Mathilde Cavalier Gizon
Agronomy, Natural Resources Management & Environment Freelance consultant
My career activities have been focused on the field in developing countries, in institutions of bilateral cooperation (AFD - FFEM), in consultancy companies for development projects and in the areas in agriculture, environment and natural resources management. Through my professional experience I have acquired significant expertise which allows me to fully understand rural and environmental issue.
Activities which I have managed:
- Monitoring and management of development projects (from design to evaluation).
- Preparation and management of tenders.
- Capitalization, analysis and summarizing of technical, scientific or economic studies on the field.
- Experience in environmental topics: integrated management of territories, natural resources management (marine and terrestrial) and biodiversity conservation.
- Capitalization of knowledge and communication internally and externally.
- Chairing meetings, team management.
- Field missions to meet the beneficiaries and the actors of development projects.
- Working environment in English and Spanish.
I am determined to prove myself useful in protecting our environment. During my working experience, I have gained a good command of project management in the sustainable use of natural resources. I have also gained a solid understanding of experience in project monitoring and evaluation. I proved my efficient management skills, proficiency in monitoring and evaluating progress towards the achievement of goals, ability to coordinate activities with colleagues, consultants, other stakeholders and development partners. Through my work-related and personal travel around the world, I gained a good knowledge and understanding of conservation and development issues.
I have proven my sense of initiative, capacity to think and act strategically, resourcefulness, energy, and willingness to ensure efficient teamwork. I am a hard working person driven by my will to deliver quality products on time. As my travel track record shows, I am also particularly flexible and keen to travel internationally. I am animated by a passionate commitment for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources that brings energy to my daily work.
Please feel free to contact me for further information. I am available for short-term missions.
http://mathildecavalier.cv.fm/en/
195 contactsDaily practice of Spanish ; managing a budget and discovery of South American cultures;
Participation as volonteer involved in several projects for environmental protection:
Karumbe, protection of marine turtles in Uruguay (2010); Sachayacu, rehabilitation center wildlife in Ecuador (August 2010) and Corcovado Foundation, sea turtle protection (spawning) Costa Rica (October 2010).
2008 - 2009In charge of acquisition of markets in developing and emerging countries (Africa and Eastern Europe): Monitoring and management of development projects: Following of forecasted projects; expressions of interest and tenders; Collaboration with international partners (consultancy companies) Developing local and regional partnerships; Networking development expertise at local, regional and international levels; Field missions. Themes/topics: Institutional projects in rural development, fisheries, animal production and civil society.
In charge of studies and tenders in a consultancy firm specializing in fisheries - Paris, COFREPECHE
2007 - 2008In charge of studies in a consultancy firm specializing in international sustainable development of fisheries and management of marine natural resources: Monitoring of projects (response to public and private tenders, preparation of contracts, and supervision of projects); Expertise networking; Developing partnerships with others consultancy firms; Field missions; Development of communication tools (updating website). Themes/topics: International sustainable development of fisheries and management of marine natural resources.
In charge of projects in the sectors of Rural Development and Environment - Conakry, Agence Française de Développement
2005 - 2007Public Relations (Representation of the AFD and work sessions with outside partners);
Monitoring of project cycle (Producing and sending records to the Headquarters, formulating of advance notice on decisions...); Compliance monitoring of project implementation with the contractual provisions and the rules and procedures of AFD (technical, administrative and financial control for the correct implementation of projects; disbursements control; legal record keeping...); Drafting thematic / sector notes; Field missions. Themes/topics: rural development and environment projects.
Consultant for the recovery/development of work areas "Biodiversity" and "Climate Change" - Paris, French Global Environnement Fund (FGEF)
Biodiversity field: Monitoring (tenders, agreements, evaluations...) and summary of projects;
Developing communication tools: website, posters for an international exhibition on Biodiversity "Biodiversity and Humanity, our lives are linked" and presentation of FFEM actions in the fight against climate change. Themes/topics: environment - biodiversity and climate change