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Bernard ZONGO 1st Bernard ZONGO International Development Professional - Africa. Community Development, Urban Development, Energy New York, New YorkInternational Affairs Previous United Nations Human Settlements Programme, International Rescue Committee, City of Koudougou Education Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 367 connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Last Conversation 8 hours ago RelationshipContact Info Email barkbigazongo@gmail.com Linkedin www.linkedin.com/pub/bernard-zongo/29/a19/316 Edit contact info Background Summary An international development professional with nine years of multi-faceted experience in East, Central, and West Africa on project management, urban, community, and international development. Holds a M.A. in urban planning, an MBA with a specialization in energy management, and a M.A. in international affairs from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Takes a deep interest in complex problems, strategic thinking, new and creative solutions, and is particularly excellent at startups or initial stage of projects. Can work with a broad range of people in collaborative and complex work environments while being a competitive independent worker. Fully bilingual in French and English. Experience Human Settlements Officer/Technical Advisor - Ministry of Urban Planning Chad United Nations Human Settlements Programme March 2010 – March 2012 (2 years 1 month)Ndjamena, Chad International Rescue CommitteeGovernance and Decentralization Program Coordinator, Burundi International Rescue Committee September 2007 – February 2010 (2 years 6 months)Muyinga, BURUNDI Consultant Community Planning and Development, Burkina Faso City of Koudougou July 2003 – October 2005 (2 years 4 months)Koudougou, BURKINA FASO Department Manager, Urban Planning & Architecture, Burkina Faso City of Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso January 2002 – June 2003 (1 year 6 months)Bobo-Dioulasso, BURKINA FASO Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 28International... 19Community Development 10International Relations 9Capacity Building 9NGOs 5Project Planning 4Policy Analysis 4Governance 3Program Management 3Diplomacy Bernard also knows about... 3Africa 2Government 1Urban Planning 1Public Policy 1Program Evaluation Languages English Full professional proficiency French Native or bilingual proficiency Moore Native or bilingual proficiency Education Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Master of Arts/GMAP in International Relations and Affairs 2012 – 2013 University of Phoenix University of Phoenix Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Energy Management 2010 – 2012 Université Paris - Val-de-Marne (Paris XII) Université Paris - Val-de-Marne (Paris XII) Master, Urban Planning 2005 – 2007 Exchange Program with the University of Montreal to focus on International Finance for Urban development African School of Architecture and Urban Planning Bachelor, Urban Management 1998 – 2001 Organizations Additional Organizations Secretary General of Burkina Faso's Communities members in Burundi, 2009-2010 Under Secretary General for Information of Burkina Faso’s Students base association in France, 2006-2007 Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards • African International School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Togo, August, 200, Major of the section • Awarded prize for best urban management thesis by the Municipal Partnership Development Recommendations Given (1) Peter, would you like to recommend Bernard? Recommend Bernard Anshuman Mainkar Anshuman Mainkar Neil amazed me with his critical thinking skills concerning International Politics and particularly his insights on the power dynamic between big and small states. His friendship and Humour enlightened our learning environment. Bernard Zongo January 30, 2013, Bernard studied with Anshuman at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy See More ConnectionsAll (367)New (3) Philippe RosePhilippe Rose2nd Economics Lead at Basrah Gas Company Connect1Siobhan MacDermott, CIPP/IT, CIPMSiobhan MacDermott, CIPP/IT, CIPM2nd PhD Candidate, The Geneva School of Diplomacy and Chief Information Security Officer, Utilidata Connect2Kojo Bedu-AddoKojo Bedu-Addo2nd Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Management Connect7Elenice Tiemi TamashiroElenice Tiemi Tamashiro2nd Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Together Brasil Connect8J. P. VicenteJ. P. 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