Key skills and expertise

With 23 years of experience, the expert is adept in management, social policy, program and grant management, and partnership management. Leading projects in civil society, NGOs, and micro-finance sectors, the expert has achieved significant fundraising success and capacity building among 60 grassroots organizations. Career highlights include setting up 60 village banks in Rodrigues Island and establishing a Prison Health Committee. Previously held roles such as Manager at Association Kinouété and Grants Manager at PILS, the expert has overseen strategic planning, financial management, and program development.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the Global Fund, processing complex funding requests for HIV & AIDS programs for the 2018-2020 and 2020-2021 cycles. This collaboration involved national-level fundraising, programmatic assessments, and strategic planning within the health sector. The work took place in Mauritius, focusing on capacity building among implementing partners and grassroots organizations. Responsibilities have included participation in technical committees for funding requests and program oversight, contributing to the governance and strategic alignment of donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across several sectors including civil society, NGOs, micro-finance, administration, monitoring and evaluation, grants and grant schemes, human resources, and local development. The expert has held roles such as Manager, Grants Manager, and Project Coordinator, overseeing strategic planning, financial management, and program development. Bringing over two decades of experience, the expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in social policy and economic empowerment, particularly through micro-credit initiatives in Mauritius and Rodrigues Island. Their interdisciplinary approach has facilitated successful project implementation and capacity building within these sectors. Extensive experience in Mauritius and Rodrigues Island has provided a strong focus on local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. The expert's deep familiarity with these regions has been instrumental in managing projects and building partnerships with local organizations and government bodies.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Mauritian Creole, the expert's language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including working with multilingual teams and engaging with international development organizations. This linguistic capability has supported work in diverse sectors such as civil society, NGOs, and micro-finance, facilitating collaboration and project implementation across different cultural and linguistic environments. The expert holds a Master of Social Development (MSc) from the University of Mauritius and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Management College of Southern Africa, located in Durban. Additionally, membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply reflects a strong foundation in business administration and social development.