Sawana Fabien
Roseau
Summary
15 years of professional experience with admirable leadership and teamwork skills, Demonstrated ability to lead teams, ensure project efficiency, and achieve sustainable outcomes.
A versatile and results-driven leader with a master's degree in Disaster Management, offering extensive experience in managing local and regional projects funded by international organizations, fostering partnerships, and representing organizations at high-profile events.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
EUROCLIMA Technical Assistant
UNDP
06.2023 - Current
- Actively participated in high-level meetings, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders, including government representatives, NGOs, and international partners
- Played key role in enabling country dialogues and providing support to Government of Belize, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago in organizing of scoping mission for EUROCLIMA programme.
- Facilitated coordination of Partner's Springboard at OECS Commission Environment Sustainability Conference and presented overview of OECS partner landscape during 10th Council of Ministers in Environmental Sustainability, aiming to enhance streamlined and inclusive coordination among stakeholders in region
- Effectively communicated complex climate change issues and diplomatically facilitated negotiations among diverse stakeholders to address regional challenges
- Successfully navigated and bridged cultural differences while collaborating with stakeholders from various Latin American countries, fostering harmonious and productive working environment
Projects Officer
United Nations Development Programme
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported UNDP in resource mobilization through leading development of project proposals catering to resilience building and livelihood strengthening of vulnerable populations within Dominica.
- Conducted mapping exercise of over 40 stakeholders supporting Livelihood resilience amongst youth and women.
- Conducted gap analysis of 6 national frameworks on public sector intervention on Climate and Livelihood resilience to develop project proposal.
Project Coordinator -
United Nations Development Programme
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Strategically managed partnerships with international organizations, donor community such as EU, Government of Japan, India, GEF, USAID, to implement projects focused on Climate and Disaster resilience, Biodiversity, and Environmental Sustainability.
- Facilitated interagency collaboration with regional agencies such as CDB, CDEMA, CCCCC, EUD, GEF, SGP, UN, WB, CCRIF, IICA
- Provided policy support on numerous nation policy documents within OECS -Agriculture Disaster Risk Management Strategy; National Gender Policy; Caribbean Safe School Policy ; Gender Responsive, Climate Smart Microfinance mechanism and related documents.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Oversaw and endorsed more than 150 contracts for services and goods, ranging from $1,000 to $650,000 in value, ensuring efficient procurement and contract management.
- Coordinated procurement of high-value bespoke agro-processing equipment and hazard monitoring equipment, enhancing early warning systems.
- Created quality management plan, developed and maintained project documentation and oversaw project design
- Reported regularly to Project Board and key project governance mechanisms stakeholders on project budget, progress and technical issues.
- Collaborated and maintained energy and enthusiasm among team members to achieve target results
Program Manager
IsraAID
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Implemented and managed Safe School Programme valued at USD 1M as per detailed project document, in keeping with UNICEF strategic framework on Caribbean Safe school Initiative .
- Supervised and provided support to 6 member MEAL team to ensure quality program delivery, documentation and reporting of progress of 73 schools in Dominica.
- Developed terms of reference and concept notes to engage consultants on several projects such WASH assessments of schools, development of Education in Emergency Contingency plan for Ministry of Education.
- Engaged with and maintained productive relationship national/international partners and stakeholders on Caribbean Safe School Initiative.
- Mobilized resources through development of concept notes and strategic plan for sustainability of Safe School agenda.
- Assist coordination and facilitation of CDEMA led Caribbean Safe School Youth Forum in St.Vincent and the Grenadines.
Disaster Risk Management Specialist
IsraAID
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided technical expertise and guidance in implementation of the Safe School Programme.
- Provided technical inputs into work of multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism.
- Supported the development of school Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) projects and multi-hazard emergency drills.
- Incorporated Disaster Risk Management content and guidelines in the School Emergency Operation Plan for 73 schools in Dominica.
- Conducted several capacity building training on key subjects relating to Education in Emergency, Disaster Risk Education, Climate Change and Pyscho-Social support, Child Protection in Emergency.
- Assist with coordinating Caribbean Region Education in Emergency training Conference in Antigua and Barbuda 2018.
- Provided DRR technical support to IsraAID's mission In Sierra Leone and Guatemala.
Social Welfare Officer, Counselor
Ministry of Social Services -Government of Dominica
10.2008 - 06.2018
- Conducted monthly field visits to communities, assessing socio economic vulnerability of indigent and poor individuals and family.
