Emmanuel Otoo

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Philanthropy and Nonprofit Professional @ MiracleFeet
chapel hill, north carolina, united states
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
About Emmanuel Otoo

Emmanuel is committed to, justice, equity, and inclusion for people of all abilities, gender identity, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and social, cultural, and economic status. He has managed several integrated programs with a few major development partners such as Plan International, the United Nations Development Programme, the International Labour Organisation/ International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour, Free The salves and The Global Fund for Children ( an award-winning - https://aboutus.ft.com/en-gb/announcements/ft-seasonal-appeal-raises-4-89million-for-the-global-fund-for-children/ and grassroots-focused organization). He is a grounded, rights-based expert, with 15+ years of community-driven social justice grantmaking. A highly strategic thinker with outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills, Emmanuel harnesses the power of narrative for social change. A visionary leader in transformative project management, a trusted collaborator for grassroots organizations, and enduring locally-driven and power shifting initiatives. Possesses a strong bias for action, a distinctive combination of education, and technical expertise in nonprofit leadership while demonstrating humility and compassion in practice. Knowledgeable across an array of grassroots sustainable solutions targeting the drivers of injustices and inequalities. Committed to regenerative participatory approaches, capacity development while facilitating building a locally-led rights architecture. A facilitator of well-being, enhancement, and a catalyst for propelling growth among disadvantaged populations. A fast learner, motivated to overcome challenges. Embraces diversity, finds and nurtures talent, and able to engage in strategic analysis and partnerships, while being open to listening and learning, to take initiative, and be accountable for independent and collaborative work. Emmanuel has been instrumental in strengthening relationships between key stakeholders such as governments, development partners, the private sector, civil society, and grassroots organizations in the context of designing and implementing innovative policies and programs in child protection. He is experienced in pairing flexible capital with expert assistance and access to networks to bringing change and multiplying impact through the influence of leverage. He has a comprehensive perspective, having provided technical guidance to : Not-for-Profits, Movements, and Philanthropic Foundations. He has lived, traveled, or worked in 40+ countries and knows multiple languages.

