Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience in gender equality, social inclusion, and conflict resolution, the expert has led multi-million dollar projects across Africa. Collaborating with international organizations like Plan International and World Vision, their expertise includes strategic planning, policy development, and capacity building. The expert has successfully integrated gender and social inclusion strategies into regional and national initiatives, enhancing program outcomes. Previously held roles such as Regional Expert and Social Cohesion Advisor, they have contributed to sustainable development and conflict transformation in countries like Burkina Faso, Chad, and Niger.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as Plan International, Médecins Sans Frontières, World Vision International, and Tearfund. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in thematic areas like gender equality, social inclusion, and conflict resolution. These projects, regional and national in scope, have been executed in countries like Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, and Senegal. The expert has played a pivotal role in integrating gender and social inclusion strategies into donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across several key sectors, including gender equality, social inclusion, human rights, justice reform, and regional integration. Background includes positions such as Regional Expert, Social Cohesion Advisor, and Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor, focusing on capacity building, strategic planning, and policy development. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating gender and social inclusion into regional development projects. The geographic scope of their work spans West and Central Africa, with significant contributions to sustainable development initiatives in countries like Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mali.

With a background in West and Central Africa, the expert has extensive geographic experience in Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, and Senegal. They have developed a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in regional development projects. Their work has focused on gender equality, social inclusion, and conflict resolution, contributing to sustainable development and capacity building across these countries.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker and is fluent in English and Sara, with a C1 proficiency level in both languages. They have basic proficiency in Arabic. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international development projects across Francophone and Anglophone Africa, facilitating communication within multilingual teams and contributing to effective project execution in diverse cultural contexts.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Peace Studies at Uniselinus University, Italy, the expert holds a Master in Ethics and Political Philosophy from the Catholic University of Central Africa, Cameroon, and a Master in Political Science from the Catholic University of West Africa. Additionally, they obtained a Graduate degree in Philosophy from the Pontifical University of Rome, Italy. This educational background underpins their expertise in governance, ethics, and political science.