Professional Experience:
International development consultant with over 15 years of experience designing and implementing strategic initiatives across multilateral institutions, government, the private sector, and civil society. My work has focused on strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, private sector development, sustainability, innovation, knowledge management, and program management.
Throughout my career, I have worked with organizations including the World Bank Group (IFC), the Government of the Netherlands, UN agencies, and international partners to develop programs, facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration, and translate complex policy and development objectives into practical solutions. I have led initiatives spanning sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, youth employment, entrepreneurship, the creative economy, and trade promotion.
I have extensive experience building partnerships across governments, development finance institutions, philanthropic organizations, academia, and the private sector. My work includes strategy development, project management, communications, event curation, knowledge products, and high-level stakeholder engagement. Recognized for connecting people and ideas, I bring a multidisciplinary approach that bridges policy, business, and innovation to deliver sustainable development outcomes.
Jemi is a self-starter, has a deep understanding in cross-cultural communication, speaks 6 languages and has worked in Brazil, Japan, the Netherlands and USA. She has experience both in the private and public sector, foreign affairs, multilateral organizations and the creative industry.