Elizabeth Shelley

Area of Expertise:

• Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
• Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
• Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
• Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
• Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility

Professional Experience:

With over 9 years of experience in project management I have spent the last 6 years delivering agriculture market systems development and disease surveillance projects in West Africa. I am a skilled development practitioner with experience identifying market-driven solutions to development challenges and building holistic, system-wide approaches for change. I have a proven track record building strong client relationships and overseeing stakeholder coordination to achieve project outcomes. I have significant experience in national strategy development, including for food security, climate-smart agriculture, and emergency health delivery units. I am also a strong team manager, with experience recruiting and onboarding teams, overseeing implementation, and managing performance.