Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 20 years of experience in financial management, capacity building, and project management, the expert is highly skilled in financial supervision, auditing, risk management, and financial analysis. Career highlights include managing grant portfolios exceeding USD 1,000 million and leading capacity building initiatives for over 500 staff. The expert has conducted more than 20 organizational assessments and developed over 10 Capacity Development Plans. Responsibilities have included mentoring finance teams and institutional leaders, with a strong focus on enhancing financial performance and accountability in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With extensive collaboration with international donors such as the Global Fund and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across health, governance, and public finance sectors. These projects have been executed at both regional and national levels, with significant work conducted in Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Madagascar, and Benin. The expert has adeptly managed and monitored grant portfolios, ensuring compliance and leading financial management efforts in development cooperation projects.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across diverse projects involving finance and accounting, audit, governance, local development, and risk management. Previously held roles such as fiscal agent consultant, capacity building expert, and finance expert, with key responsibilities in financial supervision, auditing, and capacity building. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise, integrating digital project management with territorial development. Their work has a regional focus, particularly in African countries, addressing diverse sectoral challenges with a strategic approach. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, with deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues in Benin, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, and Madagascar.

Languages and education.

Fluent in French, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills, and possessing a working proficiency in English, the expert's language skills have been crucial in various professional contexts. These competencies have supported effective communication and project management in diverse international settings. The expert holds a Master 2 in Company Audit and Finances from Institut International de Management, France, and a Master (Pro) 2 in Conception and Management of Digital and Territorial Projects from University of Paris X – Nanterre, France. Additionally, they have a Specialization Diploma in Project Management and Local Development, a Master’s Degree in Finance and Management: Audit and Control, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, all from University of Abomey - Calavi (UAC), Benin.