Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience in agriculture, the expert specializes in estate management. They have successfully managed large-scale oil palm plantations in Gabon and Ivory Coast, achieving significant cost reductions and improved yields. Their expertise encompasses planning, supervision, and safety management, with a proven track record in reducing accident rates and enhancing production efficiency.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

Sectors and Geographic Focus

With a background in rural development, administration, monitoring and evaluation, program and resource management, and agriculture, the expert has held leadership roles such as Estate Manager. They have overseen large-scale oil palm plantations in Gabon and Cote d'Ivoire, with responsibilities including yield evaluation, cost reduction, and safety management. Their extensive experience in these countries has provided them with a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and Education

Proficient in both French and English, the expert possesses strong reading, speaking, and writing skills. These language competencies have been effectively utilized in professional settings across multilingual teams in Cote d'Ivoire and Gabon. They are currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the British Institute of Management and Technology in Abidjan, scheduled for 2023-2024. Additionally, they hold an engineering degree in Agricultural Techniques, specializing in Agriculture, from the High School of Agronomy in Yamoussoukro, obtained between 1997 and 2003.