Development economist specialised in Project management / M&E expert and as TL in Economic & TPSD Development projects for over 35 years, in 40+ Countries. Often used as interim TL or STKE for crisis-management for projects with difficulties, at short notice.

Clients include Private sector actors (mulitnationals to MSMEs) and ODA Institution (EU, Expertise France, DFID, GIZ, EBRD, USAID, AfDB, UNDP, UNESCO...) or NGOs (Gates Foundation, ERADA, ELF Foundation).

Very pragmatic and results-oriented approach, focused on identifying needs and addressing strategic hurddles, whether in M&E assignments, Business Support or High-level Training.

Effective in hardship environments, as team leader with excellent cultural & Communication skills (4 languages), plus certified Negotiation & Mediation competencies.

Autonomous, adaptable and proactive, with a high degree of strategic perspective on client’s objectives and aspirations. Can operate with minimum support, anticipate and bring solutions to issues, plan programs, manage project plans & budgets.

Competencies include :

• Development projects Management : Conception, Design, LogFrame, TORs, Set-up, PCM, Project Management, Field-work, Evaluation systems.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Methodology, Impact assessment, Statistical study, Project audit, M&E systems design.
• Enterprise & SME: SME support, Management audit, Strategy, Capacity-Building, Business Advisory Services (BAS).
• Solid experience in programme identification & formulation, methodology design for services, Industry and Agro-industry.
• Long private sector experience (most sectors) in Productivity (Lean & 6-Sigma), Capacity-building, Quality Assurance (ISO 9000), Training
• Management Training: Training Needs Analysis (TNA), programme design, Training of Trainers (ToT), University courses.
• BSOs, CCIs: Business Support Institutions & organisations (BICs). Strategy, OD, processes & procedures, voucher systems.
• Productivity: Performance Measurement & improvement, KPIs, Efficiency studies, Waste reduction, Lean Manufacturing.