Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience in management, project coordination, and capacity building, the expert has developed significant expertise in organizational management and project management for a decade, with additional experience in civil society support and media communication. Career highlights include leading both local and international initiatives, such as coordinating projects funded by USAID/PEPFAR and CDC/PEPFAR. As Director at CRASC CENTRE, responsibilities have included managing resources, developing communication plans, and overseeing project execution. The expert's proficiency in strategic planning, institutional development, and conducting surveys has resulted in a proven track record of enhancing organizational capacities and managing multi-sectoral projects in Côte d'Ivoire.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as Save The Children and Health Alliance International, funded by USAID/PEPFAR and CDC/PEPFAR. The expert's involvement included project coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building within the health sector, focusing on care and support for people living with HIV and orphans and vulnerable children. These initiatives were implemented on a national scale in Côte d'Ivoire, showcasing the expert's ability to manage large-scale donor-funded projects effectively.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, civil society, education, gender, health, social development, and democratization, the expert has held roles such as project coordinator, consultant, and director. Responsibilities have included focusing on capacity building, strategic planning, and communication. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses digital communication strategies and organizational management. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Côte d'Ivoire, where the expert has led initiatives to strengthen civil society organizations and improve governance and development outcomes. Extensive experience in Côte d'Ivoire has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, with long-term assignments and project leadership roles centered around capacity building, project management, and institutional development.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French and English, demonstrating excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills in both languages. These language competencies have been utilized extensively in professional work in Côte d'Ivoire, including project coordination and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert is pursuing an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Management of Organizations at Université Paul-Valery Montpellier 3, France (2025-2027). They hold a Master II in Management of Organizations and a Professional License in Communication, Marketing Option from Ecole Internationale Tertiaire des Nouvelles Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication, Côte d'Ivoire. Additionally, they have a DUT in Communication & Marketing from Groupe École des Hautes Etudes Commerciales, Côte d'Ivoire, and a BAC série D from Lycee Municipal Djibo Sounkalo de Bouake, Côte d'Ivoire.