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Claudine N'GBE Z. AMANFOU
Specialist In Agriculture, WASH, And Energy
ABIDJAN
Summary
Diversified professional experience: I have acquired in-depth knowledge of best practices in poverty reduction and sustainable development, the development of projects on productive and decent employment for young people and women in the planning, design and implementation and monitoring of projects, monitoring and technical support to SMEs, in the implementation of studies and market analyses in Africa. Also in the development and implementation of program for development aid, in collaboration, advocacy and capacity building of governments, stakeholders, donors, NGOs, the private sector and municipalities. In community mobilisation and development, in the development of strategies and business models and plans, in relation to sanitation, agriculture, renewable energy; inclusive finance; climate change; gender mainstreaming through innovative management techniques, using the Total Market Approach (TMA), Market Systems Development (MSD); in the development of marketing strategies, business models and plans using the Human Centered Design (HCD) approach, with the following donors: USAID,BMZ,EU, Dutch Government, Swedish Government and German Cooperation, UNICEF, SEVES, ILO.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Expert in Value Chain Development and Market Systems Development P3
International Labour Organization
12.2023 - Current
- Technical support for carrying out market analyses.
- Support for project planning and implementation.
- Technical support and capacity building for the team.
- Preparation of information documents for donors and communication management.
- Lead intervention on issues relating to the target group's information access system via facilitation of knowledge acquisition and management.
- Support for the revision of project logical frameworks and development of plans for monitoring and evaluating results.
- Coordinated effectively with other departments, integrating technical requirements into broader organizational goals seamlessly.
- Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive environment and promoting professional development.
- Communicated project status, delivering audience messages, and change management with clients.
- Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts, and allocated resources.
- Optimized team performance by establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations in accordance with best practices.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation to maximize project outcomes.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently while adhering to strict timelines and budget constraints.
- Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients, and external stakeholders.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile project management methodologies and streamlining workflows.
Economic Cooperation and Private Sector Adviser for SME Development
GIZ-CÔTE D'IVOIRE
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Support for the drafting of laws and policies, including the national circular economy strategy, agricultural policy and the ECOWAS bioenergy law
- Management of cooperation and dialogue with technical and financial partners, civil society players, local communities, businesses and NGOs
- Implementation of the process for the signature of several partnerships, including the drafting of concept notes, the preparation of strategic plans, and support for the organization and running of these projects, including several Public-Private Partnerships
- Support for the creation of financial instruments for businesses in collaboration with local financial institutions
- Technical and strategic assistance for 28 SMEs in West Africa in the areas of finance, sales, marketing and operations
- Management of regional and national calls for tenders to recruit companies in the agriculture and energy sectors
- Monitoring of the effectiveness, profitability and sustainability of actions
- Supervision and monitoring of national and international consultants
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
Senior Consultant
Impact People FONDEM
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Carrying out a study on gender and climate-sustainable value chains in Côte d'Ivoire
- Interaction with and awareness-raising of stakeholders in the various departments involved on the introduction of the gender aspect into activities
- Technical support for the development of the implementation strategy
Senior Consultant, Head of West Africa Projects (WASH, Agriculture and Energy)
NEEBEES
05.2019 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: France
- Coordination and management of activities and project teams in West Africa
- Drafting of project proposals
- Management of agreements, contracts and budgets, in liaison with donors, partners and service providers
- Capacity-building and coaching
Senior consultant for the Baseline and Endline studies on SRH services for young adolescents
Therapeutic solidarity and health initiatives (SOLTHIS)
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordination and management of activities for the baseline and endline studies of the Jades 2 reproductive health project
- Development of data collection tools
- Training of interviewers
- Drafting of reports
- Organisation of the presentation of results
Senior Consultant for the Development and Implementation of a Sanitation Marketing Programme
UNICEF
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: NIGER
- Conducted a study and analysis of the sanitation market in Niger
- Development of two business models directly involving the private sector in community sanitation services
