Key skills and expertise

With over 30 years of experience, the expert has developed significant expertise in disaster management, community development, and health-nutrition. Key qualifications include project management, organizational audit, and training engineering. Career highlights include leading international initiatives with USAID, the European Union, and Catholic Relief Services, with a focus on governance and health sectors. Notable accomplishments involve overseeing agriculture projects in North-Benin and conducting organizational audits in the Central African Republic. Responsibilities have included directing academic training and managing community development projects, emphasizing capacity building and strategic planning.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development, the expert has collaborated with major donors such as USAID, the European Union, World Food Program, and Catholic Relief Services. The expert's involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building, particularly in disaster management, health-nutrition, and community development. Projects have been both regional and national in scope, taking place in countries like Benin, Senegal, DR Congo, and Central African Republic, focusing on sectors including governance, health, and education.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors including education, food security, health, humanitarian aid, logistics, and agriculture. Previously held roles have involved project management, organizational leadership, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge, integrating digitalization in project management and infrastructure development in rural areas. Work has spanned regional and country-specific initiatives, with significant contributions in Benin, Central African Republic, and DR Congo. Responsibilities have encompassed strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and technical assistance, enhancing development outcomes in various sectors. Extensive geographic experience across Africa and Europe includes significant work in Benin, Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Ghana, and Central African Republic. The expert has deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to regional development initiatives. Long-term assignments in Benin have provided a strong understanding of local development issues, complemented by work in Senegal, Togo, and Niger.

Languages and education

Fluent in French, English, and Russian, with additional proficiency in Spanish, the expert's language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including work in multilingual teams and international cooperation projects across countries such as Benin, Central African Republic, and DR Congo. These linguistic capabilities have supported effective communication in diverse cultural settings, enhancing collaboration and project execution. The expert holds a PhD in Management Sciences from Kingdom Life Christian University, Florida, USA, and a PhD in Business Management from Evangelic Christian University, Monroe, LA, USA. Additionally, the expert has an MSc degree in Agro-Economics from the Agricultural and Management Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and obtained a Baccalaureate in Science and Technology from Lycee Behanzin in Benin.