Sanum is Agulhas’ Operations Manager, with 10 year’s experience in Global Development, within operational and technical roles. She is responsible for managing and maintaining our organisation’s policies and processes, as well as contributing to Agulhas’ strategic direction. She led Agulhas’ successful B Corp certification process, and is spearheading a policy refresh, in line with our principle of Equity, including the launch of a Menstrual and Menopausal Health policy. Sanum is committed to the organisation’s internal development and fostering a compassionate, inclusive workplace.
Sanum is also a technical expert in Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH). She is currently the PSEAH expert for a portfolio of MOPAN assessments of UN Entities including UNHCR, WHO and WFP, and was recently a researcher on the Safeguarding Review for ICAI. She also contributes to projects focusing on Equity and Inclusion in global development.
Sanum is an experienced international development programme manager with an understanding of delivery across thematic areas including global health, public procurement, sustainability and EDI. With a background in start-up social entrepreneurship, Sanum was a co-founding member and Head of Operations of an investor-backed social enterprise, improving water access in Ghana through corporate partnerships in the UK/USA.
Sanum has an MSc in Sustainability in Management from the University of Bath School of Management, focused on corporate governance and accountability, business ethics and sustainability strategies. She is Project DPro certified and has a foundation certification in AgileTM Project Management.
