Efiscens 2016 - 2026
Our DNA (Mission. Vision. Values. Added value)

Efiscens is a consulting and training firm specializing in organizational structuring, strategic management, resource mobilization, and monitoring and evaluation for solidarity-based organizations in French-speaking Africa.
 
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Since 2016, Efiscens has been supporting international, national, and local NGOs, foundations, and development partners seeking to transition from a project-based approach to one focused on sustainable transformation: strategy, leadership, accountability, partnerships, and impact.
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Irène Sesmaisons, a senior expert and certified trainer, founded Efiscens in 2016. Specializing in organizational management, capacity building, and program monitoring and evaluation, she recently wrote and published the book “Resource Mobilization by National NGOs,” accompanied by a comprehensive practical kit, and actively contributed to the development of the guide “Driving Change: How to Monitor and Evaluate Capacity-Building Support.”
 
In April 2026, Khadi Touré became an associate expert at Efiscens, bringing proven expertise in resource mobilization, communication, and strategic partnerships, particularly with businesses (CSR).
Efiscens also draws on networks of experts (Afecti, Expertes Francophones, Thegoodfeat, AOG) and, in particular, its network of experts, who provide ad hoc support to help implement projects based on their areas of expertise.
 
Together, they support organizations at every stage of their development.

A more lucid, more equitable, 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 #InitiativeRoots inspires us.

Participating in the consolidation of tomorrow's international solidarity.
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.

A recognized experience enriched with tools and publications.

Since 2016, Efiscens has collaborated with : PADEM, Expertise France (FGS), ACF (Confluences), ALIMA, IUCN/PPI, Fondation Chanel, Fondation de France/CFSI, Near East Foundation/AFIDBA, Apit Humanitaire, Icône 360°, Save the Children, Play International, Jeunesse et Développement, Caritas (APPROCHE), Agence Micro-Projets, Planète Enfants et Développement, Altai Consulting, Taka360, Afecti.
Our work also informs the strategic thinking of the sector through several publications.
Efiscens has designed and tested high-performance and comprehensive tools, enabling stakeholders to conduct robust diagnostics and receive operational support:

• 360° organizational and partnership diagnosis

• Format of the theory of change

• Donor mapping tool

• Methodology for the ethical analysis of change

• Methodology for cross-sectional analysis of the effectiveness of income-generating activities

• Complete participatory training modules, catalog available here

In her training and capacity-building consulting activities, Irène Sesmaisons , founding partner, 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.
  Irène Sesmaisons obtained ICPF PRO certification in June 2026.