Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience, the expert specializes in grants management, project management, procurement, and compliance. Extensive work in administration, banking, and international development has been conducted, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central Africa. The expert has managed significant grant portfolios, including a $20 million project for the International Rescue Committee, and led initiatives in governance, health, and environmental sectors. Responsibilities have included strategic oversight, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise in managing complex, multi-country projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, the expert has managed projects in governance, health, and environment sectors. Previously held roles at organizations like the International Rescue Committee and Tetra Tech involved providing technical assistance, capacity building, and project implementation. Projects were regional and national in scope, covering locations including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and other Central African countries. The expert has managed significant grant portfolios and facilitated compliance with donor regulations to ensure successful project outcomes.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including civil society and NGOs, environment and natural resource management, human rights, and justice reform. Roles have included project management, compliance oversight, and grants management. With interdisciplinary expertise in procurement and financial management, the expert has contributed to regional and country-specific initiatives in Central Africa. Their work has involved strategic oversight and capacity building, integrating governance and environmental considerations into project designs and implementations. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Central Africa, with significant work conducted in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Tanzania, and Zambia. This experience includes long-term assignments, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the cultural dynamics and development challenges in these areas.

Languages and education

With fluency in French and Lingala and strong proficiency in English, the expert demonstrates high-level written competence. Additionally, working knowledge of Spanish and Swahili has been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across Central Africa and within multilingual teams, as well as in translation tasks between French and English during meetings and workshops. The expert holds a Master's Degree in Law (Private & Judicial) from Université Protestante au Congo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, completed in 2005. Additionally, a High School Diploma with a focus on Latin was obtained from Collège Cardinal Mercier in Belgium, completed in 1999.