Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in project management, the expert specializes in humanitarian aid and international cooperation. Key qualifications include the ability to design, pilot, and evaluate projects effectively. Proficient in grant management and partnership management with both local and international NGOs, the expert has led initiatives focused on the protection of civilians, community violence reduction, and stabilization. Career highlights include managing grants for UNOPS/UNMAS and coordinating humanitarian support projects in Mali. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite complements their demonstrated leadership in roles such as Project Coordinator and Programme Officer.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including NMFA, UNICEF, ADF, ECHO, CERF, and Japan-VTF. Their involvement in international development cooperation projects encompasses project implementation, grant management, and capacity building. The thematic areas of expertise include the protection of civilians, community violence reduction, and humanitarian mine action. These projects have primarily been regional in scope, focusing on the central region of Mali.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including project management, education, protection, and humanitarian aid, the expert has held roles such as Project Coordinator and Programme Officer. Responsibilities have included focusing on the protection of civilians, community violence reduction, and stabilization. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans grant management and capacity building, with a geographic focus on Mali. Background includes positions at local and international NGOs, contributing to regional development through education and vocational training initiatives. The expert has extensive experience working in Mali, specifically in regions such as Mopti, Gao, Kidal, Bamako, and Segou, developing a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in bilingual communication, the expert is fluent in both English and French, using these languages extensively in professional settings, including project management and collaboration with international NGOs. These language skills facilitate effective communication in multilingual teams and contribute to successful project implementation in diverse linguistic environments. The expert holds a Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Aid and International Cooperation from Kalu Institute, Spain, completed online from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, they earned a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and Teaching English as a Second Language from Ecole Normale Supérieure de Bamako, Mali, from 2010 to 2012. Further academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Translation from the University of Bamako, Mali.