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El Hadj Saïdou BA

Summary

Graduate in International Development with 3+ years of experience in project and program management. Skilled in engaging diverse stakeholders across public and private sectors, I am eager to leverage my background to drive impactful initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Africa Infrastructure Fellowship Program (AIFP)
Paris
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the daily management of a public utility foundation.
  • Fundraising, maintaining relationships with public and private partners, as well as international organizations and funders.
  • Preparation for board meetings and governance topics.
  • Organization and coordination of the selection of African officials participating in an annual capacity-building training program.
  • Evaluation of program impact.
  • Design and coordination of the academic aspects of the program.
  • Drafting notes regarding the activities of the Foundation.
  • Logistics, event organization.
  • Budget planning and accounting.
  • Administrative and human resources tasks.

Project Manager

Africa Infrastructure Fellowship Program (AIFP)
Paris
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Co-responsible for planning a PPP infrastructure program dedicated to training senior African officials
  • Co-responsible for partner relations.

Consultant

Wallbrook Advisory Limited
London
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Research Lead on the Theme: Social Networks in the Sahel.

Intern

Meridiam
Paris
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • End-of-studies internship within an investment fund specialized in infrastructure development, focused on project management.

Junior Project Manager

Académie de Recherche Stratégique Africaine (ACRESA)
Paris
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Participation in a knowledge production campaign on African cities.

Education

Masters - International Development, Diplomacy and African Studies

Sciences Po Paris
06.2022

Academic Exchange -

Singapore Management University
05.2020

Bachelor - Politics and Government, International Relations

Sciences Po Paris
05.2019

French Baccalaureate - Economics and Social

Lycée Français Jean-Mermoz
07.2017

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Diplomacy
  • Adaptability
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Communication
  • Event Organization

Volunteer Experience

  • Sciences Po Environnement
  • Les Cordées de la Réussite
  • Coexister France
  • Elections Canada
  • PSIA Student Association

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Fula
  • Wolof
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Timeline

Program Manager

Africa Infrastructure Fellowship Program (AIFP)
07.2023 - Current

Consultant

Wallbrook Advisory Limited
10.2022 - 10.2022

Project Manager

Africa Infrastructure Fellowship Program (AIFP)
01.2022 - 01.2023

Intern

Meridiam
08.2021 - 12.2021

Junior Project Manager

Académie de Recherche Stratégique Africaine (ACRESA)
06.2021 - 08.2021

Masters - International Development, Diplomacy and African Studies

Sciences Po Paris

Academic Exchange -

Singapore Management University

French Baccalaureate - Economics and Social

Lycée Français Jean-Mermoz

Bachelor - Politics and Government, International Relations

Sciences Po Paris
El Hadj Saïdou BA