Intervention of Mr. Olivier Leconte as part of our 'Planning and Managing Humanitarian Projects' bachelor course

7 novembre 2023

We warmly welcomed Mr. Olivier Leconte, the Country Director of Solidarités International (Lebanon Mission), as the FGM’s esteemed guest speaker in the recently introduced course, "Planning and Managing Humanitarian Projects," skillfully conducted by Mr. Christophe Khadige.

Mr. Leconte, a seasoned humanitarian with extensive experience managing missions across the Middle East and Africa, shared invaluable insights into navigating humanitarian interventions in volatile contexts, particularly drawing from his wealth of experience in Syria.

Key Thematic Points Covered :

Fundamental principles in managing humanitarian security Crafting projects in crisis contexts (diagnosis of needs and programming) [Including insights on logistics, program teams, and donor perspectives] Addressing challenges in managing a diverse workforce (Syrians, Kurds, Europeans, Arabs, etc.) Unveiling the mindset of a humanitarian leader – lessons derived from the field.