Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience, the expert excels in logistics, procurement, and grants management, particularly within USAID-funded projects. Career highlights include leading strategic initiatives that achieved a 25% reduction in approval times and a 30% reduction in payment delays. Responsibilities have included managing multidisciplinary teams and optimizing supply chains, with a strong focus on compliance and capacity building in complex environments.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as USAID, EU, and UN, focusing on project implementation, compliance, and capacity building. Thematic areas include logistics, procurement, and grants management. Projects have been regional and sector-specific, primarily in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Niger, addressing challenges in complex environments like the Sahel and post-conflict areas.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Previously held roles such as Senior Grants and Procurement Manager, focusing on digitalization and process optimization. The expert has worked in logistics, procurement, administration, public administration, grants management, and program management. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans logistics and supply chain management, with a regional focus on Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Niger. Extensive experience in these countries has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, addressing regional development issues in complex environments.

Languages and Education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French and proficient in English, with additional language skills in Akan, Bambara, Dioula, and Spanish. These languages have been utilized in professional settings across Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Niger, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and international projects.

The expert holds a Master (MBA) in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from the Kalu Institute in Spain and an Executive MBA in Strategic & Operational Management from the Centre de Valorisation Professionnelle de Tunis, Tunisia (in progress). Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management from ESCO-IGES, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, and an MBA in Hospitals and Health Companies Management from the National School of Public Health, Ouagadougou. They also completed a DEUG II in Law at the University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.