Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 44 years of experience in development cooperation, the expert specializes in project management, strategic advisory, and capacity building. With extensive expertise in EU aid management, public finance reform, and institutional strengthening, the expert has led international teams and implemented monitoring and evaluation systems. Responsibilities have included providing strategic advice to high-ranking officials and leading project design, execution, and post-evaluation. Career highlights include successful project delivery in governance, education, and infrastructure sectors across multiple countries, demonstrating significant contributions to international development initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with prominent international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, and UNDP. Worked across diverse projects involving project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in thematic areas like governance, education, health, and infrastructure. The expert's involvement spans regional and national projects in various locations, including Haiti, Benin, Morocco, China, Madagascar, and Senegal. This experience encompasses EU aid management, public finance reform, vocational training, and regional cooperation, showcasing a robust track record in international development cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in governance, education, health, infrastructure, and rural development, the expert has held roles such as project manager, institutional expert, and evaluator. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and strategic advisory. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes digitalization in public sector reform and infrastructure development in rural areas. The geographic scope of work covers Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe, enhancing governance and development outcomes through collaboration with international donors and local stakeholders. Long-term assignments in Africa and the Caribbean have contributed to regional development initiatives and institutional strengthening.

Languages and education.

Fluent in French and English, the expert also possesses competencies in Portuguese and Russian. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including working with multilingual teams and participating in projects across diverse countries such as Haiti, Benin, Morocco, and China. The expert's language proficiency has supported effective communication and collaboration in international development initiatives. The educational background includes a Doctoral degree in Social Anthropology and a Master's in Sociology from the University of Paris VII, France, and a Master's in Economics from the University of Paris I, France. Additionally, the expert holds a Diploma in Development Economics and Sociology from the Institute of the Social Studies, Paris, and a Diploma in Business Development Strategy from the Centre for Advanced Industrial Studies (CESI), Paris, France. These qualifications highlight a strong foundation in social sciences, economics, and business development.