* Reporting to the Divisional Vice President for Development supervise a team of 5 that lead the organization’s USG and other bilateral donor proposal efforts, bidding on $300M and securing $150M in FY2019.* Lead writer for high priority bids, including lead writer for the $90M USAID Lebanon QITABI 2 program which World Learning won.* Serve as proposal manager for high priority, high value bids in technical areas ranging from higher education strengthening, education reform, civic education and governance, and scholarship management among others.* Based on strategic priorities led technical units to develop and maintain a funding pipeline, helping the organization to pursue fewer, but higher dollar opportunities (went from 83 proposals valued at approximately $230million in FY 2016, to 64 proposals valued at over $280million in FY 2017).* Present quarterly to World Learning leadership team on progress towards achieving new business targets.

Key Responsibilities: -Supervise BDU staff responsible for supporting World Learning's USG business development portfolio-Oversee the design, development and submission process for World Learning proposals- Serve as primary liaison with technical unit leadership, guiding them in program development strategy and direction-Lead the formation of new strategic alliances with implementing partners and other stakeholders to advance business development for WL-Develop and oversee training and mentoring program for BDU staff in collaboration with the Director-Collaborate in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the Business Development Unit-Track proposal statistics and create reports for Senior Leadership, as requested.-Travel priority countries to develop program development strategies and oversee implementation-Represent WL to funding organizations and NGO communities in the US and overseas, as needed-Serve as Acting Director for Program Development during the Director’s absence

* Worked closely with the Global Exchange Unit to identify, develop, and submit proposals to USAID, Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS/ECA). Resulted in an average win rate of 45%. This included conducting research on perspective opportunities, leading go, no-go decision meetings, leading technical design meetings, writing key sections of technical and cost proposals, and overseeing the submission of all proposals.* Led bid efforts to secure the 4 year, $16M Fulbright Specialist Program, crafting the proposal win strategy and discriminators, and writing key sections.* Effectively mentored junior staff to be able to master the fundamentals of their job and provided them with opportunities for growing their skills and taking on additional responsibilities.* Introduced using data on the organization’s existing bid practices to develop pipeline projections and inform bid decisions.

• Coordinated HI’s US donor proposal development and submission process in 2014, resulting in $15million in secured funding.• Meet regularly with USG donors to discuss HI program achievements, challenges, and openings for additional programming. • Effectively contracted and managed two consultants, coordinating and overseeing their proposal and report writing work. • Contributed to the development of a 6 year institutional fundraising plan, including pipeline projections and outlining trends among institutional donors.• Coordinated the report submission process, both financial and program, for HI’s US funded grantsportfolioensuring the timely submission of over 40 reports.• Secured 2 new partnership opportunities with US INGOs with a potential value of $4million in 2014.• Developed resources, tools, templates on specific USG donor priorities, proposal requirements, and contractual obligations, facilitating increased understanding among program and field staff regarding USG donors. Program Support Officer, April 2013-October 2013 • Liaised with desk and field staff regarding program needs, connecting needs with the correct funding opportunity and/or donor.• Coordinated the proposal process including evaluating the initial RFA/RFP,shaping proposal arguments to meet donor priorities, drafting capacity statements and past performance reports, and preparing cost proposals, resulting in $5.5million in secured funding.• Conducted field monitoring visits, meeting with project field staff and US donors and providing training to field staff on USG rules and regulations and best practices for reporting.• Regularly met with US donors (PRM, DRL, CSO, WRA, USAID, OFDA) to discuss HI program impact.• Provided desk and field staff contract implementation guidance and directly liaised with partners and donors, ensuring HI’s compliance with USG rules and regulations. • Reviewed, prepared, and submitted quarterly US donor financial reports.

Senior Program Officer, August 2011-Present• Manage programmatic and financial aspects of 4 programs based in the Asia and Pacific region totaling over $3 million in funding, providing effective communication with host country partners, recruitment of technical of experts, and customer-service centered support to field offices.• Designed and implemented all aspects of a $450,000 study exchange for 23 Pacific region legal professionals on domestic violence (DV), the success of which resulted in positive recognition from the Fijian and Micronesian Ambassadors to the US, ABA Executive Director, and ABA President. The US State Department is currently providing ABA ROLI the opportunity to apply for additional program funding. • Developed and implemented a one-week exchange to Fiji for US-DV legal professionals, resulting in over 70 members of civil society, faith community, and government being trained on DV advocacy and legal skills.• Communicated through in person meetings and written reports Vietnam program impact to donor resulting in an expansion of the program, which, through the employment of cost-saving measures, allowed the program to continue for an additional two years. • Trained and mentored division staff on ABA ROLI processes, job duties, and responsibilities, • Designed best practices training sessions for division staff on creating accurate financial projections, drafting contracts, and best practices for creating program budgets, creating efficient management of grant funds, better communication between the field and grants managers, and a decrease in division overspending.

Program Officer, December 2009-August 2011• Provided administrative and financial support to 7 US government-funded country programs with a combined yearly budget of approximately 2.5 million. Countries and regions covered include: Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Mongolia, Regional Anti-Corruption program, and Regional Media Legal Defense program.• Led a US government-funded study tour for 4 high-level US experts in Vietnam, resulting in the formation of professional networks between US and Vietnamese legal professionals and the creation of a Vietnam Bar Federation code of ethics based on resources we provided.• Coordinated the grant proposal submission process to US government agencies and trained others on the process. • Effectively communicate and liaise with US government funders, including the drafting of program reports and No-Cost Extensions, Reprogramming, and Cost-Extension Requests.

 Aided in the development of a private-public partnership grant between the National Institute on Aging and the Association of Specialty Professors.  Effectively recruited and communicated with research grant recipients in order to track programmatic achievements.  Briefed superiors regarding available funding and future steps needed in order to achieve funding priorities. Designed organization’s website pages to serve as a resource for grantees and the general public. Planed and produced quarterly electronic newsletter for 400 subscribers.

 Elected by peers to evaluate and approve over 40 USAID funded small project grants for Peace Corps volunteers.  Founded the first girls sports camp in Georgia in collaboration with three other volunteers for 90 girls ages 11-13. Selected to implement a countrywide AIDS education campaign, compiling two AIDS education manuals and leading two conferences for 150 attendees  Researched, wrote, implemented, and evaluated two school renovation grants totaling over $5,000.00, providing a school library and English Resource Room. Teamed with fellow volunteers in creating no cost workshops for teachers that emphasized