Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in communication, the expert is adept in strategic communication, digital content creation, and media relations. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, the expert has successfully led communication strategies for international projects, enhancing visibility and engagement. Responsibilities have included managing teams, developing innovative communication tools, and optimizing processes for clients across West Africa.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ICCO Part of Cordaid, and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). These initiatives focused on digital empowerment, social cohesion, and economic inclusion, implemented in Burkina Faso on national and sector-specific scales. The expert's role involved communication strategy development and capacity building.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Previously held roles such as communication strategist, content creator, and client director in sectors including media and communications, printing, design, marketing, and advocacy. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans digital content creation and strategic communication, applied across West Africa, enhancing visibility and engagement for diverse clients. Extensive experience in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Niger has provided a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to effective communication strategies and development initiatives tailored to the unique needs of these countries.

Languages and Education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in French, with strong speaking, reading, and writing skills, and proficient in English, with adequate speaking, reading, and writing abilities. Additionally, the expert speaks Dioula, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and international projects across West Africa.

The expert holds a Master 2 Professionnel en Communication pour le Développement from Université Libre de Ouagadougou and a Master en Communication pour le Développement from IPERMIC, both located in Burkina Faso. These degrees emphasize expertise in communication for development, equipping the expert with advanced skills in strategic communication and development initiatives.