Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience, the expert is a Senior Hydrogeologist Engineer specializing in water resources management, civil engineering, and environmental projects. Career highlights include leading both international and local initiatives, providing technical assistance and project management expertise. Responsibilities have included managing water resource monitoring units and contributing to European Water Framework Directive reporting. Previously held roles such as Chief of Unit and Director of Projects, the expert has demonstrated significant expertise in hydrogeology studies and resource management. Accomplishments include conducting hydrological impact studies and enhancing water governance frameworks across various regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD). The expert provided technical assistance and contributed to project implementation for the Niger Basin Authority in Niger, focusing on transboundary integrated water resources management. This work involved governance and climate change planning at a regional scale. Additionally, the expert participated in water and sanitation infrastructure projects with the French Red Cross in Madagascar and coordinated programs for the Croix Rouge Française in Sri Lanka.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including environment and natural resource management, civil engineering, water and sanitation, and program and resource management, the expert has held roles such as Senior Hydrogeologist Engineer and Project Director. Responsibilities have included managing complex projects in water resources and environmental engineering. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans hydrogeology studies and governance frameworks, with a focus on regional development issues in Africa, Europe, and Asia. This work often involves integrating technical knowledge with strategic planning to address infrastructure and resource management challenges. Geographic experience includes working in countries such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, France, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mayotte, Morocco, Niger, Reunion, Senegal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, providing a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French and English, with proficiency in Spanish, German, and Vietnamese. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international projects across diverse regions such as Africa, Europe, and Asia. This linguistic capability supports effective communication and collaboration in complex, cross-cultural environments. The educational background includes a Master of Management in Business Administration from the Institut d’Administration des Entreprises (IAE) at Capitole University School of Management, France. The expert also holds a Master Specialised in Water Management from AgroParisTech in Montpellier, France, and a Master Research in Protection, Development, Exploitation of Soil and Sub-Soil from ENGEES in Strasbourg, France. Additionally, a Master Engineer in Earth Sciences was obtained from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Géologie in Nancy, France.