Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in human rights and international humanitarian law, the expert specializes in advisory support and capacity building. They have conducted over 300 human rights monitoring activities and led initiatives to strengthen the capacity of civil society and government entities. Career highlights include drafting national human rights policies and conducting special investigations on human rights violations.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the United Nations and the African Union, the expert has focused on human rights and humanitarian law. Their involvement has included project implementation, capacity building, and advocacy on both national and regional scales in Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic, addressing governance and human rights issues.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as human rights, conflict resolution, democratization, and law. Previously held roles such as Human Rights Officer and Adviser, focusing on monitoring, reporting, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating gender perspectives and international standards in human rights initiatives, with a geographic focus on Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic. The expert has extensive experience in these countries, with ongoing work since 2015 in the Central African Republic. Their work has also included assignments in Mali, focusing on regional development and capacity building.

Languages and Education

Fluent in French, English, Dioula, and Bambara, the expert utilizes these languages in professional settings across Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, and Mali. Their language skills have been essential in conducting human rights work, collaborating with multilingual teams, and engaging with local communities and international organizations. The expert holds a Master 2 in International and European Fundamentals of Human Rights from Université de Nantes, France, and a Human Rights Advisor Diploma from Ecole Nationale d’Administration et de Magistrature, Burkina Faso. Additionally, they obtained a Master in Public Law and a Public Law License from the University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Their educational background is focused on human rights and public law.