Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned Program Analyst and Monitoring and Evaluation Expert. Specializing in data analytics, project management, and evaluation, they hold certifications such as PMP and Google Data Analytics. Career highlights include leading both international and local initiatives, achieving significant results in designing monitoring systems and managing complex projects. Background includes positions at organizations like UNDP and ASIN/Benin, where responsibilities have included coordinating programmatic processes and ensuring quality assurance of reports, fostering a results-driven culture within teams.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the UNDP and the World Bank. The expert has been involved in project implementation, evaluations, and capacity building in thematic areas including governance and economic development. Their work spans national and sector-specific projects in Benin, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, program management, and data analytics to enhance project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors including education, health, poverty reduction, agriculture, and local development, the expert has held roles such as Program Analyst, Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, and Project Management Officer. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes data analytics and digitalization in project management. The geographic scope of work is primarily country-specific to Benin, where they have been involved in both national and local initiatives, demonstrating a strong capacity for integrating cross-sectoral strategies to enhance development outcomes. Extensive experience working in Benin has provided them with a deep understanding of the cultural and socio-economic dynamics within the region, particularly in collaborating with local and international stakeholders on development initiatives.

Languages and education

With native proficiency in French and working proficiency in English, the expert has utilized their language skills extensively in professional settings in Benin, collaborating with multilingual teams and engaging with international stakeholders. They hold a Specialized Postgraduate Studies Diploma (DESS) in Project Management and Local Development from Université d'Abomey Calavi in Benin. Additionally, they have obtained a Master's Degree in Management Sciences with a focus on Organizational Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Economic Sciences from Université Nationale du Bénin.