Andre Jacob Heard, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Vienna, Virginia, Us

Lead evidence-based performance management for a portfolio of 22 institutional support contractors (ISCs), fostering a high-performance culture through structured oversight, workforce planning, and the development of innovative performance frameworks and platforms. Spearhead training and relationship management initiatives to optimize staff capacity, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across BHA's divisions.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Supported the successful implementation of five cooperative agreements worth $236 million, providing program, financial, compliance, and award management support across USAID, CDC, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation projects. Facilitated the development of detailed workplans and budgets, managed cross-functional teams and subcontractors, and supported evidence-based decision making that shaped digital health initiatives and resource allocation. Spearheaded process improvements, SOP development, and compliance procedures, contributing to $48 million in new funding within a single year.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Played a key role in launching Connexi, a digital supply chain platform for global health procurement. Conducted market analysis, shaped the business plan approved by Chemonics' Board, and managed the selection and performance of eight subcontractors. Supported the execution of startup roadmaps and achievement of milestone deadlines.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Provided project management, compliance oversight, and budget control for multi-million-dollar USAID and Global Fund contracts. Contributed to subcontractor selection and logistics partner management, achieving key performance metrics. Managed the distribution of 240,000 books to 2,511 schools within four months and enhanced supply chain efficiency by implementing a data-driven dashboard, significantly reducing issue resolution times. Prepared quarterly donor reports to highlight program outcomes and key performance indicators.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provide administrative support to the Office of the Federal Co-Chair, including travel planning, airline reservations, hotel accommodations, and car rental reservations. Collect and prepare travel binders which provide conference schedules, fact sheets, and bios of relevant people, companies, and organizations.

Copenhagen, Dk

Led a team of eight to develop and pilot innovative monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools for multipurpose cash programming aimed at supporting conflict- and drought-affected internally displaced persons. Analyzed data and presented findings and recommendations to project partners, enhancing the effectiveness of program implementation.

Led a team of three consultants in delivering business development advisory services for a Boston-based startup aiming to deploy innovative clean water and electricity solutions in rural East Africa. Conducted research on impact investors and corporate partnerships, developing targeted strategies that enhanced the startup's outreach and funding opportunities.

Performed market research. Recruited participants for and conducted focus groups to determine outside financial resources and financial needs for the families of pediatric cancer patients.Applied NVivo to conduct a qualitative analysis of the focus group transcripts. Compiled and evaluated content to build the basis for a financial counseling and training program meant to assist families facing medical debt.

Portland, Or, Us

Developed a resource library and tools database that enabled Mercy Corps’ program teams and partners to integrate good governance principles into program development and implementation.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Recruited and assisted MBA applicants as they begin their enrollment process at Hult International Business School. Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Co-created a plan with community leaders to introduce potable water to Shamangorwa (secured a bilateral grant to execute the project);• Managed project that built a solar-powered pump and borehole that presently provides running water for 2,500 people, including Shamangorwa’s school and teacher housing. • Liaised with the national telephone company to establish a wireless Internet connection at the village school, allowing 500 students and 25 teachers to increase learning and research capacity. • Taught and mentored 250 eighth and ninth grade students. Project Management Experience: From my posting in a small village in northern Namibia, I worked in partnership with the community and the regional government’s Office of Rural Water Supply. We built the community’s first source of clean water via a solar-powered pump and borehole system. Following construction, I applied and received a PEPFAR grant to build a pipeline from the borehole to the local school and to a community-designated water collection point. I screened and hired a contractor, drafted a contract, negotiated the budget, mobilized community resources, acted as a liaison between the community and the contractor, and problem solved as issues with the construction arose. The project required cross-cultural communication, and critical thinking skills to ensure the project’s design would benefit the community in the long term.

Redlands, Ca, Us

Participated in a three week study abroad program. Part of a community-based effort tasked with mapping the physical, social and environmental boundaries of the community's area. The Project focused on Mayange, the poorest district of Rwanda. The mapping focused on establishing GPS boundaries and logging coordinates for sources of clean water; physical structures (concrete and dirt roads); communications (telephone poles) and settlement areas. The settlement part was a challenge, since it required continuous and direct communication with the community through translators. The communication with the local community was critical to the success of the project, which aimed at identifying settlements that needed water, roads, and telephone lines. The internship included data collection to a mixture of community engagement, data analysis, GIS and education. Education, because our team taught English at an elementary school and an orphanage in the city of Rhuengeri.

Master’S Degree, Business For Social Impact And Human Security

Bachelor Of Arts, International Relations And Political Science

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