Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of professional experience, the expert has dedicated 10 years to multilateral diplomacy, program and project management, and organizing conferences and events. Career highlights include leading international initiatives and securing EU funding for global education and capacity building in Euro-African youth organizations. Previously held roles such as President of the Management Board at Cape Town French School involved managing finances and human resources, successfully obtaining French government grants. The expert possesses strong analytical and interpersonal skills and is fluent in four languages, enabling effective collaboration in diverse international settings.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with the European Union, negotiating a framework agreement to finance programs related to global education and capacity building of Euro-African youth organizations. This work involved promoting human rights and strengthening civil society in North Africa, specifically in Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt, following the Arab Spring. The projects were regional in scope, focusing on governance and education. Additionally, grants from the French government were secured to improve infrastructure and security at the Cape Town French School.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including civil society, NGOs, gender, human rights, security, conflict, democratization, and media and communications. Responsibilities have included managing projects, organizing international conferences, and securing funding. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses governance and education, with a geographic scope that includes Europe, Africa, and Central Asia, addressing regional development and security issues. Extensive geographic experience includes work in South Africa, North Africa, the Balkans, and Central Asia, with deep engagement in regional development and governance issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, French, and German at the C2 level, and in Portuguese at the C1 level. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. The expert's linguistic abilities have facilitated effective communication and coordination in diverse and multicultural environments. The educational background includes a Master's degree in European Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, and a Diploma in Public Policy (Service Public) from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, France. Additionally, the expert completed a semester abroad at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., USA, as part of the Public Policy Program. The educational background also includes a French Baccalauréat and Austrian Matura from Lycée Français in Vienna, Austria.