Programme piloting · Augmented systems architecture · 13 years

Piloting programmes. Architecting their systems.

A strategist who builds

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I. Experience
13 years
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II. Reach
4 countries · 3 continents
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III. Achievements
3 major platforms
Carlos Hounsinou
Bénin · Paris
"From logical framework to source code."
2024 →
OIF · Paris
European UnionFrench Development AgencyGerman Cooperation (GIZ)Swiss CooperationCanadian Institutes of Health ResearchBill & Melinda Gates FoundationMérieux FoundationAugmented Monitoring & EvaluationM&E ArchitectureSteering PlatformsData Governance✦ Governed Generative AI✦ Institutional RAG✦ Document Assistants✦ Ethical GuardrailsEuropean UnionFrench Development AgencyGerman Cooperation (GIZ)Swiss CooperationCanadian Institutes of Health ResearchBill & Melinda Gates FoundationMérieux FoundationAugmented Monitoring & EvaluationM&E ArchitectureSteering PlatformsData Governance✦ Governed Generative AI✦ Institutional RAG✦ Document Assistants✦ Ethical Guardrails
Trajectory

A trajectory of structured programmes.

t the rare intersection between institutional programme piloting and the architecture of AI-augmented systems, I help organisations transform their public policies without endless dependency on vendors. Thirteen years spent structuring planning frameworks, coordinating multi-donor programmes and designing platforms for the OIF, the European Union, GIZ, AFD or the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have taught me a simple truth: value no longer emerges at the level of strategy or technique alone, but at their point of intersection. That is the point I know how to hold, from the steering committee through to operational deployment.

From Benin to Paris, via Belgium, I now serve the International Organisation of La Francophonie as Project Engineering Officer, after designing platforms for international donors and launching my own SaaS product. A path that taught me to design, specify and ship systems that last.

2024 — Today
M&E modernisation piloting
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie · Paris

Designing an institutional platform to digitalise the steering of an international programme portfolio. From specification to governance, I am structuring a system that will transform decision-making in the field.

MultilateralArchitectureM&E
2024 — Today
M&E modernisation piloting
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie · Paris

Designing an institutional platform to digitalise the steering of an international programme portfolio. From specification to governance, I am structuring a system that will transform decision-making in the field.

MultilateralArchitectureM&E
2021 — 2024
Growth Catalyst · Data Strategy
Heaven Immobilier Groupe · France

Built the group's data-driven steering system. Designed estimation tools and financial KPIs (cost, margin, profitability). Market intelligence and expansion into new segments.

PrivateDataBI
2018 — 2021
Systems Designer for EU Donors
IBF International Consulting · RePaSOC Programme · Belgium & Benin

Implementation of two complete web platforms for monitoring and evaluation under the RePaSOC programme, funded by the European Union (consortium IBF International Consulting / NIRAS / QUAREIN). Refinement of the global logical framework, design and online deployment of the computerised system, training of operators (CPSC, Régie, MdSC, GIZ) and Technical Assistants.

EUPlatformConsulting
2018 — 2021
Systems Designer for EU Donors
IBF International Consulting · RePaSOC Programme · Belgium & Benin

Implementation of two complete web platforms for monitoring and evaluation under the RePaSOC programme, funded by the European Union (consortium IBF International Consulting / NIRAS / QUAREIN). Refinement of the global logical framework, design and online deployment of the computerised system, training of operators (CPSC, Régie, MdSC, GIZ) and Technical Assistants.

EUPlatformConsulting
2019 — 2020
Programming tools structuring
OIF · External Representations Service · Paris

International Volunteer of La Francophonie (VIF) at the Coordination Service for Off-Site Units. Design and deployment of indicator monitoring tools for the 2019-2022 four-year programming. Support to national structures (RESIFS) on the complete strategic planning cycle.

MultilateralToolsPlanning
2016 — 2018
Statistician · Health Research
Health Research Project Coordination · Benin

Statistician within a health research project coordination in Benin, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Design of databases for public health research and improvement of living conditions of vulnerable populations ('Health Equity' project).

ResearchHealthData
2016 — 2018
Statistician · Health Research
Health Research Project Coordination · Benin

Statistician within a health research project coordination in Benin, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Design of databases for public health research and improvement of living conditions of vulnerable populations ('Health Equity' project).

ResearchHealthData
2012 — 2016
Builder of Territorial M&E Systems
Municipal Administration · Benin

Built the monitoring system for the Decennial Education Plan. Designed Access tools for the Municipal Development Plan (PDC) monitoring and financial management.

