Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 46 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in customs and international trade. Key qualifications include a deep understanding of customs procedures, risk management, and proficiency in IT systems such as SYDONIA/ASYCUDA. Career highlights include leading major projects in customs modernization, notably the ASYCUDA World project in Laos, which significantly enhanced administrative efficiency. Previously held roles such as Chief of Project and Technical Advisor have allowed the expert to contribute to international initiatives in regions like Vietnam and Burkina Faso, focusing on automation and capacity building.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors like UNCTAD and the World Bank, concentrating on customs modernization and trade facilitation. Responsibilities have included project implementation and capacity building, particularly within the SYDONIA/ASYCUDA program. These sector-specific initiatives targeted customs and trade, with geographic involvement in countries like Laos and Vietnam, where the expert played a key role in automating customs procedures and improving administrative processes.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in macro-economy, public finance, administration, border management, and public sector governance, the expert has held senior roles such as Chief of Project and Technical Advisor. Responsibilities have included focusing on customs procedures, risk management, and IT systems. Cross-cutting expertise includes the digitalization of customs processes through SYDONIA/ASYCUDA projects. The expert's work has spanned various countries, including Laos, Vietnam, and Burkina Faso, contributing to regional and national development initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Southeast Asia and West Africa, with projects in Bosnia Herzegovina, Mali, Algeria, Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and French Polynesia. This has provided a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in higher education from the University of Paris, the expert holds equivalence licenses in public law, economic sciences, penal law, and commercial law. Additionally, they graduated from the Ecole Nationale des Douanes de Neuilly sur Seine with a diploma as an Inspector of Customs, classified as Cadre A in the Public Service. Language competencies include fluency in French, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills, and intermediate proficiency in English. These skills have been utilized in translation tasks and international projects, supporting effective communication in diverse professional environments.