Key skills and expertise

Bringing over nine years of experience in carbon certification standards, project planning, and sustainable finance, the expert has developed in-depth knowledge of standards such as Verified Carbon Standard, Gold Standard, and Clean Development Mechanism. Career highlights include leading international projects like the Climate-Resilient Cocoa Agroforestry Initiative in Côte d'Ivoire, achieving significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Responsibilities have included leadership in project development, monitoring, and evaluation, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, financial management, and regulatory compliance. The expert has successfully aligned projects with carbon market instruments, delivering high-integrity carbon credits.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors through roles at organizations like the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and ASAPSU NGO. This involvement has focused on improving socio-sanitary conditions and capacity building in Côte d'Ivoire. The projects, which included monitoring and evaluation of Global Fund Project Management Procedures, were national in scope and targeted vulnerable and disadvantaged populations through humanitarian actions and human rights initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including community development, energy, environment and climate, financial services, and agriculture, the expert has held roles such as Project Owner and Project Supervisor. These positions involved overseeing initiatives in carbon finance and agroforestry. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating sustainability principles into infrastructure projects and implementing digital systems for monitoring and reporting. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Côte d'Ivoire, where projects have aimed to enhance environmental sustainability and socio-economic development. Extensive experience in Côte d'Ivoire has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development challenges, particularly within the context of environmental and socio-economic projects.

Languages and education

Background includes native proficiency in French, with full command in reading, writing, and speaking. The expert also possesses strong communication skills in English, with professional proficiency in speaking and working knowledge in reading and writing. These language skills have been utilized in international projects and collaborations, particularly in French-speaking regions, enhancing the ability to engage with multilingual teams and diverse stakeholders effectively. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Carbon Finance from the University of Toronto, Canada. Additionally, the expert holds a Master of Science in Corporate Finance & Capital Markets, an Engineer in Finance-Accounting, a Bachelor in Finance, and a Specialized Diploma in Finance Accounting from IFPG – IFSPT Business Management University in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The educational background is concentrated in finance and accounting, with a focus on carbon finance and environmental finance.