Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned statistician and project manager with a specialization in monitoring and evaluation. Skilled in planning, data management, and quality assurance, the expert demonstrates proficiency in SPSS, CSPRO, and MS Office. Responsibilities have included leading national and international projects, providing technical assistance, and capacity building. Career highlights include managing educational initiatives and evaluating development projects, significantly contributing to social inclusion and education sectors in Côte d'Ivoire. Previously held leadership positions involved coordinating teams and ensuring project success.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Millennium Challenge Corporation, Agence Française de Développement, Banque Africaine de Développement, Geneva Global International, and the World Bank. Involvement with these organizations includes project implementation, technical assistance, and monitoring and evaluation in sectors such as education, social inclusion, and health. These projects were primarily national in scope, conducted in Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on capacity building and the development of educational and vocational training initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society, NGOs, education, and monitoring and evaluation, the expert has held roles such as project manager, monitoring and evaluation specialist, and technical advisor. The interdisciplinary expertise includes data management and quality assurance in development projects, with a focus on education and social inclusion. The geographic scope of work has been primarily country-specific to Côte d'Ivoire, contributing significantly to national development initiatives. Extensive experience in Côte d'Ivoire includes engagement in both national and regional development projects, with significant involvement in local governance and educational initiatives, contributing to a deep understanding of cultural dynamics and regional development challenges within the country.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French and English, utilizing these languages effectively in professional settings, including in-country work in Côte d'Ivoire and collaboration with multilingual teams. Additionally, the expert speaks Dioula, enhancing communication capabilities in diverse environments. Educational background includes a Master’s degree in Project Management and Entrepreneurship from the Institut de Formation des Professionnel en Gestion in Côte d'Ivoire. Additionally, a Technical Diploma in Statistics was obtained from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et Economie Appliquée, also in Côte d'Ivoire. Foundational education includes a Baccalauréat série C from Lycée Classique d’Abidjan.