- Development of a regional marketing and promotion programme for sanitation products and services for three regions of Niger and its operational plan validated by the Ministry
- Development of training and monitoring modules for NGOs
- NIGER
Senior consultant for the development and implementation of a sanitation marketing programme
SEVES
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: France/SACEAU Niger
- Conducting a study and analysis of the sanitation market
- Drawing up the market analysis report
- Developing and implementing a marketing strategy to create a sustainable sanitation market
- Building the commercial and managerial capacity of NGOs, SMEs and field teams
- France/SACEAU Niger
Technical advisor for SME capacity building and sustainability
ONG INTERNATIONAL POPULATION SERVICES COTE D'IVIRE (PSI)
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Market study on market opportunities and the regulatory, commercial and legal environment in West Africa for the introduction of a range of products
- Identification and classification of SMEs
- Strengthening the commercial and managerial capacities of SMEs
- Development of a sustainable structuring model for SMEs
- Elaboration of management and monitoring tools
- Monitoring and analysis of SME activities and performance
- Coaching and development of SMEs
- Elaboration and implementation of the marketing and sales strategy
- Development of business models for market development
- Coaching of 30 SMEs in the provision of quality services
- Development of opportunities for access to finance for consumers and SMEs
- Monitoring and analysis of commercial data
- Recruitment and management of the sales force
Sales and Marketing Manager
Technology Demonstration and Promotion Centre (CDT)
04.2011 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: company under the Ministry of Industry and Mines
- Organisation and management of the sales and marketing team
- Development and search for private partners
- Negotiations with customers and suppliers in West and Central Africa
- Development and implementation of the sales and marketing strategy
- Drafting of concept notes
- Coaching and monitoring of SMEs, associations and young project leaders
- Development of partnerships with financing structures
- Company under the Ministry of Industry and Mines
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
- Created and expanded sales presentations to new and existing customers increasing net sales revenue by 80% in sales.
- Led a high-performing sales team, providing coaching and ongoing support to ensure success.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
Education
MBA - international business management
Graduate Scholl of Managment
12-2024
Master's degree - marketing and communication
Business and Management School
Diploma of Higher Specialised Studies - Finance, Auditing and Management Control
IFPG
Abidjan 05.2001 -
Accounting and finance diploma -
GECOS FORMATION
08-2005
Baccalauréat - série D
Skills
- Sustainable development
- Advocacy
- Capacity building
- Community mobilization
- Sanitation
- Agriculture
- Renewable energy
- Inclusive finance
- Market Systems Development (MSD)
- Project management
- Communication
- Project design
- Partnership development
- Public-private partnerships
- Policy formulation
Professionalexperience - Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ghana
- India
- Kenya
- Mali
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Thailand
Trainingcertificates
- MBA, international business management
- Master's degree, marketing and communication
- Diploma of Higher Specialised Studies, Finance, Auditing and Management Control
- Accounting and finance diploma
- Baccalauréat série D
Certification
Certificate on Internal Governance (ILO)
Personal Information
Nationality: Ivorian (Ivory Coast)
Key Qualifications
- Diversified professional experience in poverty reduction and sustainable development
- Project management, budget and communication
- Advisory support for gender mainstreaming and youth development
- Management and capacity-building of teams and human resources
- Project design and implementation
- Partnership and multi-stakeholder commitment
- Policy and regulatory framework
- Study and analysis
- Capacity building and enterprise development
- Access to finance
- Targeted technical assistance
Software
Timeline
Expert in Value Chain Development and Market Systems Development P3
International Labour Organization
12.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant
Impact People FONDEM
09.2023 - 12.2023
Economic Cooperation and Private Sector Adviser for SME Development
GIZ-CÔTE D'IVOIRE
04.2021 - 12.2023
Senior consultant for the Baseline and Endline studies on SRH services for young adolescents
Therapeutic solidarity and health initiatives (SOLTHIS)
03.2021 - 01.2023
Senior consultant for the development and implementation of a sanitation marketing programme
SEVES
02.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Consultant for the Development and Implementation of a Sanitation Marketing Programme
UNICEF
01.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Consultant, Head of West Africa Projects (WASH, Agriculture and Energy)
NEEBEES
05.2019 - 11.2023
Technical advisor for SME capacity building and sustainability
ONG INTERNATIONAL POPULATION SERVICES COTE D'IVIRE (PSI)
09.2015 - 03.2020
Sales and Marketing Manager
Technology Demonstration and Promotion Centre (CDT)
04.2011 - 09.2015
Diploma of Higher Specialised Studies - Finance, Auditing and Management Control
IFPG
05.2001 -
Master's degree - marketing and communication
Business and Management School
Baccalauréat - série D
MBA - international business management
Graduate Scholl of Managment
Accounting and finance diploma -
GECOS FORMATION
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