HASSANA LINJOUOM AYIAGNIGNI
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Summary
Agri-Food Systems & Field Coordination Specialist | Value Chain Analyst | PhD Researcher – West & Central Africa: Strategic and hands-on specialist in sustainable agri-food value chains and inclusive rural development. PhD researcher with field experience in Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire, including direct collaboration with ENI on a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SIA) project. Proven skills in field coordination, stakeholder engagement, and local feedstock sourcing to support traceable and inclusive value chains.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Researcher
University of Milan
02.2023 - Current
- Led field research on inclusive agri-food value chains and rural development strategies.
- Developed and applied mixed-method research tools (surveys, interviews, focus groups, impact assessments)
- Collaborated with local institutions (e.g., IITA, CIRAD, CNRA) and cooperatives to support research and dialogue on sustainable sourcing practices.
- Facilitated training workshops with cooperatives and rural stakeholders
- Drafted policy recommendations on inclusive governance and value chain coordination
- Provided academic support and mentoring for the COSAD Master programme
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Fellow
University of Milan
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Contributed to the coordination of a multi-site field campaign on rubber seed valorization, as part of a University of Milan mission for ENI in Italy and Côte d’Ivoire.
- Assisted in the design of questionnaires and interview tools
- Conducted interviews with producers, cooperative leaders, and local stakeholders
- Contributed to final SIA report and sourcing strategy.
- Supervised local enumerators and supported data quality monitoring and protocol compliance
- Contributed to drafting the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SIA) report and sustainability recommendations
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
Operations & Dispute Specialist
Scalapay Srl
05.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed customer relations (FR & IT markets)
- Coordinated and improved dispute resolution processes and vendor mediation
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Assistant Program Manager
Fondazione Acra
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Coordinated development projects, facilitated trainings on food systems.
- Managed partner communication and project monitoring tools.
- Supported coordination and monitoring of international development projects in the food sustainability sector
Education
Ph.D. - Intersectoral Innovation - Agricultural Economics
University of Milan
Milan, Italy02-2026
Master of Business -
University of Sorbonne
Paris07-2024
Master's - Agricultural Economics
University of Milan
Milan03-2021
Bachelor's - Agricultural Science & Technology
University of Udine
04-2016
Skills
KEY SKILLS: Inclusive agri-food value chains & feedstock sourcing Rural development & food systems Socio-economic impact assessment Multi-stakeholder governance Intercultural & inclusive training Sustainability & territorial innovation Gender & youth inclusion West & Central Africa agri systems
SOFT SKILLS: Proactive & results-oriented Strong communication & facilitation Analytical & detail-focused Adaptive & solution-driven Ethical, positive & continuous learner Cross-cultural team communication Field coordination, multitasking & problem-solving
SOFTWARES&TOOLS: QGIS, Kobo Toolbox, Land Matrix, Microsoft office, Asana, Trello
LANGUAGES
French: Native
English: B2
Italian: C1
Additional Information
Research Fellow – Human Hall (University of Milan) | Partner Researcher – PROFALCAM (Cameroon) | Guest Lecturer – 4EU+ Global Development Workshop (MERGEDgate, 2023) | Volunteer – Progetto Arca, Fondazione Acra, Time For Africa | The “Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial project management” 4EU+ University Diploma - University of Sorbonne
Timeline
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Fellow
University of Milan
10.2023 - 04.2024
PhD Researcher
University of Milan
02.2023 - Current
Operations & Dispute Specialist
Scalapay Srl
05.2020 - 02.2023
Assistant Program Manager
Fondazione Acra
09.2016 - 07.2017
Ph.D. - Intersectoral Innovation - Agricultural Economics
University of Milan
Master of Business -
University of Sorbonne
Master's - Agricultural Economics
University of Milan
Bachelor's - Agricultural Science & Technology
University of Udine
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