About us
Our Vision
Climate change, waste and water management, governance and sustainable economic and social development are major challenges for the Caribbean today. The region comprises more than 40 territories within 1500 km, with populations varying from 2000 in Saba to around 12 million in Cuba or Haiti, and economies ranging from high to low-income countries. Such diversity lowers the capacity of a single State to face these challenges by themselves. Cooperation between stakeholders is therefore necessary to design and implement efficient regional and local solutions.
Unite Caribbean brings its expertise across linguistic and territorial borders to support regional cooperation projects, foster the conditions for improved knowledge and experience sharing and promote the sustainable development of the region.
Strengthen, unite, implement are Unite Caribbean’s key messages for a more prosperous and resilient Caribbean.
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Our Approach
Unite Caribbeanâs identity is defined by its unique mission: answer the challenges in the area by developing regional cooperation, encouraging networking and knowledge sharing.
Unite Caribbean relies on two complementary skills to promote and support cooperation in the Caribbean:
- We propose consulting services to Caribbean development actors on our key focus sectors;
- We develop, mobilise resources and implement cooperation projects with local partners.
These two competencies complement and enhance each other. They make us unique. They are our core strength.
We focus on 4 sectors:
- Environment and Climate
- Water and Waste
- Governance
- Economic and Social
Our values
Unite Caribbeanâs actions are based on several fundamental principles:
- Highest quality of deliverables with the intent to bring the most relevant answer to the challenges ahead;
- Transparency and accountability towards partners and clients;
- Transfer of knowledge and skills to strengthen local stakeholders' capacity
As a social economy firm, Unite Caribbean applies business principles and efficiency to achieving social and societal objectives, and its corporate purpose is specifically to contribute to the sustainable economic and social development of the Caribbean.
Unite Caribbean applies these principles internally, giving a priority to gender equity, the promotion of diversity and its leadership pledge to cap salaries and to limit salaries gap within the team.
The climate and environmental commitment of Unite Caribbean is not limited to advising local and regional actors or implementing projects. The firm developed strict guidelines in terms of sorting and recycling waste, and, mindful of its carbon footprint, Unite Caribbean carries out the necessary actions to limit its carbon emissions and compensate them.
Finally, Unite Caribbean established strict social distancing protocols and promotes working from home to ensure the well-being of its teams during the COVID19 pandemic.
Geographical Scope
We advise our partners and implement projects in the entire Caribbean region.
Our Team
Unite Caribbean was born at the heart of the Caribbean with the ambition to contribute to the sustainable development of the region by promoting stakeholders and countries cooperation. The firmâs strength rely on its core senior staff and a trusted network of specialised experts. Unite Caribbean team gathers talents and years of experience in policy design, cooperation projects, international development aid, and civil society organisations.
Jocina Alexander
Jocina Alexander joined Unite Caribbean as the Financial and Administrative Assistant. Prior to that, she served as a Junior Relationship Officer at an Insurance Brokerage Firm where she did Accounts, Reconciliations, and Relationship Maintenance. She was awarded Accounts Certificates and Credits from the National Research and Development Foundation (NRDF) and Monroe College. She recently graduated from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE St. Lucia) with a Spirit of Awards and Certificate. For the past 4 years, Alexander has been the Vice President of Chanzo, an affiliate of the Saint Lucia National Youth Council; a youth group built on the foundation of human rights and Social Advocacy to promote safe spaces, dialogue, and activities for young people. When sheâs not keeping busy with work and personal development, you can find her creating memories with close-knit family and friends.
Zainab Adebayo
Zainab Adebayo is a Manager, Communication and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist here at Unite Caribbean. Zainab has over five years of experience working in communications for a public relations consulting firm that specializes in global health and development issues. Through her work she has helped provide communications and strategic counsel to clients in the field of global policy, pharmaceuticals and health and human rights, and led a range of projects related to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Zainab holds a bachelorâs degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in Chemistry and a masterâs degree in Global Medicine from the University of Southern California. In her spare time Zainab enjoys reading, practicing yoga and trying new recipes in her cookbooks.