PublicTerritoryM&E
Flagship work

Seven architectures, seven scales of transformation.

A selection of seven flagship architectures, from institutional multilateral steering to my own SaaS product, including European donors, territorial governance and private operations. Each one demonstrates a rare combination: strategic design, operational piloting, technical delivery.

In development
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SCSCoord.Partn.Lect.Cluster ACluster BCluster CIndicateurs · Architecture modulaire
Institutional architectureTechnical piloting · Strategic coordination

Programme portfolio steering platform

International organisation · Paris

Design and specification of a secure web platform for monitoring & evaluation of an international programme portfolio, deployed for a multilateral francophone organisation.

Scope
International programmes
Approach
Secure modular architecture
Compliance
GDPR · Multi-role security
Status
In development
Web architectureDatabasesGDPR complianceMulti-role security
Delivered · Live
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PLATFORM ORCHESTRATIONFORMATIONModule GARIncubationSMART KPIsPILOTAGEANALYSEIA encadrée50+ ENDPOINTS · RLS · CRON ALERTES
Business platform · EvaluationProduct piloting · Functional designer

Project and programme incubation and steering platform

Institutional organisation · Paris

Design and delivery of a comprehensive business platform for the development project lifecycle: training in results-based management standards, guided incubation, SMART indicators, performance measurement, mixed analysis and a conversational assistant based on the institutional knowledge base.

Architecture
8 modules · 50+ API endpoints
Framework
RBM · DAC/OECD · SMART indicators
Encapsulated AI
Documentary RAG · Vision · quotas
Security
Multi-role RLS · audit · alerts
Full-stack architectureEncapsulated AIVector baseMulti-role workflowAutomated reporting
Delivered · Active pilot
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★ MVP LIVRÉPROJECT STORIESData storyAnalyticsAnalyticsCartog.Assistant
Institutional platformDesigner · Senior technical lead

Programme portfolio valorisation platform

Institutional organisation · Paris

Design and delivery of an institutional web platform for the public valorisation of a portfolio of strategic projects. Architecture combining data storytelling project sheets, analytical dashboard, map exploration and a conversational assistant powered by semantic search.

Architecture
Full-stack · vector search
Framework
International institutional standards
Security
Multi-role RLS · anti-hallucination
Status
Delivered · Live pilot
Full-stack architectureVector baseEncapsulated AIWeb cartographyMulti-role editorial workflow
Delivered
Plateforme 1Plateforme 2Reporting UE · CAD-OCDEIBF
Consulting mission · EUSenior M&E Consultant

Monitoring platforms · EU-funded projects

IBF International Consulting · Belgium & Benin

Consulting mission for IBF International Consulting: design and implementation of two web platforms dedicated to monitoring & evaluation of European Union-funded projects. Steering tools for coordinators, donors and implementing partners.

Donor
European Union
Platforms
2 dedicated tools
Framework
OECD-DAC standards
Status
Delivered · Adopted
Web architectureDonor reportingMulti-roleOECD-DAC
In development
★ MVPPORTAIL PUBLICESPACE AUTHENTIFIÉADMÉDILEC75 %RÉFÉRENTIEL & AUDIT
Territorial governanceLead designer

Indicator-based steering platform

Territorial governance · West Africa

Design and development of a secure web platform for data-driven local development steering. Rigorous workflow from collection to publication: annual campaigns, automated quality controls, participatory certification by sectoral focal points, and complete audit trail.

Scale
Territory and sub-divisions
Framework
Local Development Plan
Profiles
3 roles (Admin / Editor / Reader)
Status
In development
Secure web architectureIndicator frameworkCertification workflowAudit trailMulti-role
Live in production
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Cap Citoyen — suivi de progression
Cap Citoyen app screenshot, home screen with stats
Cap Citoyen — thématiques visuelles
SaaS product · EdTechProduct piloting · Senior technical lead

Cap Citoyen · French civic exam preparation

cap-citoyen.fr · France

Web and mobile platform for preparing the French civic naturalisation exam, made mandatory in January 2026. Complete design: thematic learning paths, flashcards mode, audio content, exam simulation and peer community. Integrated AI Coach (Anthropic API and GPT-4o-mini).

Target market
100,000 / year (naturalisations)
Content
800+ questions, 100+ audios, 400 flashcards
Platforms
Web · Android · PWA · iOS pending
Status
Live · Google Play
Next.jsAnthropic APIGPT-4o-miniElevenLabsStripePWA
Delivered · In production
PORTEFEUILLEPLANNINGGÉOLOCALISATIONTOTALFACTURATION
Business platform · Private sectorFunctional design · Technical piloting

Integrated platform for planning and mission management

Private actor · Operational sector

Design and deployment of a comprehensive business platform for field operations steering: agent portfolio, geographic referencing, automated scheduling, calendar tracking, quote and invoice generation. No-code accelerated approach for reduced time-to-market.

