Aidan Underhill Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

CPCS is a global management consulting firm in the infrastructure sector. CPCS solves tough infrastructure challenges related to transport, power and public-private partnerships. The firm is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices across Canada, Africa, the UK and US.---CPCS est une firme-conseil spécialiste des infrastructures de transport, d’énergie et des partenariats public-privé. Son siège social est situé à Ottawa, au Canada, et CPCS compte des bureaux au Canada, en Afrique, aux États-Unis et au Royaume-Uni.​​​​​​​

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, Nigeria

- Coordinated surveying projects in informal settlements and markets in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Cotonou, including the training of 20 volunteers in each city and field supervision of surveying teams.- Analyzed and processed four survey datasets of around 1,500 submissions each about the human rights challenges facing poor urban communities using Microsoft Office and GIS applications.- Provided technical support to a grassroots house numbering initiative in over 30 waterfront informal settlements in Cotonou, including mapping with GIS tools and facilitation of participatory data returns.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Collaborated closely with a team of regional experts to provide support to grassroots civil society organizations performing democracy-related activities across Sub-Saharan Africa.- Supported program officers in reviewing proposals, providing feedback to grantees, drafting contracts, and preparing budgets.- Tracked programmatic and administrative expenditures for the Africa team, and created data storytelling and analysis tools to communicate team strategy. - Provided remote training and support for English and French-speaking grantees.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Prepared reports, summary documents and blog posts in support of a variety of activities related to Nigeria’s February 2019 elections- Coordinated travel logistics, per diem, visas, and lodging for an international election observation mission in Nigeria. - Assisted D.C. and Abuja-based staff track budgets, reconcile financial documents, submit procurement requests, and perform other administrative tasks

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Monitored and analyzed legislation relating to state fragility and international development to support clients in their advocacy initiatives. - Collaborated with a small team in developing new business proposals and acquiring new clients in the fields of international development and global health. - Drafted briefing materials and conducted background research to prepare clients for meetings with legislators in the House and Senate.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Compiled weekly briefings on program countries and conducted time-sensitive research on complex issues in international development, transitional justice, and human rights in Iraq, Kenya, and Tanzania.

- Supported House staff in drafting co-sponsor requests, analyzing filings for a major hearing, and conducting varied international affairs research.

Master'S Degree, Governing The Large Metropolis

International Affairs, International Affairs, With Minors In Geography And Economics