Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience in finance and administration, with 22 years dedicated to program and project management, the expert has developed key qualifications in finance management, capacity building, procurement, logistics, and human resources. Career highlights include leading international initiatives with organizations such as FAO, Doctors Without Borders, and Catholic Relief Services. Accomplishments include managing budgets up to $90 million annually and overseeing multi-unit operations. The expert is recognized for building strong networks, adapting to multicultural environments, and providing strategic leadership in finance and administration.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, the European Union, World Food Programme, UNICEF, FAO, World Bank, Mondial Funds, DFID, and Plan International. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations across thematic areas such as health, agriculture, literacy, and emergency response. These projects have spanned regional and national scopes, with work conducted in countries including Senegal, Niger, Chad, South Sudan, and Burundi.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in finance, administration, health, agriculture, and emergency response, the expert has held roles such as Operations Specialist, Technical Advisor, Deputy Finance Coordinator, and Finance and Projects Manager. Cross-cutting expertise includes capacity building, procurement, logistics, and human resources management. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives that integrate financial management with sectoral development goals. Geographic experience includes extensive work across Africa, particularly in Senegal, Niger, Chad, South Sudan, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With fluency in French and advanced proficiency in English, supported by a certification in advanced English from Suffolk University, the expert effectively communicates in multilingual environments. Sango is the expert's mother tongue, with intermediate proficiency in Wolof and Lingala. These language skills have been utilized in multicultural and multilingual settings across various African countries. The expert holds a Master's degree in Financial Management with a major in Audit and Control, a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management, and a Diploma of Accounting and Finance from Université AFI Union Européenne, Senegal. Their educational background is further enhanced by ongoing studies in a pre-doctorate program in Environmental Economics.