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Diatta Camara

Dakar

Summary

Professional advisor with strong focus on achieving results and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, known for adaptability and reliability, prepared to drive success in any advisory role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part Time Adviser

CEAS
01.2023 - 10.2024

Advising for resources mobilization, project implementation and evaluation.

Coaching/9th Country Programme Developed

UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund
02.2023 - 05.2023

· Supervised compliance with quality assurance standards (Strategic direction, Results-Based Management & Evidence-Based Programming principles), bolstering results-based management protocols across all operations.

· Assisted the Country Office team to integrate Programme Review Committee recommendations effectively at both regional and Headquarters level.

· Spearheaded drafting of the program and main annexes, guaranteeing clarity and precision.

· Lead workshops/meetings with expert technical assistance for optimal coordination.

· Orchestrated country programme development in accordance with UNFPA and Government guidelines.

Consultant/Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Exp

UNFPA Regional Office for West and Central Africa
02.2021 - 07.2021

Leaded the planning of thematic evaluations in the region, delivered overall guidance and technical support for monitoring and evaluation activities across the Region, optimized the effective monitoring, utilization and effectiveness of the Strategic Information System (SIS) in WCARO, and ensured full compliance with the UNFPA corporate M&E policies, procedures and standards.

M&E Officer/Coordinator of the M&E Unit

UNFPA Senegal Country Office
01.2013 - 12.2020

Leaded the strategic planning and monitoring, quality assurance, evaluation and knowledge management.

NPO Gender/Gender and Data for Development

UNFPA, Country Office
10.2010 - 12.2012

· Provided technical support to Guinea for implementing a Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) as part of crisis response recovery efforts.

· Conducted comprehensive data collection & analysis amid humanitarian crises.

· Leaded the technical and financial project management for gender equality and maintained excellent quality assurance in managing portfolio.

· Empowered Evaluation Focal Points via advanced training in monitoring and reporting.

· Crafted a robust knowledge management system for data collection and analysis.

· Used study findings to guide decision-making processes.

· Delivered precise preparation and finalization of the 2013 Annual Work Plans.

· Conducted comprehensive analysis and reporting to support the National Statistical Office, contributing to informed decision-making processes.

Consultant/Charge in Population Issues

UNFPA
06.2009 - 06.2010

· Provided technical support for research and integrating population and development.

· Mobilized resources for humanitarian efforts by incorporating gender into interventions while also overseeing data collection and analysis.

· Strengthened PRSP policies and programmes

Education

Doctorate in B. Administration - Management

Dakar Business School Group
Dakar
12-2024

Master of Science - Economics

Grenoble Alpes University
Grenoble
08-2009

Master of Science - Project Management

African Centre For Management Studies
Dakar
07-2008

Master of Science - Demography/data Collection And Analysis

University of Yaounde II
Yaounde
10-2003

Skills

    Strategic Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Program Manager Data-Driven Decision Making Evidence-Based Programming Results-Oriented Planning Results-Based Management Policy Analysis, Training and mentoring

Certification

• Certificate of International Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET), Carleton University and the World Bank, Ottawa, Canada; • Design Thinking, University of Virginia, Darden Executive Education; • Certificate in " ICPD and Humanitarian Action " ;• Certificate in Advocacy, Action, Change and Commitment; • Certificate in Gender mainstreaming; • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; • Results-Based Management Basics; • Basics of Program Audit; • Internal Control Framework.

Additional Information

Certificate of Appreciation, from Dr Nathalia Kanem, Executive Director; • Certificate of Achievement, in recognition of the high quality of the Seventh UNFPA Country Program Evaluation Report (2012- 2016); Award Best Staff; Former trainer for the National Evaluation Association, Six Publications or projects.

Languages

French
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Coaching/9th Country Programme Developed

UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund
02.2023 - 05.2023

Part Time Adviser

CEAS
01.2023 - 10.2024

Consultant/Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Exp

UNFPA Regional Office for West and Central Africa
02.2021 - 07.2021

M&E Officer/Coordinator of the M&E Unit

UNFPA Senegal Country Office
01.2013 - 12.2020

NPO Gender/Gender and Data for Development

UNFPA, Country Office
10.2010 - 12.2012

Consultant/Charge in Population Issues

UNFPA
06.2009 - 06.2010

Doctorate in B. Administration - Management

Dakar Business School Group

Master of Science - Economics

Grenoble Alpes University

Master of Science - Project Management

African Centre For Management Studies

Master of Science - Demography/data Collection And Analysis

University of Yaounde II
Diatta Camara