Efiscens 2016 - 2026
Our DNA ( Mission, Vision, Values, Added Value)

Founded in 2016 by Irène Sesmaisons in Dakar, Efiscens is a consulting and training firm specializing in organizational structuring, strategic management, resource mobilization and monitoring and evaluation for organizations in the international aid sector in Francophone Africa.

Since its creation, Efiscens has supported international, national and local NGOs, foundations and development partners who want to move from a project-based approach to a sustainable transformation approach: strategy, leadership, accountability, partnerships and impact.

In April 2026, Khadi Touré joined Efiscens as an associate partner, bringing complementary expertise in resource mobilization (mapping, diversification) and the development of strategic partnerships, particularly with businesses (CSR). Khadi has shared testimonials about her past experiences, which can be viewed here.

Efiscens also calls upon its network of experts , who intervene on an ad hoc basis to support the implementation of projects according to their areas of expertise.

Together, they strengthen Efiscens' ability to support organizations at every stage of their development.

A more lucid, fairer, more effective solidarity
In Francophone Africa, we believe that national philanthropy must take its rightful place and establish itself as a solid actor in solidarity.
For us, efficiency is not a slogan: it requires realism, practices adapted to the field, and fairer partnership models.

#ShiftThePower #Ringoproject #Charter4Change #Pledgeforchange #RootsInitiative inspires us.

Participating in the consolidation of tomorrow's international aid
To help build a space for action centered on the common good, where flexible funding and proximity to the needs of the population become the norm.

Efiscens offers a pragmatic, participatory, and results-oriented approach. Our method is based on structured and collaboratively developed assessments, participatory workshops, operational tools, and readily available training materials. Our deliverables are immediately usable.
Our interventions are designed to be adaptable, depending on strategic priorities, level of maturity and organizational realities.

Efiscens operates within a framework of equitable alliance, without hierarchy, driven by co-responsibility.

Proven expertise, enriched by tools and publications​
Since 2016, Efiscens collaborates with : collaborates with PADEM, Expertise France (FGS), ACF (Confluences), ALIMA, IUCN/PPI, Fondation Chanel, Fondation de France/CFSI, Near East Foundation/AFIDBA, Save the Children, Play International, Jeunesse et Développement, Caritas (APPROCHE), Agence Micro-Projets, Planète Enfants et Développement, Altai Consulting, Taka360, Afecti, Icône 360°, Apit Humanitaire. 
​We have worked with, among others: PADEM, Expertise France (FGS), ACF (Confluences), ALIMA, IUCN/PPI, the Chanel Foundation, the Fondation de France/CFSI, the Near East Foundation/AFIDBA, Save the Children, Play International, Jeunesse et Développement, Caritas (APPROCHE), Agence Micro-Projets, Planète Enfants et Développement, as well as several consulting firms and technical partners such as Espelia/AFD/LuxDev, Africa Experts, and Oversee Advising Group.
Our work also informs strategic thinking within the sector through several publications, including:

• Resource Mobilization by National NGOs (2024 and 2025) French and English

• Practical Guide: Preparing for and Successfully Mobilizing Resources for Your CSO (2025)

• Efiscens Training Catalog (June 2025) French and English

• What is Save the Children West Africa’s localization strategy?

• Contributions to “Driving Change” (2022), “Strengthening the West African Philanthropic Ecosystem” (2022), “State of African CSOs” (2020). ​

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Efiscens has designed and tested powerful, comprehensive tools that enable stakeholders to conduct robust assessments and provide operational support:

• 360° Organizational Assessment

• Partnership Assessment

• Theory of Change Template

• Donor and Opportunity Mapping Tools

• Methodologies for Ethical Analysis of Change

• Methodology for Cross-Cutting Analysis of AGR Effectiveness

• Comprehensive participatory training modules, catalog available here

In her training and capacity-building consulting activities, founding partner Irène Sesmaisons adheres to quality and ethical standards and is committed to respecting these 5 Fundamental Ethical Principles:
- Respect: Respectful treatment of each participant, regardless of their origin, gender, age, or religion.
- Confidentiality: Absolute protection of participants' personal information and data; only information directly related to and necessary for the training is requested from participants
- Fairness: Rates adapted to national NGOs, equitable partnerships, non-discrimination
- Transparency: Skills clearly presented, rates communicated before signing
- Quality: Structured methodology, transparent assessments, post-training follow-up
The methodology used and the code of ethics can be found here.
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