Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 36 years of experience in rural development and the water and sanitation sectors, the expert possesses advanced skills in potable water supply, wastewater management, and integrated water resource management. Career highlights include leading national sanitation policy implementation and coordinating international projects with organizations such as UNICEF and the African Development Bank. The expert's accomplishments encompass developing national sanitation strategies and guides, as well as managing large-scale infrastructure projects. Previously held roles include Director General of Wastewater and Excreta Sanitation and Technical Advisory Committee member for AMCOW. Responsibilities have included participatory planning and capacity building, demonstrating strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with UNICEF on urban and rural development initiatives, focusing on improving living conditions through sanitation and hygiene. These projects involved planning, implementation, capacity building, and technical assistance at a national scale in Burkina Faso. Additionally, the expert has experience with sanitation-related projects funded by the African Development Bank, covering regions such as Cascades, Centre-Ouest, Centre-Sud, and Sahel. These projects involved infrastructure development and project supervision, highlighting the expert's ability to manage complex, multi-regional initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, water and sanitation, and public health, the expert has assumed key roles that include project coordination, strategic planning, and policy implementation. The expert has led initiatives in sanitation infrastructure, hygiene promotion, and integrated water resource management. Cross-cutting expertise includes participatory planning and capacity building in both urban and rural contexts. The geographic focus of the expert's work is primarily on Burkina Faso, with involvement in national and regional projects contributing to sustainable development and improved public health outcomes. This extensive experience in Burkina Faso has provided the expert with profound insights into local governance and regional development issues, particularly within the water and sanitation sectors.

Languages and education

With a strong command of French, the expert demonstrates excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills. Additionally, the expert has a good understanding of English, with moderate speaking and writing abilities, which have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international collaboration and project implementation in multilingual environments. The expert's educational background includes a degree in Rural Engineering from the Ecole Inter Etat des Ingénieurs de l’Equipement Rural in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, specializing in rural engineering. The expert also studied at the Institut de Mathématique et de Sciences Physiques at the University of Ouagadougou, focusing on mathematics and physical sciences.