Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in climate change and natural resource management, the expert is skilled in project management, environmental and social impact assessments, and agroforestry. Career highlights include leading international initiatives with organizations such as the World Food Programme and NRC, focusing on resilience and community development. Accomplishments include coordinating projects impacting over 20,000 beneficiaries and managing cash transfers exceeding one million dollars. Responsibilities have included providing technical guidance and developing strategic frameworks for sustainable livelihoods and capacity building across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Food Programme (WFP), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and ENDA ENERGIE. In these roles, the expert contributed to project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like humanitarian aid, climate change, and natural resource management. The projects were regional and national in scope, conducted in countries including Mauritania, Cameroon, and Niger, focusing on resilience, early recovery, and sustainable development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as environment and natural resource management, food security, humanitarian aid, social development, and agriculture, the expert has held roles in project management, technical advisory, and leadership positions. The focus has been on climate change adaptation and resilience building, integrating climate considerations into development strategies. Geographic experience spans West Africa, with significant work in Niger, Mauritania, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Senegal. This includes long-term assignments and deep involvement in regional development issues, particularly in climate change adaptation, natural resource management, and community resilience. The expert has developed a strong understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, facilitating effective collaboration with local and international partners across these regions.

Languages and education

Background includes fluency in English, French, and Hausa, with Hausa as the native language. These language skills have been extensively utilized in professional settings, including in-country work across multiple African nations and collaboration within multilingual teams. The expert has also completed proficiency-level courses in English at the Centre culturel Américain, enhancing communication capabilities in diverse international and multicultural environments. The educational background is robust, holding a Doctorate in Agroforestry from the Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey, Niger, completed in 2021. Additionally, the expert obtained a Master’s degree in Climate Change and Sustainable Development from the Centre Régional AGRHYMET and a Master’s in Project Management from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et d’Administration des Entreprises (ESCAE). This is further complemented by an engineering degree in Agricultural Techniques with a focus on Water and Forests from the Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey.