Key skills and expertise

With 11 years of experience in agriculture and sustainable development, the expert excels in project management, agricultural policy development, and monitoring and evaluation. Career highlights include leading initiatives for the Feed the Future Senegal Dundël Suuf project and collaborating with USAID and IFDC. The expert has successfully developed new fertilizer formulas and optimized agricultural productivity in Senegal. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and technical report preparation, the expert has also contributed to international conferences and published research on agricultural economics and climate change mitigation.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with USAID on multiple projects, including training on environmental compliance, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation. Responsibilities have included project implementation and capacity building, particularly in agriculture and sustainable development. The expert has also worked with IFDC on the Feed the Future Senegal Dundël Suuf project, focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity and climate change adaptation. These initiatives have been implemented nationally in Senegal, addressing sector-specific challenges in agriculture.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across several key sectors, including rural development, food security, agriculture, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as project manager, policy analyst, and technical leader, with responsibilities such as developing fertilizer formulas and optimizing agricultural practices. The expert has interdisciplinary expertise in climate change mitigation and sustainable land management, primarily in Senegal. This work encompasses both regional and national scopes, emphasizing collaboration with local and international stakeholders to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. Extensive experience in Senegal has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. The expert's work includes long-term assignments in regions such as Casamance and Eastern Senegal, focusing on agricultural productivity, rural development, and climate change adaptation.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in French, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills, and has a good command of English. Wolof is the expert's native language, with excellent spoken proficiency. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams in Senegal. The expert holds a PhD in Sustainable Development and Society with a specialization in Agroeconomics from the University of Thiès, Senegal, awarded with honorable mentions. Additionally, the expert is an Agricultural Engineer with a specialization in Rural Economics and Sociology from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Agriculture ENSA-Thiès, Senegal, graduating with a mention of "Very Good."