Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in the humanitarian and nutrition sectors, the expert is adept in project management, data analysis, and fostering collaboration with community-based organizations. Career highlights include leading international projects with Plan International and Action Contre la Faim, focusing on nutrition and health initiatives. Key qualifications encompass strategic coordination, capacity building, and technical assistance. The expert has effectively advocated for the integration of nutrition into local development plans, enhancing service delivery quality. Responsibilities have included managing field teams and ensuring effective project execution and evaluation across regional initiatives in Burkina Faso.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked with international donors such as Save the Children International and Action Contre la Faim, engaging in community-based nutrition projects. Their involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building within the health and nutrition sectors. These initiatives, regional in scope, have focused on areas like the Sahel and Boucle du Mouhoun in Burkina Faso. The expert has coordinated activities, developed partnerships with local authorities and stakeholders, and ensured effective execution and evaluation of project outcomes.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors, the expert has worked within civil society and NGOs, food security, health, humanitarian aid, water and sanitation, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as project manager, coordinator, and technical advisor have involved responsibilities like project implementation, capacity building, and stakeholder collaboration. Their cross-cutting expertise in integrating nutrition and health initiatives into community development is evident in their work across Burkina Faso, particularly in regional projects addressing local development challenges. This interdisciplinary approach has enhanced the effectiveness of sector-specific programs. The expert's extensive experience in Burkina Faso includes deep engagement with local governance and cultural dynamics, focusing on nutrition and health initiatives. Long-term assignments with organizations like Plan International and Action Contre la Faim have demonstrated a strong understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in French, English, and Dioula, the expert possesses strong proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including collaboration with multilingual teams and international projects in Burkina Faso. Their ability to communicate effectively in these languages has facilitated successful project coordination and partnership development in various sectors, enhancing cross-cultural communication and operational efficiency.

With a robust educational background, the expert holds a Master II in Food Toxicology and Human Nutrition and a Maîtrise in Food Technology and Human Nutrition from Université de Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. They also earned a DEUG II in Chemistry Biology from the same institution. Their secondary education culminated with a Baccalauréat série "D" from Lycée Moderne de Soubré in Côte d'Ivoire. This educational foundation in food science and nutrition supports their expertise in related professional fields.