Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience, the expert has demonstrated expertise in commercial management, monitoring and evaluation, and NGO management. They have led projects in humanitarian aid, food security, and micro-finance sectors, effectively managing teams and optimizing results. With significant roles in international and local initiatives, they have developed action plans, ensured accountability, and enhanced service quality. Career highlights include successful recruitment and training programs and effective project implementation and evaluation, contributing to sustainable development and improved organizational performance.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donor-funded organizations, such as PLAN-MALI and Solidarité Internationale, focusing on project implementation and monitoring and evaluation. Their work involved ensuring accountability and adherence to donor policies, primarily in the humanitarian aid and emergency sectors. The expert's projects were regional in scope, taking place in Mali, with specific activities in areas such as governance and capacity building.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including civil society and NGOs, food security, humanitarian aid, logistics, micro-finance, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as Commercial Director and Assistant Program Manager, with responsibilities in project implementation, team management, and strategic planning. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating financial management within humanitarian and development contexts. The expert's work is primarily country-specific to Mali, involving both regional and national projects. Extensive experience in regions such as Sikasso, Gao, and Bamako has led to a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly through roles in humanitarian aid, food security, and regional development projects.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Bambara, English, French, and Tuareg, with additional language competencies in Tamacheq and Sonrhaï. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including collaboration with multilingual teams and in-country project implementation across various sectors such as humanitarian aid and food security. They hold a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Bamako in Mali and obtained a BT2 in Building from ECICA-Bamako. Additionally, the expert completed their Diplôme d'Etudes Fondamentales (DEF) with excellent standing at École Fondamentale Cheick Nouh in Tombouctou, Mali. Further training in micro-finance and computer applications, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet usage, has enhanced their skill set.