Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience, the expert is proficient in coordination, program design, and implementation within humanitarian affairs, gender-based violence, and child protection. Skilled in managing multicultural teams and financial resources, the expert has led health and emergency response projects in Haiti, the Central African Republic, and Mali. Career highlights include developing strategic partnerships, enhancing policy efficiency, and securing funding. Previously held roles such as Child Protection Manager and GBV Specialist, the expert demonstrates strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the Global Fund and USAID, providing technical support and managing financial resources for health projects focused on malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV in Haiti. This collaboration involved project implementation and capacity building at the departmental level. The expert has also worked with UNICEF in roles related to child protection and gender-based violence across various countries, contributing to national and regional initiatives in health and humanitarian sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as health, humanitarian aid, gender, and child protection, the expert has held roles including Child Protection Manager, GBV Specialist, and Program Manager, with responsibilities in coordination, technical assistance, and financial management. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in integrating gender-based violence strategies into health and humanitarian initiatives. Geographic scope includes Haiti, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, and Mali, with a focus on regional and country-specific projects in post-conflict and emergency settings. Extensive geographic experience in these regions includes deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in post-conflict and humanitarian contexts. Long-term assignments have involved coordination of child protection, gender-based violence initiatives, and emergency response efforts, showcasing a strong understanding of regional development issues and challenges.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in French and English, demonstrating proficiency in both oral and written communication. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international settings, including work with multilingual teams and during in-country assignments in Haiti, the Central African Republic, and Mali. The expert's language competence has facilitated effective coordination and communication in diverse humanitarian and development projects. Educational background includes a Doctorate in Medicine from the Haitian State University (Université d'État d'Haïti) in Haiti, completed between 1991 and 1997, and a DESS in Public Health with a focus on Gender from 1998 to 2000. This educational foundation supports the expert's extensive work in health, humanitarian aid, and gender-based projects.