Ben Stephens Email & Phone Number

New Hampshire, United States

Watertown, Massachusetts

* Developed MEL plans for project proposals, which includes MEL system design, theoretical frameworks, appropriate selection of project indicators and data sources, and a MEL workplan;* Worked with project teams to develop and implement appropriate systems for collecting, storing, analyzing, and using programmatic data for effective project implementation;* Worked with project teams to effectively present and report results for dissemination via reports and technical publications;*Supported project teams and liaise across MEL business unit to ensure knowledge management andmanagement information system needs are met* Liaised with other Pathfinder business units and executive leadership to develop appropriate performance metrics to support effective monitoring and data-usage to deliver Pathfinder’s mission

Watertown, Massachusetts

Directed the Program Operations Unit (POU) during a maternity leave period in its goal to ensure country programs are implemented effectively and efficiently, that they achieve their level of impact and sustainability, and increase their resource base. * Managed POU annual work plan and budget;* Served as member of the Expanded Leadership Team and contributed to program support strategy development;* Led a team of 12 staff and supported them to successfully achieve their duties;* Served as head of specialized task forces designed to overhaul and redefine sub-award management and project management process workflows.* Led Pathfinder's training resource development for implementing and monitoring USG policy and regulations on family planning;

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

* Provided strategic leadership and partner management for USAID-funded service delivery program* Represented Pathfinder International at donor and key partners meetings* Provided management support and direction for M&E unit* Secured over $900,000 in Award Fees for Pathfinder * Monitored activity plan implementation to ensure achievement of results* Developed key deliverables for donor (i.e. PEPFAR and programmatic reports)* Supported programmatic and data management components of project completion

Watertown, Ma

Portfolio included $36M USAID health service delivery project and $500K Dept. of State medical screening project in Haiti • Served as member of the Country & Regional Operations department to provide support to country programs in technical, financial, and managerial quality; operational support; performance management; and program growth and new business development• Provided strategic planning and implementation guidance to project leadership• Monitored indicator performance, technical results progress, and work plan implementation • Supported development of key deliverables, including performance monitoring plans, work plans, and programmatic reports• Designed annual budgets and monitored project expenditures• Managed sub-partner awards, deliverables, and budgets• Secured $500,000 grant from Dept. of State and managed agreement deliverables• Represented Pathfinder at donor and key stakeholder meetings• Served as member of Security Task Force and designed Pathfinder’s Country Security Plan template

Watertown, Massachusetts

Portfolio included $15M in Mozambique, $1.7M in Angola, and $1.47M in South Africa• Monitored technical performance and financial health of portfolio programs• Coordinated quarterly program technical reviews, reviewed project key indicator tables, and designed conceptual frameworks for donor submission• Secured $1M and $900,000 in additional USAID and CDC funding in Angola and South Africa respectively• Contributed to production of seven new business proposals for USAID, CDC, NORAD, and UNIFEM

Boston, Massachusetts

International Division: Portfolio included $65M USAID health service/HSS project in Liberia, $39M community-based health service project in Madagascar, and $10M MCH/RH project in Georgia • Monitored financial performance (including burn rates, budgeting, and cost share); conducted monthly audits; monitored contract compliance; established field operations systems; and managed all off-shore procurement (including $4M in pharmaceuticals and $350,000 in medical equipment)• Conducted mid-term evaluation for FP/RH project in Georgia• Contributed to production of over 15 new business proposals for USAID, DfID, and NIH

Worcester, Massachusetts

Services for New Americans program: Managed refugee programs in resettlement, case management, education and school impact, and health for Massachusetts’s largest refugee resettlement agency• Oversaw the resettlement of 450 refugees annually• Administered annual budget of over $600,000• Outreached to community organizations to build support & awareness of programs• Led and mentored a team of 11 staff• Designed program and secured $150,000 in state funding for the Refugee School Impact Program• Represented LSS Services for New Americans at state-wide and national conferences

Worcester, Ma

Services for New Americans program: Managed refugee programs in resettlement, case management, education and school impact, and health for Massachusetts’s largest refugee resettlement agency• Coordinated case management services for 450 refugees annually• Led a team of eight staff• Managed contract and grant compliance and reporting

Worcester, Ma

Services for New Americans program: • Designed and implemented qualitative research study assessing the psycho-social needs of local refugees in Worcester, MA• Formulated research goals, methodology, conducted semi-structured interviews with refugee families, managed and analyzed data, and authored report for donor submission (Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts)

Kandi, Benin

• Managed Peace Corps sub-office facility and five staff in Atakora region, Benin• Administered $10,000 annual operational budget• Authored monthly financial and activity reports for Country Director’s office• Instructed English as a foreign language (equivalent to 7th/8th grades to over 100 students

Ati, Chad

• Instructed English as a foreign language (equivalent to 6th- 8th grades) to 300 students• Educated community members about constructing & using wood-saving stoves• Co-authored PC Chadian Arabic language manual

Botswana

• Led 16 young adults on an international cultural exchange program• Organized and executed program logistics (group activities, security, travel, and $2000 program budget)• Authored program analysis report and student evaluations

Kakamega, Kenya

• Constructed classrooms with community members in a cultural exchange program• Led after-school sessions focusing on self-confidence activities including sports & language development

Master Of Arts (Ma), International Development And Social Change

Master's paper titled "Unsettled Resettlement: Changed Family Dynamics in Refugee Families in Worcester, MA".

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, American History (United States)