Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in high-level managerial and operational roles, the expert has a robust background in humanitarian and recovery contexts across Africa, Asia, and the MENA region. Key qualifications include logistics, supply chain management, procurement, and safety/security oversight. Responsibilities have included leading international and local initiatives, managing teams of up to 20 international and 450 national staff. Career highlights include overseeing budgets up to 22 million USD annually and coordinating with donors and agencies like UN and NGOs. The expert's expertise spans health, nutrition, education, and disaster risk reduction, with a strong focus on strategic design and operational activities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with numerous international donors, including DFID, UNICEF, USAID, ECHO, WHO, UNHCR, and SIDA. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, logistics, supply chain management, and capacity building in sectors such as health, education, and women protection. These projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in geographic locations including DR Congo, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, and the Philippines. Responsibilities have included managing substantial budgets, ensuring effective coordination and execution of donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, the expert has worked in health, nutrition, physical rehabilitation, food security, women protection, education, and disaster risk reduction. Previously held roles such as Health Logistics Officer, Team Leader, and Head of Mission, with responsibilities in logistics, supply chain management, and strategic planning. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating safety and security measures into operational activities. The expert's work has spanned regional and country-specific projects in Africa, Asia, and the MENA region, showcasing interdisciplinary knowledge in managing complex humanitarian and development initiatives. Geographic experience includes significant assignments in DR Congo, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, the Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Ethiopia. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, working on long-term projects and emergency responses, often in complex and challenging environments, with recurring involvement in countries such as DR Congo and Jordan.

Languages and education

With a background in language competences, the expert is a native French speaker and possesses excellent reading, writing, and oral skills in English. These language skills have been utilized in various international assignments and collaborations with multilingual teams across Africa, Asia, and the MENA region. Additionally, the expert has beginner proficiency in Russian, further supporting the ability to work in diverse linguistic environments. The educational background includes a Master's Degree in International Humanitarian Action from the University of Law and Political Science in France, focusing on program management, supply chain, and international law. The expert also obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technologies Management from the University Institute for Management and Technology in France, with studies in economics and project management. Additionally, they completed a 2nd degree level in Mathematics, Physics, and IT at the University of Science - Montpellier, France, and a Baccalauréat C in Mathematics and Physics.