EU-funded project: Public Financial Management and Revenue Mobilisation Support Project in Algeria (PAGFAL)• Identify needs for expertise; mobilize short-term experts and other partners; prepare and participate in steering and technical committees.• Act as the technical focal point for the Ministry's “Direction générale du Budget” (Treasury Department) and for implementing partners at central and decentralized levels.• Ensure internal and external coherence of the project, as… Show more EU-funded project: Public Financial Management and Revenue Mobilisation Support Project in Algeria (PAGFAL)• Identify needs for expertise; mobilize short-term experts and other partners; prepare and participate in steering and technical committees.• Act as the technical focal point for the Ministry's “Direction générale du Budget” (Treasury Department) and for implementing partners at central and decentralized levels.• Ensure internal and external coherence of the project, as well as quality control; facilitate the project’s overall coordination.• Travel to wilayas to support the implementation of activities throughout the country.• Provide training and coaching on PFM-related subjects Show less

Latest mandates include:2023-06 : Trainer in Public Financial Management Client: International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO), Turin (Italy)Mandate: three-half-day training offered to managers from the Ministries of Finance of Tunisia and Morocco, as part of a three-day workshop on public finance and social protectionFrom 09/2020 to 03/2023 (ongoing - full time):Project: Development and Implementation of an Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS)… Show more Latest mandates include:2023-06 : Trainer in Public Financial Management Client: International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO), Turin (Italy)Mandate: three-half-day training offered to managers from the Ministries of Finance of Tunisia and Morocco, as part of a three-day workshop on public finance and social protectionFrom 09/2020 to 03/2023 (ongoing - full time):Project: Development and Implementation of an Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) for the Ministry of Finance;Role: PFM ExpertClient: Algeria Ministry of Finance;Employers: DAI Human Dynamics (USA), and E-Sud (France);Donor: European Union From 12/2021 to 06/2022Project: Study on Tax and Nontax Policies and Good Practices in Natural Resources Revenue Collection and AdministrationRole: Chief of Party and Tax Policy ExpertClient: Madagascar Ministry of FinanceEmployers: Apex Consulting (USA)Donor: African Development Bank (AFDB)From 08/2021 to 12/2021:Project: Study on environmental taxation in Burkina Faso, Phase-3.Role: Head of mission;Client: Ministry of the Environment, Green Economy and Climate Change;Employers: COWI International (Denmark), ACK International (France);Donor: LuxDevFrom 11/2020 to 12/2020:Project: Review of the Corporate Income Tax Directive of the CEMAC (Economic and Monetary Community of Central African States)Role: Tax Policy Advisor;Employer: The IMF (International Monetary Fund)From 02/2020 to 11/2020:Project: Study on environmental taxation in Burkina Faso, Phase-2.Role: Head of mission;Client: Ministry of the Environment, Green Economy and Climate Change;Employers: COWI International (Denmark), ACK International (France);Donor: LuxDevFrom 09/2019 to 12/2019:Project: Study on environmental taxation in Burkina Faso, Phase-1.Role: Head of mission;Client: Ministry of the Environment, Green Economy and Climate Change;Employer: COWI International (Denmark);Donor: LuxDev Show less

* Managed a budget of $800K CA and a team of 6 policy analysts that supports the department's review and approval process of requests for Federal contributions to provincial and municipal infrastructure projects.* Developed risk assessment tools, prepared operation manuals and provided training.

