The expert possesses extensive experience in the international development sector, with a strong focus on promoting sustainable agricultural value chains and private sector engagement. Having worked on both local and international initiatives, the expert has collaborated effectively with international funding organizations and private industry partners. Their primary sectors of expertise include Environment & Natural Resource Management, Food Security, Trade, Agriculture, and Marketing.

The expert has held key leadership roles, such as project manager for the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), where they managed strategic alliances in the cocoa sector in West Africa from 2010 to 2013. As a consultant, they have advised numerous projects in cocoa and food crop sectors, demonstrating a profound understanding of value chain development and the application of sustainability standards.

Notable achievements in the expert’s career include the development and implementation of sustainable practices in tree crops like cocoa, coffee, and tea as well as medicinal and aromatic plants. They have successfully led teams in evaluative studies, impact assessments, and project progress analysis under global initiatives like the Green Innovation Centres in the Agricultural and Food Sector by BMZ.

Technical and professional skills include planning, management, and evaluation of development partnerships, promotion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME), and coordination of multi-stakeholder partnerships. The expert has a strong command of Microsoft Office tools and comprehensive technical skills in sustainable agricultural practices.

The expert’s contributions have led to significant impacts, including enhancing market linkages for smallholder farmers, promoting biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices, and increasing the resilience of agricultural sectors to climate change. These concrete achievements reflect their deep commitment to fostering sustainable economic development and environmental protection.