Fiona Smith Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I provide leadership to TAI/Baptist World Aid Australia as part of the Executive Team, where I am responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation and review of our International Programs.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Operational leadership and responsibility for international programs (private funding), including people and consultant management, stakeholder engagement, risk and financial management.• Led the implementation, scale-up and review of TAI’s Child Sponsorship program (CYCC). Includes effective management of evaluations, oversight of new designs, digital innovation, organisational development, launching a global peer learning community on child and youth development, and supporting staff and… Show more Operational leadership and responsibility for international programs (private funding), including people and consultant management, stakeholder engagement, risk and financial management.• Led the implementation, scale-up and review of TAI’s Child Sponsorship program (CYCC). Includes effective management of evaluations, oversight of new designs, digital innovation, organisational development, launching a global peer learning community on child and youth development, and supporting staff and Partners to adapt to COVID 19.• Demonstrated thought leadership and introduced process improvements to strengthen development effectiveness. Oversaw revision of performance measurement framework, program design processes, evaluation tools, and capacity building for local Partners.• Active supervision and performance management of International Programs team to deliver results including introduction and socialisation of PSEAH policy, GEDSI policy, and IT system improvements. Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Developed innovative programs and partnerships with governments, technologists, civil society, and donors to deliver ODI’s global mission.• Oversaw project design and implementation, represented organisation at international fora, and managed small multi-disciplinary team to assure high quality project delivery.• Grew philanthropic partnerships through networking and proactive outreach- including projects with DFID, World Bank, USAID, Gates Foundation, IDRC, Open Society Foundation… Show more Developed innovative programs and partnerships with governments, technologists, civil society, and donors to deliver ODI’s global mission.• Oversaw project design and implementation, represented organisation at international fora, and managed small multi-disciplinary team to assure high quality project delivery.• Grew philanthropic partnerships through networking and proactive outreach- including projects with DFID, World Bank, USAID, Gates Foundation, IDRC, Open Society Foundation, GiZ, and Omidyar • Facilitated training and data strategy workshops to government officials in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ukraine, Argentina, Philippines, and Ghana.• Supported team of data scientists in Tanzania (the ‘dLab’) which increased participation and data literacy skills particularly for women and girls.• Led research on gender-sensitive fintech in Mexico, resulting in the adoption of a national taskforce and implementation roadmap.• Coordinated global peer learning network (the ‘Open Data Leaders Network’) to advance open government reforms and data literacy skills among civil servants Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

Drove research, monitoring, evaluation and capacity development as part of the ‘Open Data for Development’ (OD4D) research consortium- an initiative of the World Bank.• Designed monitoring evaluation and learning framework and led action research initiatives to strengthen open data and government transparency programs in Tanzania, Ukraine, and Burkina Faso.• Contributed thought leadership and research publications on data and civic tech for development, sustainable development goals… Show more Drove research, monitoring, evaluation and capacity development as part of the ‘Open Data for Development’ (OD4D) research consortium- an initiative of the World Bank.• Designed monitoring evaluation and learning framework and led action research initiatives to strengthen open data and government transparency programs in Tanzania, Ukraine, and Burkina Faso.• Contributed thought leadership and research publications on data and civic tech for development, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and open government reforms for a global audience. Show less

Cyprus

Managed multi-country project aimed at promoting policy reforms and citizen engagement on child protection and social policy in Middle East and Eastern Europe region. Specific duties included:• Responsible for all aspects of project cycle management including ToR design, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, budgeting, managing consultants, and coordinating with national country offices and donors• Supported field-based staff through delivering advocacy training and… Show more Managed multi-country project aimed at promoting policy reforms and citizen engagement on child protection and social policy in Middle East and Eastern Europe region. Specific duties included:• Responsible for all aspects of project cycle management including ToR design, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, budgeting, managing consultants, and coordinating with national country offices and donors• Supported field-based staff through delivering advocacy training and coaching• Collaborated on developing strategies for international and national child rights advocacy campaigns • Designed and coordinated e-learning training program on advocacy and public policy engagement for NGOs and civil society• Organised workshops and training events, including for youth leaders Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Seconded to support the World Vision India office with campaign strategy development, and integration of advocacy into child focused community development.• Facilitated participatory research and strategy design process to develop maternal and child health advocacy campaign (‘Child Health Now’).• Produced policy report and communication materials to drive engagement with national media, civil society and government audiences..

-Authored policy briefings on human rights and development issues-Organised learning event on human rights and development-Managed publication and design of research report analyzing perceptions on aid and aid performance-Outreach and communications with government, schools, universities, gender networks, and partner organizations-Prepared and disseminated outreach materials on MDGs, gender, and development-Field research and policy analysis of access to health in… Show more -Authored policy briefings on human rights and development issues-Organised learning event on human rights and development-Managed publication and design of research report analyzing perceptions on aid and aid performance-Outreach and communications with government, schools, universities, gender networks, and partner organizations-Prepared and disseminated outreach materials on MDGs, gender, and development-Field research and policy analysis of access to health in India-Advocacy campaign strategy development and implementation Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Provided dedicated project support to programs, advocacy, learning, and campaign teams

Masters Of Public Policy, Blavatnik School Of Government

Activities and Societies: OxFID (Oxford Forum for International Development)

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.) Bachelor Of Arts (Communications), International Law And Legal Studies, Human Rights Law, Advocacy And Policy, Refugee Law, 1St Class Hons