Development and Development Finance Expert with vast experience in project financing within a commercial banking and development bank environments. Skilled in providing strategic, technical and advisory support on a wide range of investment projects within Africa. Ability to: *conceptualize innovative approaches to development challenges, poverty alleviation and income generation; *negotiate and dialogue effectively at all levels, even in highly politicized environments; *work and maintain harmonious working relations in multicultural/multiethnic environments, as well as, with senior government officials in client countries, and in other international and regional organizations. Entrepreneurial oriented, proactive, dynamic, and self-motivated, with strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills. Effective written and oral communication skills in English. Work and country experience covering West Africa: (Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, the Gambia, Liberia); East Africa: (Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda); Southern Africa: (Malawi and Mozambique) and North Africa: Tunisia. Extensive travel to other African countries, Europe and North America. Multi-lingual.