Key skills and expertise

With eight years of experience, the expert is proficient in project management within migration, reintegration, and humanitarian assistance. Key skills include problem-solving, project planning, budget and report writing, and bilingual communication in English and French. Leadership roles have included serving as a Technical Advisor and Program Officer, engaging with civil society organizations and organizing stakeholder workshops. Accomplishments include organizing job fairs and delivering employability training, enhancing both local and international project outcomes.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience, the expert has collaborated with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on international development cooperation projects. These projects focused on migration, return, readmission, reintegration, and humanitarian assistance. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical support, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. The work primarily took place in The Gambia, engaging civil society organizations and providing career guidance and support to returnees and the host community.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including civil society and NGOs, humanitarian aid, labor market and employment, administration, migration, and advocacy. Key roles have involved project management, technical advising, and program coordination, with responsibilities such as stakeholder engagement, career guidance, and compliance management. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in integrating migration and employment initiatives, with a geographic focus on The Gambia and Morocco. Their interdisciplinary knowledge includes digital communication and multilingual translation, enhancing project outcomes in diverse settings. Substantial experience in The Gambia and Morocco has led to a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics. In The Gambia, roles with the German Agency for International Cooperation have focused on migration and reintegration projects. In Morocco, the expert has gained experience in diplomatic contexts at the Embassy of The Republic of the Gambia, handling student and migrant affairs.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, the expert has used these languages extensively in professional settings such as project management and translation tasks. They have translated documents between English and French during their tenure at the Embassy of The Republic of the Gambia in Morocco. Additionally, bilingual communication and presentation skills have been applied in roles with the German Agency for International Cooperation and other international projects. The expert holds a Master's Degree in International Trade and a Bachelor of Science in Public Law from Mohamed V University in Rabat, Morocco. Additionally, they have earned diplomas in General Law Studies and French Language Studies from the same institution. Their educational journey began with a High School Leaving Certificate in Arts and Social Sciences from Nusrat Senior Secondary School in The Gambia.