Key skills and expertise

With over 34 years of experience, the expert is proficient in infrastructure engineering and agro-economics, specializing in rural development, procurement, and civil engineering. Career highlights include leading the construction of 234 superstructures for village hydraulics in Chad and implementing irrigation systems in Central Africa. Responsibilities have encompassed project management, procurement processes, and capacity building. The expert has demonstrated leadership in directing multidisciplinary teams and has collaborated effectively with international donors such as the European Union and African Development Bank.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with the European Union, African Development Bank, and World Bank. Their involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and socio-economic development. The projects have been both regional and national in scope, covering geographic locations such as West Africa, Algeria, Guyana, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Conakry, and Cameroon.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in sectors including rural development, procurement, civil engineering, water and sanitation, and agriculture. Previously held roles have included project manager, consultant, and director of development, with responsibilities in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating infrastructure in rural development and renewable energy projects. The expert's work has spanned regional and country-specific projects across West Africa, Algeria, Guyana, and Indonesia. Geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ghana, Sudan, South Sudan, Togo, and Chad, providing them with deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French, with proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing at the highest level, and has working proficiency in English. These language skills have been utilized in international project settings, collaborating with multilingual teams and engaging in development cooperation across various French and English-speaking countries. The expert holds a Diplôme d’Ingénieur Agronome from ENSAIA (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Agronomie de Nancy) and a Diplôme d’Ingénieur en Agronomie Tropicale from CNEARC (Centre National d’Etudes Agronomiques en Régions Chaudes de Montpellier) in France. Additionally, they obtained a private pilot license from the Florida Flight Academy in the United States.