Key skills and expertise

With 42 years of experience in international settings, the expert excels in IT project management, web development, and environmental consulting. Responsibilities have included coordinating projects for oil companies and public operators, managing schedules, budgets, and subcontractors. Skilled in HTML, PHP, and MySQL, the expert has created over 50 websites. Career highlights include directing archaeological sections in EU-funded projects and authoring over 100 papers. The expert's expertise spans environmental impact assessments, cultural heritage, and IT systems analysis, with a strong track record in managing cultural events and exhibitions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations like the World Bank and the European Union. This involvement included environmental consulting for oil companies such as Amerada Hess, British Gas, and Conoco in Gabon. The expert conducted environmental impact assessments for infrastructure projects, including road development programs funded by the African International Institute. These projects were regional, focusing on Central Africa, including Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and involved technical assistance and project implementation in environmental and infrastructure sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including culture, environment and natural resource management, roads and bridges, and IT project management. Previously held roles such as IT Project Manager, Webmaster, and Director, with responsibilities in project coordination, environmental consulting, and web development. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in archaeology and infrastructure development in rural settings. The geographic scope of work is regional, focusing on Central and Southern Africa, where projects involved environmental impact assessments and cultural heritage preservation. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, and Zambia, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Gabon.

Languages and education

Fluent in French and English, the expert also has proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. These language skills have been used extensively in international work environments, collaborating with diverse teams across Europe, North America, and Africa. There is also basic reading knowledge of German, enhancing multilingual communication and project management capabilities. The expert holds a PhD in Philosophy and Letters from Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium, with research focused on Gabon. Additional qualifications include a Certificate in Creative Analyst of Information Systems from AFPA in France and a Master's degree in History of Art and Archaeology from Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium, with great distinction.