Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience, the expert is proficient in agro-economics with a focus on rural development, food security, and monitoring and evaluation. Skilled in conducting socio-economic studies and project evaluations, the expert has led initiatives in hydro-agricultural development and nutrition analysis across West Africa. Career highlights include coordinating field teams, conducting feasibility studies, and advising on project implementation. Responsibilities have included managing projects funded by international donors, delivering quantifiable improvements in agricultural practices and food security systems.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, ECHO, and UkAID in various development cooperation projects. These projects involved technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like food security, nutrition, and agriculture. The scope of these projects ranged from regional to national levels, including locations such as Benin and Niger. The expert's role included conducting socio-economic studies, coordinating field teams, and analyzing data to support project objectives and enhance donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across several key sectors, including rural development, food security, water and sanitation, and agriculture. Previously held roles have included responsibilities in monitoring and evaluation, socio-economic analysis, and project management. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in integrating socio-economic considerations into agricultural and infrastructure projects. The geographic scope of work spans various countries in West Africa and beyond, contributing to both local and regional development initiatives through interdisciplinary approaches. The expert has extensive geographic experience across West Africa, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Additionally, work has been conducted in China, France, Israel, UAE, and Yemen, providing deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the context of rural development and agricultural projects.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French and English, utilizing these languages extensively in professional settings including international projects and collaborations. Proficiency in French is particularly strong, with advanced skills in speaking, reading, and writing. English is used effectively in multilingual teams and for documentation purposes. These language skills have been instrumental in facilitating communication and project implementation across diverse regions, including West Africa and other international locations. The expert holds a Master's degree in Food Security and Nutrition from the Centre Régional AGRHYMET, associated with the Comité Permanent Inter Etats de Lutte Contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel (CILSS). Additionally, a degree in General Agronomy and Agricultural Engineering with a specialization in Socio-Anthropology and Communication was earned from the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin.