Testimonials
'Vanajah has supported us here in CAFOD with understanding a range of issues around commercial contracting, and implementing improved systems, procedures, tools and strategies. We particularly appreciated her knowledgeable and adaptive approach to the task, and ability to target her expertise to the outlook and ways of working of the organisation. I would certainly recommend her for any other organisation seeking to improved their commercial contracting strategy and systems.'
International Programme Funding Manager, CAFOD
"Vanajah gave us extremely useful and tailored support on a recent commercial tendering opportunity from DfID. She was able to take us through the basics of tendering and the different elements we needed to consider in a way that was carefully structured and easy-to-follow. She was on hand to give us continuous advice throughout the process in particular around our approach to costing. Her support was invaluable given that this was a very new area of work for us."
Bid Management Lead,
WaterAid
“Vanajah has a unique understanding of the practical ramifications of commercial contracting for an INGO. Her recommendations went straight to the heart of the matter, reducing an overwhelming amount of documentation in to some very straightforward next steps for staff to follow.”
DFID Partnership Manager,
Save the Children UK
"Vanajah's in-depth and practical understanding of commercial contracting is what every INGO needs when considering embarking on such an alternative way of doing business. Through the setting of policies, processes and systems, her technical advice guided a varied team to get its foot in the door and start developing an organisational thinking and approach to commercial contracting. Her professionalism and flexibility accompanied us in a useful learning process that would have not been possible without her experienced guidance."
INstitutional Donor Relationship Manager,
Doctor of the World UK
“I worked with Vanajah on a recent commercial contract application to the UK Government. She was a pleasure to work with, adaptable, flexible and easy going. She provided invaluable support and advice on the bid development process and narrative as well as in depth advice and guidance on the commercial aspects, helping us to get to grips with this new business area.”
Institutional Funding Manager,
Trócaire
“Vanajah pitched the level perfectly for the audience. It was really useful running through some of the basics of commercial contracting before moving on to the more complex aspects. I personally found the fee session really insightful – especially thinking about the weighting of key positions when building fee rates.”
Business Development Team Lead,
Save the Children UK
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