Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 7 years of experience in humanitarian law, children's rights, and gender-based violence, the expert has held significant roles at Siemana Institut. With expertise in training design, legal procedure knowledge, and legal research, they have demonstrated strong leadership in supervising cases and facilitating communication between parties. Responsibilities have included conducting property inspections and managing legal procedures as a Bailiff intern. Their professional experience spans local and regional projects, focusing on legal and educational sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including education, environment and natural resource management, trade, human rights, law, research, and corporate social responsibility. Previously held roles such as a trainer in humanitarian law and a Bailiff intern involved responsibilities like training design and legal procedure management. Their work spans regional projects in Burkina Faso and South Africa, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise in legal and educational sectors. Extensive experience in Burkina Faso, working in various cities such as Ouagadougou, Koudougou, and Ziniare, and professional experience in South Africa, specifically in Pretoria, have provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics in these regions.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker with a C2 proficiency level and is proficient in English. They also speak Bambara and Dioula. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across Burkina Faso and South Africa, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and contributing to international projects. The expert holds a Doctor of Philosophy in International Law and an LLM in International Trade and Investment Law in Africa, both from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Additionally, they have a Master of Arts in International Public Law from University Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso.