Francesca Puricelli Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Singapore

Cambodia

Insitor is an impact investment fund backing entrepreneurs who build life-changing solutions for low-income consumers. Insitor was the first impact fund manager to set up operations in Southeast Asia, and is a pioneer in India and Pakistan. To date, our portfolio companies have provided direct impact to more than 40 million underserved consumers across three themes: better health, sustainable living, and inclusive growth.Insitor invests with a gender lens and strive to promote gender… Show more Insitor is an impact investment fund backing entrepreneurs who build life-changing solutions for low-income consumers. Insitor was the first impact fund manager to set up operations in Southeast Asia, and is a pioneer in India and Pakistan. To date, our portfolio companies have provided direct impact to more than 40 million underserved consumers across three themes: better health, sustainable living, and inclusive growth.Insitor invests with a gender lens and strive to promote gender equality through our investments and within our group.My work, covering Cambodia, India, Pakistan and Myanmar, included: • ESG: ESG due diligence for new investments, monitoring & reporting of activities of portfolio companies, and review of Insitor’s Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS). • Investor Relations and Fundraising Support: liaised with institutional investors (DFIs) and private family offices for portfolio monitoring and reporting; supported with fundraising additional $30 for our 2nd institutional fund (activities included participating in DD activities; negotiating Side Letters; and overseeing Shareholders Subscription Agreements and Deeds). • Impact Management: set up of Insitor’s IM framework, periodic IM; led Insitor to become a Signatory of the Operating Principles for Impact Management. • Gender Lens Investing: achieved “2X Flagship Fund” status, led GLI activities. • Technical Assistance: led TA activities of Insitor portfolio companies (valued at $ 1.5m). • Compliance: led our Funds compliance, KYC, and corporate governance activities. Show less

Cambodia

Among the others, I supported WEF and the Council for the Development of Cambodia (the national investment promotion agency) with building and launching the Supplier Database with Sustainability Dimensions (http://sd2.cdc.gov.kh/).

Cambodia

Established by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat, Grow Asia brings together companies, governments, NGOs and other stakeholders to help smallholder farmers improve their production and livelihood through access to information, knowledge, markets and finance.In my role of Associate with Grow Asia's Cambodia Partnership (CPSA) I was responsible for the following: • I directly supported the Global Investment Policy project of the World… Show more Established by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat, Grow Asia brings together companies, governments, NGOs and other stakeholders to help smallholder farmers improve their production and livelihood through access to information, knowledge, markets and finance.In my role of Associate with Grow Asia's Cambodia Partnership (CPSA) I was responsible for the following: • I directly supported the Global Investment Policy project of the World Economic Forum in Cambodia, by doing research on Sustainable Investment measures to be implemented by the Government of Cambodia• Strengthening CPSA’s internal monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and impact reporting system;• I facilitated a Working Group for Khmer agri-SMEs, with the objective of providing technical assistance that supports SMEs to scale up and ultimately export Cambodian products abroad;• On top of the above (ESG research, private sector development and impact measurement and management), I assisted the Director with Business Development and Stakeholder Engagement. Show less

Cambodia

Until a new recruitment took place in April 2019, for 3 months I have been acting DM Programme Manager, as my previous supervisor left PIN in December 2018. In this capacity I have been representing the Disaster Management Programme with partner INGOs, donors and government stakeholders and managed the DM Team together with a national colleague. Among the others, I have been responsible for:• Project design and proposal writing (including budgets)• Coordination of external… Show more Until a new recruitment took place in April 2019, for 3 months I have been acting DM Programme Manager, as my previous supervisor left PIN in December 2018. In this capacity I have been representing the Disaster Management Programme with partner INGOs, donors and government stakeholders and managed the DM Team together with a national colleague. Among the others, I have been responsible for:• Project design and proposal writing (including budgets)• Coordination of external evaluation of ECHO funded project ($1+ million) and writing project final report on behalf of project Consortium• Design of a training of trainers (TOT) Show less

