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Arlington, Va

Arlington, Va

Provide inputs in developing proposed evaluation designs, data collection tasks, and methods for analysis as well as provide input on the development of M&E resources, such as evaluation designs, sampling plans, survey instruments and protocols, and work plans. Draft and support the development of sections of evaluation reports, presentations, and other contractual deliverables. Conduct literature reviews and other research activities. Provide backstopping support in the management of USAID Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Activity through invoicing and processing payments, travel and logistics, tracking deliverables, timelines and levels of effort, and monitoring budgets. Contribute to business development efforts by leading or supporting the development of technical sections of proposals.

Arlington, Va

Reviewed all cost proposals with business development and program teams for consistency of application, cost reasonability, competitiveness and compliance with internal and funder requirements. Provided day to day training and guidance to field staff on matters regarding budget formulation and realignments, budget management, cost information collection and operational support. Compiled and tracked a wide range of participant information and program data and provide actionable feedback to management. Delivered financial management support of awards to project staff as well as deliver trainings across the organization regarding cost compliance, funder requirements, cost recovery strategies, and internal budgeting practices. