Delphine Dominique
Curepipe
Summary
First-Class Honours graduate in Politics, Human Rights, and International Relations with expertise in Western Indian Ocean maritime security and EU-funded cooperation initiatives. Demonstrated capability in project coordination and stakeholder engagement, enhancing regional partnerships while supporting maritime governance and Blue Economy development.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Région Réunion - Antenne de Maurice et des Seychelles
04.2026 - Current
- Implemented and monitored EU-funded INTERREG VI cooperation projects with Mauritius, Seychelles, and Réunion, enhancing regional collaboration.
- Coordinated project follow-up and stakeholder engagement with regional partners, strengthening partnerships and ensuring project alignment.
- Supported administrative processes, reporting activities, and documentation related to international cooperation projects.
- Facilitated communication and coordination among institutional partners in regional initiatives, fostering effective collaboration and information sharing.
- Developed practical understanding of EU project implementation processes and multi-stakeholder cooperation.
Intern
Indian Ocean Commission
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Supported activities within the IOC Maritime Security and Blue Economy Department, gaining direct exposure to Western Indian Ocean maritime security cooperation mechanisms.
- Contributed to activities linked to EU-supported maritime security initiatives, including the Safe Seas Africa (SSA) programme, supporting discussions and events focused on maritime security cooperation and regional capacity-building.
- Developed understanding of regional maritime security architecture, including cooperation between national authorities, regional organisations, and maritime information-sharing mechanisms.
- Assisted with preparation of meetings, coordination activities, and documentation related to maritime security initiatives.
- Conducted research and analysis on maritime security challenges affecting the Western Indian Ocean, including maritime crime, illegal activities at sea, and governance challenges.
- Supported work related to the intersection between maritime security, Blue Economy development, and regional cooperation.
Intern
Honorary Consulate of Zambia
Sicily
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Gained experience in diplomatic and consular work, policy research, and international relations within a multicultural environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Politics, Human Rights and International Relations
University of Mauritius
Reduit01-2026
Skills
- Policy research
- International relations
- Project monitoring
- Multilateral cooperation
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Region-specific research
- Team collaboration
- Maritime cooperation
- Project documentation
- Research
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Dean Merit List, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 2024/2025
- Dis-Moi Droits Humains Debate Competition Winner
Affiliations
- UOM Human Rights Summit 2024
- UOM Model United Nations 2026
- UOM Gender Equality Summit 2023
- National Youth Parliament 2025
Timeline
Intern
Région Réunion - Antenne de Maurice et des Seychelles
04.2026 - Current
Intern
Indian Ocean Commission
10.2025 - 02.2026
Intern
Honorary Consulate of Zambia
11.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Politics, Human Rights and International Relations
University of Mauritius