Shupiwe Suffolk

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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.

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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.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined March 2025

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 10 roles

International Editor/Proofreader (Roster) · UN WomenJul 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

On roster for editing and writing for UN Women, Kyiv, Ukraine. Specialising in international development communications and publications.

Editor (Various) · Secretariat of the Pacific CommunityOct 2015 – Jul 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos

Short-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.

Senior Editor · EnglishProofing.deOct 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

Editing 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.

Editor · Pacific PencilOct 2014 – Jul 2025 · 10 yrs 10 mos
Report and Research Consultant · Overseas Development InstituteJun 2014 – Jul 2025 · 11 yrs 2 mos
Regional Grants Officer · Secretariat of the Pacific CommunityDec 2013 – Jul 2025 · 11 yrs 8 mos
Country Manager · Australian Volunteers InternationalAug 2012 – Jul 2025 · 13 yrs
Review and Evaluation Coordinator · Department of Communities, Queensland GovernmentMay 2009 – Jul 2025 · 16 yrs 3 mos

Education

MA · Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex2001 – 2002
BA Hons · London School of Economics and Political Science1997 – 2000

Certifications and awards

PRINCE2 Practitioner2013
M&E Certificate - M&E for CSOs and PRA Techniques2030 – 2025
Editing, Copyediting, and Proofreading certificate2030 – 2025

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