Josselin Léon
Name: Josselin Léon
Position: Director, Amref France
Description:
Josselin Léon is a business and international development expert with 22 years of professional experience, including 10 years working in Africa. He has held management positions in various international organizations, such as UNICEF, the Red Cross, the International Organization for the Francophonie, and the Inter-American Development Bank. Josselin was born in France and pursued his education in international development, obtaining a Master’s degree in the field. Josselin has worked for 5 years in public health and 9 years in human rights, contributing to a range of development programs across Africa, including in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia, Haiti, and Zimbabwe. As a specialist in policy dialogue, governance, institutional strengthening, and stakeholder engagement, Josselin has a proven track record in negotiating sensitive matters with government officials and has demonstrated strong leadership and staff management skills, having overseen teams of up to 160 staff members in a multicultural environment. He has also successfully coordinated decentralized offices, built capacities, and motivated and developed staff members’ dedication. Josselin has also spent 7 years in the private sector, where he worked in marketing, communication, and public relations. He is well-versed in donor requirements and has a proven track record in successful fundraising. His ability to develop strategic and operational partnerships with government ministries and international and local partners has been an asset in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals. He has extensive experience in managing projects and budgets up to €7,000,000 in collaboration with a wide range of donors. His networking and representation skills in complex and sensitive environments, including media coverage and interviews, are unparalleled. Josselin has established himself as a respected expert in the international development community. His achievements and contributions to the field have been immense, and he is a sought-after professional and a valuable asset.
Position: Director, Amref France
Description:
Josselin Léon is a business and international development expert with 22 years of professional experience, including 10 years working in Africa. He has held management positions in various international organizations, such as UNICEF, the Red Cross, the International Organization for the Francophonie, and the Inter-American Development Bank. Josselin was born in France and pursued his education in international development, obtaining a Master’s degree in the field. Josselin has worked for 5 years in public health and 9 years in human rights, contributing to a range of development programs across Africa, including in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia, Haiti, and Zimbabwe. As a specialist in policy dialogue, governance, institutional strengthening, and stakeholder engagement, Josselin has a proven track record in negotiating sensitive matters with government officials and has demonstrated strong leadership and staff management skills, having overseen teams of up to 160 staff members in a multicultural environment. He has also successfully coordinated decentralized offices, built capacities, and motivated and developed staff members’ dedication. Josselin has also spent 7 years in the private sector, where he worked in marketing, communication, and public relations. He is well-versed in donor requirements and has a proven track record in successful fundraising. His ability to develop strategic and operational partnerships with government ministries and international and local partners has been an asset in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals. He has extensive experience in managing projects and budgets up to €7,000,000 in collaboration with a wide range of donors. His networking and representation skills in complex and sensitive environments, including media coverage and interviews, are unparalleled. Josselin has established himself as a respected expert in the international development community. His achievements and contributions to the field have been immense, and he is a sought-after professional and a valuable asset.
