Melissa DESRIVIERES
Dakar
Summary
Legal and contract support professional with a master’s background and experience in contract administration, legal assistance, and document control. Brings careful review of obligations, amendments, claims, and filings, plus strong legal writing, transcription, and reporting skills for research-driven environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant intern
Afrimore
10.2026 - Current
Contract Manager Intern
Eiffage Genie Civil
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Supported the monitoring and management of contracts related to construction projects.
- Reviewed and monitored contractual clauses, obligations, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Assisted in tracking contractual commitments and key project milestones.
- Prepared, reviewed, and organized contractual documentation to support project execution and maintain accuracy.
- Monitored contract amendments, claims, and variations to track changes and uphold contractual integrity.
- Supported the identification and monitoring of contractual risks and issues.
Legal Assistant
Mariam Mastour
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Drafted and proofread legal documents, enhancing accuracy and clarity for client communication.
- Managed case files and organized documentation, streamlining access to critical information for attorneys.
Legal Assistant Intern
Femmes juristes au Sénégal
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed legal research to support attorneys and analysis for lawyers
- Assisting during meetings and trial preparation
- Preparing and drafting legal documents
- Assisted with document production for court filings, including redactions and formatting.
- Drafted legal correspondence for women's rights cases at Senegalese legal advocacy office.
Contract Management
Fohsen
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Reviewing and improving contract terms
- Monitoring and managing contract deadlines
- Analyzing and interpreting contract clauses
Translator Intern
Springforth Community School
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Translation for French-speaking parents and French language courses
- Reviewed bilingual documents for accuracy, clarity, and consistent school terminology.
- Delivered translation services to clients.
Library Assistant
Saint Pierre Clavaire
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Assistance to users in information retrieval
- Management of book and document organization
Education
Master - Project, Program, and Policy Evaluation
Centre Africain D'Etudes Supérieures En Gestion
DAKAR, Senegal07-2026
Certicate Manage Successful Field Research -
The World Bank
online12-2025
Certificate Contract Drafting -
University of Geneva
online 10-2025
Monitoring And Evaluation of A Devlopment Project -
Agence Francaise De Devlopment (AFD)
online 08-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Public Law
Institut Supérieur De Droit De Dakar
Dakar, Sénégal08-2024
High School Studies -
Externat La Providence
Port-au-Prince, Haiti07-2019
Skills
- Contract management
- Legal research
- Contract drafting
- Document review
- Data analysis
- Legal writing
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Court filings
References
- Carla, Denizard, Regional Director, World Vision, carla_denizard@wvi.org
- Regine, Dupuy, Independent Legal Consultant, Independent, gigidupuy@gmail.com
Assets
- Team spirit
- Adaptability
- Excellent work organization
- Communication skills
- Motivation and dedication
Interests
Reading, Gastronomy and cooking, Art and culture, Sport
Languages
- French
- English
- Haitian Creole
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant intern
Afrimore
10.2026 - Current
Contract Manager Intern
Eiffage Genie Civil
10.2025 - 06.2026
Legal Assistant
Mariam Mastour
08.2024 - 12.2024
Legal Assistant Intern
Femmes juristes au Sénégal
03.2024 - 07.2024
Contract Management
Fohsen
09.2023 - 01.2024
Translator Intern
Springforth Community School
08.2020 - 09.2020
Library Assistant
Saint Pierre Clavaire
06.2016 - 08.2016
Master - Project, Program, and Policy Evaluation
Centre Africain D'Etudes Supérieures En Gestion
Certicate Manage Successful Field Research -
The World Bank
Certificate Contract Drafting -
University of Geneva
Monitoring And Evaluation of A Devlopment Project -
Agence Francaise De Devlopment (AFD)
Bachelor's Degree - Public Law
Institut Supérieur De Droit De Dakar
High School Studies -
Externat La Providence