Jean-Louis Lambeau career is marked by a commitment to leveraging evidence-based research and evaluations to inform and enhance sustainable humanitarian and developmental interventions globally
Jean-Louis is a seasoned development and humanitarian professional with extensive expertise in social protection policy, climate resilience, disability inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity-building initiatives. At the International Labour Organization (ILO), Jean-Louis served as Chief Technical Adviser managing extensive social protection programs in Africa and Asia, notably leading initiatives on universal health coverage, social protection floors, and climate adaptive social protection. He managed diverse donor-funded projects including IrishAid, the French Development Agency (AFD), and EU-backed initiatives. His role involved managing comprehensive reports and evaluations including outcome harvesting impact assessments, as well as producing thematic guidance and knowledge materials on social protection and climate resilience.
Previously, Jean-Louis contributed significantly to humanitarian and advocacy efforts as a Human Security Adviser for ActionAid International, operating across the Latin America and Caribbean region. He coordinated community-based resilience activities and evidence-based advocacy programs, working extensively in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil. Jean-Louis notably coordinated two international forum on community resilience and psychosocial support with UNICEF and authored influential studies, including "Community-based Practices of Resilience to Disasters and Conflicts".
Jean-Louis also played a critical cross-sectoral role with LuxDev, particularly in Cape Verde and Rwanda, where he strengthened health and environmental governance through institutional capacity building and strategic evaluations. His contributions included facilitating government coordination mechanisms, conducting vulnerability studies, and leading strategic evaluations to support sector-based planning exercises.
Jean-Louis is fluent in French and English, has working fluency in Portuguese and in Spanish. He holds master's degrees in Development Studies and Journalism, complemented by certifications in impact evaluation, disability inclusion, and knowledge management.