Key skills and expertise

With 41 years of experience, the expert excels in infrastructure and sustainable development, specializing in project design, implementation, and capacity building. Notable skills include leadership, communication, project management, operations, finance, regulatory affairs, and supply chain management. Responsibilities have included overseeing a $6.5 billion portfolio, conducting 100 procurement audits annually, and managing corporate risks for a $2 billion portfolio. Career highlights include leading significant projects in energy, transport, climate change, and urban infrastructure, demonstrating a strong track record of on-time, on-budget project delivery and innovation in training and development.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with the World Bank, engaging in international development cooperation projects across various regions, including Africa, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe and Central Asia. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors such as climate change, environmental management, urban infrastructure, and solid waste management. They have managed large-scale portfolios and led policy reforms, ensuring compliance and quality control on projects ranging from $8 million to $200 million.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at the World Bank and SNC-Lavalin, with a rich professional background across sectors including Environment and Natural Resource Management, Procurement, Urban Development, Finance and Accounting, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Previously held roles such as Lead Procurement Specialist and Project Manager, overseeing large-scale infrastructure and sustainable development projects. Their work spans regional and international scopes, with cross-cutting expertise in regulatory affairs, risk management, and capacity building. Worked across diverse projects involving energy, transport, climate change, and urban infrastructure. The expert has extensive geographic experience across 45 countries, with significant involvement in Africa, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. They have worked on regional development issues in countries such as Iran, Tunisia, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, Palestine, Brazil, China, Vietnam, India, Nigeria, and Canada, reflecting a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Bringing over 41 years of experience, the expert is bilingual, fluent in English and French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international development projects across 45 countries, working with multilingual teams, and leading global programs. Their proficiency supports effective communication and leadership in diverse and multicultural environments. The expert holds a Master of Environmental Studies in Environmental Management and Planning from York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Honours Biogeography from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.