Valery Sob

Senior advisory role covering conflict prevention, organizational crisis governance, and psychosocial risk management (MHPSS) across two high-risk, multicultural operating environments.

Senior advisory role covering conflict prevention, organizational crisis governance, and psychosocial risk management (MHPSS) across two high-risk, multicultural operating environments.
- Advise senior leadership on conflict prevention frameworks, human risk governance, and crisis management protocols
- Design and deliver executive-level training on mediation, negotiation under pressure, and organ

Coordination of electoral operations and civic education programming to ensure an inclusive, transparent, and secure electoral process in Équateur Province.

▸ Served as technical adviser on electoral governance and risk mitigation, supporting the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC/CENI) to align operations with UN stabilization objectives
▸ Led capacity-building for IEC officials on electoral

Strategic leadership on conflict prevention, civilian protection, and local governance in one of the DRC's most volatile provinces — active armed group presence, recurring mass displacement.
- Advised UN mission leadership and local authorities on risk mitigation and civilian protection strategy
- Designed and led multi-stakeholder mediation platforms (authorities, armed groups, CSOs, IDPs), resto

Conflict prevention, intercommunal mediation, and PoC mandate delivery under extreme security pressure. - Led conflict prevention and local governance strategy, advising UN leadership on risk mitigation - Facilitated multi-stakeholder dialogue between authorities, civil society, humanitarian actors, and conflict-affected communities - Designed and implemented Early Warning & Early Response Systems

National technical expert on SALW governance and armed violence prevention, supporting Côte d'Ivoire's National Commission (ComNat-ALPC) during a politically sensitive pre-electoral period.
- Advised civil society and public institutions on SALW governance during a high-stakes electoral cycle
- Designed and coordinated nationwide armed violence prevention campaigns across government, civil society

Protection and human rights advisory in sensitive socio-political environments, in coordination with national and international partners.

▸ Provided protection and human rights advisory, producing evidence-based reports to inform protection strategies and advocacy priorities
▸ Documented and analyzed human rights violations within the Area of Responsibility
▸ Coordinated with CNDHCI and UNHCR on

Post-electoral crisis recovery and transitional justice, in coordination with UN agencies and national institutions.

▸ Led community consultations across Côte d'Ivoire identifying post-electoral crisis victims and promoting reparative dialogue
▸ Coordinated joint missions with UN Country Team (UNFPA/UNDP) and national entities for social cohesion and post-crisis recovery
▸ Developed and launched

Community peacebuilding, civic education, and reconciliation programming in post-conflict areas of Côte d'Ivoire.

▸ Spearheaded community outreach and radio broadcast programs reinforcing social cohesion and citizenship education in conflict-affected areas
▸ Delivered PoC and conflict management training to local actors; facilitated inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue
▸ Organized peaceful e

Community peacebuilding, civic education, and reconciliation programming in post-conflict areas of Côte d'Ivoire.

▸ Spearheaded community outreach and radio broadcast programs reinforcing social cohesion and citizenship education in conflict-affected areas
▸ Delivered PoC and conflict management training to local actors; facilitated inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue
▸ Organized peaceful e

- Contribuate to the restauration of the social cohésion and foster the reconciliation process among communities in conflict: Bouna, Korhogo, Bouaké, Daloa. Produce a radio broacast on social cohésion and réconciliation process in Côte d'Ivoire. Increase community cohesion throught peacebuildind trainings in conflct management and protection of human rights.
Implement civic education activities,

Project: conduct trainings sessions in conflict and rumors and protection of human rights in Central African Republic. - Train different associations of men and women and religious associations including club of Messengers of Peace), community leaders, - Promote humans rights in communities most affect by the conflict(Boda,Yaloke,Bangui). - Implement many activities that promote the culture of pea

- Increase community cohesion through training and approaches of Peacebuilding in Gbapleu.
- Promote the reconciliation process and democracy through collective activities.
Promote the human rights and especially the protection of women in Gbapleu conflict.
- Train the young people on aspects of gender based violence and ethics in association
- Women's participation in decision-making instances.

Conflict Prevention
• Identify and provide timely information on potential and imminent conflict issues at the local level.
• Take appropriate measures to mitigate conflicts and prevent escalation.
• Facilitate and support initiatives aimed at national and local reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, civil society, traditional and religious lea

Protection of Civilians Course: Certified training in civilian protection during armed conflicts and humanitarian crises. Covers International Humanitarian Law, context analysis, protection strategies, coordination mechanisms, monitoring, and advocacy. Develops skills in risk assessment, program design, ethical documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Includes case studies, simulations, and prac

Completed the Comprehensive Protection of Civilians course, covering international humanitarian law, protection strategies, and coordination mechanisms.

Advanced Stabilization and Reintegration Course – KAIPTC
Advanced training on stabilization and reintegration strategies in fragile and conflict-affected settings, focusing on DDR, community resilience, protection of civilians, social cohesion, mediation, and post-conflict recovery planning.

Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) – Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)
Specialized training on security awareness and survival in high-risk environments, covering personal security, emergency response, crisis management, IED awareness, and field safety for humanitarian and peace operations.

Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Course – Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)
Specialized training on DDR processes in post-conflict environments, focusing on ex-combatant disarmament, demobilization, reintegration strategies, community stabilization, protection of civilians, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding approaches within UN and regional peac

Conflict Prevention Course Certificate.

Master’s Degree in Ethics and Governance – Specialization in Conflict Management and Peace
Advanced academic training focused on conflict analysis, mediation, peacebuilding, democratic governance, crisis management, protection of civilians, and post-conflict stabilization strategies.