Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in project management and communication for large donor-funded programs. Key qualifications include expertise in the Project Management Cycle, Communication for Development, and Knowledge Management. Career highlights include leading initiatives in human rights, security, and environmental sustainability, managing projects across Africa and the Caribbean. Notable accomplishments involve managing a 20-country EU/UN program and developing communication strategies for UN and World Bank projects. Previously held roles such as Senior Project Manager and International Programme Coordinator underscore leadership capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the EU, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, DFID, World Bank, French Development Agency, International Organisation of la Francophonie, AfDB, and UNFAO. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like human rights, security, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and food security. Projects have been both regional and national in scope, with work conducted in countries like Albania, Ghana, Jordan, Somalia, Togo, Sierra Leone, Haiti, Senegal, and various ACP countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including human rights, migration, democratization, media and communications, and SME & private sector, the expert has held roles such as Senior Project Manager and International Programme Coordinator. Responsibilities have included project management, communication, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in areas like Communication for Development and Knowledge Management, with a geographic scope covering Africa, the Caribbean, and ACP countries. Their work includes implementing donor-funded programs and supporting institutional development in diverse cultural and political environments. Significant geographic experience includes extensive work in countries such as Mauritius, Comoros, Djibouti, DRCongo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, and the Small Islands Developing States. Familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in ACP countries, is a hallmark of their experience, with about thirty field missions conducted. Roles have involved supporting regional development issues, including livelihoods, food security, and security and justice reforms.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French and has strong proficiency in English and Spanish, with experience using these languages in international development settings and multilingual teams. They have utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including project management and communication roles across different countries. The expert also possesses basic knowledge of Dutch, enhancing the ability to work in diverse linguistic environments. The educational background includes a Master’s degree in Political Science, Comparative Politics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, both from Université Libre Bruxelles in Belgium. Additional training includes a Spanish learning program for foreigners at Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico, training in international humanitarian law with the Belgian Red Cross, and certification as a Prince2 Practitioner from The Knowledge Academy in the UK.