Key skills and expertise

With 24 years of experience, the expert specializes in procurement management, public sector governance, and financial services. Career highlights include leading both local and international projects, notably in infrastructure and governance, with funding from the World Bank and UNDP. Responsibilities have included overseeing public procurement processes, managing budgets, and providing technical assistance to parliamentary bodies. Notable accomplishments encompass the execution of major construction projects and the development of legislative databases. The expert has consistently demonstrated leadership in implementing reforms and enhancing procurement efficiency within the National Assembly of Benin.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program. Involvement in managing projects like the construction of the Groupement Inter Economique headquarters and developing a legislative database for the National Assembly of Benin has been significant. These initiatives focused on infrastructure and governance, funded by both international agencies and national budgets. The projects were implemented nationally within Benin, showcasing the expert's role in enhancing public procurement and infrastructure development through donor-funded programs.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across multiple sectors, including procurement management, public sector governance, financial services, and administration. Previously held roles such as Public Procurement Specialist and Person Responsible for Public Procurement at the National Assembly of Benin, managing procurement processes and advising on policy reforms. His interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in public administration and infrastructure development. The geographic scope of his work is primarily national within Benin, with international exposure through projects and training in various countries, enhancing his capability in regional and global governance. Extensive experience in Benin has involved deep engagement in local governance and public procurement, with work also taking him to Ghana, France, Senegal, Rwanda, China, and Mali for seminars and training on regional development and project management. This diverse geographic experience has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of both local and global governance dynamics and development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic foundation, the expert possesses full professional proficiency in French, enabling effective communication in diverse professional settings, including in-country work and multilingual teams. English skills are competent for professional contexts, particularly in reading and understanding complex documentation, though writing and speaking are at an intermediate level. Additionally, fluency in Yoruba supports engagement in local and regional projects. These language competences have facilitated collaboration on international initiatives and participation in global training sessions. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Public Procurement and Public-Private Partnerships from the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin. Further academic credentials include a Master’s in Project Management and Quality Management from the International Polytechnic University ONM/UAC, and a Bachelor’s in Legal Sciences with a focus on General Administration from the same university.