Key skills and expertise

With over 22 years of experience, the expert is proficient in quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems, particularly within the energy sector. The expert has extensive expertise in ISO standards and project management, aiding organizations in developing and updating policies. Leadership roles have included positions such as Quality Safety Environment Manager and Health Safety Environment Quality Coordinator. The expert has successfully led environmental assessments and audits, enhancing safety cultures and ensuring compliance with international standards in both local and international projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with major international donors such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, and French Development Agency. Involvement includes supporting the implementation of environmental and social safeguard policies and standards, primarily within the energy sector. The expert's work addresses both renewable and conventional energy projects, with a sector-specific scope and a geographic focus on France.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including energy, environment and natural resource management, security, and civil engineering. Responsibilities have included roles such as Quality Safety Environment Manager and Health Safety Environment Quality Coordinator, managing projects and ensuring compliance with international standards. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating safety and environmental standards into energy projects, both renewable and conventional, primarily within France. This cross-sectoral experience highlights the ability to address complex challenges in diverse professional environments. The expert has significant professional experience in France, where a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues has been developed. Work in the energy and environmental sectors, particularly in project management and compliance with international standards, underscores expertise in navigating the French professional landscape.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English and French, utilizing these languages in professional contexts, including in-country work in France and collaboration within multilingual teams. This linguistic competence supports work in international development projects and interactions with diverse stakeholders. The expert holds a Magister degree in Integrated Management Quality-Safety-Environment from the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts in France. A Professional Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering was earned from the University of Rennes 1, France, and a University Diploma of Technology in Civil Engineering from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Senegal. Additionally, a Baccalaureate in the Science Series was completed at Pointe-Noire.