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Washington, Dc, Us

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Contribute to the management of Rule of Law projects funded by the USG (Dept. of State) andprivate donors, including managing budgets and program implementation.- Perform administrative tasks, such as planning personnel structures, managing the project office,and completing general organizational tasks.- Support and track project progress, including monitoring work plan execution, tracking teamprogress, and reporting updates.- Independently manage budgets and timelines, including contributing to budget preparation, ensuring projects areon time and on budget, and managing progress reports and financial budgets.- Contribute to business development efforts, including grant proposal writing and the developmentof proposal budgets.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Prepare papers, reports and briefings on election-related topics and programmatic work, including writing copy editing and formatting. - Lead rewrite of Democracy, Theory to Practice textbook, contributing subject matter expertise in drafting and editing.- Assist in the preparation of various reports and deliverables to donor (USAID).- Provide support on program management, administration, operations, finances, and reporting in the IFES Bangladesh country office.

Kasama, Northern Province, Zambia

- Assisted in the research, development, and writing of grant proposals for youth and women’s empowerment programs funded by private and bilateral (USG) donors.- Oversaw the implementation of programs and projects, tracking against program grants and plans.- Developed, design, and administer Monitoring and Evaluation structures for programs.- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and onboarded staff members.- Backstopped finance, including procurement and bookkeeping.- Collaborated in community outreach through social media and visitations around Kasama, Zambia.

Zambia

- Returned to Service following Global Evacuation in 2020.- Developed appropriate curriculum and lessons; taught English to Grades 5, 6, & 8 at Sabwa Primary School, Muchinga Province.- Created curriculum and lesson plans, and facilitated community English lessons for adult learners.- Co-designed and co-facilitated environmental secondary projects, including promoting agro-forestry and maintaining a demonstration garden.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Managed operations, compliance, and finance for a portfolio of pro-democracy and human rights International Development grants in West Africa from donors including USAID and UNEP.- Assisted in the design, development, and implementation of programs, projects, and activities in conflict and unstable countries in Francophone West Africa.- Tracked and projected monthly expenditures against program budgets.- Liaised and coordinated with country offices to ensure smooth implementation of projects.- Led management of procurement, sub-grants, and personnel contracts; prepared payment requests, all while ensuring compliance with internal and donor regulations.- Screened, interviewed, and contributed to the hiring and onboarding of staff in local country offices.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

- Assessed persons who have been in contact with someone with probable or confirmed COVID-19 to assess symptoms, refer for testing if symptomatic, and enroll in the Monitoring Program.- Conducted investigations to determine contacts from potential outbreaks, collaborating with team members to quickly identify and contact affected persons.

Zambia

- Completed 12 week intensive Pre-Service Training, including Cross-Cultural, Bemba, and Technical TEFL Training.- Developed appropriate curriculum and lessons; taught English and Computer Studies to Grade 8 at Sabwa Primary School, Muchinga Province.- Collaborated with local teachers to develop and implement new teaching strategies through a community of practice.- Emergency Evacuated (due to COVID-19) and early Closure of Service on March 20, 2020.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

- Identified and gathered primary and secondary sources for Dr. Carla Barqueiro.- Developed and supported direction of project.- Research project, Kinship in International Relations, presented at ISA Northeastern Conference 2019. Publication pending.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Independently led information sessions and conducted interviews for perspective students.- Administrative tasks included organizing and facilitating individual, group, and special tours.- Collaborated and assisted Admissions Councillors throughout the admissions process.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Provided tours for prospective students and their families.- Hosted visiting students for overnight visits.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

- Co-instructed grammar and conversation lessons in occupational English for non-native (mostly Spanish-speaking) adult learners.- Developed and planned curriculum and lessons, making original activities and assessments.

Brussels, Belgium

- Identified and gathered primary and secondary sources for independent research project.- Translated documents (project proposals and grants) between French and English for aninternational audience.- Coordinated, managed, and attended conferences and meetings; writing notes and summaries.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Development Studies, Graduation With Distinction (Highest Honors)

Areas of Research/Interest: Development and Gender/Sexuality, Participatory Action Research. Masters Thesis: The Match that Starts.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs (Honors), French

Activities and Societies: International Scholars Program; Student Representative for the Center of People, Politics, and Markets.

Master Of Arts - Ma