Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), governance, and public health. They have led and contributed to significant projects, such as the USAID Private Sector Health Partnership in Benin. Previously held roles include Chief of Party and Country Representative, demonstrating leadership in program management and technical guidance. Career highlights include developing national monitoring systems and delivering tangible results in countries like Mauritania and Niger. Their expertise in evaluation processes and strategic planning is complemented by proficiency in tools such as SPSS and STATA.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, UNFPA, and the World Bank, the expert has been involved in project implementation and technical assistance in health, governance, and WASH sectors. Notable projects include the USAID Private Sector Health Partnership Activity in Benin and WASH promotion in Niger. Responsibilities have included providing technical guidance and capacity building for governance and health programs, with work spanning national and regional levels in countries such as Benin, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mauritania.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including health, humanitarian aid, social development, and marketing. Background includes positions as Chief of Party, Country Representative, and Technical Advisor, focusing on program management, strategic planning, and evaluation. Their cross-cutting expertise includes communication for behavior change and social marketing. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, with significant contributions to governance and health initiatives in countries like Benin, Niger, and Mauritania. Extensive geographic experience in Africa includes working in countries such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Niger, and Togo. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in health and governance sectors. Long-term assignments in Benin and Niger, along with significant roles in Mauritania and DRC, underscore region-specific expertise and capacity to navigate complex cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Fé Fé/Fotouni and is fluent in French. They possess advanced proficiency in English, which has been utilized in international development contexts across multilingual teams and diverse countries, including Cameroon, Burkina Faso, and Mauritania. With a background in psychology, the expert holds an MA in Psychology with a specialization in Demography and a BA, both from the University of Yaoundé, Cameroon. Their educational background provides a strong foundation in psychological principles and demographic analysis, supporting their extensive career in international development.