- Responsible for grant making processes to GEI implementing partners, including origination, monitoring, quality control and reporting (over $3 mill per year)- Responsible for budget preparation for all GEI activities, including forecasts, monitoring and contract management with vendors - Managed fundraising activities and mobilized over $4 mill in contributions to the GEI fund- Managed all activities related to governance bodies of the multi-donor trust fund, including… Show more - Responsible for grant making processes to GEI implementing partners, including origination, monitoring, quality control and reporting (over $3 mill per year)- Responsible for budget preparation for all GEI activities, including forecasts, monitoring and contract management with vendors - Managed fundraising activities and mobilized over $4 mill in contributions to the GEI fund- Managed all activities related to governance bodies of the multi-donor trust fund, including the Partnership Council, Implementation Committee and Advisory Board - Designed global entrepreneurship incubation program (GEI Launchpad) for early stages companies in the evaluation field - Provided technical inputs to thematic strategies for climate change, youth, and fragility- Contributed to the design of the GEI Management Information System Show less

During this assignment, I contributed to the creation of the Global Advisory Services unit in the CEO office, with the scope of harmonizing, coordinating, and streamlining processes and procedures across the institution. My role included internal coordination with HR, business processing, budget and operations units, providing support to regions, global practices and country management groups. This improved business development and contributed to the design of a new corporate advisory services… Show more During this assignment, I contributed to the creation of the Global Advisory Services unit in the CEO office, with the scope of harmonizing, coordinating, and streamlining processes and procedures across the institution. My role included internal coordination with HR, business processing, budget and operations units, providing support to regions, global practices and country management groups. This improved business development and contributed to the design of a new corporate advisory services strategy and delivery model. In this role I coordinated a team of 25 people working on legal, policy, knowledge management, budget, M&E, risk management, and communication issues. My achievements include: - Partnered with corporate units to address systemic policy and procedural weaknesses in advisory services;- Designed quality control mechanisms for effective risk management strategies of advisory services; - Led portfolio reviews for Chile, South Africa, Botswana, Algeria, Kuwait and the WBG Economics, Finance and Innovation Vice-Presidency;- Oversaw an umbrella advisory services program for the city of San Pedro Sula in Honduras;- Designed components of G-20 training program for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;- Assisted the Kuwait Country Management to build a results-based partnership with the Kuwait Government. Show less

This assignment was a joint appointment with the Office of the President and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR). I supported the roll-out of the Disruptive Technologies agenda across the institution and the GFDRR Innovation Lab on the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain technologies in disaster risk management. Key highlights of my achievements include: - Established partnership with Amazon Web Service on data resilience and with… Show more This assignment was a joint appointment with the Office of the President and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR). I supported the roll-out of the Disruptive Technologies agenda across the institution and the GFDRR Innovation Lab on the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain technologies in disaster risk management. Key highlights of my achievements include: - Established partnership with Amazon Web Service on data resilience and with Google and Facebook on using internet searches and social media posts to carry out sentiment analysis during disasters; - Fund-raised for disruptive technologies applications in disaster risk reduction operations; - Supported the Adaptation Challenge Fund by participating in grant reviews, selection and allocation; - Organized high level panel on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence for global disaster management forum in Mexico; - Designed and implemented an internal website for disruptive technologies work across World Bank Group. Show less

I designed operations (investment loans, development policy loans, advisory services), secured external funding, and advised teams on environmental and social sustainability. My work focused on finding innovative solutions to youth unemployment in the Caribbean and Central America by promoting online jobs, digital entrepreneurship, and the development of creative industries. As transaction leader I managed staff and consultants, procured goods and services, delivered training to clients… Show more I designed operations (investment loans, development policy loans, advisory services), secured external funding, and advised teams on environmental and social sustainability. My work focused on finding innovative solutions to youth unemployment in the Caribbean and Central America by promoting online jobs, digital entrepreneurship, and the development of creative industries. As transaction leader I managed staff and consultants, procured goods and services, delivered training to clients, oversaw fiduciary risks and budgets, and managed external relations. Key highlights of my achievements include: Caribbean - Founded Startup Jamaica tech accelerator, the Caribbean tech incubation program and Digital Jam app competition; - Supported the establishment of Caribbean angel investing networks; - Generated partnerships with global companies such as Microsoft, Google, Mattel, Disney, and ToonBoom; - Launched “online jobs” program in partnership with Silicon Valley companies; - Created KingstOOn international animation film festival; - Facilitated cross-regional startup investments between Jamaica, Chile, and Jordan; - Created exchange program between Korean and Jamaican animation studios. Honduras - Created Honduras Digital tech entrepreneurship program for over 100 tech startups; - Designed capacity building program for online employment for 1500+ youths; - Established partnerships with international players. Haiti - Created Digital Jam Haiti business competition for tech startups and the BPO industry; - Designed rental subsidies methodology to relocate 1.5 million internally displaced people from camps after the 2010 earthquake in collaboration with IOM and Sean Penn Foundation. Brazil- Assisted Ministry of Cities in drafting legislation to ensure sustainability of USD 700 million investments in urban infrastructure and affordable housing. Global- Co-authored flagship reports on labor issues and resettlement impacts in World Bank portfolio. Show less

