Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience, the expert specializes in rural development, food security, and humanitarian aid. Key qualifications include data analysis, participatory diagnostics, and conflict resolution. Career highlights include leading initiatives in both local and international projects, achieving significant outcomes such as conducting 15 field surveys and supporting 600 pastoral households. Previously held roles such as Assistant Technical Officer and Disaster Risk Manager have involved leadership in project implementation and capacity building. Responsibilities have also included managing conflict negotiation and resolution in pastoral areas, enhancing community resilience and resource management.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and Humanity & Inclusion, and participated in projects funded by GFFO, NMFA, and Sida. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas such as food security, livelihoods, and social cohesion. Worked across regional and sector-specific projects focusing on governance and disaster risk management. The geographic locations of this work include Maradi and Tillabéry in Niger, as well as the broader Sahel region.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as rural development, food security, humanitarian aid, emergency response, conflict resolution, and agriculture, the expert has held roles like Assistant Technical Officer and Disaster Risk Manager. These roles have focused on project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating governance and conflict management in agricultural and pastoral contexts. The geographic scope of work is regional, with significant experience in Niger and the broader Sahel region, addressing complex issues like transhumance and community resilience. Extensive geographic experience in West Africa, particularly in Niger, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali, has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, especially in the Sahel region. Long-term assignments have involved addressing regional development issues, including conflict resolution and food security, with a focus on enhancing community resilience and managing natural resources. The expert's work consistently engages with the complexities of pastoral mobility and intercommunity relations in these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in French at a C2 level and proficient in English at a B1 level. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across various projects in West Africa, specifically in countries like Niger, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The expert holds a Master's degree in Geography with a specialization in economic geography and a Bachelor's degree in Geography with a focus on physical geography. Both degrees were obtained from the Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey, located in Niger.