Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience in management, business administration, and economic development, the expert is adept in business plan development, strategic planning, project management, and result-oriented management. Career highlights include leading local and international projects like the Guinea Investment Forum and Programme INTEGRA, which focus on entrepreneurship and SME development. Previously held roles such as Director of Progress Consultants and Partners Sarl demonstrate significant achievements in capacity building, project audits, and implementing management systems, contributing to enhanced organizational efficiency and economic development.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as GIZ, USAID, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance, entrepreneurship, and economic development. These projects, both regional and national in scope, took place in locations including Guinea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal. Contributions to initiatives like the Programme INTEGRA and the Guinea Investment Forum have focused on enhancing employability and supporting small and medium enterprises.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including industry, commerce, services, macroeconomics, public finance, poverty reduction, and anti-corruption, the expert has held roles such as project manager, consultant, and director. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, project management, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge, integrating digital tools in project evaluations and infrastructure development. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects, notably in West and Central Africa, focusing on enhancing governance, economic development, and entrepreneurship. This diverse sectoral experience underscores the ability to address complex challenges with innovative solutions. Extensive geographic experience in Africa includes professional engagements in Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Mali, and Senegal. Demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Guinea, where active involvement has been ongoing since 2008. This experience provides a nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics and regional challenges across West and Central Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native speaker of Wolof and fluent in French, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills. English proficiency is also demonstrated, with strong reading and writing abilities. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international consultancy projects and collaborations with multilingual teams across Africa, enhancing communication and project implementation in diverse linguistic environments. The educational background includes a Master in Audit and Control Management and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the Ecole Supérieure de Management Appliqué (ESMA) in Marrakech, Morocco. Additionally, a Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA) in Economics with a focus on applied macroeconomics was obtained from Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal.