Dr. Tidiane Ouattara

Experience

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  Université de Sherbrooke

  Sept 1995 - Sept 2001

  Associated research scientist and Lecturer

  • Teaches three credit courses to undergraduate students.• Coordinates, supervise, review and appraise the students' works.• Monitors, mentor and motivate students, and encourage good performance taking into account the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.• Develop methologie for water erosion process by using remote sensing, GIS and databases.• Publishes the research results in scientific reviews related to geomatics, remote sensing, GIS and Earth sciences. Show less

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  GEOMAT International

  Oct 2001 - Apr 2002

  Consultant in Geomatics and Earth Observation

  At Institut national de l'environnement de la recherche agricole (INERA) (Burkina Faso in Africa):• Strengthened scientific and technical skills of researchers and engineers in using geomatics for sustainable development..At GEOMAT International in Montréal:• Automated horticultures and specialized cultures mapping project in Montéregie region.• Provided technical support to stakehoders and partners.

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  Natural Resources Canada

  May 2002 - Sept 2004

  Geomatics Engineer and International Relations Officer

  • Automated rapid change detection and landslides process and provided researchers and managers with support in applying remote sensing and GIS to earth sciences.• Provided strategic policy advice and recommendations to Earth Science Sector senior managers.• Conducted negotiations with partners to defend or advance Earth Science Sector's position on geomatics policy and strategy issues related to geoinformation for sustainable development.• Developed partnerships and working relations' mechanisms linking NRCan to African countries and international institutions. Developed and implements Africa component of NRCan Global Opportunity Program.• Planed and organized conferences, seminars, workshops, meetings and visits, and promoted ESS research and development programs abroad. Show less

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  Canadian Space Agency

  Oct 2004 - Oct 2006

  International Relations Senior Manager

  • Provided strategic policy advice and recommendations to the CSA Senior Managers and Executive Committee on policy issues related to the implementation of the Canadian Space Program.• Conducted policy research and analysis on Space Security and Debris, and on Earth Observation.• Analyzed national and international space science policy and Earth Observation issues of interest for the CSA's programs, activities and projects.• Promoted Canadian Space Program (specifically Earth Observation), established and maintained effective partnerships by networking with officials in national and international space community, and signing agreements with Space Agencies and United Nations (UN) bodies.• Led development and implementation of the CSA Earth Observation policy and strategic approach with respect to Africa, South America and United Nations. Show less

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  Natural Resources Canada

  Nov 2006 - Jun 2009

  • Developed NRCan integrated knowledge management business plan.• Developed policy advice, recommendations and briefings on knowledge management issues for NRCan senior managers.• Conducted policy research and analysis, and environmental scanning on natural resources bi-lateral and multi-lateral Strategies.• Consulted with other government departments on evolving international natural resources policy and science issues.• Led staffing activities and managed human resources of Bi-lateral and Multi-lateral Strategies Unit.• Acted as sectoral representative at NRCan International Horizontal Task Team Show less • Anticipated and forecasted departmental, inter-departmental and national S&T policy issues likely to have an impact on Natural Resources Canada.• Maintaind up-to-date knowledge of S&T policy trends and issues in the federal government, nationally, and internationally.• Provided S&T policy research analysis, advice and recommendations to the Deputy Minister, the Chief Scientist, senior managers, the Departmental Management Committee (DMC), the Minister’s Advisory Council on Science and Technology (MACST), and the Science and Technology Co-ordinating Committee (STCC) on the design, implementation, relevance and effectiveness of departmental, federal, national and international S&T policy initiatives, legislation, and S&T programs.• Determined and developed NRCan S&T policy inputs and information for committee meetings and projects; provided subject matter expertise as part of project teams, working groups to managers and colleagues involved in analyzing, developing and coordinating S&T policy issues, strategies and initiatives; prepared analyses, briefing notes, and presentations in support of meetings.• Promoted NRCan S&T policy and programs and consulted with science community on a regular basis to anticipate and analyze evolving S&T policy requirements within NRCan and across the federal government.• Developed strategies and options to meet NRCan and federal government objectives. Show less

  • Head of Knowledge Management, Bi-lateral and Multi-lateral Strategies,

    Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Senior Science and Technology Policy Advisor

    Nov 2006 - Apr 2008
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  Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

  Jun 2009 - Mar 2010

  Manager, Canadian Digital Elevation Data (CDED) and Limited Access Road (LAR) projects

  • Led and managed development of strategic business cases for Canadian Digital Elevation Data (CDED) project under GEOBASE program and the Limited Access Road project under Topographic Map Revision Initiative (TMRP).• Established organizational charts and work plans for both projects. • Managed HR and budgets, and exercised financial signing authority for projects.• Developed and maintained partnership relations with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

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  Environment and Climate Change Canada

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2016

  • Leads, directs and coordinates the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) information and technology (IM/IT) files and issues.• Leads, directs and manages CWS earth observation and geospatial data management and policy initiatives including the Federal Geospatial Platform, the GoC Open Data and Open Science initiatives, Earth Observation Strategy.• Provides national leadership in applying geomatics and geospatial science and technology (earth observation and GIS) to landscape assessment and wildlife habitat conservation planning, • Directs and manages geospatial data management services and policies to support CWS programs (Species at Risks, Migratory Birds, Habitat and Ecosystem Conservation, Canada’s Biodiversity 2020 Goals and targets).• Leads and manages the development of Canadian Wetlands Indicator under Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicator Initiative (CESI) which is a key component of the Federal Sustainability Development Strategy (FSDS).• Leads and manages the development and the implementation of the Canadian National Conservation Plan (NCP) component related to mapping and geospatial data management as well to accounting for Private Conservation Lands in Canada. • Develops and maintains partnership relations with internal and, external stakeholders and partners (academia, private sectors, other governments departments, NGOs, international organisations).• Leads and coordinates, as national manager, the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) Landscape assessment and planning strategic approach development and implementation for the identification of Key Biodiversity Habitat and the Areas of National Conservation Priority as well its related national resources planning exercises and reporting.• Manages human resources and budget planning processes and exercises financial signing authority for the habitat Planning and Coordination Unit.• Provides policy and planning advice and recommendations to Environment Canada’s departmental senior management. Show less • Leads monitoring and reporting on Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) Habitat and Ecosystem Program in integrating policy and science.• Leads and manages the CWS Geomatics Services and Conservation Areas Reporting and Tracking System (CARTS)• Directs development of policies, regulations, processes for establishment of new National Wildlife Areas (NWAs), development of management plans for NWAs and Protected Areas permitting.• Directs the CWS Landscape assessment and planning work for wildlife habitat and ecosystem conservation purpose.• Provides policy and planning advice and recommendations to departmental senior management.• Manages HR (20 FTEs) and budgets planning process and exercises financial signing authority for approximately $ 2 million.• Develops and maintains partnership relations with internal and external stakeholders and partners Show less

  • Manager, Lands and Ecosystem Assessment Planning, IM/IT, and Geospatial Data Management Unit

    Aug 2012 - Sept 2016

  • Manager, Landscape and Protected Areas Policy and Planning Section

    Apr 2010 - Jul 2012
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  AUC

  Sept 2016 - now

  Space Science Expert and GMES & Africa Support Program Coordinator

  • Lead and coordinate the implementation of the Earth Observation (EO) program of the African Space Policy and Strategy.• Lead and direct the development and the implementation of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa Support Program:o Develop an integrated business plan for GMES and Africa Support Program including projects management plans for the Water and Natural Resources Service and the Marine & Coastal Areas Service.o Manage the GMES & Africa Program Unit employees, financial resources of €22.2 million (salary, operational management budget and grants), and assets.o Develop and implement GMES and Africa Support Program Grants of €17.5 million.o Strengthen regional and national capacity building and utilisation to generate and apply EO based information for sustainable development.o Raise public awareness on the critical role of EO Systems and geospatial information in sustainable developmento Develop data sharing policy for promoting intra-African collaboration and open access data.o Develop and implement GMES & Africa communication and engagement strategy.• Lead and guide inventory of African space and geospatial key players (private, academia, public, NGOs) at national and regional levels. • Develop an international partnership plan and engagement strategy: o Lead and coordinate intra-Africa regional cooperation with a view to share various space and geospatial facilities, infrastructure and benefits through forging strong alliances with the Regional Economic Communities, Member States and other key regional space institutionso Establish partnership with world space and geospatial stakeholders and partners for the implementation of the African Space Policy and Strategy.• Promote African space and geospatial policies and strategies and Provide expertise and advice to assist senior management.• Write and evaluate projects and contracts proposals under the African Outer Space Programme and GMES & Africa Show less