Odia Bintou C.
About Odia Bintou C.
Odia Bintou C. serves as a Programme Policy and Partnerships Officer at the World Food Programme in Côte d’Ivoire, where she focuses on food security and nutrition. She has extensive experience in program management and policy development, having held various roles at organizations such as Counterpart International and The George Washington University.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Odia Bintou C. serves as a Programme Policy and Partnerships Officer at the World Food Programme, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance food security and nutrition outcomes. Her responsibilities include collaborating with partner organizations, government entities, and NGOs to align methodologies and best practices. She works in Côte d'Ivoire, contributing to the organization's mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition.
Previous Experience at Counterpart International
Odia Bintou C. has extensive experience with Counterpart International, where she held multiple roles from 2015 to 2021. She began as a Program Associate in Agriculture and Food Security, then progressed to Program Officer, Senior Program Officer, and Program Technical Specialist. During her tenure, she supervised multimillion-dollar projects funded by the USDA and other donors, focusing on agricultural development and food security initiatives in Senegal.
Education and Expertise
Odia Bintou C. holds a Master's of Public Administration in Development Economics and International Development from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from Wichita State University, completing her degree from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in program policy, partnerships, and community empowerment in food security.
Research and Consulting Experience
Odia Bintou C. has engaged in research and consulting roles that enhance her professional profile. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University from 2013 to 2014 and as a Consultant for The World Bank and One World Education in 2015 and 2014, respectively. These experiences contributed to her skills in preparing reports and assessments in both French and English, as well as her ability to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.
Community Empowerment Focus
Odia Bintou C. is passionate about empowering communities and individuals to achieve food security and nutrition outcomes. She emphasizes evidence-based and participatory approaches in her work. Her commitment to community empowerment is reflected in her collaborative efforts with various stakeholders to harmonize strategies and methodologies in the field of food security.