Key skills and expertise

Bringing over six years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in program management, impact evaluation, and grant scheme administration. They possess robust skills in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, partnership management, and crafting methodologies for development programs. Career highlights include leading projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, where they have taken on roles such as Grant Manager and Bid Writer Consultant. Responsibilities have included successfully managing large-scale programs funded by international donors, demonstrating leadership in negotiating contracts and mobilizing experts for program implementation.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with prominent international donors, including the French Agency for Development, European Union, Dutch bank KfW, and the Inter-American Development Bank. Their involvement spans project implementation, bid writing for international tenders, and providing technical assistance. Worked across diverse projects involving agriculture, rural development, and agro-pastoral infrastructure. These projects have been regional and sector-specific, taking place in countries such as Togo, Chad, and Haiti.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, agriculture, public administration, and program management, the expert has held various roles, including Program Manager, Grant Manager, and Bid Writer Consultant. Responsibilities have ranged from program implementation to tender management. Their cross-cutting expertise encompasses impact evaluation and resource management in international development. The geographic scope of their work includes West Africa, Central Africa, and Europe, highlighting their ability to navigate diverse regional challenges and opportunities. Extensive geographic experience in West and Central Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, Chad, Mali, and Ghana, has equipped them with a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues. Additionally, they have contributed to international development projects in France and the United Kingdom.

Languages and education

With proficiency in French and English, the expert holds an Advanced English Language Certificate (C2) from EF London. They are also highly proficient in Bambara, Dioula, and Malinke, which have been extensively used in multilingual teams and in-country work across West Africa, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse international development contexts. The expert's educational background includes a Master of Science in Applied Economy (International Development) from Agrocampus-Ouest, Rennes, France, and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët Boigny de Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.