Key skills and expertise.

With 19 years of experience in audit, micro-assessment, and consulting for development projects, the expert specializes in governance, risk, and compliance. Bringing a wealth of expertise, he has led international initiatives with donors like the World Bank and EU, focusing on financial audits and capacity building. Previously held roles such as Engagement Leader and Director, he has been responsible for diagnosing and developing governance frameworks. Career highlights include improving financial supervision and compliance standards across multiple regions, demonstrating a strong capacity for leadership and strategic project management.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank, European Union, African Development Bank, UN agencies, KFW, and USAID. His involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in governance, risk, and compliance. Responsibilities have included managing regional and national projects across various sectors, including health and infrastructure, in countries like Chad, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast. His work has significantly contributed to the development and reform of governance frameworks, financial supervision, and compliance standards in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Background includes positions at key sectors such as monitoring and evaluation, banking, finance and accounting, and audit. He has held leadership roles including Engagement Leader and Director, focusing on governance, risk, and compliance. His interdisciplinary knowledge encompasses financial audits, risk management, and capacity building, with projects spanning regional and country-specific scopes in Africa. His work integrates strategic financial oversight with sector-specific insights, contributing to the development and reform of governance frameworks and compliance standards.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Africa and Europe, having worked in countries such as Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Niger, Sao Tome and Principe, Tunisia, and France. His work in these regions has provided him with a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in governance, risk, and compliance sectors. His recurring involvement in these areas underscores his expertise in navigating complex international and local projects.

Languages and education.

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills, and proficient in English, with strong reading and writing abilities. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international work environments across French-speaking countries such as Cameroon, Chad, and Ivory Coast, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and contributing to successful project implementations.

The expert holds a Master II in Accounting and Finance, a Master's Degree in Management Economics, and a Bachelor's Degree in Management Economics, all from the Catholic University of Central Africa in Cameroon. These qualifications provide a strong foundation in financial management and economic analysis, supporting his extensive career in financial auditing and consulting.