Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience, the expert is proficient in human rights, peacebuilding, and governance. They have effectively managed projects for the United Nations and UNDP, focusing on human rights advocacy, capacity building, and project evaluation. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, the expert has led initiatives in Niger, facilitating national and regional collaboration. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to significant improvements in human rights practices and peace consolidation efforts. Certifications in project management and humanitarian coordination further underscore their expertise.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on governance, peace, and security initiatives in Niger. The expert's involvement encompassed project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and capacity building. These projects were national in scope, focusing on peacebuilding and security consolidation efforts. The expert coordinated with local and international stakeholders to enhance synergies and collaboration in development interventions, demonstrating a strong capability in managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as gender and human rights, monitoring and evaluation, security and peacebuilding, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, the expert has held roles including Human Rights Officer and Program Assistant. These positions focused on project implementation, advocacy, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans governance and security, with a geographic focus on Niger. Their work involves integrating human rights into development initiatives and enhancing regional collaboration for peacebuilding efforts. Extensive experience in Niger has provided them with a deep understanding of the region's cultural dynamics and governance challenges, equipping them with expertise in regional development issues and local governance structures.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French and English, both of which are official UN languages, and also speaks Hausa. These languages have been utilized extensively in their professional roles, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and in-country work in Niger. The expert holds a Maitrise en Droit and a Licence en Droit, both with a focus on International Relations, from Université Abdoul Moumouni in Niamey, Niger.