Leadership & Impact

Results built with partners, over time

Selected case studies. Outcomes are reported results of programmes Jane led, oversaw or contributed to — achieved collectively with governments, partners and communities.

Niger

Institutional continuity through political transition

Context

A period of political transition and a challenging donor environment placed the continuity of UN development programming at risk.

Jane’s role

Resident Representative ad interim and Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Niger — overseeing 189 personnel and a portfolio of approximately US$65 million.

Partners

Government counterparts, development partners and UN agencies.

Interventions

— Safeguarded operational and programme continuity
— Pioneered the Heads of Cooperation Platform for strategic dialogue among partners
— Mobilized US$20 million in new funding

Reported outcomes

Solar irrigation for 12,000 farmers
Economic opportunities for 200,000+ women and young people
Clean energy access for 236,000+ people
Recovery assistance for 200,000+ flood-affected people
Strengthened civil registration and local governance

Reported results of programmes under her leadership; sourced from biography and CVs.

West & Central Africa

The Sahel Offer — “A Regeneration”

Context

Ten Sahel countries faced interlinked challenges of governance, youth unemployment and energy poverty.

Jane’s role

Central contributor to the design and conceptualization of UNDP’s integrated Sahel programme framework.

Partners

UNDP country offices, donors and regional institutions.

Interventions

— Integrated programming across governance, youth opportunity and energy
— Resource mobilization strategy
— Support to a multi-donor trust fund for cross-border cooperation

Reported outcomes

More than US$100 million mobilized for Sahel programmes (collective effort)

Figures reflect collective mobilization to which Jane contributed.

Ghana

Peace architecture, legal aid and credible elections

Context

Sustaining peaceful, trusted elections and local conflict resolution capacity in a maturing democracy.

Jane’s role

Head of Governance Programme, UNDP Ghana.

Partners

National Peace Council, political parties, civil society and justice-sector institutions.

Interventions

— Extended the National Peace Architecture across all ten regions at the time
— Supported local peace committees
— Led an electronic joint political party election-results monitoring system

Reported outcomes

Expanded access to legal aid
Strengthened coordination and acceptance of electoral outcomes

Sourced from biography and CVs.

Eswatini

Operational reform, youth and renewable energy

Context

A country office seeking stronger efficiency and programmes responsive to youth and energy needs.

Jane’s role

Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Eswatini.

Partners

Government of Eswatini and development partners.

Interventions

— Led organisational changes to improve efficiency and programme delivery
— Supported youth empowerment and renewable-energy initiatives

Reported outcomes

Improved organisational efficiency and delivery (specific metrics pending confirmation)

Specific figures require Jane’s confirmation before publication.

West Africa

Regional trade and integration

Context

Regional integration under ECOWAS required practical trade facilitation and capacity.

Jane’s role

Regional trade and grants management, USAID West Africa Trade Hub.

Partners

USAID, ECOWAS member states and private sector actors.

Interventions

— Promoted ECOWAS trade liberalization schemes
— Managed grants supporting regional trade

Reported outcomes

Contributed to regional integration efforts

Sourced from CVs.