THE SECRETARIAT
Helena brings over 20 years of national, regional and global experience in marine conservation, ocean governance, and sustainable finance. She played a key role in the development and adoption of the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan to achieve the 30% marine protection goal, and was directly involved in the finalisation of the debt for adaptation swap and operationalisation of SeyCCAT. With a strong background in governance, institutional development and conservation finance, Helena has worked extensively with government, civil society, and international partners to align environmental priorities with sustainable funding mechanisms. As CEO, Helena focuses on strengthening SeyCCAT’s strategic impact, enhancing transparent and effective grant-making, and ensuring the Trust continues to support Seychelles’ biodiversity, climate resilience and sustainable development goals.
Helena Sims
Chief Executive Officer
Flamboyant Ave, Mahe, Seychelles
Vania Robert is the Finance and Human Resources Manager for the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT). She is responsible for the financial management of SeyCCAT's administration, BGF projects, grants and endowment. In addition to her financial responsibilities, Vania handles human resources to ensure the organisation's smooth operation. Furthermore, Vania supports the SeyCCAT CEO, the SeyCCAT Board, the Finance Committee and the Blue Grants Committee in running a highly efficient, transparent and service-oriented organisation. Vania has an HND in Business and Finance from the Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Education Council and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cumbria.
Vania Robert
Finance and Human Resource Manager
Ocean Gate, Room 109, Mahe, Seychelles
Annike is the Coastal Wetlands and Climate Change Project Manager for SeyCCAT. She will manage and coordinate project activities and the day-to-day project implementation and overall coordination of the various project outcomes under SeyCCAT's portfolio. Annike has substantial experience in environmental project management. Fresh from university, she started work as a Project Manager for the Programme Coordination Unit and later for the United Nations Development Programme. Annike holds a Master's in Environmental Management for Business from Cranfield University, United Kingdom and a BSc in Geography and Environment from the University of Seychelles.
Annike Faure
Coastal Wetlands and Climate Change Project Manager
Flamboyant Ave, Mahe, Seychelles
Thembekile Manjengwa is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of SeyCCAT's projects in relation to the organisation's goal and mission. She is a Development Expert with extensive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and Project Management. She has more than 12 years of career experience in development programming in the fields of Agriculture, Natural Resources Management and Sustainable livelihoods. Thembie is a Certified Development Project Manager with a BSc in Natural Resources Management and Agriculture and a Masters in Development Management.
Thembekile Manjengwa
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ocean Gate, Room 109, Mahe, Seychelles
Diana has worked in the Government of Seychelles for 13 years in the social and environmental sector. She also has an extensive background in gender and population issues, social research, social impact assessment and project management. Diana has had the opportunity to work on different projects funded by both the Government of Seychelles and International organisations, including the African Development Bank, The Darwin Initiatives, the Commonwealth, SADC, European Bank, European Investment Bank and others. Diana holds a Master's degree in Leadership & Strategy.
Diana Renaud
Grants and Fundraising Coordinator
Flamboyant Ave, Mahe, Seychelles
Daniella Farabeau joined SeyCCAT as the Accounts and Administrative officer. Daniella has more than fifteen years of experience in accounting, auditing and taxation. She has had the opportunity to work with the Seychelles Revenue Commission, Chartered accountant companies and the Bureau de Change and also reporting experiences with institutions such as the Central Bank and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Daniella Farabeau
Accounts & Administrative Officer
Ocean Gate, Room 109, Mahe, Seychelles
Adrian is responsible for coordinating project activities, i.e., overseeing consultancies, developing work plans, managing budgets, and supporting the monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes. Working with the Ministry of Finance, Adrian has gained substantial project management experience and contributed to significant projects, including the SADC Trade Facilitation Programme. He holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration and a Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy.