ACCA Professional Member registered with the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants
With around 20 years of comprehensive work experience in Accounting, Audit, financial management, administration, project and contracts management, local and international procurement, stores and transport management, information systems
Proactive, dynamic, versatile, results-oriented, and a knack for details. 20 years of experience in the public, private sector, international organizations such as; Global Environment Facility, United Nations Development Programme, and Adaptation Fund. Organized, disciplined, and committed to working hard to achieve excellence in life and at the workplace. In my recent USD 9.1 million projects, I had the opportunity to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting tight deadlines, broaden my technical skills, manage conflict and stress, and provide solutions to deadlock situations with a calm and positive attitude.
Strong team builder, facilitator possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and French, and easily adapt to any working arrangements. Technical experience of the construction sector gained having coordinated the work of construction professionals, project progress, and providing value for money. Information Technology literate with the ability to convey complex information into easily understood formats. At present, I am immediately available for new work, as my previous project has ended.
Spearheaded implementation of USD 9.1 Million Grants Projects on climate change adaptation comprising innovative coastal infrastructure projects in Mauritius. 8 projects were completed within budget and allocated timeframe and recognized by UNDP and Adaptation Fund as best performing bringing innovative solutions.
Achievements
● Explored a wider repertoire of design options and stakeholders engagement before project execution
● Addressed political, environmental, procurement, legal, administrative, and human resource challenges
● Coordinated the work of at least 3 Grade A contractors, 4 local consultants, Civil Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and Contract Managers
● Risk management strategy to identify risk by developing a risk log to minimize, monitor, and control risk
● Implemented USD 50,000 ecosystem project in coordination with local fishermen and women associations whereby 20,000 mangroves were planted using the nursery methodology
● Mass communication and awareness campaigns conducted using local newspapers, digital advertising in buses, TV, social media and websites
● Outreached 4 million people through information and education sessions conducted at schools and community level using an innovative marine mobile education unit
● Constructed worth USD 2.5 Million model Refuge Centre at Quatre Soeurs which has been catered for 5,000 people in case of natural disaster.
● The Refuge Centre was used by Government to Quarantine passengers during Covid-19 Pandemic
● Constructed worth USD 1.5 Million sea defense wall of 430 meters with parapet wall at Riviere des Galets to protect 500 people from flooding during high waves.
● Delivered worth USD 350,000, 11 capacity building courses in collaboration with the University of Mauritius and 7 international resource persons
● 500 participants, mostly environment professionals and engineers trained on coastal engineering, disaster risk reduction, cost-benefit analysis, and climate change adaptation. Technical handbooks developed for participants.
● Introduced worth USD 2.5 Million precast artificial reefs at one of the top 5 public beaches at Mon Choisy. 450 meters of beach erosion addressed
● 2 months time saved using air transport to import 25 artificial reef molds of 1.8 meter height and 2.1 meter diameter from Australia
● Worked with Deltares, The Netherlands and implemented worth USD 500,000 life-saving tool; an early warning system for storm and tidal surge for Meteorological Services
● Protected the life of some 300,000 people living in the coastal areas
● Procured and installed equipments worth EUR 150,000 from Datawell BV, The Netherlands; 3 wave rider buoys and 2 wave receivers to provide real-time data to the warning system
Responsibilities
1. Project Management
● Facilitated a participatory approach at high-level technical decision making workshops, steering committees, community-based committees, and visibility events
● Prepared project plans, defined the scope of works, and budgets before execution
● Presented achievements to top management, project stakeholders and National Environment Fund
● Proactively liaised with project stakeholders to resolve unforeseen bottlenecks and reduce any negative impact
● Timely submission to the donor agency; financial, performance and progress reports, annual and quarterly work plan and budgets
● Reviewed minutes of committees before circulation
● Project monitoring and evaluation activities including field visits by UNDP technical advisers, mid-
