Key skills and expertise

With over 37 years of experience in media and communications, the expert excels in developing and executing communication strategies and awareness campaigns. They have led international and local projects, focusing on communication plans, graphic design, and event organization. The expert is skilled in public relations, social media communication, and participatory project approaches. Notable achievements include designing communication strategies for the European Union and United Nations Development Programme initiatives. Leadership roles have included creating communication tools and facilitating workshops, demonstrating a strong capacity for integration and knowledge of the African continent.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme on development cooperation projects. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like governance, health, education, and infrastructure. The projects have been both regional and national in scope, taking place in countries including Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Comoros, Morocco, Mozambique, and Togo. The expert has played a key role in designing communication strategies and enhancing program visibility for these initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including media and communications, public relations, and environmental management. Responsibilities have included roles as an international communication consultant, project manager, and public relations manager, focusing on the development and implementation of communication strategies, public awareness campaigns, and event organization. Their cross-cutting expertise includes digital communication and social media strategies, with regional work spanning Africa, particularly in countries like Algeria, Morocco, and Cape Verde. Their interdisciplinary knowledge supports initiatives in governance, health, education, and infrastructure development. Extensive geographic experience across Africa includes significant professional involvement in Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Comoros, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, and Togo. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the Maghreb region, including Algeria and Morocco. Their work has involved long-term assignments and multiple missions, demonstrating expertise in regional development issues and communication strategies tailored to diverse African contexts. This extensive experience underpins a strong integration capacity and understanding of the continent's socio-economic landscape.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker with proficiency in English and Portuguese, rated at a high level of competence in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international communication roles across various African countries, facilitating collaboration in multilingual environments. They have been instrumental in designing and implementing communication strategies and materials for diverse audiences, including translation tasks and working within multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Sciences de la Communication et de l’Information from CELSA, Paris IV Sorbonne, France. They also completed coursework for a Licence in Journalism at the Institut Français de Presse, Université Assas-Panthéon, France. Additionally, they obtained a BTS in Communication from Académie de Grenoble, France, and a BTS in English from Académie de Strasbourg, France. These qualifications underscore a strong foundation in communication and journalism.