Ismaïla Diatta
About Ismaïla Diatta
Ismaïla Diatta serves as the Chef de Bureau de CRS Casamance at Catholic Relief Services in Ziguinchor, Sénégal, where he has worked since 2020. He possesses expertise in agricultural value chains, peacebuilding, and community development, and holds a Master's in rural economics and agribusiness strategy from the University of Montpellier, France.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Ismaïla Diatta has been serving as Chef de bureau de CRS Casamance since 2020, based in Ziguinchor, Sénégal. In this role, he represents Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in administrative regional meetings across Ziguinchor, Kolda, and Sédhiou regions. He also oversees the implementation of significant projects such as the USAID-Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM) Aliwili project and manages the US Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Elagnoul project. His work focuses on various sectors, including agricultural value chains, beekeeping, fish farming, and peacebuilding.
Education and Expertise
Ismaïla Diatta holds a Master's degree in rural economics and agribusiness strategy from the University of Montpellier, France. He also earned a Diplôme d'ingénieur agroéconomiste in Economie rurale from ENSA de THIES, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. His educational background equips him with the knowledge necessary for effective management in rural community development and agricultural initiatives.
Background
Diatta has over eight years of experience with Catholic Relief Services, having started as Coordonnateur du bureau de CRS Casamance in 2016. His work primarily focuses on the Casamance region of Senegal, which also includes parts of the Gambia and Guinea Bissau. He has extensive experience in micro-finance and rural community development, specifically in supporting vulnerable populations through income-generating activities.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ismaïla Diatta has developed sectoral strengths in various areas, including good governance, gender, and Cash for Work emergency activities. His leadership in implementing projects aimed at conflict management and rural development has contributed to the resilience and empowerment of communities in the regions he serves.