Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience in statistics, monitoring and evaluation, and audit, the expert is skilled in database management, field survey execution, and statistical training using software like STATA and SPSS. Career highlights include leading both local and international projects in health and transport sectors. Accomplishments involve developing strategic transport documents and conducting audits for health programs. Previously held roles such as Inspector Verifier at the Ministry of Health and Director of Programming at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the expert has overseen data-driven decision-making and performance evaluations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, African Development Bank, and UNICEF. The expert's involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in sectors like health and infrastructure. Responsibilities have included coordinating projects at both national and regional levels, particularly within the West African Economic and Monetary Union. The geographic focus of the work has primarily been in Benin, contributing to the development and evaluation of health and transport sector strategies.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in health, transport, and public administration, the expert has held key roles such as Inspector Verifier at the Ministry of Health and Director of Programming at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Responsibilities have encompassed strategic planning, data analysis, and auditing. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating statistical analysis into public sector projects. The work is primarily country-specific to Benin, with regional involvement in West Africa, particularly in infrastructure development and health program evaluations. Extensive experience in Benin includes long-term assignments in health and transport sectors, contributing to national and regional strategies. Engagements have also occurred in Côte d'Ivoire, Canada, France, Belgium, and Senegal, with recurring involvement in Benin underscoring expertise in regional development dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in French, using it extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. A working proficiency in English has been utilized in various international projects and technical documentation. The educational background includes a Master's degree in Statistical Economics from the Ecole Nationale d'Economie Appliquée et de Management in Benin and a Certification Universitaire in Results-Based Management of Public Programs from Université de Laval in Québec, Canada. Additionally, the expert has pursued doctoral studies in Development Economics at the University of Bouaké in Côte d'Ivoire. This educational foundation is complemented by specialized training in statistical and economic analysis, with a focus on public program management and evaluation.