Ousmane Dembele
About Ousmane Dembele
Ousmane Dembele serves as the Head of Operations at Catholic Relief Services in Mali, where he manages a diverse portfolio of projects and oversees a significant annual budget. He has extensive experience in finance and operations, having held various managerial roles at Christian Aid and Médecins Sans Frontières.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Ousmane Dembele serves as the Head of Operations at Catholic Relief Services since 2014. In this role, he oversees operations in Mali, managing a diverse portfolio of projects that include health, agriculture, resilience, education, and humanitarian response. His leadership is critical in navigating the challenges posed by high insecurity in the region.
Previous Experience at Christian Aid
Dembele has extensive experience with Christian Aid, where he held several positions from 2001 to 2014. He served as Administration Manager, Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Sahel Compliance Manager, and Senior Internal Auditor. His responsibilities included managing significant budgets, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. He contributed to the organization's operational effectiveness in various capacities.
Experience at Médecins Sans Frontières
Before his tenure at Christian Aid, Ousmane Dembele worked at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as Deputy of Administration from 1998 to 1999. In this role, he supported administrative functions, contributing to the organization's mission in Bamako.
Educational Background
Dembele has a robust educational background in finance and management. He earned a Master's degree in Finance Management from INSTITUT SUPERIEUR DE TECHNOLOGIES APPLIQUEES in 2005. He also holds an MBA in Auditing and Management Accounting from Paris Graduate School of Management, completed in 2010, and another MBA from MBA ESG, which he achieved in 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Degree of Superior Technician in Finance and Accounting from ECOLE DES HAUTES ETUDES PRATIQUES in 1997.
Capacity Building Initiatives
In his current role, Ousmane Dembele provides capacity building support to partners in the Sahel region. His focus is on enhancing financial systems and practices, which is essential for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness in humanitarian efforts.