Afou Chantal Bengaly
Country Director @Ircwash
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WORK HISTORY
Country Director @Ircwash
Bamako, ML
Leadership and Representation- Strategic direction, program quality and growth- Staff performance management and development- Communications- Stewardship and operational Management- Business development
EDUCATION
Université des Sciences, des Techniques et des Technologies de Bamako
Doctorat, en sciences pharmaceutiques
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Master's degree, Internantional Health
ABOUT AFOU CHANTAL BENGALY
WASH expert with a background in Pharmacy and a strong track record in programme development, strategic planning, policy influencing, and systems strengthening across Africa. At IRC WASH, I provide strategic direction and ensure programmatic quality while fostering partnerships that advance water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) outcomes in Africa, and the wider region.My leadership blends technical expertise with inclusive stakeholder engagement—driving national ownership, evidence-based solutions, and policy change, particularly in the health and education sectors. I have played a key role in advocacy and lobbying efforts that have elevated the importance of WASH and led to impactful reforms.With a multidisciplinary background and several professional certifications in public policy analysis, project planning and management, advocacy, fundraising, and monitoring & evaluation, I bring a holistic and systems-oriented approach to WASH programming. My experience spans:Strategic direction and business developmentProgramme design, implementation, and performance monitoringInstitutional representation and partnership managementResource mobilization and donor engagementFinancial and administrative oversightQuantitative and qualitative researchPolicy development and influencingFluent in English and French, I thrive in multicultural environments and am adept at engaging across all levels—from communities to ministerial and executive leadership. I am also proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems for financial reporting, and Adobe tools.I’m committed to advancing resilient and inclusive WASH systems that deliver sustainable impact for communities. Areas of Focus- Programme design & management- Policy development & advocacy- Systems strengthening- Strategic partnerships & stakeholder engagement- Monitoring, learning & adaptation
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