Benjamin Sweeney Email and Phone Number
Graduated from University of Michigan with a Masters of Public Policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and a MA in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies. Academic study has focused on civil society development, democratization, and inclusive development. I have extensive experience living, working, and studying abroad in Georgia and the former Soviet Union.Work has focused on international development project management and implementation ensuring compliance with government regulations. Experience in a wide range of subject areas including: clean energy legislation and development, civil society development, agricultural development, and supporting journalistic freedom.Currently working as Program Manager with the Federal Voting Assistance Program, focusing on budgeting, procurement, and grants management among other duties.
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Program ManagerFederal Voting Assistance Program (Fvap) Sep 2019 - Present -
Europe And Eurasia AssociateChemonics International Apr 2017 - May 2019Washington D.C. Metro Area -
Young Professional’S NetworkEurasia Foundation 2016 - 2018Washington, DcSelected to take part in program, which identifies young professionals who share EF’s commitment to international engagement across the region and connects them with more established professionals from a variety of fields. -
Eurasia Logistics CoordinatorInternews Aug 2016 - Apr 2017Washington, DcWorking on National Endowment for Democracy (NED) funded Internews project "Defending Internet Freedom - Connecting Eurasian Activists with U.S. Tech Companies"Facilitating the logistical processes required to ensure the safe convening and hosting of Tech Forum Event in Thailand.Communicating securely (primarily via encrypted messaging on mobile device) with participant civil society representatives, in local language.
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Policy AnalystIrg Engility Jul 2015 - Apr 2016Project management including on-boarding, tracking, and managing consultants; ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations.Working with Project Managers to address rapidly changing customer needs; conducting research; implementing special projects as assigned.Received formal training and on the job experience in project management, business development and capture, government allowances, proposal development. -
Russia Programs InternEurasia Foundation Jun 2015 - Jul 2015Drafted and often translated technical documents, including procurement documents, memoranda, contracts, and consultants’ scope of work as well as other pieces of correspondence for internal and external audiences. Supported program staff regarding the organization of conferences and international exchange activities, administration of the grant program, and the facilitation of the work of exchange participants. Assisted with financial tracking and expense reporting for a variety of projects.
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Political/Economic Section InternU.S. Department Of State Embassy Tbilisi May 2013 - Aug 2013Tbilisi, GeorgiaManaged the disabilities portfolio of the Embassy, including organizing a roundtable on this topic hosted by the Ambassador and attended by members of parliament, government ministers, disabled rights advocates, and disabled Georgian soldiers. Also drafted a follow-up cable and a page of the annual Human Rights report on this topic. Planned and executed a meeting for the Ambassador with representatives of Georgia’s non-parliamentary opposition political parties. Drafted daily news update.
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Boren FellowNational Security Education Program Jun 2011 - Aug 2012Tbilisi, GeorgiaStudied Georgian language. Coordinated of Works-in-Progress lecture series, jointly sponsored by American Councils for InternationalEducation, Caucasus Research Resource Centers and American Research Institute of the South Caucasus. Found and selected researchers to present on ongoing projects, moderated lecture and discussion. Conducted political science research which contributes to my Master’s thesis.
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Fulbright Fellowship ResearcherTransparency International Georgia Nov 2008 - Aug 2009Tbilisi, GeorgiaFocused on government policy and aid to IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) as part of the "Making Aid Work for Georgia" project. Published “Annotated Bibliography on IDPs in Georgia,” used by various agencies, aid workers, and researchers.
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Chair Of The Board Of DirectorsThe Varsity 2007 - 2008Toronto, OntarioPresided over the Board of Directors of the University of Toronto’s student newspaper (readership of 30-40,000 students). Supervised annual budget of approximately $450,000.
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Deputy EditorCool English Magazine May 2006 - Aug 2006St. Petersburg, RussiaManaged the Editorial Department for multiple issues of the magazine, which focused on English language acquisition through culture, history, and idiomatic expressions. Worked in a Russian and English dual-language environment. Wrote, edited, translated articles. Produced and supervised recording sessions for supplementary educational CDs. Continued working as contract translator and editor until 2010
Benjamin Sweeney Education Details
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Ford School Of Public Policy And Center For Russian, East European, And Eurasian Studies -
European Studies, Politicial Science, Russian Language And Literature -
Phillips Academy AndoverHigh School
Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Sweeney
What company does Benjamin Sweeney work for?
Benjamin Sweeney works for Federal Voting Assistance Program (Fvap)
What is Benjamin Sweeney's role at the current company?
Benjamin Sweeney's current role is Program Manager at Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).
What schools did Benjamin Sweeney attend?
Benjamin Sweeney attended University Of Michigan, University Of Toronto - University College, Phillips Academy, Phillips Academy Andover.
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Benjamin Sweeney's colleagues are Mitchell Bailes, Daniel Bentley, Kayla Paulson Phd.
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