Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 32 years of experience in the energy and telecommunications sectors, the expert specializes in project preparation, offer evaluation, and contract negotiation. Proficient in supervising construction and commissioning, responsibilities have included leading projects involving 460 km of fiber optic installations and reinforcing electricity networks. With expertise in HV/MV substation design and control systems, the expert has managed teams and contracts, ensuring compliance with technical standards. Skilled in using MS Office, AutoCAD, and project management tools, the expert has contributed to both local and international initiatives in Tunisia, Benin, and Chad.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international development cooperation, primarily in infrastructure and energy sectors. Career highlights include involvement in the "Programme de Développement de l'Électricité en Tunisie," led by Koica-KEPCO in South Korea, focusing on electricity distribution and management. The expert's work included technical assistance and capacity building, contributing to the development of distribution systems, demand management, and loss reduction strategies. Additionally, the expert engaged in projects in Chad and Benin, focusing on the construction and rehabilitation of electricity networks and substations, indicating a regional and national project scope.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in energy, telecommunications, and electrical engineering, the expert has held roles such as Deputy Project Manager and Chief of Mission, managing large-scale infrastructure projects and overseeing design, implementation, and commissioning. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating control systems in energy projects and digitalization in network management. The geographic scope of work spans Tunisia, Benin, and Chad, focusing on both regional and national projects. This diverse sectoral experience highlights the expert's capability in managing complex technical and cross-sectoral initiatives. Extensive geographic experience in North and West Africa has provided a comprehensive understanding of cultural dynamics and development challenges in these regions.

Languages and education

The expert is native in Arabic and fluent in French and English, possessing professional proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in these languages. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Tunisia and international projects in multilingual teams across regions such as Benin and Chad. The educational background includes a Diplôme D’ingénieur en Génie Electrique and a Certificat D’études Approfondies en Traitement De Signal from the Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Tunis, Tunisia. Additionally, a Technician Diploma was obtained from ISET, also in Tunisia, emphasizing a strong foundation in electrical engineering and signal processing.