Experience

EISA - Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chef de projet senior

  • Jan 2020 - Present



International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Researcher

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021



Indépendant

• France

• Consultant senior

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2021



Centre de Recherches et d’Application des Initiatives de Developpement

• Guinée

• Consultant senior/self-employed

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2021

  Program development including citizens and stakeholders engagement in accountability request, civic education, peacebuilding; Development of curricula and training tools for capacity building Elections including technical support to electoral body, trainings of poll agents, pollwatchers, domestic observers; Needs Assessment Governance in the security sector Conflict prevention and management including facilitation of Early Warning and Early Response (EWE) and Alternative Dispute… Show more Program development including citizens and stakeholders engagement in accountability request, civic education, peacebuilding; Development of curricula and training tools for capacity building Elections including technical support to electoral body, trainings of poll agents, pollwatchers, domestic observers; Needs Assessment Governance in the security sector Conflict prevention and management including facilitation of Early Warning and Early Response (EWE) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Psychological and psychosocial support during and after violent crisis. Show less Program development including citizens and stakeholders engagement in accountability request, civic education, peacebuilding; Development of curricula and training tools for capacity building Elections including technical support to electoral body, trainings of poll agents, pollwatchers, domestic observers; Needs Assessment Governance in the security sector Conflict prevention and management including facilitation of Early Warning and Early Response (EWE) and Alternative Dispute… Show more Program development including citizens and stakeholders engagement in accountability request, civic education, peacebuilding; Development of curricula and training tools for capacity building Elections including technical support to electoral body, trainings of poll agents, pollwatchers, domestic observers; Needs Assessment Governance in the security sector Conflict prevention and management including facilitation of Early Warning and Early Response (EWE) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Psychological and psychosocial support during and after violent crisis. Show less



Bureau de Recherches et d'Etudes Stratégiques

• Guinea

• Strategic information analyst

  • Feb 2014 - Oct 2021

  Design, plan training curricula Collect, analyze political, economic and social information Strategic advisory support institutional Development Capacity building Social marketing governance Project evaluation Elections support Design, plan training curricula Collect, analyze political, economic and social information Strategic advisory support institutional Development Capacity building Social marketing governance Project evaluation Elections support



Conseil National des Organisations de la Société Civile

• Conakry, Guinea

• Consultant international

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Development of a proposal on conflict resolution and peace building in Forest Guinea using P2P approach to fill the gap of previous programs. Development of a proposal on conflict resolution and peace building in Forest Guinea using P2P approach to fill the gap of previous programs.



Electoral Institute for a Sustainable democracy in Africa

• Senior Proposal Writer

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

  Develop a proposal for Civil Society Organizations support to Mali's general elections in 2018 (at the request of the European Union Delegation) Develop a proposal for Civil Society Organizations support to Mali's general elections in 2018 (at the request of the European Union Delegation)



Electoral Institute for a Sustainable democracy in Africa (EISA)

• Bamako

• Senior Proposal Writer

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

  Development of a proposal for civil society support in Mali 2018 elections Development of a 4 years political transition and inclusion project in the Sahel region. Commissioned by the Electoral Institute for a Sustainable democracy in Africa (EISA Development of a proposal for civil society support in Mali 2018 elections Development of a 4 years political transition and inclusion project in the Sahel region. Commissioned by the Electoral Institute for a Sustainable democracy in Africa (EISA



EISA - Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team leader for Needs Assessment Mission.

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  to assess the country’s pre-electoral and political context, challenges and opportunity, milestones for peaceful elections. to assess the country’s pre-electoral and political context, challenges and opportunity, milestones for peaceful elections.



Creative Associates International

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• International consultant

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2017

  Provide a wide picture on the political, social, economic ans security situation in Cote d'Ivoire for an anticipated Request for Application from the USAID. Provide a wide picture on the political, social, economic ans security situation in Cote d'Ivoire for an anticipated Request for Application from the USAID.



EISA - Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advocacy Expert

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Provide technical support to civil society platform in the Democratic Republic of Congo and develop an Advocacy manual.

• Advocacy Expert

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Technical support to the Synergie des Missions d'Observation Citoyenne des Elections to develop an advocacy plan to carry electoral and institutional reforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Develop an advocacy manual.



Development Alternatives Inc

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Consultant

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Technical support to the Committee of Health of the National Assembly to develop an oversight action plan for the fiscal year 2017. Technical support to the Inspector General of Health office to develop a three-year strategic plan and a monitoring Action plan for the fiscal year 2017. Technical support to the Committee of Health of the National Assembly to develop an oversight action plan for the fiscal year 2017. Technical support to the Inspector General of Health office to develop a three-year strategic plan and a monitoring Action plan for the fiscal year 2017.



EISA - Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Elections expert

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  Develop training materials for poll watchers and training of master trainers for the legislative elections in Cote d'Ivoire. Technical support to a citizens' platform for domestic observation to develop an advocacy strategy and action plan to carry institutional and electoral reforms in the Central African Republic. Develop training materials for poll watchers and training of master trainers for the legislative elections in Cote d'Ivoire. Technical support to a citizens' platform for domestic observation to develop an advocacy strategy and action plan to carry institutional and electoral reforms in the Central African Republic.



