Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 17 years of fieldwork in post-conflict environments, including nine years in managerial roles, the expert has demonstrated significant expertise in UN peacekeeping, team leadership, program and project management, and stakeholder management. Responsibilities have included leading and supervising teams, coordinating with military and police components, and engaging in capacity building and outreach initiatives. Career highlights include managing UN field offices and enhancing local peace initiatives in diverse regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Haiti. The expert is adept at navigating politically complex environments and is committed to achieving impact and results.

Project experience and donor exposure.

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as the United Nations in roles involving civil affairs coordination and political affairs. Projects have involved implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance in governance and conflict management. These initiatives have been regional and national in scope, focusing on post-conflict environments in locations such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, South Sudan, and Kosovo.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across diverse sectors including civil society, NGOs, human rights, conflict management, democratization, and decentralization. Previously held roles such as civil affairs coordinator, political affairs officer, and program officer, with responsibilities in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and project management. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating grassroots perspectives into democratization processes and supporting local governance in post-conflict settings. Geographic experience spans regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, South Sudan, and Kosovo, with a focus on regional and country-specific initiatives.

Background includes extensive geographic experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, South Sudan, Kosovo, and Switzerland. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in post-conflict and development contexts. Long-term assignments in Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo have involved significant involvement in local peace initiatives and capacity building. Their work in these regions has emphasized collaboration with local authorities and integration of grassroots perspectives into governance and democratization processes.

Languages and education.

With a strong linguistic background, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English. Additionally, they possess strong language skills in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Catalan, having used these languages in professional settings across multinational and multilingual teams. Language competences have been integral in roles involving in-country work in diverse regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, and Kosovo, facilitating effective communication and collaboration with local and international stakeholders.

The expert holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from The Maxwell School, Syracuse University, USA. Additionally, they obtained a Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées in International Administration from Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, France, and a Diplôme de l’Institut d’Etudes Politiques from Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris, France, specializing in international studies.