Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert is proficient in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and finance. They have successfully managed and evaluated international cooperation projects funded by entities such as the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), GIZ, and the World Bank. Their expertise encompasses performance-based finance, results-oriented management, and data collection. Responsibilities have included leading and training over 300 professionals across sectors like education, agriculture, and industry. Previously held roles such as consultant, coordinator, and senior expert in monitoring and evaluation have involved implementing systems and conducting impactful evaluations on both national and regional scales.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as MCC, GIZ, Belgian Cooperation, UN Women, and the World Bank. The expert's involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors like education, vocational training, employment, and water management. These projects have been both national and regional in scope, taking place in countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritania, Djibouti, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including education, vocational training, agriculture, fisheries, employment, and water management, the expert has held roles such as consultant, manager, and senior expert. Responsibilities have included focusing on project management, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital tools in project management and applying performance-based financial analysis. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific projects across North and West Africa, contributing to both local and international development initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments and deep engagement with local governance and development issues in regions such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Guinea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Togo, and Libya. This experience has provided a nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics and regional development challenges, facilitating effective project management and implementation in diverse contexts.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Arabic and French, with professional proficiency in English and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various international and multilingual contexts, including project management and coordination across North Africa and Francophone countries. The expert’s linguistic capabilities have facilitated effective communication and collaboration in diverse and multilingual teams, enhancing the execution and evaluation of international development projects. The educational background includes a Diplôme du Cycle des Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées in Finance, Audit, and Management Control (equivalent to BAC+5) from ENCG de Tanger, Morocco, and a Licence in Economic Sciences (equivalent to BAC+4) from Université Abdelmalek Essaâdi, Morocco. This academic foundation in finance, audit, and economics supports the expert's extensive professional experience in these fields.