Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience in civil engineering, project management, procurement, and supply chain management, the expert has successfully managed both local and international projects, focusing on infrastructure development and capacity building across Africa. Career highlights include training 350 engineers and technicians and delivering heavy equipment under a $20 million project. Previously held leadership roles for 12 years, the expert has overseen complex projects funded by entities such as the World Bank and EU. Responsibilities have included QHSE management, finance management, and proficiency in tools like MS Project and GIS software.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the EU, UN, World Bank, AfDB, and KFW, engaging in project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance in governance, infrastructure, and education. Worked across diverse projects involving regional and national initiatives in African countries such as Chad, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Uganda. The expert's roles have involved enhancing military engineering capacity, improving energy access, and supporting local development projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as environment and natural resource management, logistics, procurement, civil engineering, and program and resource management, the expert has held senior roles like project manager and contract specialist. These roles involved overseeing infrastructure projects and supply chain operations. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating QHSE management and financial planning into project execution. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific initiatives in Africa, focusing on infrastructure development, local governance, and capacity building. The expert has extensive familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in post-conflict and transitional settings.

Languages and education

Fluent in both French and English, the expert utilizes these languages in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work across several African nations and collaboration with multilingual teams. Communicating effectively in local languages of countries like Chad, the Central African Republic, and Cameroon, the expert facilitates project implementation and stakeholder engagement. The expert holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Infrastructures from the International Institute of Water and Environment Engineering in Burkina Faso and a Master 2 in Research on Infrastructure Durability and Resilience from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure Polyethnique de Yaounde in Cameroon. Additionally, the expert earned a Civil Engineering degree from l’Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publics in Chad and completed a diploma and ASSET Level 3 in Project Management from Stonebridge Associated Colleges Ltd. in the UK.