Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience in rural development, food security, and humanitarian aid, the expert demonstrates strong project management skills, having led initiatives for the FAO. Responsibilities have included coordinating early warning systems and COVID-19 responses, managing regional offices, and supervising interventions to ensure efficient resource use and partner collaboration. The expert's capabilities extend to training, capacity building, and implementing agricultural projects, which have significantly improved local food security. Proficiency in standard software applications complements a proven track record of leadership in both local and international contexts.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the FAO and the United Nations Emergency Fund (CERF). His involvement includes coordinating projects on early warning systems and COVID-19 response, focusing on food security and rural development. These projects were implemented at a regional level in Burkina Faso, involving capacity building and project implementation. Additionally, he has worked on a project funded by Welt Hunger Hilfe and the European Union, aimed at enhancing food security through soil fertility in the Bam Province of Burkina Faso.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in sectors including rural development, food security, humanitarian aid, agriculture, and disaster reduction. Previously held roles such as project manager, regional office head, and agricultural technician have involved overseeing project implementation, coordination, and capacity building. His interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating emergency response mechanisms and enhancing agricultural productivity. The expert's work primarily focuses on Burkina Faso, with regional involvement in West Africa, addressing both local and broader development challenges. Extensive experience in Burkina Faso has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in the northern regions and the Sahel.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French, Dioula, and Fulfuldé, and has a good command of English. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional settings, supporting effective communication in international development projects and local community engagements. The expert holds a Master in Economics and Management of Social and Solidarity Economy Enterprises and a Professional License in NGO/Association Management from Université Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso. Additionally, he obtained a Master II in Project Management from the Institut Africain de Professionnalisation en Management, Burkina Faso, and a Higher Technician Certificate in Agriculture from the Centre Agricole Polyvalent de Matourkou, Burkina Faso. His educational foundation is further strengthened by a Baccalauréat série D from Lycée Béthanie II de Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.