Cambodia

As PIN Disaster Management Programme Officer, I have been supporting the implementation of various disaster preparedness projects and led activities at the grassroots level. In this role, I have collaborated extensively with PIN Technology for Development Team, as we are establishing and promoting our innovative Early Warning System "1294", which disseminates real time messages to communities that might be impacted by disasters. Other tasks and achievements include:• Gender and… Show more As PIN Disaster Management Programme Officer, I have been supporting the implementation of various disaster preparedness projects and led activities at the grassroots level. In this role, I have collaborated extensively with PIN Technology for Development Team, as we are establishing and promoting our innovative Early Warning System "1294", which disseminates real time messages to communities that might be impacted by disasters. Other tasks and achievements include:• Gender and Protection Mainstreaming in DRR (conducting assessments & qualitative research)• Monitoring & Evaluation of DM projects (design of Results Framework, TOR for external evaluations)• Grants development and reporting to donors (CZDA, DG ECHO, UNDP)• Line managing and recruitment experience Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Youth Activating Youth (YAY) is a non-profit organisation that assists disadvantaged multicultural Australian youths re-engage in their communities. As an independent consultant with YAY, I have undertaken the following:• Capacity building of YAY staff on Project Design & LogFrame Approach• Design of a 3-year project proposal for youth offenders’ rehabilitation (submitted to the Department of Justice and Regulation of Victoria)• Development of YAY’s Fundraising Strategy 2018

Cambodia

Tripartite Action to Enhance the Contribution of Labour Migration to Growth and Development in ASEAN (TRIANGLE II) has the overall goal of maximizing the contribution of labour migration to equitable, inclusive and stable growth in ASEAN. While interning in Cambodia for TRIANGLE II, I supported the national team with the following:• Review of the development of the joint ILO-IOM and Labour Ministry’s Annual Workplan (2017) for implementation of the Labour Migration Policy for… Show more Tripartite Action to Enhance the Contribution of Labour Migration to Growth and Development in ASEAN (TRIANGLE II) has the overall goal of maximizing the contribution of labour migration to equitable, inclusive and stable growth in ASEAN. While interning in Cambodia for TRIANGLE II, I supported the national team with the following:• Review of the development of the joint ILO-IOM and Labour Ministry’s Annual Workplan (2017) for implementation of the Labour Migration Policy for Cambodia• Coordination of stakeholders’ consultations for gender & migration research studies • Design and facilitation of 2 training courses for capacity building and gender mainstreaming• Review of project concept notes and TORs of Implementing Agreements and Grant Agreements for tripartite plus partners• Donor reporting on project activities for Australian DFAT • Development of communications material (e.g. ILO newsletter)• TRIANGLE’s representative at Labour Migration Forums involving UN, INGOs and CSOs Show less

Kenya

IKSDP aims to enhance local communities development and livelihoods by promoting a working methodology that ensures local ownership and sustainability.• Development of the IKSDP first Social Impact Report (available in Italian)• Projects monitoring and evaluation• Budgeting and accounting activities and business development planning• Development of surveys and interview guides for stakeholders• Liaising with authorities and local administration• Market analysis… Show more IKSDP aims to enhance local communities development and livelihoods by promoting a working methodology that ensures local ownership and sustainability.• Development of the IKSDP first Social Impact Report (available in Italian)• Projects monitoring and evaluation• Budgeting and accounting activities and business development planning• Development of surveys and interview guides for stakeholders• Liaising with authorities and local administration• Market analysis (qualitative & quantitative)• Line manager of 13 volunteers Show less

Tamil Nadu, India & Italy

Cesvi is one of the biggest humanitarian organizations in Italy; it provides assistance in emergency situations and implements projects for sustainable development and environmental defense in poor countries.I have been leading a group of young volunteers from Milan area, 'Amici del Cesvi di Varese'. My tasks included: • Planning and managing fundraising events • Developing communications material and public speaking at press conferences • Volunteers recruitment and… Show more Cesvi is one of the biggest humanitarian organizations in Italy; it provides assistance in emergency situations and implements projects for sustainable development and environmental defense in poor countries.I have been leading a group of young volunteers from Milan area, 'Amici del Cesvi di Varese'. My tasks included: • Planning and managing fundraising events • Developing communications material and public speaking at press conferences • Volunteers recruitment and management (ca. 50 per event) Show less

Europe

The European Youth Parliament (EYP) supports the development of young people into politically aware and responsible citizens by involving them in European political thinking and promoting intercultural understanding.

Bsc In International Economics, Management And Finance

The BSc in International Economics and Management focuses on enterprises and public and private institutions operating internationally.

Msc In International Development And Management, Social Science Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: The LUMID programme is part of the Master's in Development Practice (MDP) Network. The LUMID programme was.