Lesley-Ann Dixon Ennevor 

UNDP Assistant Resident Representative

Lesley-Ann Dixon Ennevor is Assistant Resident Representative, UNDP Multi-Country Office in Jamaica. In her leadership role with UNDP, Lesley-Ann supports UNDPs programmatic and operational mandates in The Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and the Turks & Caicos Islands, leading strategic partnerships, innovation and impact towards the Sustainable Development Goals. In doing so, she brings a unique blend of experience and passion about contributing to the advancement of national, regional and global agendas.

Her career spans over 20 years across the public and private sectors on multidisciplinary projects. Lesley is a critical thinker and strong strategic partnership developer driven by a results-oriented mindset. 

During her previous tenure with Global Affairs Canada, as Trade Commissioner, she spearheaded various initiatives across territories of accreditation - Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos. With a sound background in analysis, organizational development and capacity building she served the Government of Jamaica, in Senior Leadership at the Management Institute for National Development, on the advancement of various national development initiatives and regional projects. Her private sector experience includes the multinational firm Price Waterhouse Coopers in its advisory services arm, building on her early background as a technology educator. Lesley-Ann has collaborated with global teams, organized partnerships (Canada, USA, UK and the Caribbean), facilitated stakeholder engagement, study visits and missions between North America and the region. She communicates effectively and enables technical concepts to be understood by an array of stakeholders. Key among her priority areas of focus are technology and innovation, green infrastructure and public private partnerships. She is well-experienced in identifying opportunities, committed to achieving goals and delivering results.

Lesley-Ann holds an MSc. (Hons.) University of the West Indies, BSc. University of Technology, and certifications including project management towards international development, from Setym International Inc. and International Business Professional designation from the Forum for International Trade Training Canada. She is a proud alumna of the Caribbean Leadership Project and Centre for Creative Leadership, USA. As a graduate student she was selected, by the Organization of the American States (OAS), as the Caribbean Representative for her paper themed “Creating Jobs to Fight Poverty & Strengthen Democratic Governance: Lessons Based in Intra and Extra Regional Experiences” and participated in the IV Summit of the Americas in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lesley-Ann believes in ongoing learning, the creation of opportunities growth and a culture of excellence. More broadly, Lesley-Ann is a cultural enthusiast, keen on diversity, wellbeing and environmental stewardship having previously served as Environmental Committee co-chair, section lead on Emergency Response Teams and Wellness Committee member. She has played instrumental roles in community development efforts through various outreach and volunteer work including vulnerable communities and at-risk youth. Lesley-Ann is married, a proud mother of two, and actively serves on the Executive team of the Home School Association at one of Jamaica’s leading secondary school.