Key skills and expertise

With 44 years of experience, the expert excels in managing large programs, crisis management, human resource management, and resource mobilization. He has coordinated humanitarian assistance and electoral processes in complex environments. His expertise spans strategic management consulting, capacity building, and conflict resolution. He has led international development initiatives with UNDP and UNFPA, achieving significant results in governance and crisis management. Responsibilities have included key leadership roles, such as Resident Representative and Resident Coordinator, demonstrating proficiency in mobilizing teams and resources to achieve strategic objectives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Career highlights include collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in various development cooperation projects. His involvement includes resource mobilization, project implementation, and donor coordination, focusing on governance, capacity building, and poverty eradication. Worked across diverse projects both nationally and regionally, in countries like Senegal, Madagascar, Niger, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. His efforts have facilitated successful conferences and resource pledges, significantly contributing to the development agendas of these nations.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over four decades of experience, the expert has worked across key sectors such as humanitarian aid, emergency management, human rights, conflict resolution, democratization, public administration, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Resident Representative and Resident Coordinator, focusing on program management, crisis response, and capacity building. His interdisciplinary expertise includes strategic management consulting and resource mobilization in regional and country-specific contexts, particularly in Africa. Geographic experience includes extensive work across Africa, with assignments in Senegal, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Cameroon. His roles have involved deep engagement with local governance and regional development issues, as well as assignments in Mauritania, Uganda, Namibia, and Kenya. His work has provided a profound understanding of cultural dynamics and development challenges, allowing him to effectively lead and implement international initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in Agro-Economics, the expert holds a Master of Science (MSc) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Laval University, Quebec, Canada. These degrees were completed between 1973 and 1980, providing a strong foundation in agro-economic principles and practices. The expert is fluent in French and English, with limited proficiency in Spanish. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international settings, including working with multilingual teams and in-country assignments across various regions, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse cultural contexts.