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Brussels Metropolitan Area

• Budget: €60K | Donor: City of Brussels | Staff: Interface with 21 department heads (no hierarchical link). Coordination and implementation of a comprehensive programme for accessibility and inclusion of people with.
• Facilitated the ‘Consultative Council for People with Disabilities’, fostering the emergence of relevant proposals, and translating these proposals into actionable policy recommendations for the office of the.
• Facilitated the ‘Consultative Council for People with Disabilities’, fostering the emergence of relevant proposals, and translating these proposals into actionable policy recommendations for the office of the.
• Enhanced programme quality by developing a quantified dashboard with KPIs for 110 actions, enabling effective monitoring and evaluation.
• Championed “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) principles through public advocacy efforts, including the design and organisation of a 'Disabilities Week' to promote inclusion and inclusive practices across city.
• Reviewed and selected funding application files for eligible projects.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Teacher in upper secondary education, teached social sciences (geography, sociology) to 16 to 18-year olds in general education.

Chad

• Budget: €845K | Donors: UNICEF, SDC | Staff: 13 people. Oversaw a vector management project (malaria) in emergency situations in refugee camps and host communities along the CAR border, integrated into the national.
• Integrated WASH components in vector management strategies, thereby improving health outcomes in refugee camps and host communities.
• Led organisational change management, restructuring the team and enhancing reporting mechanisms.
• Improved operational… Show more Budget: €845K | Donors: UNICEF, SDC | Staff: 13 people. Oversaw a vector management project (malaria) in emergency situations in refugee camps and host communities along the CAR border.
• Improved operational efficiency by refining job descriptions in Logistics and Programme departments.
• Strengthened donor relations by resolving disputes and optimising communication channels.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Budget 2017: € 1,8M. Donors: 26 from private and public sectors.Provided mentorship to a programme facilitating intercultural and intergenerational exchange, matching experienced professionals with immigrant youth to share knowledge and foster employability.

Kano, Nigeria

• Budget: $25M | Donors: BMGF | Staff: 400+ people. Directed implementation of data-driven public health solutions across northern Nigeria in complex security environments.
• Ensured programme quality through oversight of mobile tools implementation, fostering local government engagement.
• Adapted e-health solutions to local contexts, ensuring cultural appropriateness, accessibility, and security in areas affected by instability.
• Enhanced operational effectiveness by restructuring… Show more Budget: $25M | Donors: BMGF | Staff: 400+ people. Directed implementation of data-driven public health solutions across northern Nigeria in complex.
• Enhanced operational effectiveness by restructuring the Operations department and developing robust procedures.
• Strengthened monitoring and evaluation systems to improve programme impact and accountability.

Guinea

• Budget: $15M | Donors: USAID/BHA | Staff: 250+ people. Led Public Health System Strengthening Programme focused on Ebola epidemic response through enhanced detection, prevention, and management capabilities
• Demonstrated strong start-up management, initiating the programme on time within budget constraints.
• Conducted strategic analysis of implementation sites, optimising programme relevance and effectiveness.
• Integrated IEC/BCC strategies, IPC protocols, and WASH… Show more Budget: $15M | Donors: USAID/BHA | Staff: 250+ people. Led Public Health System Strengthening Programme focused on Ebola epidemic response through.
• Integrated IEC/BCC strategies, IPC protocols, and WASH interventions, strengthening community resilience and hygiene practices.
• Implemented robust safeguarding protocols against sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), focusing on vulnerable populations. Established reporting systems and conducted staff training.

Haiti

• Budget: €4.6M | Donors: Cordaid, VNG International, Cités Unies de France, UMQ | Staff: 4. Managed capacity-building programme for local governance in gang-affected region, focusing on waste management and integrated.
• Facilitated knowledge transfer by aligning expert support with municipal service needs.
• Strengthened resource mobilisation through identification of new programme opportunities and donor trend analysis.
• Implemented WASH initiatives and… Show more Budget: €4.6M | Donors: Cordaid, VNG International, Cités Unies de France, UMQ | Staff: 4. Managed capacity-building programme for local governance in gang-affected region.
• Implemented WASH initiatives and community awareness campaigns on hygiene and the importance of waste management tax collection for sustainable municipal services.
• Enhanced programme quality by improving monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

Cameroon

• Budget: £1.2M | Donors: FCDO, GAC | Staff: 31 people. Led programme focusing on women and girls' community health, rights, education, and economic empowerment in regions affected by jihadist movements and Boko Haram.
• Deployed volunteer project, in collaboration with local partner organizations, to strengthen their capacities and promote skills acquisition by communities.
• Implemented a change in project management methodology, from individual project management to cluster… Show more Budget: £1.2M | Donors: FCDO, GAC | Staff: 31 people. Led programme focusing on women and girls'.
• Implemented a change in project management methodology, from individual project management to cluster project management approach.
• Diversified donor base, while deploying targeted actions to maintain and strengthen relationships with existing donors.
• Improved cooperation with local authorities through regular dialogue and defining priority areas for collaboration. Show less

Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

• Budget: €3.02M | Donors: EU, SIDA, FCDO | Staff: 67 people. Directed programme optimising health and nutrition services in centres along the insecure North-South front line
• Developed a three-year national strategy.
• Implemented a robust accountability framework to ensure programme objectives were met.
• Incorporated WASH and nutrition components in health centre services, adopting a holistic approach to community health.
• Secured additional funding, extending the programme's… Show more Budget: €3.02M | Donors: EU, SIDA, FCDO | Staff: 67 people. Directed programme optimising health and nutrition services in centres along the insecure.
• Secured additional funding, extending the programme's duration and impact.

