• Manage multiple USAID, Department of State, and privately funded programs in the areas of youth workforce development and youth livelihoods with a special focus on young women• Support the department in setting and implementing the youth livelihoods learning agenda including developing best practices, conducting presentations and sharing resources• Responsible for the donor relationship and communication with project partners• Support new business development opportunities by… Show more • Manage multiple USAID, Department of State, and privately funded programs in the areas of youth workforce development and youth livelihoods with a special focus on young women• Support the department in setting and implementing the youth livelihoods learning agenda including developing best practices, conducting presentations and sharing resources• Responsible for the donor relationship and communication with project partners• Support new business development opportunities by drafting concept notes, leading technical discussions, and completing budgets Show less

• Served as member of management team on multiple United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded projects totaling over 48 million USD; managed project budgets, tracked and monitored monthly expenses, fulfilled budgetary and technical reporting requirements, and communicated with donors, partners, and field offices• Planned and conducted assessments of project activities, co-facilitated gender mainstreaming training with farmer cooperatives, facilitated work planning… Show more • Served as member of management team on multiple United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded projects totaling over 48 million USD; managed project budgets, tracked and monitored monthly expenses, fulfilled budgetary and technical reporting requirements, and communicated with donors, partners, and field offices• Planned and conducted assessments of project activities, co-facilitated gender mainstreaming training with farmer cooperatives, facilitated work planning sessions, and ensured implementation of activities and work plans• Participated in cooperative development and enabling environment research groups• Provided technical support for the youth task force ensuring documentation and dissemination of best practices of youth in agriculture, workforce development, and civic engagement; encouraged inclusion of youth and other disadvantaged groups on projects• Supported new business development efforts; managed the technical and budget components of a concept note for additional funding on an existing project, wrote technical sections, managed relations with subcontractors on a 60 million USD proposal, interviewed candidates for key personnel positions Show less

• Provided administrative support to multiple USAID funded contracts and cooperative agreements by preparing donor approval requests for staffing, procurement, and travel; updating and maintaining budget, trip, and deliverable trackers• Reviewed invoices, procurement documents, grant documents, payment requests, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with organization policies and donor rules and regulations • Supported new business development efforts; conducted research on… Show more • Provided administrative support to multiple USAID funded contracts and cooperative agreements by preparing donor approval requests for staffing, procurement, and travel; updating and maintaining budget, trip, and deliverable trackers• Reviewed invoices, procurement documents, grant documents, payment requests, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with organization policies and donor rules and regulations • Supported new business development efforts; conducted research on corporate capabilities and past performance and assisted in preparing budgets and budget notes Show less

• Managed the logistics and the mobilization of 25 international volunteers monthly under USAID and privately funded programs • Spearheaded initiative to streamline procedures such as cash flow, communication, and mobilization processes and developed guidance documents on all procedures and best practices

• Created a phonics program to improve student literacy, developed interactive workshops for the local teachers to be confident in using the program, and assisted fellow volunteers in implementing the program in other elementary schools• Started a summer health program for youth which grew into a school-wide health and physical education program promoting a healthy diet and regular exercise to combat childhood obesity and encourage young people to take an active role in their well-being… Show more • Created a phonics program to improve student literacy, developed interactive workshops for the local teachers to be confident in using the program, and assisted fellow volunteers in implementing the program in other elementary schools• Started a summer health program for youth which grew into a school-wide health and physical education program promoting a healthy diet and regular exercise to combat childhood obesity and encourage young people to take an active role in their well-being • Individually and co-taught elementary school classes and created and led workshops for teachers focused on improving their ability to write lesson plans, their knowledge of student centered activities, and their confidence and enthusiasm for teaching• Managed volunteer participation in training of new volunteers; communicated with Peace Corps staff during all stages of training, divided training sessions amongst volunteer trainers, and evaluated the success of sessions Show less