National Democratic Institute (NDI)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior resident program director

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  Country representative and responsible for the strategy and the implementation of country programs Country representative and responsible for the strategy and the implementation of country programs



National Democratic Institute (NDI) for international affairs

• Guinée, Haïti, Mali,

• Chief of party

  • Nov 2002 - Oct 2016

  Elaboration et gestion de projets portant sur les élections, la gouvernance démocratique, la participation citoyenne, l'autonomisation des femmes, l'inclusion des jeunes, des personnes vivant avec handicap et les populations marginalisées, renforcement des capacités des Institutions, notamment les Parlements, les ministères techniques, etc. Représentation. Mobilisation de ressources. Elaboration et gestion de projets portant sur les élections, la gouvernance démocratique, la participation citoyenne, l'autonomisation des femmes, l'inclusion des jeunes, des personnes vivant avec handicap et les populations marginalisées, renforcement des capacités des Institutions, notamment les Parlements, les ministères techniques, etc. Représentation. Mobilisation de ressources.



UNDP

• Tananarivo, Madagacar

• Dialogue facilitator

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2016

  Facilitation of 2 workshops on “How civil society can contribute in democracy improvement and institutional stabilization”, and “roles and responsibilities of political parties in a rule of law environment”: Milestones for a sustainable reconciliation in Madagascar Facilitation of 2 workshops on “How civil society can contribute in democracy improvement and institutional stabilization”, and “roles and responsibilities of political parties in a rule of law environment”: Milestones for a sustainable reconciliation in Madagascar



National Democratic Institute (NDI)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Institutional development expert

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2014

  o Facilitation of a five days strategic retreat with the parliament’s leadership o Elaboration of the institutional development plan (2015 - 2025) of the National Assembly o Facilitation of a five days strategic retreat with the parliament’s leadership o Elaboration of the institutional development plan (2015 - 2025) of the National Assembly



Vale

• Brazil
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate affairs manager

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2013

  Establish the presence of Vale in the Guinean context, concerning External Affairs, Communications/Press and Community Relations,  Comprehend Vale’s strategic path in Guinea and its external environment dimensions, identifying risks and opportunities for the business,  Coordinate the strategic planning and execution of: Vale’s “brand identity” in the Guinean context, articulating and executing, in a way concise and coherent to Vale’s global standards and strategic objectives… Show more Establish the presence of Vale in the Guinean context, concerning External Affairs, Communications/Press and Community Relations,  Comprehend Vale’s strategic path in Guinea and its external environment dimensions, identifying risks and opportunities for the business,  Coordinate the strategic planning and execution of: Vale’s “brand identity” in the Guinean context, articulating and executing, in a way concise and coherent to Vale’s global standards and strategic objectives, themes such as Vale’s standard of doing business, its commitment to sustainability and relevant division of responsibilities between itself and the local authorities (defining the role of investor vs. role of government pertaining to socialbased investments).  Establish an effective and productive relationship with other major private investors in the country, particularly those from the extractive sector in what relates to social-based investments by private sector investors in the country.  Identify additional sources of support (financial, logistical, academic) to carry out Vale/VBG’s intended social-based investments, with the aim to achieve reputational and financial leverage and reduce Vale’s direct exposure and CAPEX/OPEX in such endeavors.  Establish resources needed. Identify, recruit and train the necessary resources to support in each of the 3 pillars (External Affairs, Communications, Community Relations) with a preference for Guinean nationals.  Identify, recruit and train, at the appropriate moment, an eventual successor to the management position, with a preference for Guinean nationals.  Tie in Vale’s work and presence in Guinea to the larger context and strategy of Vale in Africa, keeping in mind: geopolitical strategies (Vale’s association as a Brazilian company and “south-south” benefits to be accrued), the company’s overall project growth plan (focus on the business drivers).

• Corporate affairs manager

  • Nov 2011 - Oct 2013

  Responsable des relations institutionnelles et facilitateur des négociations avec les gouvernements impliqués dans l'exécution du projet. Appui technique au département des relations communautaires et à la prévention des risques (HSE) et supervision de la RSE.



National Democratic Institute (NDI)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior country representative

  • Nov 2001 - Nov 2011

  Responsable du design et de la mise en œuvre de programmes d'appui à la démocratie et aux parlement, aux partis politiques, aux organisations de la société civile. Développement de guides de campagne électorale pour les femmes; formation des candidats et des agents électoraux, etc.

• Resident Senior Program Director

  • Oct 2001 - Nov 2011

  Represent NDI and maintains relationships with donors and others in the international community in Mali and Guinea, as well as local civic partners, elected officials, and government authorities. Collaborate with DC Central and West Africa Manager to design overall country strategy and programs for Mali and Guinea. Implement, monitor and evaluate NDI programs in Mali and Guinea in collaboration with in-country staff and in consultation with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders… Show more Represent NDI and maintains relationships with donors and others in the international community in Mali and Guinea, as well as local civic partners, elected officials, and government authorities. Collaborate with DC Central and West Africa Manager to design overall country strategy and programs for Mali and Guinea. Implement, monitor and evaluate NDI programs in Mali and Guinea in collaboration with in-country staff and in consultation with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders and beneficiaries. Serve as lead facilitator, advisor and trainer. Provide day-to-day management and oversight of professional and support staff in the field office, ensure professional development of staff. Oversee the development, review and timely submission of program-related materials to DC, including regular reports that describe activities, measure and evaluate program results, and analyze political events that may impact NDI’s programming in Mali and Guinea. Ensure adherence to NDI-DC, Malian and Guinean legal, financial and human resource policies and procedures, as well as adherence to donors’ regulations, ensuring the integrity of all financial transactions.

• senior governance advisor

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2005