Ramatou SEKONGO
Abomey-Calavi
Summary
Experienced professional in administrative management, operational coordination, and event organization, with over 15 years of experience in international environments. Strong skills in bilingual communication (FR/EN), information flow management, logistical planning, and VIP protocol. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools and highly capable of working under pressure with integrity and attention to detail.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Resident Representative
World Food Programme (WFP)
08.2020 - Current
- Coordinated internal and external information flows
- Organized and monitored strategic meetings (preparation, minutes, follow-up actions)
- Supported partnership management and communication with donors
- Assisted in emergency response preparation (TDY in Emergency Coordination and Response Unit)
- Designed and disseminated the operational guide for WFP Benin sub-offices
Project Director
TONDi – SICMA
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Deployed and operationalized a fintech application
- Managed financial resources and prospected partners
- Winner of the 1st prize at FINTECH Challenge Benin
Country Director / Commercial & Marketing Director
Afrimarket
01.2014 - 09.2019
- Supervised operations and coordinated teams
- Organized events and marketing campaigns
- Secured funding and strategic partnerships
Legal and Administrative Assistant / Legal Consultant
OIKOCREDIT
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided technical support for tax and social declarations
- Assisted in credit request management and registration procedures with local authorities
- Drafted contracts and managed administrative documentation
- Coordinated the headquarters agreement process with fiscal consultants
Senior & Junior Legal Advisor
Oré & Associates Law Firm
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Drafted and monitored legal files
- Supervised and trained junior legal staff
Education
Executive Master - Project Management
HEC Rabat Business School
01.2024
Master’s Degree - Law, Corporate Career
University of Bouaké
01.2004
Skills
- Administrative and organizational coordination
- Calendar management, meetings, and event planning
- Drafting correspondence and minutes
- Travel and logistics planning (flights, visas, accommodation, transport)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Bilingual communication (French: Excellent English: B2)
- Team spirit, adaptability, and proactivity
Certification
- Project Management (HEC Rabat)
- Operational Management and Steering (HEC Rabat)
- CALP – Core Cash Transfer Competency
- Financial Inclusion & Digital Money (Digital Frontiers Institute)
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Resident Representative
World Food Programme (WFP)
08.2020 - Current
Project Director
TONDi – SICMA
11.2019 - 07.2020
Country Director / Commercial & Marketing Director
Afrimarket
01.2014 - 09.2019
Legal and Administrative Assistant / Legal Consultant
OIKOCREDIT
03.2012 - 09.2013
Senior & Junior Legal Advisor
Oré & Associates Law Firm
01.2005 - 01.2011
Master’s Degree - Law, Corporate Career
University of Bouaké
Executive Master - Project Management
HEC Rabat Business School
Interests
- Reading
- Traveling
- Event organization
- Interior decoration