bukavu, South Kivu. These projects focused on governance and health, and involved technical assistance, capacity building, and program evaluation in Europe and Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving community development, NGOs, gender and human rights, security and peacebuilding, and law. Their expertise spans criminal justice reform, transitional justice, and international crimes, with a focus on restorative justice and alternative sentencing. Interdisciplinary knowledge includes security policy research and human rights systems. The geographic scope of work covers Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. Extensive experience in Africa includes work in Guinea-Conakry, Rwanda, Burundi, and Libya, focusing on post-conflict justice and human rights. They have also worked in the Middle East, notably in Libya, and in Latin America, with specific involvement in Colombia. Their work in Europe includes projects in the Western Balkans and France, providing a deep understanding of regional development challenges, governance, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native French speaker and is fluent in English and Spanish, with a high proficiency (C1) in Italian. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including project management and collaboration with multilingual teams across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Their ability to communicate effectively in multiple UN official languages has supported work in international development and human rights initiatives. The expert holds a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Leiden University, Netherlands, with a focus on comparative criminal justice. They also obtained a Master's in Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences from Nanterre University, France. Additionally, they have a postgraduate degree in General International Studies from the Institute of Higher International Studies (Paris II Assas University) and a Bachelor’s degree in Law, specializing in Public Law, from Paris Descartes University, France. Their academic background covers law, politics, and international relations.