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Provides communication, budgetary, and programmatic support for the entire Health, Population, and Nutrition Office (HPNO) portfolio, comprising more than 35 projects with an annual portfolio budget greater than US $60 million. Serves as the Health Office liaison for the Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) team and produces speeches, talking points, press releases, cables, fact sheets, social media posts, and presentations. Helps develop annual budgets and operational plans (OP), and has also served as the office focal point for the Performance Plan and Report (PPR) for 4 years. Assists with HPNO budgetary tasks, including obligation plans, incremental funding actions, and quarterly financial reviews. Acts as the Health Office's climate change focal point. Also supports Mission-wide cross-cutting initiatives related to gender and positive youth development. Provides activity management support for the new Urban Health initiative, currently implemented in Dakar (2022-2027). AOR/COR certified.

Conducted qualitative research for the UCSF Global Health Group to inform a series of case studies profiling unique health sector public-private partnerships (PPPs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Carried out 36 face-to-face interviews with staff at Tinh Chi Em - Marie Stopes International (Vietnam), Possible Health (Nepal), and their public sector partners working under the Ministry of Health.

Supported the launch of AfDB's new Cities & Urban Development Division (established November 2016). Drove forward the creation of the Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) to support pilot projects across multiple countries in Africa. Conducted research on 10 key urban development areas identified by Bank leadership and created one-page briefs for internal reference. Drafted talking points and PowerPoint presentations for senior staff to use at international meetings, including the Bank President. Liaised with other institutions and organizations working on urban development issues in African cities.

Worked as part of a small team responsible for GEF project portfolio management, housed in the Energy, Environment, and Climate Change Department. Wrote, edited, and reviewed multimillion dollar grant applications. Pushed forward projects in 12 countries related to sustainable urban development, WASH promotion, conservation, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Served as the local lead for all preparatory grant activities as part of the Abidjan Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot (SC-IAP) project, financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Consulted with civil society, government, and private sector stakeholders on project design. Led meetings attended by representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Health, and the Ivorian Antipollution Center. Carried out background research and wrote project documents. Communicated progress back to the Project Manager based in Vienna, Austria. Also wrote the majority of the Project Identification Form (PIF) for a US $5.2 million+ initiative focused on improving the management of e-waste and end-of-life vehicles in Côte d'Ivoire, which was approved by the GEF in November 2017.

Served as a special assistant to the Government of Côte d'Ivoire through a program supported by the U.S. Department of State. Carried out a 10-month work placement in the Ministry of Environment, Urban Hygiene, and Sustainable Development's Research and Planning Division. Developed project proposals to address urban pollution and climate change concerns. Participated in public policy discussions with government officials. Contributed revisions to content for the country's next National Development Plan. Worked with the Director General of Environment to advance partner projects with the local UNIDO office. Background on the fellowship: The Fulbright-Clinton Public Policy Fellowship provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to serve in professional placements in a foreign government ministry or institution in partner governments. There were 24 fellows in the 2014-2015 cohort, selected through a competitive application process.

Supervised middle school-level physical education classes for boys and girls, for groups of up to 40 students. Designed activity and lesson plans. Calmly handled arguments and emergencies. Communicated with parents. Substitute taught algebra, English, cultural studies, and health and wellness classes at the middle school level. Substitute taught sexual education at the high school level. Served as the assistant coach for the middle school girls' soccer team - held practices and supervised students to/from away games.

Worked as part of a graduate student teaching team for two years under Dr. Art Reingold and Prof. Aubree Gordon. Was responsible for designing lesson plans, coordinating guest lectures, creating exams and assignments, grading, and providing additional academic support for students outside of class hours. Led biweekly discussion sections for 50+ students.

Set up a web-based recruitment system for an international academic conference in Dakar, Senegal. Communicated clearly with international conference attendees and organizers at a distance and helped coordinate logistics. Represented the Center for African Studies at campus meetings on academic course development. Connected Africanist students and professors across multiple University of California (UC) campuses. Developed content for a university-level course on research and ethics in African Studies.

Collaborated with ACI Baobab staff to develop programmatic guidelines for future humanitarian interventions aimed at addressing flooding challenges in Pikine, a periurban area of Dakar. Conducted background research on flooding challenges in Dakar and summarized findings. Designed activities and presentations for a 4-day workshop carried out with community leaders and local government officials in the Guinaw Rail Nord neighborhood, an informally-settled area severely impacted by flooding. Led group discussions and coordinated community mapping exercises with local residents, including TransectWalk activities to identify neighborhood-level resources and development threats. Carried out interviews with local residents in partnership with the head of Senegal's Social Workers' Association. Wrote a Master's level capstone project based on the experience, which was shared with ACI Baobab.

Received a grant to pursue intensive Wolof studies as part of the U.S. Department of Education's initiative to encourage learning of languages that are not commonly taught in the United States.

Worked under Mrs. Yah Zolia, the Deputy Minister for Planning, Research, and Development. Carried out reviews of short- and long-term health plans for all Liberian counties. Participated in health policy planning meetings. Prepared presentations and talking points for senior staff and medical officers for the country's second National Health Conference.

Led 8 office staff, 11 community health workers, and 5 microfinance agents. Coordinated support for the launch of the Action for Health program, which served over 3,000 people. Helped hire staff and open a periurban public clinic (ASACOMSISOU).Served as the organization's co-founder in 2006.