Catharina is a competent, diligent and versatile International Development Professional with over eight years of experience working as a Project Coordinator and Technical Advisor for leading organisations implementing international development projects, with a particular focus on private sector development, promoting inclusive markets, improving regional competitiveness, integrating smallholder farmers in value chains, and building capacity to ensure resilient communities and sustainable livelihoods. She is adept in project management practices, such as strategic and financial planning, monitoring project progress, and knowledge management. She is capable of managing multiple projects concurrently to achieve project and corporate objectives efficiently within tight timeframes. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface successfully between donor organisations and implementing partners, as well as other key internal and external stakeholders.