- Conducted and assessed standard living surveys for effective referral to shelter programs, cash transfers, relocation, and other social safety-net programs.
- Facilitated over 50 community forums/consultation/engagement to increase awareness on social protection programs for children, elderly and unemployed.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention.
- Provide timely monthly and annual report for monitoring and evaluation of programs through result based framework.
- Supported multi-sectoral review of social policy instruments.
Education
Master of Science - Disaster Management
University Of Auckland
New Zealand2017
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science- Psychology 2007
Andrews University
Beiring Springs, Michigan05.2007
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Culturally-sensitive and adaptability
- Excellent networking
- Team motivator
- Analytical skills
- Participatory development
- Results Based Management
- Qualitative/Quantitative Research Methodology
- Project development and implementation
- MS Project
Certification
- Disaster Field Operations Certificate (FIU/OAS)
- Children and Climate Change Certificate (UNITAR)
- Return to Happiness Program: Caribbean -Facilitator Certificate (UNICEF)
- BSAFE (UN)
- Anti-Fraud e-learning: Fraud and Corruption Awareness and Prevention (UN)
- Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (UN)
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of the Local Population (PSEA) (UN)
- The Gender Journey: Thinking Outside the box (UN)
- Greening the Blue (UN)
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
EUROCLIMA Technical Assistant
UNDP
06.2023 - Current
Projects Officer
United Nations Development Programme
03.2023 - 07.2023
Project Coordinator -
United Nations Development Programme
02.2020 - 12.2022
Program Manager
IsraAID
01.2019 - 02.2020
Disaster Risk Management Specialist
IsraAID
06.2018 - 12.2018
Social Welfare Officer, Counselor
Ministry of Social Services -Government of Dominica
10.2008 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Disaster Management
University Of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science- Psychology 2007
Andrews University
- Disaster Field Operations Certificate (FIU/OAS)
- Children and Climate Change Certificate (UNITAR)
- Return to Happiness Program: Caribbean -Facilitator Certificate (UNICEF)
- BSAFE (UN)
- Anti-Fraud e-learning: Fraud and Corruption Awareness and Prevention (UN)
- Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (UN)
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of the Local Population (PSEA) (UN)
- The Gender Journey: Thinking Outside the box (UN)
- Greening the Blue (UN)
Accomplishments
- "Ask an Expert" - PreventionWeb expertise services (2019)
- Session Lead at World Bank's Understandng Risk Conference (2019) -The Road to Resilience: Safe Schools to Safe Homes
- Panelist of Clinton Foundation CGI Action Network Post- Disaster Recovery Conference (2019)
- Business owner/ founder of LSJ Solutions ltd –Consultancy Disaster risk reduction & Emergency Management ( 2017)
- Humanitarian Response post tropical Storm Erica; Hurricane Maria Dominica (2015; 2017)
- Completed research project on 'Enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction: A social Capital perspective' (2017)
- Executive member Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (2013; 2019)
Interests
Academic Journals, Music, World travel, International Cuisine, poetry, sports, volunteering
References
Luis Francisco Thais
Head of Office
UNDP Dominica Project Office
luis,francisco.thais@undp.org
Tel: (767) +1-767-2452872
Hannah Gaventa
Portfolio Manager
Palladuim
hannahgaventa@gmail.com
Tel: +447925390778
Accomplishments
- Session Lead at World Bank's Understanding Risk Conference (2019) -The Road to Resilience: Safe Schools to Safe Homes
- Panelist of Clinton Foundation CGI Action Network Post- Disaster Recovery Conference (2019)
- Business owner/ founder of LSJ Solutions ltd –Consultancy Disaster risk reduction & Emergency Management ( 2017)
- Humanitarian Response post tropical Storm Erica; Hurricane Maria Dominica (2015; 2017)
- Completed research project on 'Enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction: A social Capital perspective' (2017)
- Executive member Dominica Amateur Basketball Association (2013; 2019)
References
Ugo Blanco
Resident Representative
UNDP Trinidad and Tobago
Ugo.Blanco@undp.org
Tel: 868 384 9251
Marium Alleyne
EUROCLIMA Programme Manager
UNDP Barbados and Eastern Caribbean
Marium.alleyne@undp.org
Hannah Gaventa
Portfolio Manager
Palladuim
hannahgaventa@gmail.com
Tel: +447925390778
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