Provides the financial, procurement, and contractual compliance of the USAID-funded Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) program. Responsible for the financial management, including budgeting, procurement, expenditure tracking, and both internal and client financial reporting. Develops tools and processes to streamline and facilitate budget management, procurement, and subcontracts. Manages the development and tracking of survey budgets and procurement of supplies, including the client approval… Show more Provides the financial, procurement, and contractual compliance of the USAID-funded Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) program. Responsible for the financial management, including budgeting, procurement, expenditure tracking, and both internal and client financial reporting. Develops tools and processes to streamline and facilitate budget management, procurement, and subcontracts. Manages the development and tracking of survey budgets and procurement of supplies, including the client approval process and administrative and financial management of local subcontracts. Supervises a combined team of one finance staff and two procurement staff. Ensures compliance with USG and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures. Show less

Financial and contract management of USAID/UKAID-funded program improving educational outcomes for boys and girls in select education provinces in the DRC. Oversees financial management, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting. Manages development and financial and administrative management of local grants and subcontracts. Develops grants for the final year of implementation and oversee the application, approval, implementation, and close-out… Show more Financial and contract management of USAID/UKAID-funded program improving educational outcomes for boys and girls in select education provinces in the DRC. Oversees financial management, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting. Manages development and financial and administrative management of local grants and subcontracts. Develops grants for the final year of implementation and oversee the application, approval, implementation, and close-out processes, evaluate proposals, award grants, provide relevant guidance to partners in all processes related to grants. Supervises a combined team of nine finance staff and six grants staff. Ensures compliance with USG and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures. Show less

Provides leadership and management of the project team for the USAID-funded FEWS NET program. Manages the financial and budget projections as a regional financial analyst. Ensures contractual compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures as a regional compliance specialist. Performs the start-up of new projects and close-out of completed projects as well as additional field missions to support ongoing projects. Reviews project deliverables, including technical reports… Show more Provides leadership and management of the project team for the USAID-funded FEWS NET program. Manages the financial and budget projections as a regional financial analyst. Ensures contractual compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures as a regional compliance specialist. Performs the start-up of new projects and close-out of completed projects as well as additional field missions to support ongoing projects. Reviews project deliverables, including technical reports and work plans. Communicates with USAID and external partners to ensure ongoing project management. Works closely with local project staff and partners on professional / institutional development. Assists in the development of proposals, including recruitment, research, drafting sections and budget preparation. Show less

As part of the project management unit, supports a portfolio of USAID-funded projects in the area of ​​environment, energy, health, and education. Manages the financial and budget projections as a regional financial analyst. Ensures contractual compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures as a regional compliance specialist. Performs the start-up of new projects and close-out of completed projects as well as additional field missions to support ongoing projects… Show more As part of the project management unit, supports a portfolio of USAID-funded projects in the area of ​​environment, energy, health, and education. Manages the financial and budget projections as a regional financial analyst. Ensures contractual compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures as a regional compliance specialist. Performs the start-up of new projects and close-out of completed projects as well as additional field missions to support ongoing projects. Reviews project deliverables, including technical reports and work plans. Communicates with USAID and external partners to ensure ongoing project management. Works closely with local project staff and partners on professional / institutional development. Assists in the development of proposals, including recruitment, research, drafting sections and budget preparation. Show less

Conducted an analysis of the current household energy mix being used by potential women end users of the technologies and a preliminary determination of if and how the energy mix will change as a result of the introduction of a new technology. Determined, using feedback from potential women end users, how best to disseminate and encourage technology adoption by target communities. Developed the most cost efficient and effective distribution strategies for these technologies, taking into… Show more Conducted an analysis of the current household energy mix being used by potential women end users of the technologies and a preliminary determination of if and how the energy mix will change as a result of the introduction of a new technology. Determined, using feedback from potential women end users, how best to disseminate and encourage technology adoption by target communities. Developed the most cost efficient and effective distribution strategies for these technologies, taking into consideration both time and energy poverty and whether or not both or either will be reduced by Kopernik technologies. Show less

Analyzed market attractiveness for micro-finance product in Kenya through primary and secondary research. Developed market-entry strategy for MIS product based on results of research.

Designed and created business development training modules for rural farmers and farming associations. Developed proposals and training curriculum for two SME business development programs. Conducted focus groups and trainings for rural businesses and government services. Liaised with the Business Development Services, Community Development, and Agriculture Departments to conduct primary and secondary research on programs’ activities to produce high quality weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly… Show more Designed and created business development training modules for rural farmers and farming associations. Developed proposals and training curriculum for two SME business development programs. Conducted focus groups and trainings for rural businesses and government services. Liaised with the Business Development Services, Community Development, and Agriculture Departments to conduct primary and secondary research on programs’ activities to produce high quality weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports. Show less

Managed the administration, finances, personnel and execution of short-term and long-term USAID-funded international development contracts worldwide under three Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQCs) on anticorruption, organizational development, monitoring & evaluation, legislative strengthening and other democracy/governance issues; resulting in the successful completion of 15 contracts. Controlled a large portfolio of projects ranging from $50 thousand to $1.2 million, overseeing budgeting… Show more Managed the administration, finances, personnel and execution of short-term and long-term USAID-funded international development contracts worldwide under three Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQCs) on anticorruption, organizational development, monitoring & evaluation, legislative strengthening and other democracy/governance issues; resulting in the successful completion of 15 contracts. Controlled a large portfolio of projects ranging from $50 thousand to $1.2 million, overseeing budgeting, cost control, contract compliance, logistical and operational support, and client satisfaction in Africa, South America, and Near-East Asia. Wrote and edited frequent quarterly and annual reports and deliverables documenting the financial and programmatic status of projects for USAID, Missions and other clients. Collaborated and communicated with staff and chiefs of party located in various countries to ensure clarity of project goals and results. Show less

Innovated English studies curriculum to incorporate multi-purpose teachings in recognized areas of need, including public health and environmental themes for over 700 students at the high school and middle school levels. Developed cross-cultural understanding and relationship-building skills with the local community and co-workers through local activities such as the market, sports teams, and language and environment clubs. Demonstrated creative problem-solving and assumed leadership and… Show more Innovated English studies curriculum to incorporate multi-purpose teachings in recognized areas of need, including public health and environmental themes for over 700 students at the high school and middle school levels. Developed cross-cultural understanding and relationship-building skills with the local community and co-workers through local activities such as the market, sports teams, and language and environment clubs. Demonstrated creative problem-solving and assumed leadership and responsibility during school staffing crisis in order to prepare 60 senior students for their final exams. Researched and prepared grant proposal to fund the building of new latrines in the community and at local schools resulting in the award of the grant and the construction of 10 new latrines. Show less

Utilized creative presentation and public speaking skills to effectively teach primary and secondary students.

Assisted the Sales Manager in new communities to sell new homes and work with potential buyers to build their dream home.