Emmanuel Otoo's Current Company Details
MiracleFeet

Miraclefeet

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Philanthropy and Nonprofit Professional
chapel hill, north carolina, united states
Website:
miraclefeet.org
Employees:
49
Emmanuel Otoo Work Experience Details
  • Miraclefeet
    Director Of Global Programs
    Miraclefeet Apr 2021 - Present
    Chapel Hill, Nc
    As the Director of Programs at MiracleFeet, I am responsible for expanding and implementing high-quality, evidence-based programs for treating children born with clubfoot in low and middle-income countries. Leading a multicultural team and collaborating with local organizations and consultants, we strive to ensure that at least 70% of these children have access to quality treatment.As a thought leader, I work to increase advocacy and promote sustainability across the organization. Building relationships with our network of partners, including over 30 local and international NGOs, 300 clubfoot clinics, and 650 healthcare workers at public hospitals, is also crucial to my role. I work closely with our Development team on proposal development and grant reporting.To continue our growth, I identify potential partners in new priority countries. I am deeply committed to our mission of ensuring that no child is left behind in accessing quality clubfoot treatment and embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. As a dynamic, innovative leader, I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, their families, and their communities.
  • Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
    Program Officer - International Children’S Education
    Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Jul 2018 - Apr 2021
    Washington, Dc Metro Area
    Working with the International Children’s Education team on an international grantmaking program that works to transform education and to ensure a relevant, high-quality transformational primary/secondary education for all children within more equitable and accountable educational systems. This includes thematic concentrations on evidence building and accountability for the right to education. It also consists of staying abreast of relevant issues, trends, and policy developments; managing program’s grants portfolio, to include monitoring and evaluating existing grants and soliciting and recommending new or continuing grants; building and maintaining relationships with other donors; building and maintaining new and current grantee relationships; and participating in funder collaboratives, among other things. Additional responsibilities include mentoring other team members, participation in cross-programmatic and foundation-wide activities, and development and continues implementation of funding strategies and grantmaking best practices.• Reenergizing the advancement of socio-economic transformation strategies to ensure that education practices/policies are based on evidence and result in inclusive quality Education • Amplifying rights-oriented funding at local, national, and global levels by targeting vulnerable groups and ensuring effective governance and accountability to affirm consistent quality and equity in public services • Coordinating areas of work involving expanding the right to inclusive education and empowerment of vulnerable refugees and migrants • Furthering the execution of different thematic focus grantmaking portfolios such as Education in Emergencies and Community-Driven Education initiatives, Grassroots Education for Change, and the Right to Education Initiatives• Expanding the community of regenerative funders, fiscal sponsors, and intermediaries who are committed to fighting injustices and promoting equity
  • The Global Fund For Children
    Regional Program Director, Africa And Middle East
    The Global Fund For Children Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
    Washington, Dc| Usa
    •Engineered organization-wide program strategic thinking/prioritization & coordinated the development and execution of geographic focus grantmaking portfolios such as Anti-Human Trafficking•Spearheaded the development and implementation of program strategies•Maximized grant budgets, and customized right-based initiatives for grantees mission-driven projects •Conceptualized and revitalized convenings with program partners that led to advancing cutting-edge thinking about grassroots solutions•Redesigned equity-informed community-driven initiatives focused on child protection resulting in transforming the lives of marginalized children •Mapped out the creation of networks of practitioners championing locally rooted inclusive initiatives •Advanced engagements with stakeholders to expedite knowledge sharing and promotion of transformational practices leading to addressing chronic capacity building needs of underfunded and under-recognized movements/organizations •Stimulated and nurtured relationships with funders/donors and strategic allies•Outpaced the creation and strengthening of a high-quality grassroots organizations portfolio and grantmaking program and authored blogs to elevate community-driven efforts •Launched/sustained grantee-centered capacity building initiatives recognizing diversity/racial justice/power dynamics •Nurtured/mentored portfolio team•Remolded human-centered grantmaking strategies and overhauled grantmaking requirements to reflect grantee-centered approaches•Discovered/strengthened partners while refocusing grantmaking guidelines leading to the decolonization of grant making practices and strengthening relationships •Revamped special emergency and crisis grants• Tracked and analyzed policy developments and impacts on equitable Education and inclusive gender-responsive Child Protection initiatives• Formulated equitable fiscal stewardship grantmaking administrative activities that led to strengthening relationships with grantees
  • Global Fund For Children
    Program Officer For Africa And Middle East
    Global Fund For Children Oct 2011 - Jul 2018
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    The role of the Program Officer is to build and strengthen the grantmaking program of the Global Fund for Children. In collaboration with other staff of the program department, the Program Officer evaluates, develops, and implements regional program strategy, operations and partnerships. The Program Officer’s primary responsibility is to oversee the Africa and Middle East portfolios and manage grantee relationships in East and Southern Africa. The program Officer supervises the West Africa Program Officer and the Africa Program Associate.Role and Responsibilities include Grantmaking , Value-added services , Knowledge sharing, Partnerships Management and Communications
  • Free The Slaves
    West Africa Regional Director
    Free The Slaves 2008 - Oct 2011
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Coordinated the conceptualization/design of program strategy for combating human trafficking and slavery • Charted inclusive partnerships, through policy engagements, and cultural shifts, with stakeholders to the revolutionization of equitable strategies to advance inclusion • Analyzed and tracked key project goals, policy initiatives, and advocacy priorities and leveraged them for community and organizational impact while cultivating empathy and compassion• Facilitated connections between policymakers and experts • Assessed and led the integration and implementation of context-driven strategies to fight human trafficking and forced labor • Developed constituency-led strategies focused on community efforts against human trafficking and modern-day slavery and delegated its implementation • Diagnosed and addressed gaps in information sharing thereby empowering citizens and policymakers in resisting modern-day slavery and human trafficking as well as dismantling the drivers of injustice • Headed the design and implementation of gender-responsive economic justice-focused business initiatives targeting the most vulnerable to trafficking and forced labor leading to strengthening justice-oriented advocates • Modified and executed grassroots advocacy techniques leading to advancing inclusive and just public policy at all levels• Ensured consistent and systematic policy engagement by grantees and communities and grantees with government counterparts and the private sector• Built a stronger knowledge and evidence base on the root causes, dynamics, institutional drivers trafficking• Shaped the development and testing of inclusive advocacy, research, and fundraising strategies
  • Undp
    Program Coordinator (Socio-Economic Policy Unit)
    Undp Dec 2006 - Jul 2008
    Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
