Sévérin EKPE
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Credentials
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Certificat Concevoir un projet de développement respectueux de l'environnement et des populations
AFD - Agence Française de DéveloppementJun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Modev 3 - Instruction de projet de développement
AFD - Agence Française de DéveloppementJun, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Health Access Initiative-HAI
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Benin
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
Led a team of 11 in successfully implementing the Health Education Program (PES), focusing on WASH and common diseases. • Developed and validated budget and schedule, resulting in a streamlined program. • Recruited 100 community health activists and communicators, ensuring a competent team. • Monitored and ensured timely program implementation, reaching more people and raising awareness. • Prepared weekly progress reports, promoting effective communication with partners. • Organized weekly meetings, fostering coordination and collaboration. • Prepared evaluation documents, assessing program impact and areas for improvement. Show less
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University of California, Davis
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Mandela Washington Fellow
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Public Management and Policy • Deepened understanding of public management and legislative processes, gaining valuable insights into policy development and implementation. • Engaged in academic and practical sessions to enhance knowledge and skills in public management. Leadership and Professional Development • Honed leadership skills through specialized training in divers’ aspects and challenges of Leadership. • Acquired hands-on experience in GIS mapping for public health applications, contributing to practical solutions in the field. • Attended grant writing and foundation funding workshops to strengthen proposal development skills. Environmental Protection and Sustainability • Exposed to real-world water management challenges and solutions, broadening the perspective on sustainable development and governance. • Gained insights into the intersection of policy for transportation decarbonization and water management. Networking and Communication • Actively engaged in professional networking with US professionals in the field of water and agriculture, health • Prepared and delivered impactful Ignite Talks on "Building our shared future" to diverse audiences, showcasing effective communication and public speaking abilities. Community Engagement and Service • Contributed to community service projects, including Woodland Tree Planting, Davis Community Meals, and Yolo Food Bank, demonstrating commitment to community well-being. Show less
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UNESCO
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France
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Design and Analysis
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Associated to an International Experts Committee on the Congo republic Science Technology and Innovation (STI) project: - Designed the policy and strategy documents’ canvas and the work plan - Wrote 2-pages minutes for each meeting with the international expert committee, the Government of Congo's Project Management Unit (PMU), and UNESCO representatives. - Contributed to data collection and 3 levels analysis: social, economic and environmental situation of Congo. - Examined the ongoing situation of the country in terms of scientific research and innovation at 3 levels: political landscape, legislative and regulatory framework, institutional organization. - Conducted the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis. - Assisted to the development of the strategic framework of scientific research and technological innovation. - Contributed to drafting the logical framework along with the budget. - Consolidated and coauthored the 40-pages policy document: Policy challenges and issues, Vision, Mission, Objectives, Pillars and Strategic Orientations, Implementation and Monitoring & Evaluation plan. - Created PowerPoint presentation materials for the policy document in preparation for its validation. - Consolidating and writing a 45-pages document of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy document along with implementation plan and a communication strategy (ongoing). Show less
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Associate Innovation Policy Analyst
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Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
Member of a 3-persons team of international consultants working on the Evidence-based Policy (EviPol) project: - Map key stakeholders for systemic analysis of policies. - Identify a set of government departments, policy documents for policy analysis. - Draw up an inventory of policy instruments aimed at strengthening public-private partnership in research and innovation. - Analyze the gaps between the existing situation and the projected situation. - Prepared and wrote a report on “Review of Burkina Faso's STI policy: How to strengthen cooperation between the public sector and the business sector?” Show less
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
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Sri Lanka
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Water Policy and Program Analyst - Consultant in Enabling Environnement
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Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
- Elaborated 2 inventories database and collected water and agriculture related policies and interventions data for Mali and Ghana- Delivered 2 Technical reports on: Analysis of policies and interventions for scaling irrigation technologies and services in Mali; and enabling environment influencing the inclusion of women and youth along irrigated vegetable value chain in Mali and supported the one for Ghana. - Translated the 2 technical reports from English to French.
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Water policy and program analyst
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Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
Assisted to the implementation of the "Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation—Water Enabler Compact (TAAT-WEC)" project funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB): - Contributed to the research protocol's development and validation.Created two evaluation databases for policies, programs, and water-related interventions.- Collected and made an inventory of 40 intervention documents and 50 policy and program documents on water for agriculture.- Analyzed factors that are enablers (opportunities) or bottlenecks for scaling up agricultural water management solutions in Mali and Burkina Faso, and provided assistance in Malawi and Sudan.- Assessed the institutional, formal, and informal environments for up scaling agricultural water solutions.- Wrote and validated two draft final reports (in English and French) of approximately 60 pages each on Burkina Faso and Mali- Created eight (08) maps showing the locations of the demonstration sites and the six intervening TAAT countries. Show less
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Brainnest
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Germany
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Management Trainee
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Feb 2022 - Mar 2022
Leadership and project management. Risks and stakeholders management Monitoring and Evaluation Leadership and project management. Risks and stakeholders management Monitoring and Evaluation
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ONG OMINI
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Abomey-Calavi
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Responsible for Training and Communication
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2017 - Apr 2020
- Organized different pieces of training and programs in Water and Sanitation, climate change and water resource management. - Implemented and conducted different pieces of training on health and environmental concerns. - Ensured monitoring and evaluation on implemented projects Ensured digital communication of the NGO - Organized different pieces of training and programs in Water and Sanitation, climate change and water resource management. - Implemented and conducted different pieces of training on health and environmental concerns. - Ensured monitoring and evaluation on implemented projects Ensured digital communication of the NGO
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Cabinet Agromillenium Consulting & Service
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Cotonou, Littoral, Bénin
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Assistant in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
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African Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation - African Union
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Government Administration
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Innovation policy analyst (Research Intern)
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
- Developed a literature review on African innovations in sustainable agriculture. - Conducted institutional analysis and framework conditions for the development of water and agriculture innovations in Africa. - Identified key indicators for the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) 2024. - Created an innovation measurement framework Using based the logic model. - Prepared and implemented a survey using the Community Innovation Survey (CIS) model in nations like Algeria, Benin, Togo, Chad, and Rwanda. - Processed and examined the data that was gathered. - Wrote and validated a 70-page report on the theme "Measuring Water Sector Innovations to Support Monitoring and Evaluation of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) 2024: A Case Study of Sustainable Agriculture." Show less
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VALDERA
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Abomey-Calavi
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Volontaire du SVUAC
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Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
Ensured water Control in agriculture Produced compost and its usage in agriculture Produced biogas Ensured the production and sale management of agricultural products Ensured water Control in agriculture Produced compost and its usage in agriculture Produced biogas Ensured the production and sale management of agricultural products
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Education
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Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES)
Master of Science - MS, Water Policy -
Institut National de l'Eau (INE)/UAC, Bénin
Master's degree, Ecohydrology -
Faculté des Sciences et Techniques (FAST)
Bachelor's degree, Ecohydrology -
CEG Djakotomey
Baccalauréat, série D