Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience, the expert excels in procurement, finance, operations, and project management. Significant expertise in USAID compliance, cost analysis, and contract negotiation underscores their professional capabilities. Career highlights include leading financial and administrative operations for international projects, notably managing a USD 2,000,000 innovation fund. Previously held roles such as Director of Administration and Finances and Senior Capacity Building and Grant Specialist demonstrate their leadership skills. Responsibilities have included overseeing project closeouts, enhancing local capacity, and ensuring regulatory adherence, showcasing strong strategic and leadership abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with USAID on initiatives like the Nafoore Warsaaji Project and the Feed the Future Naatal Mbay Project. Experience spans project implementation, capacity building, and ensuring compliance with USAID regulations. Thematic areas of focus include agriculture and economic development, with projects executed at the national level in Senegal and project closeouts in Gambia and Senegal. The expert also supported program development for anticipated USAID projects, demonstrating a robust capacity for managing donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as Environment and Natural Resource Management, Logistics, Procurement, Administration, Grants and Grant Schemes, Human Resources, and Finance and Accounting, the expert has held roles including Director of Administration and Finances and Senior Capacity Building and Grant Specialist. Cross-cutting expertise in project management and compliance with international donor regulations has been a hallmark of their career. Geographic experience is extensive in West and East Africa, specifically in Senegal, Mali, and Tanzania, with a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Senegal.

Languages and education

Fluent in French, English, Wolof, and Pular, with conversational skills in Arabic, these language competences have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Senegal and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. The expert holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade and a Master’s Degree 1 in Commerce and Finance from the University of Cheikh Anta Diop - ENSETP in Dakar, Senegal. They have completed an Accounting Certificate (DEC) from the same university's ESP division and possess a Customs Declaration Certificate from the Institute of Mixed Management in Dakar. A Master’s Degree 2 in International Logistics is pending thesis defense at the University of Cheikh Anta Diop - ENSETP.