    • Transformed UNDP Social Sector Working Group activities to enhance equitable policy formulation and implementation aimed at addressing vulnerability and exclusion• Developed measurement frameworks and analysis methods to enhance inclusion while recommending equity-driven and gender-responsive policy and program responses• Forged, and negotiated excellent relationships with governments, UN agencies, civil society, the private sector, trustees, peer organizations and other stakeholders resulting in trust building and effective advocacy • Spearheaded and tracked activities with all experts for example those involved in the preparation and the implementation of the National Human Development Report and supported the development of a Social Exclusion Index for Ghana • Expedited the implementation of various project transition plans, exit strategies and sustainability plans• Facilitated budget allocations, and provided efficient financial control and reporting on youth employment • Accelerated the development of capacity-building tools and furthered knowledge sharing enhancement practices
  • International Labour Organization - International Programme On The Elimination Of Child Labour (Ipec
    Country Program Coordinator
    International Labour Organization - International Programme On The Elimination Of Child Labour (Ipec Jul 2004 - Dec 2006
    Greater Accra, Ghana
    • Facilitated the integration of various anti-trafficking initiatives into national programs while boosting community-driven advocacy strategies leading to improved child protection/reduction in gender-based forced labor practices • Coordinated the design/implementation of community-led anti-human trafficking and advocacy strategies • Pioneered efforts to advance community-based vigilant regulations against human trafficking and child abuse • Facilitated stakeholders’ initiatives leading to enhanced government oversight and public accountability • Coordinated the provision of technical assistance influencing policy decision in delivering equitable public policy refinement as well as established conditions for learning/transformation • Planned and executed collaborations, and joint efforts resulting in a multi-sectoral response to human trafficking • Coordinated grantees efforts to develop and apply tools resulting in increased policy shift embracing child protection and responding to the drivers of human trafficking and other forms of abuse• Established regional/thematic knowledge-exchange convenings which promoted grantee’s peer learning • Forged strong partnerships with the relevant national authorities, workers, employers, and NGOs leading to the co-creation of contextually relevant solutions to child abuse • Initiated effective collaboration with key partners and stakeholders toward the implementation of sustainable anti-human-trafficking programs • Restructured community engagement and planning strategies creating space for human trafficking rehabilitation• Campaigned and coordinated the documentation and dissemination of child protection policy guidance• Designed and coordinated the usage of anti-human trafficking program monitoring, evaluation and learning tools• Streamlined UNDP-Ghana’s Youth Employment Network efforts leading to the formulation and implementation of youth-centered policies
  • Social Investment Fund/African Development Fund Program
    Regional Officer
    Social Investment Fund/African Development Fund Program Oct 2000 - Jul 2004
    Ghana
    My role involves coordinating efforts of Ghana’s Social Investment Fund to investing in marginalized and disadvantaged people to promote their well-being. It entails leading processes to remove the barriers of socio-economic injustice. My goal was focusing mainly on women and children and ensuring that I engage directly with the communities and key local government structures to promote justice and address both urban and rural socio-economic injustices in significantly deprived areas in Ghana. Most of the initiatives I facilitated were determined by community members after working with them through comprehensive and contextually aligned participatory and constituency led processes. I focused a lot on power-building as well. With my experience and guidance from community leaders, I engaged communities to identify addresses the drivers of socio-economic injustices while promoting wealth creation strategies with humility and compassion. Though the program was supported by key donors such as the African Development Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development my attention was on local ownership and sustainability. This meant that local support and grassroots resource mobilization formed a critical part of my achievements. Below are some of my other key areas of focus:• Provided leadership in the design and implementation of economic justice and poverty reduction initiatives• Coordinated efforts leading to the redefinition of equity indicators for women’s groups especially in urban areas• Achieved the design and delivery of community-driven safety nets for various gender-responsive initiatives • Enhanced management for the effective delivery of community-driven integrated projects• Mobilized ideas and support for the development of women’s community-driven microbusinesses initiatives • Redesigned participatory research activities and capacity-building programs leading to strengthening grantees
  • Centre For Community Studies, Action And Development(Cencosad)/African Initiatives Project
    Community-Driven Project Coordinator
    Centre For Community Studies, Action And Development(Cencosad)/African Initiatives Project Nov 1998 - Feb 2000
    Accra Metropolitan District, Ghana
    My role at CENCOSAD aimed at co-creating and using Participatory Capacity Development tools with grassroots indigenous organizations to guide them to take control of their own integrated development. This role also supported the application of Community-driven approaches in promoting community level democracy and inclusive methods of grassroots support while tacking the drivers of social exclusion and poverty. The role involved authentic and meaningful community engagement with a goal of decolonization and building power. Demonstration of empathy, kindness, care, humility, and love were key aspects of how I worked with different youth-centered and gender-responsive groups. Other areas of my role were:• Chaired the preparation of concept papers and implementation of integrated grassroots and community engagements initiatives resulting in creating a cohort of empowered and fierce community change advocates • Designed and implemented grantee-led capacity-building programs for youth-led grassroots organizations• Coordinated community engagement efforts leading to community-driven efforts to integrated sustainable growth • Led the development of communication and information strategies to enhance local advocacy strategies • Facilitated development of resource mobilization strategies for grassroots organizations leading to raising over $3m from donors such as UNICEF and African Initiatives Project
  • Plan International
    Community Facilitator And Capacity Building Officer
    Plan International Jan 1995 - Jun 1998
    Ghana
    • Chaired the preparation of concept papers and implementation of integrated grassroots and community engagements initiatives resulting in creating a cohort of empowered and fierce community change advocates • Designed and implemented grantee-led capacity-building programs for youth-led grassroots organizations• Coordinated community engagement efforts leading to community-driven efforts to integrated sustainable growth • Coordinated the development of communication and information strategies to enhance local advocacy strategies • Facilitated development of resource mobilization strategies for grassroots organizations leading to raising over $3m from donors such as UNICEF and Africa Initiatives Project• Modified and implemented participatory research tools leading to program growth and impact measurement • Headed the provision of technical guidance to local governments to execute women’s empowerment initiatives • Marshaled community efforts for the incubation and the prioritization of genderized child protection propositions • Mobilized communities and women’s groups to design execute economic empowerment micro-projects • Implemented and monitored gender-responsive child rights and women’s empowerment micro-projects and delegated project funds management focusing key issues such as climate change, food sovereignty & water justice • Developed, implemented, and tracked creative culturally friendly sponsorship programs• Conducted diagnostics studies and led the development of capacity development tools and resources

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Emmanuel Otoo attended University Of Ghana, University Of Ghana, University Of Ghana.

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