Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in health program management, monitoring and evaluation, and epidemiology, the expert possesses solid skills in social behavior change, risk communication, and field epidemiology. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives in complex humanitarian contexts, notably with UNICEF and Médecins du Monde-France. The expert has achieved significant results in vaccination campaigns, data management, and disease surveillance across Central and Western Africa. Responsibilities have included coordinating vaccination campaigns, managing health data systems, and training health workers, demonstrating leadership in both regional and global team settings.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UNICEF, WHO, CDC, and Médecins du Monde-France. Their involvement included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in health sector projects. They worked on vaccination campaigns, disease surveillance, and health program management at regional and national levels across Central and Western Africa, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Niger, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the sectors of health, monitoring and evaluation, and social behavior change. Previously held roles such as project manager, M&E specialist, and SBC consultant focused on vaccination campaigns, disease surveillance, and health program management. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes data analysis and management using digital tools in health contexts. The expert has operated in regional settings across Central and Western Africa, demonstrating a deep understanding of regional health challenges and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in French fluency and intermediate English proficiency, the expert has utilized these language skills extensively in international and regional health projects across French-speaking countries in Central and Western Africa. They have worked in multilingual teams and engaged in communication with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies and international organizations.

The expert holds a Master 2 in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from Kalu Institute, a Master 2 in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Online Training Center, and a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Additionally, they have a Master's degree in Epidemiology from ENSP of Ouagadougou and a nursing degree from the same institution. Their education is complemented by a DU in Health Information Management from IFRISSE, France, and a DU in Nutritional Epidemiology from ISPED Bordeaux, France.