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• Works with U.S. Department of State and three regulatory agencies to identify technical expertise and design sub-contracts for energy governance projects in over 20 countries in Europe, Asia, and South America totaling over $1 million annually.• Supervises four project managers to implement projects advancing diplomatic efforts and contributing to sound energy generation.• Works with American Embassies and agencies to advance environmental cooperation according to Free Trade Agreements with three countries.

• Drafted proposals, designed activities, and reported on results for six projects in Africa and the Middle East focused on wildlife trafficking, climate change, and biodiversity conservation funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and Department of State.• Developed sub-awards and contracting mechanisms to provide over $1 million annually to partner NGOs.• Oversaw workflow and outputs of three-person team and provided job training and instruction in Washington, DC and remotely.• Managed multi-disciplinary, 2-6 person technical teams for short-term assistance in pursuit of environment- and energy-related policy objectives.• Accompanied Secretary of the Interior as technical advisor during trip to Kenya with focus on wildlife crime and climate change; trip included multiple high-visibility events, including those for the press, civil society, American and international agencies.

• Drafted talking points and fact sheets on climate change and wildlife crime initiatives for use in decision-making and public statements by USAID Environment Office, Mission Director, U.S. Ambassador, and others.• Collaborated with Kenyan government agencies and civil society organizations to determine need for and use of U.S. funding on projects to combat wildlife crime and effects of climate change.• Coordinated information and logistics for large-scale and high-level events in Kenya to advance international collaboration. Staffed site visits by Congressional delegation accompanying the President to showcase response to wildlife crime challenges.

• Managed technical assistance project implementation in Georgia, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Iraq, the Maldives, and elsewhere according to agreements with USAID, State Department.• Served as a liaison to other offices; developed written guidelines and policies for internal use to advise workplace operations.• Analyzed and explained options for project implementation according to U.S. foreign policy objectives and needs of counterparts.• Briefed senior officials and coworkers on natural and cultural resource issues, represented program mission and goals within the Department, to other federal agencies, and foreign governments.• Drafted concise and technically sound outreach and communications materials—press releases, brochures, official letters, presentations and project reports—for federal, non-government, and foreign partners agencies in multiple media (online, electronic, and traditional).

• Contributed to management of technical assistance projects as part of Free Trade Agreements with countries in the Middle East; planning events, budgeting activity cost, tracking expenses, and providing language for reports and proposals.• Traveled on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Interior to represent the program in interagency meetings, with high-level government representatives, at domestic and international workshops, and with funding agencies.• Accompanied foreign delegations in Washington, DC and throughout the U.S. during job training study tours on environmental issues. Coordinated international travel logistics, monitored procurement, assisted in selection of technical team members, maintained contracts and financial partner agreements.

• Maintained database of reporters, contacts and events • Researched relevant outlets for correspondence; drafted social media outreach • Coordinated RSVPs, attendance records, and reception at high-level events

• Performed research for story ideas, interview subjects, and archival audio and video• Maintained organization's online social media presence• Conducted pre-interviews; recorded, transcribed and edited audio • Organized and drafted development proposals and applications

• Performed research, provided potential story and interview subjects • Participated in pre- and post-production: booked and pre-interviewed guests, draftedquestions, edited audio, and summarized content • Recorded audio, setup long-distance recordings, screened calls on live programs • Provided on-air reporting