Budgetary Reforms and Expenditure Controls Sector* Managed 5 development projects (US$20M) in tax reform, fiscal and budgetary reform, as well as environmental and social management in 4 countries: DRC, Senegal, Mali and Algeria. Oversaw 25 employees and external consultants in Canada and abroad.* Developed and maintained international and national (Canadian) relationships with clients, senior public officials, Ministers, diplomatic corps, financial institutions, NGOs, academics… Show more Budgetary Reforms and Expenditure Controls Sector* Managed 5 development projects (US$20M) in tax reform, fiscal and budgetary reform, as well as environmental and social management in 4 countries: DRC, Senegal, Mali and Algeria. Oversaw 25 employees and external consultants in Canada and abroad.* Developed and maintained international and national (Canadian) relationships with clients, senior public officials, Ministers, diplomatic corps, financial institutions, NGOs, academics and other business partners.* Participated in the planning, development and writing of expressions of interest, proposals and other business development activities.ACHIEVEMENT:Oversaw the operations and managed a head of mission and a team of 10 experts based in Kisangani (DRC) on a US$13M World Bank-funded project in environmental and social management of the country's biggest infrastructure project. Hired consultants; monitored the preparation of progress, financial and other reports; managed the project budget; provided (and was accountable for) performance reports to the firm’s management committee; liaised and negotiated with the Congolese client, World Bank representatives, and the Canadian embassy. Show less

* Provided expertise on issues related to tax & budgetary reforms.ACHIEVEMENTS: - For Tanzania's Ministry of Finance: Prepared a literature review on tax exemptions in African countries and around the world. Compiled tax exemptions from Tanzanias' legistation. Developed and proposed a comprehensive tax exemptions reform, including an implementation plan. - For Mali’s Ministry of Finance: Reviewed operations and practices of the Ministry’s Tax Policy Unit… Show more * Provided expertise on issues related to tax & budgetary reforms.ACHIEVEMENTS: - For Tanzania's Ministry of Finance: Prepared a literature review on tax exemptions in African countries and around the world. Compiled tax exemptions from Tanzanias' legistation. Developed and proposed a comprehensive tax exemptions reform, including an implementation plan. - For Mali’s Ministry of Finance: Reviewed operations and practices of the Ministry’s Tax Policy Unit. Provided recommendations on improving tax policy development. - For Algeria’s Ministry of Finance: Coordinated the development of, and provided training on, a tool to allocate the government spending envelope to departments (Medium Term Expenditure Framework). - For Senegal’s Ministry of Education: Coordinated the development of, and provided training on, a tool to allocate the Ministry’s budget envelope to its structures (primary schools, secondary schools, school boards, etc.). Show less

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is the department in charge of developing policies and programs in the fields of energy, forests, and minerals and metals. (5,000 employees)MANAGER, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION POLICY UNIT (4 years)Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Division* Managed a team of 4 policy analysts dedicated to proposing and developing policies on climate change adaptation.ACHIEVEMENT :Directed a one-year risk assessment study to measure the extent… Show more Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is the department in charge of developing policies and programs in the fields of energy, forests, and minerals and metals. (5,000 employees)MANAGER, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION POLICY UNIT (4 years)Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Division* Managed a team of 4 policy analysts dedicated to proposing and developing policies on climate change adaptation.ACHIEVEMENT :Directed a one-year risk assessment study to measure the extent to which the department’s policies and practices were vulnerable to climate change. Chaired an advisory committee, hired consultants, met over a hundred managers in Ottawa and in regional offices across the country, presented the assessment’s results to the department’s management committee.EXECUTIVE ADVISOR TO THE ASSOCIATE DEPUTY MINISTER (2 years)* Managed the operations of the Associate Deputy Minister’s Office (correspondence, meetings, oversaw administrative assistant).* Advised the Associate Deputy Minister on policy and strategic matters related to nuclear energy, mining, forest and intergovernmental affairs.* Acted as liaison between the Associate’s Office, the Deputy Minister's Office and the Minister’s Office. Show less

