Key skills and expertise

With 10 years of professional experience, the expert is adept in data collection and management, GIS, and remote sensing. Proficient in software such as ArcGIS and ENVI, they have led teams in field coordination and project evaluation. Career highlights include enhancing cadastral data systems and implementing environmental screening for communal projects. Responsibilities have included providing capacity building in GIS applications and supervising data collection for climate and socio-economic studies. Their work spans local and international projects, contributing significantly to sustainable development and environmental management.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with the World Food Programme in Burkina Faso. They provided field agent services for data collection aimed at targeting vulnerable households affected by climatic events. This involvement was part of efforts in the food security and climate resilience sector, conducted on a national scale, showcasing their ability to work effectively within international donor frameworks.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in sectors such as rural development, environment and natural resource management, agriculture, and mapping and cadastre. Previously held roles such as GIS specialist, project supervisor, and consultant cartographer, with responsibilities in data management, environmental screening, and land tenure security. Their cross-cutting expertise includes utilizing digital tools for monitoring and evaluation, integrating GIS in sustainable development projects. The expert's work is primarily based in Burkina Faso, contributing to both national and regional initiatives. They possess a strong understanding of local governance and regional development issues, having worked in regions like the South-west, North, Center-west, and Hauts Bassins.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French and English, using these languages in professional settings including international projects and multilingual teams. Additionally, they are conversational in Dioula, Mooré, Lobiri, and Djan, which are utilized in local contexts in Burkina Faso. Their educational background includes a Master’s degree in Geography with a specialization in Cartography, Geomatics, and GIS, focusing on environment and sustainable development, obtained from the Université Joseph KI-ZERBO de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in December 2020. A Bachelor's degree in Geography with a specialization in Cartography was also earned from the same institution in September 2015.