Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience, the expert is proficient in transport economics, project evaluation, and local development. They have led initiatives in governance and transport, with significant roles in both local and international projects. Career highlights include implementing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals locally and enhancing transport systems. Responsibilities have included managing data collection and analysis, facilitating stakeholder coordination, and providing technical assistance in transport and governance. Previously held roles such as Deputy Mayor and local project coordinator demonstrate strong project management and strategic planning skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union and the World Bank, providing technical assistance and conducting evaluations. Their involvement includes project implementation and capacity building in areas such as transport, governance, and local development. The projects are both regional and national in scope, covering countries like Cameroon, Djibouti, Gabon, and Central African Republic. Their work focuses on enhancing infrastructure and governance systems, contributing to sustainable development across these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including rural and urban development, transport, decentralization, and local governance. Background includes positions as local project coordinator, deputy mayor, and consultant, with responsibilities in project management, policy evaluation, and stakeholder coordination. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital solutions in transport and infrastructure projects. The geographic scope of work is primarily regional, focusing on Central Africa, with significant contributions to local governance and transport systems in Cameroon and surrounding countries. Extensive geographic experience in Central Africa includes work in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Cameroon, where they have been actively involved from 2006 to 2018 and again from 2020 to 2023. Their work has also included assignments in Congo Brazzaville and Chad, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and socio-economic dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

With a background in French language proficiency, the expert is fluent in French, with perfect proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing, and has working proficiency in English. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across multiple Francophone African countries, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to international and local projects. Educational background includes a Diplôme Universitaire en Sécurité Routière en Afrique from Université Gustave Eiffel, France (2023-2024), a DESS in Fiscalité Appliquée, and a Maitrise in Droit Privé et Droit du Transport from Université de Douala, Cameroon. Additionally, they earned a Licence en Droit and a DEUG en Droit from the same institution, with their academic foundation further supported by a Baccalauréat A4 Espagnol from Lycée de la Cité des Palmiers, Cameroon.