Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 24 years of experience in infrastructure development, the expert is a seasoned civil engineer with a robust track record in project management, quality assurance, contract management, and stakeholder coordination. Career highlights include successfully leading both local and international projects across sectors such as roads, bridges, and water sanitation. Responsibilities have included ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, delivering projects on time and within budget, and maintaining a strong safety record with zero accidents on sites. The expert has previously held leadership roles such as Project Supervisor and Chief of Mission, demonstrating proficiency in managing complex projects funded by international donors.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), and the European Union. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation and technical assistance in infrastructure development, focusing on roads, sanitation, and market construction. These projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in diverse geographic locations including Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, and Tunisia. The expert has ensured compliance with donor procedures and successfully managed large-scale projects funded by these organizations.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as rural development, procurement, roads and bridges, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Background includes positions at various levels, including Project Supervisor, Chief of Mission, and Director of Works, with responsibilities spanning project management, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating infrastructure development into rural and urban planning. Their work has a broad geographic scope, covering multiple countries in Africa and Europe, where they have contributed to both regional and country-specific initiatives. Extensive geographic experience across Africa and Europe includes working in countries such as Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, France, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia. This broad exposure has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, highlighting expertise in managing projects under diverse socio-economic conditions and regulatory environments.

Languages and education.

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in Arabic, French, and English. Arabic is the native language, while they possess fluent proficiency in French and professional proficiency in English. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international project settings, facilitating communication within multilingual teams and across diverse geographic regions. The expert's linguistic capabilities enhance effectiveness in managing projects and coordinating with stakeholders globally. Educational background includes a Master's degree in Marine Technology with a focus on Civil Engineering, Public and Maritime Works, currently pursued at Nantes Université, France. Additionally, they hold an Engineer's degree in Civil Engineering from Université de Sfax, Tunisia, obtained in 2001, providing a strong foundation in civil engineering and infrastructure development.