Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 33 years of experience in civil engineering, the expert is a renowned geotechnical specialist. With extensive expertise in geotechnical analysis, design, and supervision, the expert has played pivotal roles in infrastructure projects involving highways, railways, and tunnels. Responsibilities have included managing multidisciplinary teams for both local and international projects across Africa and the Middle East. Previously held roles such as Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Design Project Manager highlight the expert's leadership in overseeing construction design, quality assurance, and project execution. The expert's work has consistently resulted in successful infrastructure developments under international standards.

Project experience and donor exposure

Career highlights include collaboration with international donors such as the African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and World Development Bank. The expert has been involved in the supervision and control of infrastructure projects, particularly in the road sector. These projects, implemented on a national scale in countries like Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Tunisia, Tchad, and Gambia, focused on the rehabilitation and construction of highways and roads. The expert's work has encompassed project implementation and technical assistance, significantly contributing to the development of transportation infrastructure in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including roads and bridges, civil engineering, water and sanitation, land and erosion, transport, design, and risk management, the expert has held senior roles such as Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Design Project Manager. Responsibilities have included overseeing project design, quality assurance, and execution. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes geotechnical analysis and infrastructure development, with a regional focus on Africa and the Middle East. Worked across diverse projects involving both local and international initiatives, demonstrating a robust capacity to manage complex, multidisciplinary engineering efforts.

Geographic experience spans Africa and the Middle East, with work conducted in countries such as Algeria, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Cameroon, Tchad, Gambia, Mauritania, the UAE, Iraq, and France. The expert's recurring involvement in these regions underscores a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in infrastructure development. Long-term assignments in these areas have contributed to expertise in managing large-scale projects and navigating regional development challenges effectively.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, demonstrating excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international work settings across Africa and the Middle East, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to successful project outcomes in diverse linguistic contexts.

The expert holds an Expert Diploma in Geostatistics from the National School of Mining of Paris, France. Educational background includes a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Hydro-systems and Geotechnics, as well as a DEA (Master of Advanced Studies) in Civil and Mining Engineering, majoring in Geotechnics, both from the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine (INPL), France. Additionally, the expert earned an Engineering degree in Mining Engineering from the National Engineering School of Gabès, Tunisia.