Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 40 years of experience in civil engineering and public works, the expert has led international projects in infrastructure, environmental, and social sectors. Skilled in project management, technical assistance, and evaluations, responsibilities have included leadership roles in construction companies and consulting firms. Demonstrating strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities, their work includes significant contributions to road safety and urban development projects globally.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Career highlights include collaboration with international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank. The expert has provided technical assistance, project implementation, and evaluations in infrastructure and environmental sectors. Projects were executed on a regional and national scale across Africa, including countries like Togo, Cameroon, and Madagascar, as well as in Haiti and the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in civil engineering, infrastructure, water and sanitation, and disaster reduction, the expert has held leadership roles in project management and technical assistance. They possess interdisciplinary expertise in integrating environmental and social components into infrastructure projects. Their work spans regional and country-specific initiatives across Africa and the Caribbean.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Africa, including Togo, Cameroon, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in Haiti and the Wallis and Futuna Islands. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in infrastructure and environmental projects.

Languages and education.

Fluent in French and Spanish, with a strong command of English, these language skills have been utilized in multilingual teams and international projects across various countries, enhancing communication and collaboration in diverse cultural settings.

The expert holds a degree in Civil Engineering and Public Works (Bac + 5) from the Ecole Technique Supérieure de l’Etat in Brussels, Belgium.