Key skills and expertise

With 10 years of experience, the expert excels in environmental management, communication, and sanitation projects. Key skills include sanitation management, agroforestry, environmental advisory, and renewable energy. They have led communication strategies for climate-friendly initiatives in Senegal and contributed to biogas research. Responsibilities have included developing communication plans, conducting environmental impact assessments, and capacity building. Leadership roles have involved managing teams and overseeing project implementation. Accomplishments include enhancing project visibility and driving sustainable behavior change through strategic communication efforts.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including environment and climate, social development, pollution and waste management, water, sanitation and hygiene, fisheries and aquaculture, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as communication manager, expert consultant, and head of CSR-SD departments, focusing on project implementation and capacity building. Their work, primarily in Senegal, integrates interdisciplinary knowledge, such as environmental communication and renewable energy solutions, to address complex challenges in sustainable development.

The expert has extensive experience working in Senegal, demonstrating a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Their work has been concentrated in sectors such as environment, sanitation, and social development, contributing to projects that address local needs and enhance sustainable practices within the country.

Languages and education

Bringing over a decade of experience, the expert is fluent in English and French, with both spoken and written proficiency. They possess beginner-level skills in Spanish and have medium-level proficiency in Wolof. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including in-country work in Senegal and collaboration with multilingual teams on various projects.

The expert holds a Master 2 in Environmental Sciences from Université Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, Senegal, with a specialization in management of natural resources and sustainable development. Additionally, they obtained a License in Forestry Sciences from Université de Thiès, Senegal, focusing on general agronomy and forest sciences.