* Ran to become the party’s official candidate in the riding of Alfred-Pellan (Québec) for the 2009 federal election.* Gave speeches and media interviews, met local, provincial and national political leaders, fundraised and did door-to-door canvassing.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories, and administers various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system. (40,000 employees)ACTING DIRECTOR - STRATEGIC POLICY* Managed a team of 6 analysts and an operating budget of CDN$1M.* Advised top executives regarding the alignment of the Agency's strategic policies with those of the government in order to… Show more The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories, and administers various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system. (40,000 employees)ACTING DIRECTOR - STRATEGIC POLICY* Managed a team of 6 analysts and an operating budget of CDN$1M.* Advised top executives regarding the alignment of the Agency's strategic policies with those of the government in order to improve public financial management.ACHIEVEMENT : Led secretariat services for the Agency’s board of directors. Show less

The Privy Council Office (PCO) is the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and its decision-making structures. (800 employees)ANALYST (Office of the Deputy Secretary to Cabinet)* Prepared briefing notes for, and proposed recommendations to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, the Clerk of the PCO and other senior officials.* Acted as liaison between PCO and the Department of Social Development Canada (SDC) in the government… Show more The Privy Council Office (PCO) is the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and its decision-making structures. (800 employees)ANALYST (Office of the Deputy Secretary to Cabinet)* Prepared briefing notes for, and proposed recommendations to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, the Clerk of the PCO and other senior officials.* Acted as liaison between PCO and the Department of Social Development Canada (SDC) in the government decision-making process. Advised SDC on the preparation of memoranda to Cabinet; attended Cabinet meetings and prepared official summaries.* Represented PCO at interdepartmental and intergovernmental meetings (along with Ministers and senior officials) and met with community and corporate stakeholders. Show less

* Advised and briefed the Minister of Finance (the Honourable John Manley) and the Secretary of State for International Financial Institutions (the Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua) on issues relevant to their respective portfolios, in preparation for Question Period in the House of Commons.* Coordinated the preparation of answers by the department; acted as liaison between the department and the Minister’s Office.

SENIOR ECONOMISTFederal-Provincial-Territorial Tax Division (Tax Policy Branch)* Managed a team of 2 analysts in preparation for the renewal of Reciprocal Tax Agreements between federal, provincial and territorial governments.

ACTING DIRECTOR - USER FEE DIVISION* Managed 5 employees and an operating budget of CDN$1M.* Advised departments on the development of decentralized user fee policies.ACHIEVEMENT: Led the preparation of an annual report on revenue derived from user fees in the Government of Quebec

ECONOMISTTax and Fiscal Policy Branch* Analysed and proposed recommendations on tax and fiscal policies to reduce the province’s underground economy.* Developed measures for announcement in the province’s Budget. Participated in the drafting of the province’s budget and in the Budget speech for the Minister of Finance.ACHIEVEMENTS: - Assessed the magnitude of lost revenue due to the underground economy in the construction and renovation industry.… Show more ECONOMISTTax and Fiscal Policy Branch* Analysed and proposed recommendations on tax and fiscal policies to reduce the province’s underground economy.* Developed measures for announcement in the province’s Budget. Participated in the drafting of the province’s budget and in the Budget speech for the Minister of Finance.ACHIEVEMENTS: - Assessed the magnitude of lost revenue due to the underground economy in the construction and renovation industry. - Developed a series of measures to reduce the underground economy in this industry. Measures included tax reductions, increases of on-site controls and business audits, and higher penalties. - Represented the government at meetings with industry and union representatives to obtain support and collaboration in implementing the new government measures. Show less

Association of young public service employees in the province of Quebec. (approximately 3,500 members)FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT* Created this association with a team of young public servants.* Chairman of the board. Led the association’s operations in organizing conferences and consultation sessions on the future of Quebec’s public service. * Acted as official spokesperson and conducted media interviews.

The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) provides advice and support to Treasury Board Ministers in their role of ensuring value-for-money as well as providing oversight of the financial management functions in departments and agencies of the Government of Canada. (1,800 employees)ECONOMISTFinancial and Information Management Branch* Developed performance indicators and other tools to assess and monitor government programs.

* Taught four courses in both English and French.* Co-organized a seminar bringing together over 60 university students from all across Romania.