Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of professional experience, with more than 15 years dedicated to the international Aid and Development sector, the expert possesses key skills such as Gender and Inclusion Programming, Political Analysis, and Programme and Financial Management. Expertise extends to Monitoring and Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. Career highlights include leading governance and transparency programs, providing technical assistance, and managing advocacy campaigns. Notable accomplishments involve developing strategic frameworks and conducting evaluations for organizations such as Christian Aid and OXFAM GB. Previously held roles include Governance Program Manager, showcasing strong project management capabilities and impactful contributions to both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as OXFAM GB, the National Endowment for Democracy, the Swedish Embassy, Swiss Cooperation, and the European Development Fund. Responsibilities have included project implementation, advocacy campaigns, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, human rights, and socio-economic development. These projects have been both national and regional in scope, primarily within the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes Region.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including Education, Training and Capacity Building, Gender and Human Rights, Youth and Child Welfare, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Sector Governance, Project Management, and Advocacy, the expert has held roles such as Governance Program Manager and Consultant. Responsibilities have included providing strategic leadership and technical support. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating gender and inclusion programming into governance and development projects. Geographic experience is primarily focused in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with contributions to regional initiatives in the Great Lakes Region.

Extensive geographic experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo has involved engagement in governance, human rights, and development projects. The expert has collaborated with international organizations and donors on initiatives focused on governance, transparency, and socio-economic development. Familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics is evident through long-term assignments and leadership roles within these projects. Work also extends to the Great Lakes Region, contributing to regional development and peacebuilding efforts.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, both UN official languages, the expert has utilized these skills extensively in international development work, collaborating with multilingual teams and engaging in governance and capacity-building initiatives across the Democratic Republic of Congo and other regions. Although no formal language certifications are specified, proficiency is demonstrated through extensive professional experience in international settings.

Educational background includes a Master’s degree in Political Sciences from Atlantic International University (2018-2021, ongoing) and a Degree in Political and Administrative Sciences from Kisangani University, Democratic Republic of Congo. Additionally, the expert holds a Graduate degree in Political and Administrative Sciences from the same institution, with a focus on political sciences and administration.