Diallo Mamadou
About Diallo Mamadou
Diallo Mamadou serves as the Deputy Head of Program at Catholic Relief Services, where he leads proposal development in agriculture and livelihoods and ensures reporting quality for various projects. He has extensive academic qualifications in agricultural engineering and sustainable agricultural development, and he supervises a team of project managers focused on enhancing food security and resilience.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Diallo Mamadou has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2009. He currently holds multiple roles, including Deputy Head of Program, Head of Agriculture and Livelihoods Department, Project Director for the Resilience to Food Insecurity initiative, and Deputy Chief of Party for the BRACED SUR project in Mali and Niger. His responsibilities include leading proposal development in agriculture and livelihoods sectors, ensuring reporting quality for projects, facilitating budget monitoring, and supervising a team of three senior project managers.
Education and Expertise
Diallo Mamadou studied at the Institut Polytechnique Rural de Formation et de Recherche Appliquee de Katibougou in Mali, where he earned a degree in Agronomy and Phytotechny, qualifying as an Agriculture Engineer from 1994 to 1999. He furthered his education at Université Paris Sud (Paris XI), obtaining a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics and Food Security, focusing on Sustainable Agricultural Development from 2004 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in agriculture and livelihoods.
Background
Diallo Mamadou has extensive experience in the agricultural sector, particularly in program management and project oversight. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving food security and resilience in Mali and Niger. His role requires collaboration with diverse donors and stakeholders, reflecting his commitment to enhancing agricultural practices and livelihoods in the region.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Catholic Relief Services, Diallo Mamadou has led significant projects focused on agriculture and livelihoods. His leadership in proposal development and project management has contributed to the successful implementation of initiatives aimed at addressing food insecurity and enhancing resilience among vulnerable populations in Mali and Niger.