Bertin Méance
About Bertin Méance
Bertin Méance serves as the South and Nippes Program Coordinator for the World Food Programme, leveraging extensive experience in humanitarian and development assistance in Haiti. His background includes various roles at organizations such as Catholic Relief Services and Save the Children, focusing on emergency response, community development, and environmental improvement.
Work at World Food Programme
Bertin Méance has been serving as the South and Nippes Program Coordinator at the World Food Programme since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing program implementation and ensuring effective coordination of food assistance initiatives in the South and Nippes regions of Haiti. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to address food security challenges and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Organizations
Bertin Méance has extensive experience in the humanitarian sector, having held various positions at organizations such as Catholic Relief Services, Save the Children, and HelpAge International. He worked as an Assistant Field Director at Catholic Relief Services from 2000 to 2003, and later as a Commodity Compliance Officer and Field Director within the same organization. His role at Save the Children as Field Office Director from 2015 to 2017 involved managing field operations in South/Grande-Anse, Haiti.
Education and Expertise
Bertin Méance studied at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, where he earned an Associate of Science in Soil Sciences from 1990 to 1991. He also attended the School for International Training, achieving a Bachelor's of International Studies from 1993 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in humanitarian assistance, emergency response, and community development.
Community Development Focus
Bertin Méance emphasizes the importance of mainstreaming vulnerable groups in programs and community development initiatives. His work involves providing consultation on humanitarian and development assistance, emergency mitigation, preparedness, and response. He actively contributes to environmental improvement efforts in Haiti, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable development.
Coordination and Communication Skills
Bertin Méance possesses strong communication skills that facilitate effective interaction between communities and staff across various organizational levels. His extensive experience in coordinating with government, church, and non-state actors at local, regional, and national levels enhances his ability to implement programs and respond to community needs effectively.