Key skills and expertise

With 18 years of experience in the environment and climate sectors, the expert specializes in sustainable natural resource management, environmental impact assessments, and forest governance. Leading national projects such as the FAO/FLEGT initiative, the focus has been on legality verification systems for timber. Expertise includes drafting environmental terms of reference, conducting audits, and managing biodiversity conservation efforts. As a leader, responsibilities have included overseeing project implementation and evaluation, demonstrating strong capabilities in capacity building and multi-stakeholder facilitation, which have significantly contributed to the governance and sustainability of natural resources in Cameroon.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the EU and FAO in implementing projects like the FAO/FLEGT initiative in Cameroon. This work involved project management, technical assistance, and capacity building in forest governance and legality verification systems. The projects were national in scope, focusing on enhancing governance and sustainability in the forestry sector within Cameroon.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing extensive experience in the environment and climate sectors, the expert focuses on sustainable natural resource management, forest governance, and biodiversity conservation. Leadership roles have included project management, technical assistance, and capacity building. Interdisciplinary expertise encompasses environmental impact assessments and legal frameworks for international timber trade. The expert's work, primarily based in Cameroon, has also involved collaboration on regional initiatives, enhancing governance and sustainability practices across Central Africa. Geographic experience extends to France, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Japan, England, and Egypt, engaging in international development initiatives, which has equipped the expert with a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in French with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills, and possessing intermediate proficiency in English, language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international collaborations and projects within multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master's degree in Management and Conservation of Commercial Species from the Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Spain, and an Engineering degree in Water and Forests from the University of Dschang, Cameroon. This academic background, rooted in agronomy and forestry sciences, provides a strong foundation for professional work in environmental and resource management.