Damien Bauchau
Damien Bauchau has 22 years of professional experience in the international cooperation and development sectors in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean within international NGOs, Public Development Agencies and the French Diplomatic Network. He has a postgraduate degree in urban planning and local development and in organisational management. Unite Caribbean benefits from his skills and expertise particularly in the areas of local governance, the strengthening of civil society organisations and the structuring of actions and projects for the networking of actors.
Laure Behar
Laure graduated from an engineering school, ECE Paris, and a business school, Audencia Business School. She worked for over 4 years at EY as a consultant in the digital health and medico-social sectors. Sensitive to the challenges of sustainable development, she is now sharing her experience in consulting and project management with Unite Caribbean. Laure likes to spend her Sundays hiking and cycling in the great outdoors.
Chelcee Brathwaite
Chelcee Brathwaite has extensive experience of development projects in the Caribbean, specialising in international trade and development. Her areas of expertise include trade and environment, e-commerce, innovation and industrial policy, food security and youth development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international trade and a master’s degree in international trade policy. With skills in qualitative and quantitative research, report writing, business development, project management and stakeholder analysis, she uses her experience to bring about meaningful change in the Caribbean. Chelcee has an advanced knowledge of French and Spanish and enjoys adventurous activities such as motorcycling and hiking.
Benoit Cadoux
BenoĂźt is responsible for project and process quality control at Unite Caribbean. With a background in law, he was trained in project management through civic service in an NGO and a Masters in humanitarian project management at the Bioforce Institute. Initially a junior consultant with DAI Europe, he then gained his first field experience in Haiti with Initiative DĂ©veloppement, working on a local governance project. BenoĂźt is passionate about climbing and natural areas, which he wants to preserve and promote to the general public.
Shamayra Cameau
Shamayra Cameau joined Unite Caribbean as Accounting and Administrative Manager. She has over 8 yearsâ experience in the private sector in Guadeloupe, working for organisations such as the Veolia group and the Caisse GĂ©nĂ©rale de SĂ©curitĂ© Sociale. When sheâs not busy with her work and family life, she volunteers with local and international associations.
She brings to Unite Caribbean her knowledge of financial management, her rigour and her good humour.
Thomas Chollet
An experienced international development professional and entrepreneur, Thomas Chollet is the co-founder and CEO of Unite Caribbean. Prior to Unite Caribbean, Thomas was Deputy Director-General of the French Technical Agency for International Development (AFD Group) where he developed industry-specific strategies for the agencyâs operations to become a major international development company. He developed expertise in institutional capacity building and public sector reforms working both as an international development consultant and for the French Government. His interests include community development and youth involvement into international development. Thomas is a member of the Caribbean Institute of Certified Management Consultants, and hold two Masterâs degrees, in Industrial Engineering and in Public Administration.
Alissa Charles
Alissa Charles serves in the capacity of Finance and Contracts Officer with Unite Caribbean Ltd. She has over five yearsâ experience in the accounting field, which spans from the private sector to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). She is currently pursuing the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Qualification as she aspires to be a Chartered Accountant in the long term. Alissa enjoys hiking and camping during her free time. She lives by the famous words of Helen Keller, âLife is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.â Alissa brings to Unite Caribbean her unique accounting skills along with her enthusiasm.
Dale Cozier
Dale Cozier is an Engineering and Environmental Consultant with over 22 years of experience, specialising in the application of circular economy principles in waste management and recycling solutions that leverage available technologies to the Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organisations in the Caribbean. Between 2015 and 2019, he managed a portfolio of environmental projects for the Environmental Management Authority of Trinidad and Tobago which exceeded an aggregate value of USD$ 37 million. Between 2009 and 2014, Dale held an operational management role with Sustainable Barbados Recycling Centre Inc. where he led his team in the execution of a successful solid waste management solution on the island. Dale is one of the founding members of an organisation that mentors and teaches At Risk Youth life skills.
Somalia Dahlia
Somalia Dahlia is a Junior Consultant, International Development at Unite Caribbean. Over her professional career, Somalia has served as a copywriter, project manager and business consultant, allowing her to develop a range of skills in the areas of marketing and research. She holds a Bachelorâs degree in International Relations with minors in French and Spanish from the University of the West Indies. Somalia sees language learning as one of the many ways that Caribbean people can deepen their relations and strengthen socio-cultural ties.Â
Juliette Dargnies
A graduate of Sciences-Po Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Juliette is a young professional specialising in international relations. With an M2 in “Risks and Development in the South” from Sciences-Po Bordeaux, Juliette is trained in the management of international cooperation projects. After doing a university exchange in Bolivia and civic service with an NGO in Colombia, she developed a real interest in analysing development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Now involved in the fight against domestic violence, Juliette brings her full motivation and enthusiasm to Unite Caribbean. A passionate theatre-goer and avid reader, Juliette enjoys cultural life in all its forms.
