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

Efiscens is a consulting and training firm specialized 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 and capacity building, she wrote and published the book “Resource Mobilization by National NGOs,” which was supplemented in 2025 with a comprehensive practical kit, and actively collaborated on the development of the guide “Driving Change: How to Monitor and Evaluate Capacity-Building Support.”
In April 2026, Khadi Touré joined Efiscens, bringing complementary expertise in resource mobilization, communication, and strategic partnerships—particularly with businesses (CSR). Khadi has compiled testimonials detailing her past experiences, which can be viewed here.
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, 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 : 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. 

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.
ICPF PRO Certification Irène Sesmaisons – Advanced Level (5-10 years of experience) – Application pending