Key skills and expertise

With over 20 years of electoral expertise, the expert has collaborated with international organizations such as the EU, OSCE, and UN, focusing on election observation and democratization. Responsibilities have included managing electoral cycles, providing legal analysis, and leading international teams. Career highlights include organizing election observation missions in multiple countries and contributing to domestic observation programs. Previously held roles such as Deputy Head of Program in the Democratic Republic of Congo have involved providing technical assistance and capacity building in governance sectors, emphasizing effective relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaboration with international donors, the expert has worked with entities like the European Union and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) on electoral observation and democratization projects. The scope of these projects has been both regional and national, involving technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across governance sectors. Geographic locations of work include Honduras, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tunisia, East-Timor, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Iraq, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of international development cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as humanitarian aid, human rights, democratization, and law, the expert has held roles including Long Term Observer and Deputy Head of Program. Responsibilities have included election observation, legal analysis, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans governance and electoral processes, with a geographic scope covering regions like Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The work emphasizes the intersection of international law and human rights within electoral and democratization initiatives, providing region-specific expertise in electoral processes and international cooperation.

Languages and education

Fluent in French and English, the expert possesses excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills in both languages, along with strong proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish. These language competencies have facilitated effective communication in various professional contexts, including international election observation missions and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert's educational background includes a post-graduate degree in Political Sociology and Compared Politics from the University of Paris-Nanterre, France, and a Diploma of the Institute of High International Studies in International Law and International Relations from University of Paris 2 ASSAS, France. Additional qualifications include a Diploma in Humanitarian Studies from Fordham University, USA, a Diploma in Human Rights Law from the International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France, and a Certificate in European Studies from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. The expert also holds a Master’s degree in Political Sciences and a B.A. degree in Law from the University of Paris Nanterre, France.