Key skills and expertise

With five years of experience, the expert excels in project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building across sectors such as rural development and environment. They have managed budgets up to $350,000 and secured $60,000 for initiatives. Notable achievements include a 60% increase in operational efficiency through database systems and leading workshops for 60 project managers. The expert has held leadership roles, such as Project Manager, and contributed to international projects with the UN Development Program and regional initiatives in West Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert collaborated with the United Nations Development Program on the BesNet Project in Nigeria, supporting project management and logistics for international development cooperation. The project involved facilitating capacity building and administrative assistance for Nigerian delegates at the UN COP 15 conference on Biodiversity, enhancing stakeholder engagement in environmental and natural resource management. This work was conducted on a national scale within Nigeria.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including rural development, civil society and NGOs, environment and natural resource management, gender, fundraising, SME and private sector, and advocacy. They have held roles such as Project Manager and Project Assistant, managing complex projects and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes leveraging digital tools like Smartsheet for project management. The expert's work spans regional initiatives in West Africa and international projects with organizations like the United Nations Development Program.

Bringing professional experience from France and Nigeria, the expert demonstrates a strong understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics. Their work in Nigeria included significant involvement with local governance and environmental projects, while in France, they engaged in project management and international business management. This geographic distribution highlights the expert's ability to navigate diverse professional environments effectively.

Languages and education

The expert is a native English speaker and possesses a B1 proficiency level in French. They have utilized these language skills in professional contexts, including work in France and Nigeria, and in collaboration with multilingual teams. Additionally, the expert is proficient in Yoruba, further enhancing their ability to engage in diverse linguistic environments.

They are pursuing an MSc in International Business Management at IAE Bordeaux in France, with an expected graduation in August 2024. They hold a BSc in International Law & Diplomacy from Babcock University in Lagos, Nigeria, completed in June 2013.