Jesse Gyan
Jesse Gyan is a Consultant, Water and Waste at Unite Caribbean. With over a decade of experience in the field of environmental management, renewable energy and waste management and consulting, Jesse is a sustainability advocate for the Caribbean region. He has worked in both public and private organizations, including the Environmental Management Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and as the former General Manager of the leading waste management firm in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Jesse holds a bachelorâs degree in environmental and Natural Resources Management and a masterâs degree in marine Renewable Energy. Itâs his dream that the Caribbean region can be a pillar for sustainability in the world and that he can contribute to the life work of many of the champions before him.
Emma Holden-Maillard
Emma Holden-Maillard is a Consultant with Unite Caribbean implementing projects with a drive to see sustainable impact. She brings several years of experience working in the UKAid sector with DAI Global UK and prior to that as a volunteer with Oxfam GB. Emmaâs expertise covers a variety of thematic areas, in particular related to climate, environment, social protection and gender issues. She holds a bachelorâs degree in Philosophy and International Relations from the University of Reading and her technical skills include project management, business development, knowledge management and communications.
Yorick Mames
Yorick Mames is a consultant at Unite Caribbean, he is involved in the implementation of consulting contracts and grant projects. Over the course of his young career, he has developed expertise in conducting surveys and analysing public policies. He holds a master’s degree in political science in development and international cooperation and is passionate about Caribbean sociological issues.
Odré Valbrun
OdrĂ© Valbrun is a doctoral candidate in Environment and Climate Change. He is a Haitian engineer and agronomist with two masterâs degrees: Environmental Management of Ecosystems and Tropical Forests and Sustainable Environmental Management. He has more than 15 years of experience in Haiti, the last 7 of which have been on climate change mitigation and adaptation, greenhouse gas inventories and environmental and social safeguards in development projects. Within Unite Caribbean, OdrĂ© brings his technical expertise and field experience. He is a lover of nature to which he believes our generation has a responsibility as well as to future generations. Â
Fabrice Terrier
Fabrice Terrier holds a BA in Political Sciences from Laval University and is passionate about international relations and music. He lived in 9 different countries in Europe, Africa and North America. Fabrice worked for 2 years for the French Chamber of Commerce in Canada before becoming an advisor for the Quebec Development agency where he supported educational institutions in their international recruitment strategies. Fabrice brings to Unite Caribbean its strong knowledge of the educational sector and of international development strategies.
Ronald Roach
With 30 years of experience in the fields of operations management, project management and waste management, Ronald Roach is an advocate for improved waste management across the Caribbean. Before joining Unite Caribbean as the Director Water and Waste, Ronald was a regional consultant and he is the former CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Solid Waste Management Company Ltd charged with providing strategic vision, planning and operational leadership. Ronald also serves as a director at the Caribbean Water and Waste-Water Association, advocating for a regional solution to waste management problems. Ronald holds a post-graduate certificate in Environmental Management from the Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft, as well as a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. He also has formal training in quality management, environmental management, natural resources management and disaster management.
WORK WITH US
Join our team to contribute to the sustainable development of the Caribbean!Â
Unite Caribbean is headquartered in Guadeloupe, French West Indies, with a branch in St Lucia, Unite Caribbean Ltd. Â
With its in-depth knowledge of Caribbean expertise, Unite Caribbean also works with a network of experts around the region: OECS member States, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Dutch-speaking countries and European overseas territories.
Applications
Join the Unite Caribbean network to develop and implement regional cooperation projects, explore and disseminate Caribbean know-how, and build lasting links between territories.Â
Job Offers
Join our consulting team to work on our cooperation development projects and missions in the Caribbean
Contacts
- 102 Quai F. De Lesseps 97110 Pointe Ă Pitre, Guadeloupe, FWI
- Hibiscus Crescent, Sans Souci, Castries, Saint Lucia
