As soon as he had completed his research projects in solid waste management and the design of engineering structures, Volodia specialised in the study of issues relating to soft mobility and urban planning. By working in design offices on the design and implementation of urban projects, he has developed technical skills in the areas of infrastructure, mobility, intermodality and accessibility.
Convinced that the academic and technical skills of an engineer can be put to good use in social development, strengthening human ties and tackling environmental emergencies by acting directly in the field, Volodia joined AFD’s teams in the Central African Republic. For two years he was responsible for the technical and financial monitoring of the urban development, water and sanitation portfolio and acted as the agency’s gender focal point.
By becoming fully involved in the identification, appraisal and management of projects in Central Africa, Volodia has been able to deepen his knowledge of donor procedures and provide effective support to the partners and local authorities involved in these projects. Driven by a desire to work with local resources, and to help build sustainable, appropriate projects, he provides capacity-building and technical assistance to project owners.
On joining the Urbaconsulting team, he will be working with Global Development Group customers as an expert in urban planning, water and sanitation, providing cross-functional and operational support. He is also mobilised to provide institutional support by taking part in the project to support the reform of the normative framework for urban planning implemented in Cameroon.