Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience in education, strategic consulting, and capacity development, the expert has led numerous national and international projects. Responsibilities have included providing eLearning solutions and developing distance education policies. Technical skills encompass instructional design, quality auditing, and proficiency with learning management systems such as Moodle and Blackboard. Career highlights include managing teams and coordinating multi-country projects in Africa, focusing on policy development and capacity building. Notable accomplishments include establishing the Open University of Mauritius and contributing to national education policy frameworks. Leadership roles have included advising ministers and coordinating international working groups.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as GIZ and UNESCO/UNDP. Her involvement includes providing technical assistance and consulting on projects like the EU Migration Governance and ZPPA e-procurement. She has also worked on climate change in education for sustainable development and monitoring and evaluation at a national level in Mauritius. Her work spans thematic areas such as governance, education, and sustainable development, with a focus on regional and national scales in Africa, particularly Mauritius.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including education, environment and climate, gender and human rights, social development, and monitoring and evaluation, the expert has held roles such as strategic consultant, education officer, and advisor to government ministers. Her interdisciplinary expertise includes developing distance education policies, integrating digital solutions in capacity building, and promoting sustainable development. Her work has a regional focus in Africa, particularly in Mauritius, where she has contributed to national policy frameworks and led international education projects. The expert has extensive experience in Mauritius, where she has been deeply involved in local governance and policy development, particularly in the education sector. Her work includes the establishment of the Open University of Mauritius and contributions to national educational frameworks. She has also coordinated projects across 54 African countries, providing intellectual leadership and promoting education for sustainable development. Her regional expertise is further enhanced by her involvement in international conferences and capacity-building workshops throughout Africa.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English and French, both of which are UN official languages, demonstrating a C2 level proficiency. Her language skills have been utilized in multicultural environments and professional interactions with inter-governmental and governmental organizations. Additionally, she is a native speaker of Creole and proficient in Hindi, further enhancing her ability to work in diverse linguistic settings. The expert holds a Professional Doctorate in Education focusing on Distance Education Policy Development and Quality Assurance from the University of South Australia, Australia. She also earned a Master of Education in Adult Education from Penn State University, USA, and a Master of Arts in Education and International Development from the Institute of Education, University College London. Her studies encompass sustainable policy development, accreditation, and quality assurance, with a strong emphasis on educational systems and lifelong learning frameworks.