Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience, the expert is proficient in strategic communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement across both local and international initiatives. They have successfully led communication strategies for significant projects, such as a €51M program in Tunisia and a digital transformation project for Hydro-Québec. Career highlights include boosting newsletter engagement by 35% and managing a €4M communication budget. Previously held roles include Marketing & Communication Director and Program Director, demonstrating expertise in brand management, crisis communication, and policy analysis.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors, including the European Union on the Tounes Wijhetouna Program in Tunisia, where they managed a €4M communication budget to enhance EU visibility and program awareness. Additionally, they provided communication consultancy for the World Bank Group's Urban Development and Local Governance Program in Tunisia, supporting decentralization efforts. These projects were national in scope, focusing on governance and local development.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including civil society, NGOs, education, democratization, media and communications, and local development, the expert has held roles such as Communication Specialist, Marketing & Communication Director, and Program Director. Responsibilities have included strategic communication planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in digital transformation projects and strategic communication in governance and local development initiatives. Their geographic experience spans Africa, Canada, and France, with significant expertise in regional development and local governance, particularly in Tunisia, where they have been involved in several high-profile projects. They have worked in countries including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Tunisia, as well as Canada and France, developing a deep understanding of cultural dynamics and governance issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, utilizing these languages in diverse professional settings across countries such as Canada, France, and Tunisia. Their language proficiency supports effective communication in multilingual teams and international projects. They hold a Master's degree in Communication and a Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences from Sciences Po Paris, France.