Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience in environmental and social performance, the expert is highly qualified in Environmental and Social Due Diligence, Impact Assessment, and Management Planning. They have led both local and international projects in sectors such as mining, energy, and infrastructure. Career highlights include ensuring compliance with international standards like IFC and Equator Principles. Responsibilities have included strategic support, capacity-building, and stakeholder engagement initiatives globally. Previously held roles such as Senior Environmental & Social Specialist at Proparco-AFD demonstrate their leadership in the field.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as Proparco-Agence Française de Développement (AFD), KfW Development Finance Institution, and Anglo American. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like infrastructure, mining, and social development. The expert has contributed to regional and national projects across Africa, Asia, and Europe, focusing on environmental and social performance, governance, and sustainable development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors including energy, environment and climate, gender and human rights, social development, and the extractive industry. They have held roles such as Senior Environmental & Social Specialist and Social Performance Principal, focusing on environmental and social governance, impact assessments, and corporate social responsibility. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating sustainability into infrastructure and natural resource management. The expert's work has a global reach, with projects in Africa, Europe, and Asia, addressing both regional and country-specific development challenges. Geographic experience spans countries such as Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, and Zambia, among others. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in francophone regions, and have contributed to projects in countries like France, the UK, Canada, and Thailand, showcasing a broad understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in English and French, with extensive professional experience in francophone regions. They have working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese, and basic proficiency in Arabic, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders across Africa, Europe, and Asia. The expert holds a Doctoral Studies Certificate in Education for Sustainable Development from the University of Bath, UK. They have an MPhil in Conservation Biology & Anthropology from the University of Kent, UK, and an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, UK. Additionally, they obtained an Environmental Economics Certificate from Imperial College London and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Canterbury Christ Church University College, UK. Their education spans fields such as natural sciences, conservation biology, environmental economics, and education.