Daron Mackie Email & Phone Number

Amman, Jordan

- Lead REACH Syria’s Area-Based Assessment work across two hubs in Northeast and Northwest Syria, overseeing design and implementation of mixed methods research to inform integrated, localized resilience programming- Coordinate with REACH and Acted’s Amman- and Syria-based field teams to ensure smooth operations of data collection, integrating feedback from Acted technical and area coordinators to ensure relevancy of research findings for Acted area-based programming- Collaborate with and incorporate technical feedback from REACH HQ focal points on research terms of reference, qualitative and quantitative questionnaires, and written outputs- Conduct mapping of basic services infrastructure in Tabqa, ar-Raqqa governorate in collaboration with the Northeast Syria NGO Forum’s Area-Based Coordination Mechanism- Engage in capacity building of team members in relation to research design and analytical output drafting

Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine

- Act as primary focal point for the Ukraine Human Impact Assessment (in partnership with UNDP) & REACH’s Veterans’ Reintegration Assessment- Conduct analysis and report-writing for REACH’s Emergency WASH Assessment on the Impact of the Nova Kakhovka Reservoir Depletion- Develop research methodologies, conduct secondary data review, draft research Terms of Reference, data collection tools (qualitative and quantitative), and analytical reports- Conduct qualitative data collection capacity building training with field research team- Monitor project cycle and research implementation; coordinate with and train field team to ensure data is rigorously collected across 10 Ukrainian oblasts- Liaise with government and non-government partners; present findings, solicit and incorporate feedback from 11 UN agencies on the Ukraine Human Impact Assessment

Research (with Professors Daniel Maxwell, Paul Howe, and Merry Fitzpatrick) looking at the historical trajectories and dynamics of famine, including how these dynamics link to anticipatory action & "no regrets" programming, as well as what has been learned about accountability mechanisms for famine.

Research Assistant for Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Study: Qualitative Information Collection, Analysis and Cataloguing at the Feinstein International Center, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.

Kabul, Afghanistan & Nairobi, Kenya

- Planned, conducted field research, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and report writing for the Aga Khan Foundation’s Endline Evaluation: Improving Social and Economic Opportunities for Youth in Northern Kenya- Coordinated and conducted data collection and analysis in for the World Bank project, 'A Qualitative Assessment of Pathways to Youth Inclusion in Afghanistan,' resulting in the formation of pilot program for mobilization and economic inclusion of male and female youth ages 18-29 in selected communities of Afghanistan- Conducted literature review, qualitative data analysis, and report writing to an additional five research projects for actors including the World Bank (Somalia), SDC (Global), GIZ (Afghanistan), OECD (Senegal), and UNICEF (Zambia)- Carried out organization’s search process for research proposal selection and development, helping to streamline and prioritize calls-for-proposals of thematic relevance to the organization

Nairobi, Kenya

- Communicated with staff and external stakeholders on behalf of Samuel Hall’s Director and Co-Founder while coordinating matters relevant to the director’s schedule, projects, and ongoing business development- Assessed and oversaw progress on priorities amongst research, administrative, and operational teams for all Resilience Pillar research projects. Executed proposal writing and development, prepared briefs and reports to inform director decision-making- Participated in the organization of the consultative process for WFP’s development of the Somalia Social Protection Policy (endorsed March 2019), collecting and analyzing feedback from government, NGO, UN, and CSO partners in three locations in Somalia- Supported literature review, consultative process with UN, donor, and NGO actors, and final report writing for the development of WFP’s Interim Country Strategy Plan toward achieving Zero Hunger in Somalia

Seattle, Wa

- Provided comprehensive client-centered case management to recently arrived refugees; in particular those with medical and mental illnesses, elderly, and those affected by domestic violence- Developed individualized service plans for each client. Assessed client progress at the initial, 3, 6 and 12- month point of enrollment in program to ensure goals are being met through maximization of available resources- Advocated for client access to available and appropriate resources including housing, health, food, & nutritional resources- Ensured strong communication with local service providers, including partners of the Refugee Health Promotion Project (RHPP), focused on health outreach and education for refugees with complex medical and mental health issues

Master Of Arts In Law And Diplomacy

Relevant Coursework: - Humanitarian Action in Complex Emergencies - Forced Migration - Famine, Livelihoods, & Resilience - Children.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Studies

Minors in African Studies and Music

Language & Culture

Recipient of CIEE Merit Language Intensive Focus Scholarship for 4-month study abroad program based in Dakar, Senegal. Program emphasis.

High School