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Chantal  Elmont

Chantal Elmont

Paramaribo

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record working at- and with multi-lateral institutions, adept at enhancing institutional capacity and ensuring timely project delivery. Skilled in communication and attention to detail, I successfully co-managed multi-million Euro programs, driving innovation and stakeholder engagement to achieve impactful results in development projects.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parttime Tutor Business Economics & Administration

Poly Technic College
11.2007 - 07.2008

Mentored students in basic business economics principles

Project Coordinator

Chamber of Commerce and Industry
07.2003 - 07.2008
  • Coordinated the implementation of an IDB-funded Social Entrepreneurship Program.
  • Participated in the development of the entrepreneurship development for different target groups.
  • Coordinated and delivered entrepreneurship trainings for start-ups.
  • Facilitated the establishment of the Entrepreneurship Support Center.

Operations Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
08.2021 - 09.2025
  • Supported the strategic execution of the Trade & Investment Operations, both Loans and Technical Cooperations.
  • Engaged with the Executing Agencies, external consultants and relevant stakeholders to ensure institutional coordination.
  • Carried out oversight of the fiduciary function
  • Monitored the execution against the results framework

Social Protection Consultant

SOPROEN (Ayala Consulting Corporation)
04.2012 - 12.2021
  • Co-managed the Social Cash Transfer Programme (EUR 114 million) alongside the Malawi Government – Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare.
  • Co-designed and implemented the Covid Urban Cash Intervention (CUCI)
  • Led the design and implementation of operational manuals for the projects.
  • Coordinated the development of a Management Information System (MIS) aligned with both projects, workflows and operational guidelines.
  • Provided technical guidance and enhanced institutional capacity across the district councils and central government bodies.
  • Coordinated implementation to ensure timely delivery of key activities and achievement of milestones.
  • Engaged donor partners (KfW, EU, UNICEF, World Bank, Irish Aid) in periodic reviews to enhance protocols and introduce innovations.
  • Guided the development of the annual procurement plans and program budgets.
  • Implemented controls to keep project activities aligned with timelines and budgetary targets.

Social Protection Consultant

SOPROEN (Ayala Consulting Corporation)
10.2009 - 12.2011
  • Co-designed the Pilot Conditional Cash Transfer Programme for Girls’ Education in Bauchi & Katsina States
  • Developed the operations- and technical manuals in accordance with the project cycles.
  • Provided technical assistance to the State Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in the implementation of the project.
  • Coordinated project activities across the Local Government Areas and ensuring the timely delivery of the cash transfers
  • Provided input for the development of the project MIS
  • Monitored the quality of data and tracked project performance indicators through the MIS.


Project Specialist

SOPROEN (Ayala Consulting Corporation)
11.2008 - 09.2009

Supported the development of operations manuals and technical guidelines for safety net programs in various countries and different sectors (education, health, housing)

Project Assistant

Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
08.2007 - 10.2008
  • Supported the development of Technical Cooperation project documents.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.


Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Anton De Kom University
Suriname
07-2003

Skills

    Communication

    Teamwork & collaboration

    Attention to detail

    Adaptability

Certification

  • PM4R Agile (IDB, 2023)
  • PM4R Professional (IDB, 2022)
  • Short Course on Social Protection with specialization “Vulnerability” (Bonn-Reign-Siegh University of Applied Sciences, 2017)
  • For Protection and Promotion: the Design and Implementation of Effective Social Safety Nets” (World Bank 2010)
  • Training Techniques Seminar Based on the CEFE methodology (Competency-based Economies through the Formation of Enterprises) (GFA Consulting Group, GmbH, 2006)
  • Customer Relations through flirt techniques (POC assessment, training & coaching, 2006)
  • Business Start-Up & Business Planning Train-the-Trainers Program (GFA Consulting Group GmbH, 2005)
  • Goal Directed Project Management (Helderweirt Consulting, May 2005)

Languages

Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Operations Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
08.2021 - 09.2025

Social Protection Consultant

SOPROEN (Ayala Consulting Corporation)
04.2012 - 12.2021

Social Protection Consultant

SOPROEN (Ayala Consulting Corporation)
10.2009 - 12.2011

Project Specialist

SOPROEN (Ayala Consulting Corporation)
11.2008 - 09.2009

Parttime Tutor Business Economics & Administration

Poly Technic College
11.2007 - 07.2008

Project Assistant

Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
08.2007 - 10.2008

Project Coordinator

Chamber of Commerce and Industry
07.2003 - 07.2008

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Anton De Kom University
Chantal Elmont