Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience, the expert is proficient in logistics and supply chain management, operations, and program management within the humanitarian sector. They have led international and local initiatives across multiple countries, providing technical oversight and strategic leadership. Career highlights include managing logistics for emergency responses and overseeing supply chain systems for major international organizations. Responsibilities have included leading procurement processes, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with donor regulations, achieving efficient and cost-effective operations in challenging environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as ECHO, EU, UNICEF, BPRM, OFDA/USAID, WFP, DFID, and UNHCR. Their involvement includes project implementation and logistics and supply chain management for health, nutrition, livelihood, food security, and camp management projects. These projects were regional and national in scope, taking place in countries including Chad, Burundi, DR Congo, Haiti, Niger, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across several key sectors, including humanitarian aid, logistics, social development, public administration, and finance. Previously held roles such as Country Logistics Coordinator, Deputy Director of Operations, and Project Operations Director, managing supply chain systems, procurement, and logistics operations. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating logistics with program management in health, nutrition, and food security. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific scopes, primarily in Africa, effectively coordinating operations in diverse and challenging environments. They have extensive geographic experience across Africa, with significant roles in Chad, Burundi, DR Congo, Niger, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. Their work in these regions has provided them with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in contexts of humanitarian aid and emergency logistics.

Languages and education

With a background in international operations, the expert is fluent in English and French, utilizing these languages extensively in humanitarian and logistics operations. This linguistic competence has facilitated effective communication in multilingual teams and diverse geographic locations, enhancing collaboration with local and international partners. The expert holds a Doctorate in Business and Economics with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Atlantic International University, USA. They also possess an International Diploma in Humanitarian Affairs from Fordham University, New York. Additionally, they earned an MBA in Supply/Procurement Management from Kampala International University, Uganda, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Université International Mercure, Guinea.