Partnerships & Business Development

• Jun 2023 - Present

I am passionate about promoting innovation through digital transformation and at Code for Canada, I help to foster relationships with the government and civil society to advance the development of digital services thus creating access to inclusive technological services that meet the needs of the people. I am passionate about promoting innovation through digital transformation and at Code for Canada, I help to foster relationships with the government and civil society to advance the development of digital services thus creating access to inclusive technological services that meet the needs of the people.

Grants Specialist

• Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. I am working with the Grants, Legal & Recovery Services Team to support the Community Services Recovery Fund grant program, including contributing to the program launch, quality control and monitoring of assigned grant program(s). Grants Management  Support the… Show more The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. I am working with the Grants, Legal & Recovery Services Team to support the Community Services Recovery Fund grant program, including contributing to the program launch, quality control and monitoring of assigned grant program(s). Grants Management  Support the management of a portfolio of grant partnerships including establishing partner relationships and interacting regularly.  Assess project applications and provide analysis and recommendations on projects.  Develop grant agreement content, including amendments as required.  Monitor assigned grant projects through regular communication with community organizations and reviewing reports.  Ensure community organizations are supported throughout project implementation, including problem solving, change requests, and meeting reporting requirements. Program Support  Actively participate in coordination meetings that support the implementation of the program and ensures alignment with program intentions, granting good practices and CRC’s methodology.  Contribute to and support linkages between program teams to identify opportunities or concerns with cross-sector projects and to build on collaborative efforts.  Contribute to the documentation of program practices, internal tools, and resources.  Provide regular input and ideas that will contribute to continuous improvement of program processes.  Program feedback gathering and analyzing information that will contribute to further developing grant methodology and tools. Show less The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. I am working with the Grants, Legal & Recovery Services Team to support the Community Services Recovery Fund grant program, including contributing to the program launch, quality control and monitoring of assigned grant program(s). Grants Management  Support the… Show more The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support charities and non-profits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. I am working with the Grants, Legal & Recovery Services Team to support the Community Services Recovery Fund grant program, including contributing to the program launch, quality control and monitoring of assigned grant program(s). Grants Management  Support the management of a portfolio of grant partnerships including establishing partner relationships and interacting regularly.  Assess project applications and provide analysis and recommendations on projects.  Develop grant agreement content, including amendments as required.  Monitor assigned grant projects through regular communication with community organizations and reviewing reports.  Ensure community organizations are supported throughout project implementation, including problem solving, change requests, and meeting reporting requirements. Program Support  Actively participate in coordination meetings that support the implementation of the program and ensures alignment with program intentions, granting good practices and CRC’s methodology.  Contribute to and support linkages between program teams to identify opportunities or concerns with cross-sector projects and to build on collaborative efforts.  Contribute to the documentation of program practices, internal tools, and resources.  Provide regular input and ideas that will contribute to continuous improvement of program processes.  Program feedback gathering and analyzing information that will contribute to further developing grant methodology and tools. Show less

Financial Sector and Inclusion Expert

• Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

The project was tasked with reviewing and refreshing the 2018 National Financial Inclusion Strategy for Nigeria. Suzanne was responsible for the Coordination of the stakeholder engagement exercise, Research, Data collection & Analysis of information collected through stakeholder engagement and documentation review, support strategy development, assess and prioritize strategic issues/ barriers to be addressed in order to improve outcomes and determine strategic imperatives. The project was tasked with reviewing and refreshing the 2018 National Financial Inclusion Strategy for Nigeria. Suzanne was responsible for the Coordination of the stakeholder engagement exercise, Research, Data collection & Analysis of information collected through stakeholder engagement and documentation review, support strategy development, assess and prioritize strategic issues/ barriers to be addressed in order to improve outcomes and determine strategic imperatives.

Consultant

• Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

Suzanne is responsible for Impact Development Program Coordination & Advisory and ensuring that clients are provided assistance with Program Coordination, Grants Proposal Development, Financial & Grants Management, Monitoring & Evaluation. Suzanne is responsible for Impact Development Program Coordination & Advisory and ensuring that clients are provided assistance with Program Coordination, Grants Proposal Development, Financial & Grants Management, Monitoring & Evaluation.

