Key skills and expertise

With over 23 years of experience, the expert specializes in Integrated Water Resources Management and Natural Resources Management. Leading and managing international development projects, the focus has been on climate change adaptation, rural development, and environmental conservation. Key skills include strategic planning, project management, data analysis, and policy advocacy. The expert has successfully developed and implemented multi-year action plans, facilitated capacity building, and provided technical assistance across West Africa. Leadership roles have involved collaborating with international donors and local stakeholders to achieve sustainable development goals.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, DFID, SIDA, EU, USAID, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like water resources management, climate change adaptation, and rural development. Projects have been both regional and national in scope, with activities conducted in West African countries including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Niger, and Senegal.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including rural development, water and sanitation, agriculture, and natural resources management. Roles have included project manager, technical advisor, and consultant, focusing on strategic planning and capacity building. Cross-cutting expertise involves integrating water resource management with climate change adaptation and rural engineering. The work spans regional and country-specific projects in West Africa, contributing to sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts. Extensive geographic experience across West Africa includes significant involvement in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Niger, and Senegal, with deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in French and English, the expert utilizes these languages in professional settings, including international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams. Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in both languages facilitates effective communication and project management across diverse cultural contexts in West Africa. The expert holds an International Certificate in Integrated Water Resources Management from Ramboll Natura, Sweden. A Research Master in Integrated Natural Resources Management was obtained from the Polytechnic University of Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, and a Pro-Master in Environment and Water Resources Management from the University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Additionally, a Master in Geosciences, a Bachelor in Earth Sciences, and a Technician qualification in Earth and Life Sciences were earned from the University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.