Key skills and expertise

With 13 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, the expert excels in designing and implementing result-oriented systems for development projects. Their technical skills include econometric regressions, risk analysis, and data management using tools like Excel, SPSS, and ArcGIS. Career highlights include leading initiatives with international organizations, managing data collection and analysis across 25 provinces in Burkina Faso. Notable achievements encompass developing automated reporting platforms and conducting national censuses of agricultural distributors. Proficient in capacity building, the expert has held key leadership roles in project coordination and evaluation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union, UKaid, and WeltHungerHilfe. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in thematic areas like food security, water supply, and agricultural input distribution. The scale of these projects was both national and regional, with activities conducted in Burkina Faso and other West African regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Program Assistant and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in the sectors of monitoring and evaluation, statistics, and development project management. Responsibilities have included data analysis, risk assessment, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise comprises digital tools for automated reporting and data management in agriculture and rural development. Background includes positions at various projects primarily in Burkina Faso and West Africa, contributing to initiatives in food security, water supply, and agricultural input distribution. Extensive geographic experience in Burkina Faso has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues. The expert has worked on numerous projects across the country, including data collection and analysis in 25 provinces. Additionally, international assignments in Canada and France have enhanced understanding of multicultural and international development contexts, extending work to other West African regions and enhancing expertise in regional dynamics and development challenges.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fluent in French, with excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills, and has a working knowledge of English. Additionally, proficiency in Moré is demonstrated at an excellent level. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international and multicultural environments, enhancing communication within multilingual teams and facilitating effective project coordination. The expert holds a Master 2 in Project Management from the International Institute of Management, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and a professional license in Social Statistics from the Institute of Population Sciences, University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Additionally, they obtained a Master's degree in Economic Analysis and Policy and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the University of Koudougou, Burkina Faso.