Sustainability & Partnerships Manager

• Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

Program lead for the She Works Here and Funding Space programs to bridge the gaps in women’s access to finance through gender lens investing (sourcing, accelerating and connecting women owned/led businesses to finance). She Works Here Accelerator Program: Managing the All Women’s Accelerator to support bottom and top-of-the-pyramid women and youth-owned SMEs and to transform them into formalised and sustainable businesses that create jobs and improve livelihoods. The Funding… Show more Program lead for the She Works Here and Funding Space programs to bridge the gaps in women’s access to finance through gender lens investing (sourcing, accelerating and connecting women owned/led businesses to finance). She Works Here Accelerator Program: Managing the All Women’s Accelerator to support bottom and top-of-the-pyramid women and youth-owned SMEs and to transform them into formalised and sustainable businesses that create jobs and improve livelihoods. The Funding Space: Manage a convening platform to strengthen Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem with a specific focus building knowledge and practice on gender lens investing and connecting entrepreneurs to investors. Show less Program lead for the She Works Here and Funding Space programs to bridge the gaps in women’s access to finance through gender lens investing (sourcing, accelerating and connecting women owned/led businesses to finance). She Works Here Accelerator Program: Managing the All Women’s Accelerator to support bottom and top-of-the-pyramid women and youth-owned SMEs and to transform them into formalised and sustainable businesses that create jobs and improve livelihoods. The Funding… Show more Program lead for the She Works Here and Funding Space programs to bridge the gaps in women’s access to finance through gender lens investing (sourcing, accelerating and connecting women owned/led businesses to finance). She Works Here Accelerator Program: Managing the All Women’s Accelerator to support bottom and top-of-the-pyramid women and youth-owned SMEs and to transform them into formalised and sustainable businesses that create jobs and improve livelihoods. The Funding Space: Manage a convening platform to strengthen Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem with a specific focus building knowledge and practice on gender lens investing and connecting entrepreneurs to investors. Show less

Senior Grants Manager

• 2017 - Jan 2020

Manage and monitor the performance of all disbursed grants in accordance with the organization’s Strategy. Ensure an effective grants management system is implemented that adequately supports EFInA’s Innovation Fund and Scale Fund. Grants Project Management Develop and implement an effective project management process for all EFInA grants Actively monitor the progress of all grantees vis-à-vis contractual milestones and grant commitments Managing Grantee… Show more Manage and monitor the performance of all disbursed grants in accordance with the organization’s Strategy. Ensure an effective grants management system is implemented that adequately supports EFInA’s Innovation Fund and Scale Fund. Grants Project Management Develop and implement an effective project management process for all EFInA grants Actively monitor the progress of all grantees vis-à-vis contractual milestones and grant commitments Managing Grantee Relationship Monitoring & Evaluation Reporting : Produce quarterly reports that provide a dashboard of the progress of key performance indicators of all existing grants and ensure that impact assessments are conducted for all innovation grants that have been fully disbursed Show less Manage and monitor the performance of all disbursed grants in accordance with the organization’s Strategy. Ensure an effective grants management system is implemented that adequately supports EFInA’s Innovation Fund and Scale Fund. Grants Project Management Develop and implement an effective project management process for all EFInA grants Actively monitor the progress of all grantees vis-à-vis contractual milestones and grant commitments Managing Grantee… Show more Manage and monitor the performance of all disbursed grants in accordance with the organization’s Strategy. Ensure an effective grants management system is implemented that adequately supports EFInA’s Innovation Fund and Scale Fund. Grants Project Management Develop and implement an effective project management process for all EFInA grants Actively monitor the progress of all grantees vis-à-vis contractual milestones and grant commitments Managing Grantee Relationship Monitoring & Evaluation Reporting : Produce quarterly reports that provide a dashboard of the progress of key performance indicators of all existing grants and ensure that impact assessments are conducted for all innovation grants that have been fully disbursed Show less

Administration and HR Professional

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

Grants Administrator

• May 2011 - Oct 2014

Develop and maintain effective tracking processes for grants, monitor and record project progress and use of grant funds, including review and analysis of submitted project and financial reports by grant recipients. Manage the relationship between grant recipients and the organization. Develop and maintain effective tracking processes for grants, monitor and record project progress and use of grant funds, including review and analysis of submitted project and financial reports by grant recipients. Manage the relationship between grant recipients and the organization.

Admin Officer

• May 2009 - Apr 2011

General Office Administration, Procurement and Logistics Management: which includes office & equipment maintenance, contracting suppliers and utility companies for specialized operational services, as well as inventory management. General Office Administration, Procurement and Logistics Management: which includes office & equipment maintenance, contracting suppliers and utility companies for specialized operational services, as well as inventory management.