Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Retired labor inspector based in Lomé, Togo, I put my many years of experience within public administration at the service of companies. My expertise covers social auditing, regulatory compliance with the Labor Code (Togo and OHADA zone), as well as the prevention and management of social conflicts. I support executives, human resources departments (HR), and international investors in securing their labor relations, drafting contracts, and optimizing the social climate within their organizations. Responsive and rigorous, I offer high-level strategic advice to anticipate your legal risks.

Languages

French
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Lomé (up to 50km)

Centre Régional Africain d'Administration du Travail (C.R.A.D.A.T)
Practical Training and Capacity Building Internship
October 2008 - June 2009 (8 months)
Askira/Uba, BO, Nigeria
Retired labor and social law inspector, I capitalize on a rich career as an expert within public administration to offer leading legal consulting and assistance services. Now an independent consultant, I support organizations, companies, and executives in securing their professional relationships and optimizing their human resource management.

Key areas of intervention and achievements:
Legal audit and compliance: In-depth diagnosis of HR practices, securing employment contracts, developing internal regulations, and ensuring compliance with national legislation and regional standards.
Mediation and social dialogue: Prevention, management, and resolution of collective and individual labor disputes, acting as a neutral facilitator to establish a serene social climate.
Capacity building: Design and delivery of specialized training sessions for executives and leaders, drawing on elite specialization acquired at CRADAT (Yaoundé) and solid skills in educational sciences.
Strategic advice: Tailored legal assistance during company restructurings, collective bargaining, and contract termination management.
My differentiating strengths:
Dual expertise: Sharp mastery of Business Law combined with historical field expertise as a Labor Inspector.
Sub-regional reach: Excellent pan-African training (Togo, Cameroon) offering a global vision and perfect mastery of the sub-region's socio-economic issues.
Bilingual and intercultural approach: Ability to negotiate and intervene in various contexts thanks to proficiency in French and English.
Labor law Legal advice
Direction générale du travail
Labor Inspector
LEGAL
March 2006 - April 2024 (18 years and 1 month)
Retired labor inspector with solid experience within the Togolese administration in Lomé.
I now support companies in their regulatory compliance and the management of their social relations.

KEY MISSIONS CARRIED OUT DURING MY CAREER

Control and compliance:
Audit and verification of the Togolese labor code and collective agreements within companies

Conflict management:
Mediation, amicable conciliation, and resolution of individual and collective disputes between employers and employees

LEGAL ADVICE:
Assistance to companies and trade unions on labor, health, and safety regulations

REPORT WRITING:
Development of minutes, inspection reports, and reasoned legal opinions.