Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience in rural development, food security, and humanitarian aid, the expert has demonstrated leadership in managing international programs. Possessing expertise in project management, resource mobilization, and strategic planning, they have effectively led program design and implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Responsibilities have included engaging with donors and stakeholders to enhance program impact across multiple regions. Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis has enabled the expert to drive initiatives in capacity building and monitoring and evaluation, achieving significant improvements in program quality and accountability.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as ECHO, OFDA, and ECOAGRIS/CILSS in Mali, focusing on emergency, livelihood, and resilience programs. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, technical assistance, and vulnerability analysis. They have worked on regional projects with Save the Children and liaised with CILSS for advocacy in the Sahel region, including countries like Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal. The expert has also supported Oxfam and the National Food Security Cluster in Mali in targeting and vulnerability analysis.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including rural development, food security, humanitarian aid, agriculture, and local development. Previously held roles such as Deputy Director of Programs and Senior Programme Coordinator, focusing on strategic planning, program implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digital tools in program management and enhancing resilience through interdisciplinary approaches. The geographic scope of their work spans regional and country-specific projects across West and Central Africa, addressing complex challenges in diverse communities and contributing to sustainable development initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Senegal, and Niger, involving deep engagement with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the Sahel region.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in English and French, utilizing these languages extensively in professional contexts including international project management and collaboration with multilingual teams. They have a good command of Arabic, used in basic communication, facilitating effective engagement in diverse cultural settings across various regions. The expert holds a Master 2 in International Management from the International Institute of Water and Environment Engineering (2iE) in Burkina Faso and a Master’s degree in Management of Projects and Organizations from the High School of Business Management in Senegal. Additionally, they have a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management from the National School of Applied Economy (ENEA) and a Bachelor’s degree in English from Cheikh Anta Diop University, both located in Senegal. They also completed a Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership at Deakin University.