Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience in procurement and logistics, the expert has successfully managed high-value contracts and multi-million-dollar projects. With expertise in international procurement operations, contract negotiation, and supply chain management, the expert has led cross-functional teams to implement projects and develop strategies that optimize efficiency. Career highlights include negotiating $15 million contracts with telecom companies and administrating a $1.2 million EU-funded health project. Responsibilities have included managing multi-country transactions totaling $28 million annually and providing training and guidance to procurement staff, demonstrating strong leadership and team management skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Global Fund and the European Union. Experience includes implementing projects related to health services and supply chain management, such as a $36 million Global Fund project for malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS prevention in Liberia. The expert also administrated a $1.2 million EU-funded health services project across five districts. These projects were executed in countries like Liberia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, focusing on health and capacity building at both national and sector-specific levels.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in logistics, procurement, administration, statistics, and transport, the expert has held significant roles such as Head of Operations, Procurement Specialist, and Operations Manager. Responsibilities have ranged from managing procurement operations to overseeing logistics and supply chain management. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes optimizing supply chain efficiency and implementing digital solutions like GPS fleet management. Worked across diverse projects involving regional and country-specific efforts in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, and Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on health services and infrastructure development. Extensive geographic experience in these countries has enhanced familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through roles with organizations such as the United Nations and Population Services International.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, the expert is proficient in speaking, reading, and writing both languages. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia, as well as collaboration with multilingual teams in international organizations.

The expert holds a Master of Science in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Salford, UK, and a Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain and Logistics Management from Atlantic International University, USA. Additionally, the expert earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Global Health Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Geneva and Kent State University, Switzerland and USA. The educational background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Project Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Atlantic International University and Cuttington University, Liberia, respectively, along with a Diploma in Computer Science from the International Institute of Computer Science and Manpower Development, Liberia.