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Washington, United States

Provides technical and programmatic guidance for Global Health Bureau New Partners Initiative (NPI)Portfolio. Duties include:• Advises on technical and programmatic approaches and partner management to local capacitydevelopment for New Partner Initiative Unit.• Leads learning efforts for centrally-managed New Partner Initiative Unit to analyze key findings onprogram effectiveness and sustainability• Serves as Program Advisor to NPI AORs, USAID Mission Activity Managers, and technical advisors,with a particular focus on local capacity strengthening and partners.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Missions and Offices to develop portfolio reviews, performance management plans, performance reports, workshops, and other learning efforts. Duties include:• Supported the development of performance and management plans for USAID Offices to help them monitor and adapt their portfolio. Tasks include identifying and analyzing performance indicators, developing monitoring and learning tools and processes, and facilitating learning sessions with teams.• Designed and drafted new monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes and tools for the USAID Offices.• Worked with select USAID programs to analyze key performance indicators and use the data to inform budget and program decisions.• Conducted gender document reviews and portfolio analysis to inform and improve effective gender empowerment programming.

Arlington, Va

Managed $2 million budget and six projects to address barriers to health information and services for marginalized populations. Programs include:• Led team that designed and delivered innovative capacity building program for health networks to strengthen their effectiveness in sharing lessons learned, effective governance, and financial management methods with their members. • Managed two case studies that examined the effectiveness of citizen engagement interventions. • Oversaw activity that provided leadership training to women with disabilities to become effective community activists.

Tel Aviv

On a short term assignment, managing three cooperative agreements totaling $7 million that are expanding health services for Palestinians and drafting strategy documents for Health and Humanitarian Assistance Office.

Washington D.C And Amman, Jordan

Strengthened communication, coordination, and technical capacity of health staff in the Middle East and Asia USAID Missions. Provided four months of programmatic and technical support to Health Office and Syria-Related Programs at USAID/Jordan Mission. Oversaw program that provided support services to Syrian victims of war trauma and torture in Jordan. Supported select Middle East and Asia USAID Health Programs, including Jordan, Yemen and East Timor. Provided technical and programmatic guidance to develop country strategies and program design documents as well as headquarters connectivity and guidance.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Managed two maternal and child health projects totaling $70 million aimed at improving quality of health services in Afghanistan. Partnered with Ministry of Public Health, military, community leaders, and government officials to implement activities. Provided technical guidance to international health NGO implementing program. Tracked and allocated funding and expenditures to preserve program integrity. Reviewed sub-grants to maintain compliance with U.S. government regulations. Consulted with contract, finance, and legal advisers to manage contract. Conducted donor and community outreach to manage funding in a complex environment. Mentored and provided technical guidance to local staff and new team members.

Contributed to annual planning, budgeting, and contract management. Conducted a comparative analysis of funding trends to contribute to resource planning. Researched inequity issues, gender access to healthcare services, and gender-based violence in diverse geographical areas. Worked with subject matter experts to devise strategies and analyze program success.

Political Science And International Studies

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, International Public Policy