• Coordinate, evaluate and contribute to the service line risk management planning• Draft practice notes, policies and guidance• Oversee client and engagement acceptance procedures• Manage a team in Mauritius to oversee risk and compliance matters within the service line• Consult on independence and potential conflict management on client engagements • Develop and implement a communication plan, including regular newsletters and alerts• Development and launching of a… Show more • Coordinate, evaluate and contribute to the service line risk management planning• Draft practice notes, policies and guidance• Oversee client and engagement acceptance procedures• Manage a team in Mauritius to oversee risk and compliance matters within the service line• Consult on independence and potential conflict management on client engagements • Develop and implement a communication plan, including regular newsletters and alerts• Development and launching of a risk SharePoint site • Act as the primary contact for resolving service line risk issues • Developing and delivering relevant training to the team throughout Africa • Monitor and report on weekly risk processes e.g. Deal Reviews and Exco committees• Perform annual partner reviews and risk assessments • Project management of large government clients• Anti-Money Laundering oversight function within the service line• Africa Data Privacy champion• Implementation of ISQM1 for the Africa region • Ensure compliance with Regulatory and Governance standards Show less

- Management of all Grant Projects in SA, Angola, Kenya, Mozambique, Mauritius, Malawi and DRC- Project Planning and Financial Management- Stakeholder Management- Project conceptualization and implementation- Project Fundraising

As right-hand to the Group Executive for Development Planning, had the following responsibilities:• Established a client portfolio in order to leverage business needs for the Division• Provided advisory services for the execution of key strategic client projects and programs• Conducted studies and research on issues affecting the strategic direction of Division• Co-ordinated the Divisional planning cycle • Negotiated or approved contracts and agreements with suppliers and… Show more As right-hand to the Group Executive for Development Planning, had the following responsibilities:• Established a client portfolio in order to leverage business needs for the Division• Provided advisory services for the execution of key strategic client projects and programs• Conducted studies and research on issues affecting the strategic direction of Division• Co-ordinated the Divisional planning cycle • Negotiated or approved contracts and agreements with suppliers and distributors according to the delegated authority level• Developed and implemented Risk Matrices in order to monitor the effectiveness of risk strategies, frameworks, policies, procedures and guidelines• Coordinated the preparation of the Division’s budget and monitored spending thereof, together with the relevant financial controller• Prepared, managed and monitored the budget of the Executive Manager’s Office and served as its budget controller in consultation with the Executive Manager• Coordinated the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, record keeping systems, and other administrative control processes for the office of the Group Executive• Prepared and presented reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets and other items affecting the Division’s business• Assisted in the coordination/preparation and alignment of the Division’s Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and monitored implementation thereof• Coordinated Division submissions to Board and its Committees; and to Management Committees• Assisted in the follow-up on key decisions from the Board and Executive Management and ensured timely implementation thereof Show less

• Networked and interacted with external stakeholders in order to facilitate knowledge exchange sessions• Assisted various national government departments in setting up their own KM systems • Compiled a monthly newsletter from Credit and Board meetings• Managed the Unit’s R3 million budget• Prepared the Unit's Balance Score Card and financial forecasting• Administered and continually updated the KM blog and webpage• Established operational databases and processes… Show more • Networked and interacted with external stakeholders in order to facilitate knowledge exchange sessions• Assisted various national government departments in setting up their own KM systems • Compiled a monthly newsletter from Credit and Board meetings• Managed the Unit’s R3 million budget• Prepared the Unit's Balance Score Card and financial forecasting• Administered and continually updated the KM blog and webpage• Established operational databases and processes • Executed and reconciled the financial plan for the Knowledge Management Africa (KMA) account of R5 million• Project managed the KMA Conference 2009 in Senegal (300 delegates from 20 countries) and liaised with international stakeholders and Senegalese government officials• Innovation and Entrepreneurship champion who facilitated workshops and skills transfer with internal stakeholders Show less

• Developed a stakeholder engagement questionnaire, newsletter and informational pamphlet for the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) • Project managed the organisation of the Stakeholder Conference in Addis Ababa • Performed due diligence, project appraisals and assessments for various prospective projects • Attended the 2nd Annual African Business Week and contributed to the African Infrastructure, … Show more • Developed a stakeholder engagement questionnaire, newsletter and informational pamphlet for the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) • Project managed the organisation of the Stakeholder Conference in Addis Ababa • Performed due diligence, project appraisals and assessments for various prospective projects • Attended the 2nd Annual African Business Week and contributed to the African Infrastructure, Logistics and Trade sessions• Undertook money laundering processes and checks for a Kenyan transport project• Engaged with stakeholders in order to collate disbursements information for the 2012 financial year Show less

• Instrumental in establishing the first GAIN office on the African continent as well as bespoke operation policies and procedures • Prepared and maintained the GAIN African Regional Office operational budget, including quarterly forecasts and monthly cash flows • Provided office management and support to the GAIN Regional Manager (Africa) and the GAIN Regional Grants Management Officer (Africa)• Compiled consultancy, procurement and services… Show more • Instrumental in establishing the first GAIN office on the African continent as well as bespoke operation policies and procedures • Prepared and maintained the GAIN African Regional Office operational budget, including quarterly forecasts and monthly cash flows • Provided office management and support to the GAIN Regional Manager (Africa) and the GAIN Regional Grants Management Officer (Africa)• Compiled consultancy, procurement and services contracts as well as grant agreements• Coordinated GAIN’s engagements into Africa • Performed all financial reporting, forecasting and procurement • Developed the Program Development Framework and Implementation plans for Africa• Organized and project managed all regional meetings, workshops, Business Alliance events and conferences Show less

• Coordinated and compiled business plans for SMME business owners• Managed and strategized implementation of the Fund• Compiled and disseminated up-to-date reports for Provincial Treasury management• Networked with national stakeholders (National Treasury, Department of Economic Development, commercial banks) • Facilitated information sharing sessions with stakeholders and SMME business owners • Supported the KZN Minister of Finance on provincial road shows to… Show more • Coordinated and compiled business plans for SMME business owners• Managed and strategized implementation of the Fund• Compiled and disseminated up-to-date reports for Provincial Treasury management• Networked with national stakeholders (National Treasury, Department of Economic Development, commercial banks) • Facilitated information sharing sessions with stakeholders and SMME business owners • Supported the KZN Minister of Finance on provincial road shows to assist SMME business owners in developing their business plans Show less

• Maintained and updated the HR database and all staff records• Compiled employment contracts • Formulation of staff policies• Managed recruitment and selection procedures• Organized and facilitated staff training