Guinea

• Budget: €3.5M | Donors: KfW, USAID, Alcoa Foundation, DoD, Mining Company | Staff: 100+ people. Managed National Family Planning programme focused on improving access to family planning services for vulnerable.
• Led product innovation, launching a new water purifier nationwide and rebranding key commodities.
• Utilized innovative BCC approaches, including community theatre, to promote family planning.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive WASH IEC strategies, with… Show more Budget: €3.5M | Donors: KfW, USAID, Alcoa Foundation, DoD, Mining Company | Staff: 100+ people. Managed National Family Planning programme.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive WASH IEC strategies, with a focus on the Safe Water System (SWS) approach
• Improved programme sustainability, achieving a 15% increase in sales through strategic price negotiations.

Burkina Faso

• Conducted a study on the collaboration of two international non-governmental organisations,, and the work prospects for the establishment of an operational office to execute a family planning programme. Started up a.
• Successfully started up and implemented a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) programme.
• Developed a project charter and action plan to meet key user requirements and objectives.
• Led monitoring of activities and budget in coordination with… Show more Conducted a study on the collaboration of two international non-governmental organisations,, and the work prospects for the establishment of an.
• Led monitoring of activities and budget in coordination with key stakeholders. Show less

South Sudan

• Pharmaciens sans frontières-international committee (PSF-CI) bought by Acted in 2009 (Le Moniteur des Pharmacies n° 2800 du 31/10/2009).Budget: €5.4M (2005) | Donors: ECHO, Global Fund, FCDO | Staff: 35 people..
• Elevated the organisation to a leading pharmaceutical NGO by negotiating with… Show more Pharmaciens sans frontières-international committee (PSF-CI) bought by Acted in 2009 (Le Moniteur des Pharmacies n° 2800 du.
• Elevated the organisation to a leading pharmaceutical NGO by negotiating with the Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Association (SRRA)
• Negotiated with the SPLM to ensure access in SPLA-controlled areas
• Secured major medical procurement contracts with Global Fund and extended programme funding for two additional years.
• Grew number of partners three-fold, from 4 to 13, by bringing on new partners including UNICEF.

Burundi

• Managed a team of 15 staff overseeing an institutional support programme for Burundi's Ministry of Justice with an annual budget of €1.65M. Financial support was provided by key donors including the Belgian Development.
• Financial reporting
• Established administrative procedures.
• Managed recruitment & staff.
• Logistics oversight.
• Managed suppliers' contracts. Show less

Brussels | Burkina Faso | Benin

• With an annual budget of €14.8M for Institutional University Cooperation (IUC) programmes, provided by the Belgian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid (DGD), this public agency was responsible for implementing.
• Managed institutional cooperation and scholarship programmes.
• … Show more With an annual budget of €14.8M for Institutional University Cooperation (IUC) programmes, provided by the Belgian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid (DGD), this public agency was responsible for.
• Oversaw grants for universities in Benin and Burkina Faso.
• Designed and implemented an analytical accounting system.
• Standardized procedures to an international level.

Liberia

• Partnership with a local NGO on a vocational training programme for ex-combatants. EU funding of €500,000.
• Conducted needs evaluation and budget reassessment.
• Developed and maintained positive working relationships with donors, host government, staff and board.
• Coordinated with other NGOs and IOs.

Liberia | Cote d'Ivoire

• Food distribution and medical assistance to IDPs in Northern Liberia.
• Managed and monitored 2 country offices, budget and control system.
• Coordinated office operations.
• Organised weekly transports to Liberia.
• Supervised local staff (20 people).
• Negotiated with transport union.

Burundi

• Psycho-educational programme for 1,600 children evacuated from Rwanda to Burundi in collaboration with MSF/B, Merlin and ICRC
• Organised and coordinated the evacuation
• Identified recruits for the programme
• Trained & supervised the local team (40)
• Planned and coordinated relief efforts with other agencies

Rwanda

• Medical assistance to Burundian refugees and Rwandan IDPs.
• Established and coordinated administrative operations for three new regional branch offices across the country to extend outreach and better serve local communities.
• Instituted new organisational processes for communication, resource allocation, programme monitoring and cross-department collaboration, enhancing organisational efficiency and capacity.
• Recruited, hired and managed diverse teams of 15+ professionals for… Show more Medical assistance to Burundian refugees and Rwandan IDPs.
• Recruited, hired and managed diverse teams of 15+ professionals for each new office, overseeing onboarding, training, performance evaluation and professional development. Built effective teams to further the.

Somalia

• Management & rehabilitation of the Kismayo referral hospital (180 beds)
• Administration, staff & hospital budget management

Master In Professional Studies, Crises: Emergency Interventions And Development Action (Nexus Approach Humanitarian-Development)

Master’S Degree, Social Sciences, Cum Laude

Sociology

Erasmus Student, Sociology

Social landscape, Sociology, Psycho-sociology

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Sciences