More than 19 years of varied work experience in the field of development with the focus on business development, marketing and project acquisition. Hands on experience in project management, designed development programmes, and led multi- partnerships consortia towards the implementation of projects and strategies. Throughout her career she gained extensive knowledge in developing and implementing strategies and maintain positive working relationships and standards of collaboration for consistent donor relationship management. Strong knowledge of several donor’s strategies, including portfolio, pipeline, implementation and tendering procurements compliance rules and procedures. Including but not limited to, funding priorities, geographical interests and political climate, providing analyses and synopses of press releases, policies and procedures, with extensive experience in project cycle management, strategic planning, and project monitoringStrong leadership skills in leading the Business Development Team with guidance on donor policies, standardized text for use in proposals and other similar support, to ensure proposals to that donor are as closely aligned to donor policy and preference as possible. Act as first point of contact for all donor HQ relationships, and represent key events and groups.