Mako Thierry

Strategic leader in the humanitarian sector with over 15 years of experience leading complex multisectoral programs in conflict zones (Central and West Africa). Recognized expert in Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) management and coordination of large-scale consortia funded by USAID/BHA and Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Specialized in deploying emergency health services, protection, and support for displaced populations, with rigorous expertise in donor compliance and reporting.

Independent Consultant / Professional Transition - Independent Consultant - Windsor, ON

(2024-07)

• Providing pro bono advisory services for the implementation of the F4C-AHD (Future For Children) project in Rwanda.
• Dedicated period to Canadian market integration and continuous professional development.

Country Director - Maison Shalom International - Kigali, Rwanda

(2023-07 - 2024-08)

• Operational Leadership: Coordinated interventions for over 60,000 refugees at the Mahama camp.
• Fundraising: Led strategic representation with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), U.S. agencies, and European foundations.
• Impact: Supervised education projects such as EDUFAM (Girls' Education for a Better Future) in the Great Lakes region. Managed psychosocial support and economic integration programs.

Consortium Coordinator / Project Manager - COOPI - Niger

(2022-01 - 2023-07)

• Crisis Management: Led the RRM/Health consortium (COOPI, ALIMA, PUI). Managed emergency health projects for 250,000 IDPs and refugees in the "Triple Border" zone (Niger/Burkina Faso/Mali).
• Operational Efficiency: Managed multi-million-dollar budgets with 100% compliance with USAID/BHA requirements.
• Innovation: Modernized performance indicators by implementing digital data collection tools (Kobo-Collect and ODK).

Health Project Coordinator - Maison Shalom - Ruyigi, Burundi

(2010-09 - 2015-09)

• Supervised regional medical training and directed a nursing school.
• Coordinated the REMA Referral Hospital and various socio-medical projects.
• Managed maternal health, emergency surgery, and oncology projects in partnership with MSF, UNFPA, and GSF.

District Medical Officer (Chief of District) - Ministry of Health - Muramvya, Burundi

(2008-09 - 2010-09)

• Directed the health district, including the referral hospital and satellite health centers.

International MBA - Management of Healthcare Institutions - EPIM AFRIQUE (Online) (2026-12)

Certificate - Humanitarian Emergencies & Reproductive Health - IFRISSE, Burkina Faso (2023)

Specialized Studies Diploma (DES) - Gynecology & Obstetrics - Abdou Moumouni University, Niger (2020)

Doctor of Medicine - Medicine - University of Burundi (2003)