Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience in the water and wastewater sectors, the expert is proficient in managing urban and rural water systems in both developed and developing countries. Career highlights include leading international projects and collaborating with major donors like the World Bank and European Commission. Responsibilities have included project management, technical assistance, and proposal writing. The expert excels in communication, decision-making, and team leadership, with a proven track record of implementing sustainable water solutions and enhancing urban climate resilience.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank, European Commission, EIB, African Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, AFD, LuxDev, GIZ, and KfW. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and proposal writing in the water and wastewater sectors. These initiatives have taken place in various geographic locations, including France, Djibouti, Togo, Cambodia, and Haiti, focusing on urban and rural water supply, sanitation, and drainage systems at national and regional levels.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as environment and climate, urban development and housing, water, sanitation and hygiene, and organizational development, the expert has held leadership roles such as project director and business development director. Responsibilities have included managing international projects with a focus on water and wastewater management. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating infrastructure solutions in urban and rural development. Geographic experience spans various regions, including Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean, demonstrating adaptability and interdisciplinary knowledge in addressing sector-specific challenges. Extensive geographic experience includes working in France, Djibouti, Egypt, Germany, Haiti, Mali, and Togo. The expert has developed a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics through long-term assignments and project implementations in these countries, particularly in urban and rural water management.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English, with excellent proficiency in both languages. They have intermediate skills in Spanish and German. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including translation tasks for Columbia University and working within multilingual teams across different countries such as Haiti and Djibouti. The expert holds an MSc. in Development Practice from Sciences Po, France, with a focus on emerging economies and project management. Additionally, an MSc. in Engineering, specializing in environment and biotechnology, was obtained from Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France, along with a BSc. in Management of Urban Services, specializing in water management, from Université de Cergy, France.