Manages technical teams of subject matter experts in Market Systems, Gender, Nutrition, Social Behavior Change and Youth.

Creates technical content for trainings. Adapts and designs training materials for local needs and context. Assists field staff in assessing beneficiary needs. Facilitates participatory work planning and project design workshops. Identifies evaluation indicators and data collection methodologies. Delivers technical assistance to projects. Promotes training capabilities externally through publications, conferences and other outreach activities. Has implemented Sell More For More cooperative development program in Mali, Mozambique, Afghanistan, Philippines, conducted participatory work planning sessions in Mali, Burkina Faso.

• Successfully revitalized and managed youth-focused program activities in 3 remote locations in conjunction with Tanzanian NGO partners.• Established strategic partnerships with six new organizations to expand, improve and professionalize the YCI presence in Tanzania.• Conducted program assessments in five locations in Tanzania, as well as two locations in Mozambique. Assessment included financial, administrative, safety, governmental criteria, as well as programmatic needs assessments in youth health and livelihoods.• Developed risk management plan to ensure safety and health of volunteers and staff on site. Implemented evacuation procedures in case of local political unrest.• Developed and implemented annual program work-plans, including Performance measurement and budgets in collaboration with local partners, youth and YCI volunteers.• Improved and expanded YCI and donor monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes resulting in improved program information at the local, country and international level.• Improved program management and reporting skills of in-country staff in Tanzania including managers, officers, interns and local volunteers through workshops, coaching and constructive feedback.• Coordinated community-based, partner-driven programs in youth leadership development, sexual & reproductive health education; HIV/AIDS prevention and support; gender equality; water sanitation and hygiene (WASH); small business development and work-readiness training.• Proactively conducted a variety of human resource interventions, including hiring, firing and providing extensive staff development training for YCI Tanzania staff and volunteers. • Effectively managed budget in changing financial climate, including accurate financial management, receipt tracking, implementation of YCI finance policies and practices, and timely submission of financial reports to YCI head office in Toronto.

Clients:December 2010 to February 2011 – European Union, Cambodia - Program Evaluation – Performed final evaluation of 2 EU funded Gender-Based Violence Prevention programs implemented by Gender and Development Cambodia (GADC), thru interviews, field visits and observations; provided recommendations for improvements to ongoing programs.May to August 2010 - World Health Organization, Cambodia - Proposal Development – Supported staff in the Cambodian Ministry of Health to develop proposal to implement nationwide hospital service improvement project for submission to Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Round 10, focusing on infection prevention and control, medical laboratory services and quality improvement. Analyzed and incorporated comments of external experts, national and international WHO staff and other consultants. Provided technical assistance to consultants developing other sub-proposals. - Proposal integration and consolidation – collaborated with writing teams from other sub-recipients to develop comprehensive, clear proposal for health service strengthening under GFATM Round 10, including cohesive narrative, detailed 5-year budget and workplan, performance framework, for submission by the Cambodian Ministry of Health.February to July 2010 - US Peace Corps, Cambodia - Served as Program and Training Officer (see description below) in a part-time capacity. Duties Included: - Capacity building for Peace Corps Cambodian and American staff, including creating an assessment process for recruiting new staff and on-the-job training plans; - Design and facilitation of 8 training events for American and Cambodian participants (from 10 to 80 participants) in Health and Education sector; - Facilitation of participatory redesign of monitoring and evaluation plan for Education Project; - Development of project framework, training materials and resources for Health Education Project; - Peace Corps volunteer coaching and mentoring.

