Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience in global health, governance, and financial management, the expert possesses key skills in leadership, compliance management, budget analysis, and risk management. Career highlights include leading projects funded by USAID and UNHCR, focusing on governance, health, and education. Notable accomplishments involve increasing cash flow management compliance by 90% and reducing audit costs by 50%. Responsibilities have included strategic oversight and technical guidance for local and international initiatives, with roles such as Project Director and Country Representative.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as USAID and UNHCR in capacities including project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. The thematic areas involved are governance, health, education, and economic growth. These projects have been both national and regional, with work conducted in countries like Guinea, Uganda, Chad, and Djibouti. The expert has provided strategic oversight and technical guidance to enhance compliance and improve service delivery in these sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society and NGOs, environment and natural resource management, health, administration, audit, decentralization and local development, and advocacy, the expert has held roles such as Project Director, Country Representative, and Project Control Officer. The focus has been on governance, health, and economic growth. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans financial management, risk management, and compliance. The geographic scope includes regional and country-specific projects in Africa, enhancing local governance and service delivery through strategic oversight and technical assistance. Extensive geographic experience in Africa includes work in Chad, Djibouti, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, and Uganda, with deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and French, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and international project settings across various countries, including Chad, Djibouti, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, and Uganda. This linguistic competence has enhanced collaboration and project execution in diverse cultural environments. The expert holds a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures en Gestion from the Université de Cumbria in the United Kingdom (2014-2019) and a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures (D.E.S) en Comptabilité et Gestion from UGAN / Université de Conakry in Guinea (1989-1994). Additionally, an Expert-Comptable degree was obtained from the Institut Supérieur de Comptabilité INP-HB in Côte d'Ivoire (1987-1989) and a BAC D from Lycée Scientifique in Côte d'Ivoire (1984-1987).