Key skills and expertise

With 16 years of experience, the expert excels in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), impact evaluations, and M&E methodologies. They have led initiatives for international organizations like the World Bank and Concern Worldwide, managing MEL units and developing strategic tools. Responsibilities have included conducting baseline, midline, and endline surveys, providing risk analysis for vulnerable populations, and ensuring gender inclusion in M&E activities. The expert has trained government officials and NGO partners, contributing to capacity building and strategic planning in West Africa. Leadership roles have included managing MEL systems and representing organizations at strategic meetings.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing over a decade of experience, the expert has collaborated with the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group, conducting evaluations to improve infant malnutrition in Niger. Additionally, they have worked with ECOWAS/GIZ on a regional monitoring and evaluation capacity-building project, training government officials in strategic planning and M&E systems. Their involvement with Concern Worldwide included managing and implementing M&E systems across various programs in Niger, focusing on health, livelihoods, and governance. The expert's work with these international donors has been primarily national and regional in scope, centered in West Africa, specifically Niger and Burkina Faso.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across several key sectors, including community development, education, food systems, livelihoods, gender and human rights, health, and public sector governance. Previously held roles such as Manager of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, and National Consultant, focusing on impact evaluations, strategic planning, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans local governance and household economic analysis, with a geographic focus on West Africa, particularly Niger. The expert's cross-cutting expertise has been pivotal in integrating gender, inclusion, and equality considerations into sector-specific initiatives. Their work has also extended to Burkina Faso, focusing on regional development issues and capacity building. This extensive regional involvement has provided deep familiarity with local cultural dynamics and governance structures, enhancing the ability to implement effective development initiatives in these areas.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native French speaker and possesses professional fluency in English. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international development projects, collaborating with multilingual teams and engaging with stakeholders across various sectors in West Africa. The expert's proficiency in these languages has facilitated effective communication in diverse professional settings, including training sessions and strategic meetings. They hold a Master's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy, Program, and Development from the Institut de Strategie, d’Evaluation et de Prospective in Niamey, Niger. They have also completed the International Program of Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Additional certifications include a course on equity-focused evaluation from EvalPartners, UNICEF, and IOCE, and a certificate in public policy evaluation from the University of Ottawa, Canada.