Key Achievements: - Peace Corps New Country Opening - Directed all program and training components of PC Cambodia for first 3 groups of Volunteers. - Placed more than 100 Volunteers, resulting in significant improvements in English language ability of more than 90 high school English teachers and thousands of students. - Designed and implemented Community Health Education program, including interviewing of partners and government agencies at all levels. - Recruited, trained and mentored creative and dynamic program and training team.Program Management:- Designed and launched project for high school English teachers with clear goals and relevant monitoring and evaluation strategy.- Established partnerships with Cambodian Ministries (Health and Education) and NGO partners, ensuring mutually beneficial activities and outcomes.- Developed criteria and procedures to identify appropriate Volunteer sites, including technical, lodging, transportation, safety and health needs.- Developed and implemented data collection and reporting systems.Training Design & Management- Supported implementation of training calendar, including 13-week pre-service training, as well as 5 other annual training events.- Designed and implemented intensive 3-day training on the prevention of HIV/AIDS.- Developed mechanisms for assessing training effectiveness.- Ensured timely staffing, budgeting and logistical support for all training events. Staff Capacity Building- Developed staff skills in planning, documenting, self-assessment, facilitation, problem solving and teamwork.- Provided one-on-one coaching for 15 Cambodian staff in achieving personal and professional goals.Volunteer Support- Developed system for personal and professional support, thru appropriate training, peer mentoring, staff visits, and phone calls.- Served as technical advisor for volunteer project ideas, and liaison to other partners.- Provided performance evaluation and counseling for Volunteers.

APCD for Health Education, Water Sanitation and HIV/AIDS Prevention - Created a new HIV prevention program, including establishing relationships with partners,developing project goals, designing training and implementing monitoring & evaluation system. - Introduced "PD/Hearth" nutritional rehabilitation model in Mali. - Led redesign of training program to improve language, cross-cultural and technical learning.Health Education activities:- Facilitated development of reproductive health curriculum in French.- Promoted capacity-building for NGOs providing HIV/AIDS services.- Initiated development of low-literate materials for HIV+ patients concerning drug interactions and basic nutrition.- Supervised training of clinicians on sanitation and patient interaction techniques.Project Management: Supervised three Peace Corps projects, including:- Development of project activities and outcomes;- Coordination of site preparation and volunteer placement;- Design and coordination of training;- Implementation of monitoring and evaluation system;- Establishment of strategic partnerships with USAID, national HIV/AIDSprogram and international NGOs; and- Provision of volunteer technical, material and emotional support.Capacity Building and Administration:- Trained and supervised over 300 health education, HIV, and Water/Sanitation PCVs over 5 year period..- Supervised and trained two staff.- Trained 500+ PCVs in grant management, proposal development, & budget tracking.- Served as mentor and coach for staff through multiple changes in leadership.- As Acting Director, supervised more than 50 staff and 180 volunteers, negotiated contracts, managed budget of approximately $3 million.Crisis Management: Served as Acting Director in crisis periods performing roles such as managing volunteers and staff emotional health and safety (in case of volunteer death, accident involving multiple volunteers), coordinating with Embassy staff for rapid evacuation.

- Played a critical role in the launch of new USDOL Welfare-to-Work grant program, including training Federal, State and local government agency staff in program implementation and financial management, implementing public information campaign, developing complex reporting system, and extensive public speaking engagements and field monitoring. - Led technical assistance campaign to help first-time Federal grant recipients to understand complex financial and management requirements of US government funding. - Formed capable, diverse, collaborative, nationwide team of field staff to support theimplementation of complex Federal grant program through mentoring, responsive policy guidance and strong interpersonal skills.Grant Management: - Development of technical requirements of SGA;- Implementation of the review and award process, as well as review and critique of morethan 1300 grant proposals;- Coordination technical assistance and grant management activities;- Managed performance of 190 grants (totaling over $700 million).Policy & Intergovernmental Coordination:- Wrote regulations and official policy guidance for Federal grant program.- Developed policy in coordination with more than 5 Federal Departments and agencies.- Coordinated events and policy discussions with national associations, publicinterest groups and other organizations.Technical Assistance & Information Sharing:- Developed technical assistance plan, including management of contractors and development of materials.- Organized technical conferences for more than 300 participants.- Wrote training materials for public use on federal grants process.- Developed and maintained website and bulletin board.- Presented complex policy issues for staff and the public.Management:- Supervised staff of six permanent staff and four contractors to complete products in atimely and cost effective manner.- Coordinated activity of program team, consisting of 45+ staff in 10 Regional locations.

Director of Women's Center in Tahoua with L'Association de Femmes du Niger (AFN). In association with my Nigerienne counterpart, I taught crafts (sewing, knitting, crotchet, embroidery) and business development to women and girls from the town of Tahoua, as well as child-raising skills such as nutrition, weaning, hygiene and promotion of vaccinations. More than 100 women and girls learned skills to improve their livelihoods at the Center.