Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in partnership management, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading significant projects with UNICEF and War Child UK, with a focus on child protection and community development. Notable achievements encompass developing a partnership management SOP and facilitating the signing of approximately 60 program documents annually. Previously held roles such as Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the expert has effectively managed initiatives across five provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Responsibilities have included proficiency in key computer programs and multilingual communication.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors like UNICEF, the expert has focused on partnership management, technical assistance, and capacity building. Their involvement includes implementing the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) and supporting child protection initiatives. Worked across diverse projects involving health, education, and social development, with scopes ranging from regional to national levels. The expert has contributed to strategic planning and compliance in humanitarian responses across multiple provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at key sectors such as civil society, NGOs, humanitarian aid, social development, monitoring and evaluation, human rights, and risk management. Responsibilities have included roles such as Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, with a focus on partnership management and capacity building. Their cross-cutting expertise includes implementing digital tools for program management and leveraging interdisciplinary knowledge in education and child protection. The expert's work is primarily regional, with a significant focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo, addressing both local and broader developmental challenges. Extensive experience in the Eastern region of the DRC has involved managing projects across five provinces, engaging deeply with local governance and cultural dynamics. The expert has demonstrated a strong understanding of the socio-economic challenges and opportunities within the region.

Languages and education

With proficiency in English, French, Lingala, and Swahili, the expert's language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects. This proficiency supports effective communication and coordination in diverse cultural and linguistic environments. The expert holds a License in Health and Community Development (equivalent to Master BAC+5) from Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (ULPGL) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, completed between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, they obtained a Graduate degree in Biomedical Sciences (equivalent to Bac + 4) from the University of Goma, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo, from 2004 to 2007. Foundational education includes a State diploma (equivalent to a Bachelor) from Institut Mama Yetu in Goma.