![Phillianne Ernesta](https://jobicy.com/react/themes/app/images/avatar.jpg) Phillianne Ernesta # Principal Secretary for the Blue Economy Actively looking · Member since 6 Feb 2026 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md) ShareLocationSeychellesDesired salaryUnspecifiedWork preferenceFull Time, Part TimeExperience levelNot set * [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio 0](#portfolio) * [Services 0](#services) ## About Professional summaryI am Phillianne Ernesta, a dedicated professional with extensive experience in sustainable development and blue economy governance. Over the years, I have held various leadership roles, including Director General and Principal Secretary for the Blue Economy in Seychelles. My academic background in anthropology and sustainable development, combined with professional training in general management and diplomacy, has equipped me with a unique blend of skills to drive sustainable economic growth in small island developing states. I have a strong foundation in research and analysis, having worked as a Research Analyst at the Financial Intelligence Unit and as an Archivist at the Seychelles National Archives. My work has always been driven by a passion for sustainable ocean governance and the blue economy, which I have pursued through both my professional roles and specialized training programs, including those offered by the United Nations and the Clingendael Institute. My communication skills are excellent, with fluency in English and French, and I am proficient in various computer applications such as MS Office. I am also experienced in supervising and mentoring students, having served as a dissertation supervisor and marker for general management courses. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my academic excellence and leadership capabilities, including awards for my initial degree and top performance in management training. I am committed to leveraging my expertise to enhance sustainable development initiatives and contribute to the economic prosperity of Seychelles and beyond. I am eager to continue my professional journey in roles that allow me to influence policy and program management in sustainable development and the blue economy. I bring a strategic mindset, strong analytical abilities, and a collaborative approach to all my endeavors. ## Skills 10 capabilities[Communication Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication-skills.md)[Computer Literacy](https://jobicy.com/talent/computer-literacy.md)[Data Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-analysis.md)[Interpersonal Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/interpersonal-skills.md)[Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/leadership.md)[Organizational Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/organizational-skills.md)[Performance Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/performance-management.md)[Project Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/project-management.md)[Strategic Planning](https://jobicy.com/talent/strategic-planning.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-leadership.md) ## Experience Career history ### Archivist · Seychelles National Archives 2010 – Jan 2015 ### Research Analyst · Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Mar 2015 – July 2016 ### Director – Maritime Boundary Delimitation Division · Department of the Blue Economy Oct 2016 – Feb 2019 ### Acting Director General – Blue Economy’s Policy & Programme Management Division · Department of the Blue Economy Feb 2019 – Jan 2020 ### Director General - Blue Economy’s Policy & Programme Management Division · Department of the Blue Economy Jan 2020 – May 2023 ### Principal Secretary for the Blue Economy · Blue Economy May 2023 – Jan 2026 ### Dissertation Supervisor and Marker for the General Management Course · Guy Morel Institute, Seychelles 2019 – 2021Part-time employment ## Education Learning history ### Plaisance Secondary School 2001 – 2002University of Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Subjects: English, French, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Geography and History. ### Seychelles Polytechnic (Anse Royale) 2003 – 2004University of Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Subjects: English Literature, Geography and History. ### Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 2007 – 2009Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (Pass Cum Laude) Subjects: Anthropology, History, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Literacy, French and English. Degree awarded with pass cum laude ### School of Oriental and African Studies/SOAS of the University of London 2023 – 2025Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Development (Awarded with Distinction) Awarded with distinction ### Guy Morel Institute 2013 – 2016Diploma in General Management Subjects: Human resource management, Behavioural science, Research Methodology, Information system management, Finance for managers, Economics for managers, Principles of Business Law, Principles of Marketing, Strategic management, Performance Management, Dissertation. ### Clingendael (Netherlands Institute of International Relations) 7th – September 2017Certificate of Completion for Blue Diplomacy: Enhancing sustainable economic development of the oceans, a Diplomatic training Programme for Small Island Developing States ### United Nations – Department of Economic and Social Affairs & Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal 14th – October 2024Certificate of Completion for UN-Portugal Ocean Fellowship – Capacity Building Program on Sustainable Ocean Governance and Blue Economy This professional hasn’t added portfolio projects yet. 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