Kouadio Komenan Email & Phone Number

Abidjan, CI

• Lead OPER Africa in promoting renewable energy initiatives in Francophone Africa. Key achievements include:
• Capacity Building: Organized over 20 seminars and workshops to train and educate stakeholders on renewable energy technologies and sustainable practices.
• Strategic Partnerships: Forged a strategic partnership with APEMETA (Portuguese Association for Environment and Energy) in 2022 to facilitate collaboration between Portuguese and African companies in the renewable.

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks, including financial management and human resources.
• Support the implementation of women's empowerment programs, focusing on education, health and economic empowerment
• Lead fundraising efforts, securing funding from organizations like the Rotary Club of California, USA.
• Oversee the establishment of a children's care centre and vocational training center in Bouaflé, Côte d'Ivoire.

• Provided consulting services to over 30 non-profit organizations and social enterprises in West Africa.
• Specialized in organizational development, training, and coaching.
• Assisted organizations in grant writing, project implementation, and fundraising strategy development.
• Currently supporting the establishment of EDGO (Ensemble Developpons le Grand Ouest), including drafting bylaws, developing a communication plan, and training staff in non-profit management.

• Lead an interreligious group promoting dialogue, social cohesion, and community development initiatives.
• Trained and coached over 80 religious leaders in Côte d'Ivoire on interreligious and intercultural dialogue, both in-person and online.
• In August 2023, trained 30 Ambassadors of Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue from the District of Abidjan to implement local community initiatives.

Lisboa, Lisbon, PT

KAICIID International Dialogue Centre Fellowship 2023Participated in a year-long fellowship program focused on interfaith dialogue, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. Developed expertise in intercultural communication and mediation strategies. Gained a deep understanding of religious and cultural diversity and its impact on society. Contributed to.

• Managed and implemented projects focused on promoting the culture and resources of the Gouro people.
• Designed, implemented, and coordinated projects to preserve cultural heritage and promote economic development.
• Secured funding from various sources, including the US Embassy in Abidjan and the Gouro diaspora in the United States and Europe.
• Initiated and implemented projects such as rice farming in the Marahoué region.
• Organized annual regional festivals to promote local culture and folklore.

• Represented ICPS UK in Côte d'Ivoire, building partnerships and advocating for good governance.
• Coordinated sales activities, partnerships, and closed deals in Côte d'Ivoire and neighboring countries.
• Met with high-level government officials, including the Prime Minister and five ministers, to introduce training modules in governance, anti-corruption, security management, and parliamentary management.
• Led a project to train approximately 120 members of the Ivorian Parliament.

• Managed administrative tasks and supported project implementation in the agriculture sector.
• Oversaw a team of 20 data collectors to gather and analyze data on onion markets across Côte d'Ivoire.
• Coordinated national onion production projects, reaching approximately 2 million farmers and distributors.
• Organized and facilitated training sessions in partnership with ATP, funded by USAID.

• Managed and implemented projects focused on assisting blind and poor individuals through food distribution and capacity building.
• Led the implementation of the Food Bank Project.
• Engaged with local companies by sending over 500 emails and letters to solicit donations and partnerships.
• Organized approximately 50 meetings with Côte d'Ivoire government officials to advocate for support and collaboration.

Master 2 (M2), Gestion Des Projets Humanitaires Et De Développement Durables

Certificate Of Expertise, Energy Transition And Cliamte Change

Master'S Degree, Maîtrise Des Sciences Et Technologie Des Aliments