Key skills and expertise

Bringing 17 years of experience, the expert is proficient in Monitoring and Evaluation, Capacity Building, and Training, particularly within USAID-funded projects. Career highlights include conducting evaluations such as the WA-WASH program and the Gender and Sustainability Analysis for the Cotton Project. The expert's skills encompass data analysis, project management, and organizational capacity assessments. Previously held roles include Regional Coordinator for USAID-GHANA Partnership for Education. Responsibilities have included designing training programs and conducting performance evaluations across West Africa. Technical expertise extends to proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SPSS.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated extensively with USAID, focusing on Monitoring and Evaluation, Capacity Building, and Education. Worked across diverse projects, including the Gender and Sustainability Analysis for the Cotton Project in Benin and Burkina Faso, and the Mid-term Performance Evaluation of the WA-WASH program in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The expert has also contributed to the USAID West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, engaging in regional capacity assessments and training across West African countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, macro-economics and public finance, poverty reduction, and agriculture. Background includes positions such as Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Capacity Building Expert, and Regional Coordinator. Responsibilities have included integrating governance and leadership training within rural development initiatives. The expert's regional focus in West Africa has equipped them with insights into local socio-economic challenges, enabling them to conduct thorough evaluations and capacity assessments across multiple countries, including Ghana, Togo, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Extensive geographic experience in West Africa, including Togo, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, Chad, and Côte d'Ivoire, has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through work on USAID projects, highlighting region-specific expertise in development and institutional capacity enhancement.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and French, with passable proficiency in Ewe. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including conducting evaluations and trainings across West Africa. The expert has also translated course materials from English to French for educational programs. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Development Management from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Ghana, a Maîtrise en Sciences Economiques, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management from the University of Lomé in Togo. An Advanced Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation was obtained from GIMPA and the ACEE Institute.