Mr. Maman Ibrahim Ousmane

About

Seasoned international development leader with 15+ years of progressive experience designing, managing, and evaluating multi-million-dollar governance, democracy, human rights, and conflict prevention programs across the Sahel Region, driving resilience and inclusive development in complex humanitarian and political contexts.

Deep expertise in institutional reform, decentralization, and peacebuilding, combining evidence-based program design, strategiccoalition building, and adaptive management to advance democratic governance and civil society engagement in fragile states.

Proven track record of leading USAID- and UN-funded initiatives, mobilizing resources, negotiating partnerships with governmentsand donors, and ensuring sustainable outcomes via participatory governance, youth inclusion, and gender-responsive interventions.

Culturally attuned leader bridging political, community, and donor priorities to drive democratic transitions, conflict mitigation, andhuman rights advancement, supported by a strong academic foundation in security studies, economics, and international relations

Areas of Expertise