Experienced Public Procurement and contract management Specialist with more than 25 years experience in both corporate and project procurement, at local and international levels, including working for Multilateral Development Banks (African Development Bank Group & Islamic Development Bank Group), a CGIAR center (ICARDA) and the Government of Tunisia (CPSCL), and a special focus on the middle East and Africa. I am experienced in all aspects of Public procurement with particular expertise in procurement planning, project preparation and appraisal, procurement risk assessment and mitigation, market analysis, Assessment of country procurement systems, strategic sourcing, worldwide procurement of goods, works and consulting, professional and advisory services across a variety of industry sectors (Agriculture, Health, Education, Water and sanitation, transport, Energy, etc...), business operating systems and e-sourcing tools utilization, cost saving generation, contracts negotiations and administration, supplier performance measurement and dispute resolution.I have an excellent track record in orchestrating major cost reduction and efficiency improvement in the various procurement activities I have managed, and the implementation of Procurement and contracting assignments in complex, multi-cultural and challenging environments, while achieving Best Value for Money and SP requirements. Effective communicator in four languages (English, French, Italian and Arabic), and able to prioritize and generate results to achieve organizational objectives. Skilled in mentoring key clients on procurement policies and procedures, and delivering training and capacity building programs in Public Procurement. Master degree holder with major in Finance, Accredited in AfDB project procurement and currently working towards the UNDP-CIPS certification in Public Procurement and IsDB accreditation in Project Procurement.
Listed skills include Procurement, Business Strategy, Management, Project Management, and 29 others.