Sylvain Browa
Executive Director
Sylvain brings more than 20 years of experience leading donor-funded initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. He has held senior leadership roles with the U.S. Government, Save the Children, InterAction, and PACT, and directed cross-sectoral programs involving health, NGO capacity building, natural resources management, women’s entrepreneurship, livelihoods and community resilience in some of the world’s most challenging settings. Sylvain understands and is deeply committed to inclusive leadership and locally-led development.
Born and raised in West Africa, Sylvain is passionate about working alongside communities to achieve sustainable, community-owned development outcomes. He holds a master’s degree in international development management from American University in Washington, D.C. and a bachelor’s degree in tropical geography from the University of Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire. He is fluent in English and French.
Salifou Kountche
Director of Administration & Finance
Salifou has led RAIN’s in-country Administration and Finances since 2014. Prior to joining RAIN, he spent over 14 years climbing the ranks at World Vision working on projects in Maradi, Zinder, and Tillabery until achieving the post of Chief Accountant for the National Office. Salifou earned his degree in Accounting and Business Management at SODESI in Niamey, Niger. He is fluent in French and Zarma and conversant in Haussa and Mina.
Harouna Billou
Project Manager
Harouna has extensive experience in agronomy and rural development and has spent over 12 years serving as a secondary school teacher, supervisor, teacher trainer as well as an education inspector. He has dedicated his career to improving the educational systems throughout Niger. He is fluent in Hausa, Zarma, and French, and speaks English.
Azara Touma Touma Ibrahim
Director of the Agadez Learning Center
Azara has been working with NGOs, including OXFAM and SNV’s “Youth, Advocacy, Women, Work and Alliances” project, since 2003. Her focus has been on literacy, reproductive health and leadership training. She is also an entrepreneur and has a passion for women’s cooperative work. She plays a crucial role in training program participants and on-the-ground monitoring of program implementation. She speaks Tamasheq, Hausa, and French.
Rabaha Rosalie Alain
Agadez Accounting & Logistics Manager
Rabaha came to RAIN after completing her Masters in accounting at the African Institute of Technology. She helps to oversee budgets, contracts, and operations for the Agadez office. She speaks Haussa, Zarma, and French.
