Key Qualifications and Expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience, the expert is proficient in environmental and social safeguards, project management, and evaluation. Career highlights include leading national and international projects, notably with the World Bank, ensuring successful implementation and compliance with environmental standards. Responsibilities have included coordinating national projects and enhancing team capacities, resulting in improved infrastructure and community support initiatives.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, UNHCR, and JICA, providing technical assistance and project implementation in areas like environmental and social safeguards, infrastructure, and agriculture. Worked across diverse projects on a national scale in Niger, focusing on enhancing productivity and community support through initiatives like PARCA and PPAAO.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

With a background in environmental management, monitoring and evaluation, pollution and waste management, and water and sanitation, the expert has held roles such as project coordinator and environmental safeguard expert. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating environmental considerations into development projects. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Niger, focusing on sustainable development and community resilience.

The expert has extensive experience in Niger, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. Their work has involved long-term assignments and collaborations with international organizations, focusing on environmental and social safeguards, infrastructure, and community development, contributing significantly to national projects and initiatives.

Languages and Education

Fluent in French and Hausa, with intermediate proficiency in English, the expert's language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including international projects and collaborations with multilingual teams, enhancing communication and project implementation across diverse linguistic environments.

The expert holds a Diplôme d’Études Professionnelles Approfondies (DEPA) in Environmental Management from Université Senghor in Alexandria, Egypt, equivalent to a Doctorate. Additionally, they earned an Ingénieur d’État degree in Environmental Protection from Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumedienne in Algeria. This educational background is focused on environmental management and protection, providing a strong foundation for their professional expertise.