Mahamadou Garba Abdou
About Mahamadou Garba Abdou
Mahamadou Garba Abdou is a Project Manager at Alinea International in Gatineau, Québec, Canada, with extensive experience in project management and environmental strategies. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Cuso International and Oxfam-Québec, and holds multiple degrees in international development and environmental management.
Work at Alinea International
Mahamadou Garba Abdou has been employed at Alinea International (formerly Agriteam) as a Project Manager/Agent de Projet since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing and overseeing various projects, ensuring effective implementation and alignment with organizational goals. He previously held the position of Coordonnateur en Suivi et Évaluation for four months in 2020 at the same organization. His work involves organizing and facilitating meetings and workshops with field teams and partners to enhance project execution.
Education and Expertise
Mahamadou Garba Abdou holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned an MSc in Gestion from Université Laval, where he studied Développement international et action humanitaire from 2009 to 2015. He also completed a Maîtrise en Sciences de l'environnement at Université de Liège, focusing on Gestion des Risque et catastrophe naturels from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he obtained an Ingénieur degree in Eaux et Forêts from Institut polytechnique rural, de Recherche et de Formation appliquée in Mali from 2002 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in project management, environmental strategies, and gender issues.
Professional Background
Mahamadou Garba Abdou has a diverse professional background with experience in various organizations. He worked at Cuso International as a Représentant Pays and Consultant for six months in 2014, and later served as Directeur Pays for one year from 2015 to 2016 in Kinshasa, Congo. He also held the position of Coordonnateur du Projet Makala renouvelable at Université de Guelph from 2013 to 2014. His role at Oxfam-Québec as Coordonnateur régional Projet Formation en gestion des ressources naturelles spanned two years from 2011 to 2013.
Achievements and Contributions
Mahamadou Garba Abdou has contributed to various projects and initiatives throughout his career. He provides technical expertise and advice on environmental strategies and action plans for the DÉFI project. Additionally, he manages and monitors financial and administrative operations for the DÉFI and PARITÉ projects. His involvement in certification seminars and conferences at institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School highlights his commitment to professional development and knowledge enhancement.
Research and Development Skills
Mahamadou Garba Abdou conducts foundational research on target countries to inform project proposal design and development. His skills in managing and monitoring projects enable him to effectively oversee financial and administrative operations. He has expertise in gender issues, particularly in the context of project management and evaluation, which informs his approach to project implementation and stakeholder engagement.