Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience, the expert is a development specialist with a strong focus on policy design, strategy execution, and partnership development. With the ability to advise governments and organizations, the expert excels in integrating research and stakeholder engagement to create impactful solutions. Career highlights include leading international partnerships and funding strategies, authoring policy papers, and managing financial budgeting and impact assessments. Previously held roles such as Director of Partnerships and Digital Ecosystem at the Digital Cooperation Organization and Head of International Partnerships at the NCD Alliance. Notable accomplishments include enabling digital health initiatives and expanding strategic partnerships, particularly in Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), World Economic Forum, Islamic Development Bank, and ASEAN. Responsibilities have included leading policy engagement, partnership development, and supporting multisectoral engagements on emerging policy matters in governance and the digital economy. The work has had a global scope, with a particular focus on regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in various sectors including civil society and NGOs, health, fundraising, institutional development, corporate social responsibility, and advocacy, the expert has held leadership roles such as Director of Partnerships and Digital Ecosystem and Head of International Partnerships. Their cross-cutting expertise includes digital transformation in health and economic development. The geographic scope of work is extensive, covering regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and South-East Asia, where they have led international initiatives and engaged in policy design and strategy execution. Extensive geographic experience spans Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mayotte, Oman, Reunion, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA, and Vietnam. Demonstrated deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and South-East Asia, engaging with local governance, cultural dynamics, and implementing international development projects.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English, with conversational skills in Bahasa Indonesia. These language competencies have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and South-East Asia. The expert has engaged in multilingual teams and international collaborations, enhancing their ability to navigate diverse linguistic environments effectively. The expert holds a Master of Laws in Innovative Industries and Healthcare Products from University Paris Descartes – Sorbonne – Cité, France, graduating as Valedictorian with Magna Cum Laude honors. Additionally, they earned a Master of Public Affairs and Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Law, and International Relations from Sciences Po Paris, France. They also completed an Executive Programme at Saïd Business School, Oxford University, UK, focusing on impact investing through blended finance, and obtained a certificate from the World Bank Online Campus in unlocking finance and investment in emerging markets.