Architecture
Responsive web · Mobile application
Features
Portfolio · Assignment · Dashboard · Calendar
Approach
Accelerated no-code · API interoperability
Status
Delivered · In production
No-code platformThird-party APIsWeb cartographyAutomated workflowMobile application
─── ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Artificial intelligence, integrated with rigour.

Three years of concrete generative AI integration in institutional platforms. Always with safeguards, source citation, and controlled quotas.

DOCUMENTARY RAG

Semantic search on institutional knowledge bases

Multilingual vector bases optimised for French, high-quality embeddings, systematic source citation.

Voyage AIEmbeddingspgvector
CONVERSATIONAL ASSISTANTS

Coaches and copilots integrated into business workflows

Real-time streaming, conversational memory, multimodal upload (text, images, documents), contextual responses aligned to the project cycle.

Claude APIVisionStreaming
GUIDED GENERATION

Indicators, questionnaires, analyses generated

Assisted production of SMART indicators, survey questionnaires, and analytical notes with systematic human validation.

LLMWorkflowValidation
ETHICAL SAFEGUARDS

Anti-hallucination, quotas, controlled refusal

Mandatory source citation, explicit refusal of off-topic queries, per-role token quotas, full API call audit, institutional compliance.

Anti-hallucinationQuotasAudit
Achievements · KPIs

Four continents of measurable effects.

Beyond titles, what counts are the tools deployed, the projects delivered, the teams trained. Here is what a field career represents.

I. Tools
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Monitoring & evaluation tools designed, including 46 in VBA-Excel and 19 in Access
II. Projects
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Development projects planned and managed across multiple organisations
III. CSOs
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Civil society organisations supported in planning & M&E
IV. Trainings
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Workshops delivered in 4 countries on various themes
// Last update: May 2026Benin · Belgium · France · Québec
Areas of expertise

Five pillars, one same standard.

From methodological framing to software production. Every mission mobilises at least two of these pillars, and that is what makes the difference.

I. Main pillar

Integrated systems architecture for Monitoring & Evaluation

Design of complete platforms aligned with Results-Based Management. From logical framework to technical specifications, including data governance and security.

RBMOECD-DACLogframeTheory of ChangeDatabasesGovernance
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Data analytics & Business Intelligence

Advanced statistical analysis, dashboards, data valorisation.

Power BISPSSR
III

SaaS solutions & digital products

Design and launch of web/mobile platforms, AI integration.

Next.jsAnthropic APIGPT-4
IV

No-Code tools & automation

Rapid deployment of business applications, process automation.

No-code mobileAirtableMake
V

Training & capacity building

Knowledge transfer through practice. Tailor-made modules, individual coaching.

In-personRemote
Additional Projects

More architecturesthat mattered.

Electoral Statistics

Mapping Voting Behaviour in Benin

Statistical analysis of communal electoral results to identify territorial dynamics and socio-demographic correlations.

RGISStatisticsGovernance
Health Mapping

Rural Health Coverage Analysis

Geolocation system for health infrastructure and analysis of medical deserts to guide resource allocation policies.

QGISODKPublic HealthNGO
Economic Empowerment

PADLAF Women Programme M&E Framework

Results measurement framework for a rural women's economic empowerment programme under a bilateral European funding arrangement.

M&EGenderEURural Development
Local Public Finance

Communal Budget Dashboard

Visualisation and comparison platform for Beninese municipal budgets, enabling elected officials and civil society to track budget execution.

Power BIPublic FinanceOpen DataDecentralisation
Territorial Planning

Communal Development Plans — Participatory Diagnosis

Data collection and analysis framework for development plan diagnostics across ten municipalities.

ODKCitizen ParticipationPlanningDecentralisation
Health Equity

Composite Healthcare Access Index

Development of a multidimensional index measuring equitable access to primary healthcare in rural settings, integrating distance, cost, and availability.

PythonStatisticsPublic HealthResearch
Get in touch

Let's talk about your project.

NGO, donor, company or public institution: a first 30-minute conversation to understand your needs and identify the levers of action, no commitment.

Email
contact@carloshounsinou.com
Téléphone
+33 (0) 7 58 36 78 08
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/carlos-hounsinou
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