MODIBO DIABATÉ
St Louis
Summary
Strategic leader with over 12 years of experience enhancing food security and sustainable economic development in Africa. Successfully directed multi-million-dollar value chain initiatives and influenced donor and government strategies. Expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, with a focus on translating data into impactful executive decisions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Country Director
American Soybean Association / WISHH
St Louis
03.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded USDA-funded aquaculture and feed systems development initiative across six regions.
- Oversaw program delivery, managing budget, staffing, and technical operations with 10 staff and 4 consultants.
- Established national partnerships with ministries and agribusiness stakeholders to align investments with food security priorities.
- Represented WISHH in national and regional forums, influencing sector strategy and resource coordination.
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
UNDP
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Led final evaluation of a $20M Sahel resilience and value chain development program, informing UN and government strategy shifts.
- Managed MEL operations across 20 regional staff, 8 consultants, and 7 partner organizations to unify reporting and learning systems.
- Developed KPI dashboards adopted for portfolio-wide leadership decision-making and quarterly strategic reviews.
- Secured $12M+ in donor funding through evidence-based proposals and strategic partnership alignment.
- Scaled successful pilot intervention model across regions to inform broader Sahel program investment design.
Research & Learning Analyst
UNECA
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Produced research and policy briefs informing African Union and national government strategies on trade and integration.
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder dialogues to advance collaborative, sustainable economic planning.
Strategy & Policy Consultant
UNDP
DRC
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Facilitated integration of SDGs into national development planning and Human Development Report, prioritizing inclusive growth.
Legislative Analyst
Georgia State General Assembly
Atlanta
2013 - 2015
- Conducted policy analysis, crafted legislative proposals, and briefed senior officials about economic development and social policy.
Program Management Analyst
UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund
2010 - 2011
- Strengthened youth development and health projects through analysis, stakeholder coordination, and civil society participation.
Education
MBA - International Trade
Georgia State University
Atlanta01-2015
Master of Public Policy - Economic Development
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Economics
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Program strategy and leadership
- Market systems and value chains
- Monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Government and donor partnerships
- Cross-regional team leadership
- Executive advisory and decision support
- Stakeholder negotiation
- Data analysis tools (Power BI, STATA, SPSS, NVivo, Tableau)
Certification
ITC-ILO Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Timeline
Country Director
American Soybean Association / WISHH
03.2024 - Current
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
UNDP
01.2020 - 12.2023
Research & Learning Analyst
UNECA
01.2017 - 12.2019
Strategy & Policy Consultant
UNDP
01.2016 - 12.2016
Legislative Analyst
Georgia State General Assembly
2013 - 2015
Program Management Analyst
UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund
2010 - 2011
MBA - International Trade
Georgia State University
Master of Public Policy - Economic Development
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Economics
Morehouse College