Zida Yemdaogo
About Zida Yemdaogo
Zida Yemdaogo serves as the Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, a position he has held since 2014. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the Cass European Institute of Management Studies and has extensive experience in consulting for various organizations, including UNDP and the African Union Commission.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Zida Yemdaogo has served as the Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2014. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the effectiveness of programs and ensuring accountability in project implementation. His work is based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, where he has contributed to the organization's mission for nearly a decade.
Education and Expertise
Zida Yemdaogo earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Cass European Institute of Management Studies, completing his studies from 2015 to 2018. He also holds a bachelor's degree in Exact and Applied Sciences from Université de Ouagadougou, which he obtained between 2002 and 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in monitoring and evaluation.
Previous Experience at UNDP
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Zida Yemdaogo worked with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in various capacities. In 2014, he conducted a study on poverty and inequalities in Burkina Faso for one month. He also served as a national consultant on the Human Development Report focusing on decent work from 2011 to 2012 and contributed to a report on structural transformation of the economy in 2015.
Consulting Experience at African Union Commission
Zida Yemdaogo worked as a consultant at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa. His role involved analyzing export growth in Africa, specifically through a case study in Burkina Faso. This position lasted for one month in 2013 to 2014, further enhancing his experience in development consulting.