During my three years in Dhaka I resolved complex environmental and social issues for more than 70 projects in a portfolio that accounted for $1.2 bn. per year investments. My responsibilities included project due diligence, appraisal and supervision, often in collaboration with other lenders (ADB, JICA, Islamic Development Bank). I also recruited, trained, and managed a junior staff team and worked closely with local civil society. Achievements include:- Appointed lead social specialist… Show more During my three years in Dhaka I resolved complex environmental and social issues for more than 70 projects in a portfolio that accounted for $1.2 bn. per year investments. My responsibilities included project due diligence, appraisal and supervision, often in collaboration with other lenders (ADB, JICA, Islamic Development Bank). I also recruited, trained, and managed a junior staff team and worked closely with local civil society. Achievements include:- Appointed lead social specialist for the Padma Bridge Project ($2.5 bn) – the Bank’s largest financial transaction; - Advised the Board of Investment, the Infrastructure Investment Facilitation Center and the Export Processing Zone Authority on the establishment of new Economic Zones and led the design of first Environmental and Social Framework for power and infrastructure public-private-partnership investments;- Led policy dialogue on resettlement with top political leaders and a sensibilization campaign on national TV; - Established a Master Program on Management of Land Acquisition and Resettlement at BRAC University;- Represented the World Bank Social Sector in development partners’ fora and in Country Leadership Team; - Led the design of an investment project providing safe housing for women workers in the garment industry. Show less

While at IFC I managed the social dimensions of investment projects in oil and gas, infrastructure, mining, chemicals, agribusiness, and global manufacturing projects in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. I was also a core member of the team drafting the IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards, represented IFC in public consultations, and trained investment departments and Equator Banks. Key highlights of my achievements include:- Carried out due diligence, appraisal… Show more While at IFC I managed the social dimensions of investment projects in oil and gas, infrastructure, mining, chemicals, agribusiness, and global manufacturing projects in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. I was also a core member of the team drafting the IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards, represented IFC in public consultations, and trained investment departments and Equator Banks. Key highlights of my achievements include:- Carried out due diligence, appraisal and supervision of large portfolio of projects; - Advised clients on resolving environmental and social issues including stakeholder engagement, resettlement, land disputes, Indigenous Peoples, labor standards, third-party monitoring, and cultural resources preservation. - Lead specialist for complex projects such as Chad-Cameroun pipeline, Marlin Gold mine, Haiti Free Trade Zone; - Represented the IFC at international fora and at the World Bank Group Environment and Social Sector Board. Show less

At FAO I carried out poverty, vulnerability and food security assessments in West Africa, Bangladesh, and Guatemala with a focus on agriculture and fisheries. I managed consultants, designed methodologies, conducted training, and contributed to the drafting of poverty alleviation programs, food security strategies, and coastal zones development plans. I also served as external faculty for the International Institute for Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Vienna (Austria), BRAC University in… Show more At FAO I carried out poverty, vulnerability and food security assessments in West Africa, Bangladesh, and Guatemala with a focus on agriculture and fisheries. I managed consultants, designed methodologies, conducted training, and contributed to the drafting of poverty alleviation programs, food security strategies, and coastal zones development plans. I also served as external faculty for the International Institute for Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Vienna (Austria), BRAC University in Bangladesh, and the European School for Development and Cooperation in Pavia (Italy). Key highlights of my achievements include:- Designed rural development investments for poverty alleviation among small scale farmers and fishers;- Designed methodology to monitor achievement of 1996 World Food Summit goals;- Assisted the World Food Security Council with summit organizations and publications management; - Designed a food security information system program with the Spanish Cooperation Agency and the World Food Program for the Central American region; - Supported expansion of the FAO Special Program for Food Security; - Active member of Inter-Agency Working Group on Food Security. Show less

Key highlights of my achievements include:•Designed Menu of Performance Indicators for WFP opertions adopted in the WFP Program Design Manual;•Published technical guidelines for the use of Performance Indicators in WFP Program Design Manual.

Conducted social impact assessment of large infrastructure projects (Hoover Dam By-Pass project;highway expansion in Minneapolis)Prepared co-management plans for National Parks Service and Native American tribes in US.