Abdou Ndiaye

Executive Profile

Multilingual senior advisor and ACSD Co-Director with 35+ years of experience supporting development institutions across Africa, including USAID missions in Senegal, Ghana, the DRC, and West Africa. Proven track record in strategic consulting, operational reform, and digital modernization. Deep understanding of African institutional dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and cross-sectoral collaboration. Trusted partner in driving results for governance, infrastructure, and human capital initiatives.

Core Competencies

Institutional Capacity Building & Reform • Strategic Planning & Policy Advisory • Digital Transformation & IT Governance • Procurement & Contract Management • HR Strategy & Organizational Development • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation • Multilateral Stakeholder Engagement • Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning

Selected Achievements 

• Executive Advisor, USAID/Dakar, covering Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, the Gambia, Cape Verde, and Niger (Dakar, Senegal) (2023–2025): Led strategic initiatives to improve administrative efficiency and policy compliance; advised mission leadership on HR, procurement, and IT modernization aligned with regional development goals; facilitated cross-departmental collaboration and capacity building.
• Executive Advisor, USAID/Kinshasa, covering the DRC, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic (Kinshasa, DRC) (2019–2023): Directed operational reforms and digital integration across HR and procurement systems; strengthened compliance with USAID and host-country regulations; supported leadership in navigating complex institutional challenges.
• Deputy Executive Officer, USAID/West Africa, covering Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon (Accra, Ghana) (2017–2019): Oversaw regional administrative operations and introduced process optimization frameworks; enhanced coordination among country offices and regional partners.
• Deputy Executive Officer, USAID/Dakar, covering Senegal, Guinea, and Sierra Leone (Dakar, Senegal) (2003–2017): Managed mission-wide administrative functions, including HR, procurement, and facilities; spearheaded initiatives to improve service delivery and reduce operational costs.
• IT Management Team Leader and Systems Manager, USAID/Dakar (Senegal) (1990–2003): Designed and implemented secure IT infrastructure across mission operations; led digital transformation efforts and introduced cybersecurity protocols.

Education & Certifications 

M.S., Computer Science, University of Sciences & Technologies, Valenciennes, France

B.S., Computer Science, Louis Pasteur University, Strasbourg, France

A.A.S., Computer Science, Ecole Polytechnique, Dakar, Senegal

Certifications: IBM Business Intelligence Analyst Professional Certification, IBM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundations Certification, FAC-COR Level II, FAC-C Professional, Federal Executive Institute Leadership Training

Languages, Tools, & Honors 

Fluent: English, French, Wolof

Tools: GLAAS, Phoenix/PRISM, Overseas Personnel System (OPS), Ariba, ILMS, ICASS, MS Office Suite, Tableau, Google Suite, RDBMS (MySQL, ORACLE), IBM AI systems, CISCO Networking, and Cybersecurity

Honors: Multiple USAID Meritorious and Superior Honor Awards (Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Benin, Central African Republic, DRC, Republic of the Congo, the Gambia, Cape Verde); Worldwide Foreign Service National of the Year