Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience in ICT and governance, the expert excels in project management, technical advisory roles, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading national initiatives such as the modernization of public services and ERP system deployment. Internationally, responsibilities have encompassed implementing knowledge management strategies for the Economic Commission for Africa and managing records systems at the World Bank. Key qualifications include proficiency in Microsoft technologies, project evaluation, and strategic leadership. Previously held roles have involved coordinating multi-year programs and engaging with high-level governmental and international stakeholders.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with prominent international donors, including the World Bank and UNDP. Experience with these organizations includes project implementation and technical assistance in governance and ICT sectors. Notable projects have involved implementing a records management policy at the World Bank in Niger and conducting a study for UNDP in regions such as Zinder and Maradi. These initiatives have focused on capacity building and infrastructure development, including ERP deployment and ICT solutions, on a national scale within Niger.

Sectors and geographic focus

With extensive work across the sectors of Information and Communication Technology, Telecommunications, and Governance, the expert has held key roles such as Technical Advisor and IT Manager. This work has involved modernizing public services and implementing ICT solutions. Cross-cutting expertise includes digitalization of governance processes and capacity building. The geographic scope of work has primarily been in Niger, with significant contributions to regional initiatives in West and Central Africa. This background provides a nuanced understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Experience in Niger has been extensive, with significant involvement in governance and ICT projects contributing to the modernization of public services. Work in Gabon has focused on IT training and deployment of Microsoft solutions. Regional expertise is further supported by consultancy roles with international organizations across West and Central Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and French, using these languages extensively in professional and international contexts, including collaboration with multilingual teams and in-country work in Niger. Additionally, there is excellent proficiency in Hausa, supporting effectiveness in local and regional initiatives. Educational background includes an Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. Further credentials include a BSc in Computing and Management (Ingénieur de Travaux Informatiques) from the Institut Africain d’Informatique in Libreville, Gabon, and an Online Project Management Professional Diploma from the Project Management Institute.