Key skills and expertise

With 11 years of experience in education and humanitarian sectors, the expert is adept in project management, needs analysis, and capacity building. They have led international initiatives with UNESCO and regional projects in Gabon, Cameroon, and Chad, focusing on peacebuilding and youth training. Career highlights include forming a network of 1,800 young peace weavers and training 650 youths in employability and life skills. Responsibilities have included leadership in strategic planning, partnership development, and educational project management.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with UNESCO, UNODC, CEEAC, and WPDI on international development cooperation projects. The expert's involvement encompasses project implementation and capacity building, specifically in education and peacebuilding. These projects have a regional scope, focusing on transboundary areas of Gabon, Cameroon, and Chad. The expert has played a key role in training youth and developing networks for peace and development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over a decade of experience, the expert has worked across sectors including education, humanitarian aid, social development, and youth empowerment. Previously held roles such as project coordinator, educator, and consultant, focusing on capacity building, project management, and community health initiatives. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating educational strategies in emergency settings and promoting social entrepreneurship among youth. The expert's work primarily spans regional projects in Chad, Cameroon, and Gabon, addressing cross-border and local development challenges. Extensive experience in these countries has fostered significant involvement in local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in peacebuilding and educational projects.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in French and has a working knowledge of English and Arabic. These skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international projects and collaborations with multilingual teams across Africa. The expert holds a Master's degree in Social, Cultural, and Development Anthropology from the University of Maroua, Cameroon, and a Master's in Educational Sciences from the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Maroua, Cameroon. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Educational Sciences, specializing in the foundations and practice of education, from the University of N'Djamena, Chad.