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I am an accomplished community development and programme management professional with over 20 years of experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes across diverse global contexts. I have a proven track record in managing grants and building strong partnerships with international organisations, governments, and local communities.
Additionally, I am an experienced academic and international development copy-editor, having worked with universities, international organisations, and private clients. My expertise lies in communicating complex ideas clearly and producing high-quality documentation that meets the expectations of donors and stakeholders.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Editor at EnglishProofing.de
October 1, 2015 - PresentEditing and writing for various international clients, including international organisations, academics, and private businesses. Specialising in international development communications and publications and academic publications such as journals and conferences.
International Editor/Proofreader (Roster) at UN Women
July 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025On roster for editing and writing for UN Women, Kyiv, Ukraine. Specialising in international development communications and publications.
Editor (Various) at Secretariat of the Pacific Community
October 31, 2015 - July 22, 2025Short-term editing consultancy providing editing and donor report writing expertise to various teams and projects, including the Regional Rights Resource Team, EU-funded Pacific Agricultural Policy Project, and HIV/AIDS Grant Management Unit.
Report and Research Consultant at Overseas Development Institute
June 30, 2014 - July 22, 2025Short-term consultancy providing report writing and research expertise for a project exploring the implications of the development finance landscape in Fiji.
Editor at Pacific Pencil
October 31, 2014 - July 22, 2025Provided editing services as a writer and editor to this publication house.
Regional Grants Officer at Secretariat of the Pacific Community
December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025Programme management role including report writing and editing. Responsible for results-based management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building of 18 Response Fund HIV/STI grants. Managed sub-recipients reporting and provided capacity building for editing and writing reports.
Country Manager at Australian Volunteers International
August 31, 2012 - July 22, 2025Managed the coordinated delivery of an ethical, practical, and quality volunteer programme supported by the Australian government. Responsible for reporting and financial management, including quarterly donor programme and financial reports to the Australian government.
Review and Evaluation Coordinator at Department of Communities, Queensland Government
May 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025Produced background project management and final evaluation reports for the Integrated Human Services CEO committee of the Social Inclusion Projects.
Programme Manager at Restless Development
July 31, 2008 - July 22, 2025Managed all Restless Development programmes including Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP), a peer education and HIV/AIDS programme. Responsible for programme budget, donor reporting (USAID, EU, UN), programme design, project evaluation, non-formal education manuals, and implementation workshops.
Project Manager at Gemini/Plan UK
November 30, 2004 - July 22, 2025Implemented the Gemini project, a UK Government initiative linking schools worldwide. Responsible for project reports and developing workshops.
Education
MA at Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
October 1, 2001 - October 31, 2002BA Hons at London School of Economics and Political Science
September 1, 1997 - July 31, 2000Qualifications
PRINCE2 Practitioner
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013M&E Certificate - M&E for CSOs and PRA Techniques
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025Editing, Copyediting, and Proofreading certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Healthcare, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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