Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 29 years of experience in civil and rural engineering, the expert specializes in water and sanitation, agricultural hydraulics, and infrastructure development. Responsibilities have included supervising infrastructure projects, managing environmental impact assessments, and executing water supply systems. Previously held roles such as director and consultant, the expert has overseen large-scale projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and environmental compliance. Career highlights include leading technical teams in local and international projects, achieving successful implementation of water supply networks and agricultural transformations, significantly contributing to rural development and community resilience initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, Global Affairs Canada, UNICEF, and Enabel. This collaboration involved project implementation and technical assistance in infrastructure, water and sanitation, agriculture, and health sectors. Worked across national and regional projects, including the Program to Support Women's Entrepreneurship in the Rice Sector in Benin and infrastructure projects in Guinea Bissau. Responsibilities have included supervising construction, managing technical and financial aspects, and supporting environmental and social evaluations, demonstrating a robust capacity for managing complex, donor-funded projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, civil engineering, water and sanitation, and agriculture, the expert has held roles such as technical director, consultant, and engineer. This experience involves supervising and implementing infrastructure projects, integrating infrastructure development with rural and agricultural advancements. The expert has managed projects with both national and regional scopes, particularly in Benin and Guinea Bissau, enhancing community resilience and development through strategic infrastructure initiatives. The expert possesses comprehensive knowledge of the Atacora Donga departments in Benin, contributing significantly to projects in these regions.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French, with excellent proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking, and has a good command of English. These language skills have been utilized in international project settings, facilitating communication within multilingual teams and contributing to effective project management and implementation in various countries. The expert holds a Master 2 in Infrastructure and Services Management, specializing in Water and Sanitation, and a Master 1 in Hydraulics and Irrigation Systems from the Institut International d’Ingénierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (Fondation2iE) in Burkina Faso. Additionally, the expert obtained a Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie in Civil Engineering from the Université d’Abomey-Calavi in Benin and a Diplôme d’Etudes Agricoles Tropicales in Rural Engineering from Lycée Agricole Médji de Sékou in Benin.