Key skills and expertise

With 15 years in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), the expert excels in project implementation, technical supervision, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading international initiatives funded by USAID and the Islamic Development Bank, achieving community-led sanitation in 468 villages, and overseeing infrastructure projects. Responsibilities have included supervising WASH activities, managing budgets, and training teams. Technical expertise spans urban and rural hydraulics, hydrogeology, and emergency response, with notable accomplishments in rehabilitating water facilities and enhancing community sanitation practices.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with USAID on the Program d’Appui à la Sécurité Alimentaire des Ménages (PASAM-TAI) in Niger, focusing on WASH activities. This collaboration involved project implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance, targeting regional and sector-specific areas within Niger. Additionally, the expert has worked on emergency response projects funded by the Islamic Development Bank in the Liptako Gourma region, involving infrastructure development and water management.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including WASH, civil engineering, disaster reduction, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as WASH Supervisor and Hydrologist, involving project implementation, technical supervision, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans infrastructure development in rural settings and emergency response. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Niger, with a focus on regional development issues and community-led sanitation initiatives. The expert has significant geographic experience in Niger, with extensive work in regions such as Maradi, Tahoua, Agadez, and Diffa. They have also been involved in projects in Morocco, gaining familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in language competences, the expert is fluent in French and English, both of which are used extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. These language skills facilitate effective communication in diverse environments and contribute to successful project implementation and management. The educational background includes a Master's degree specialized in Water Engineering and Management from Université Abdel Malek Essaâdi, Morocco, and a Bachelor's degree in Technical Sciences with a focus on Hydrogeology from Université Cadi Ayyad, Morocco. The academic journey began with a Diplôme d’Etude Universitaire Générale in Earth and Universe Sciences from the same institution.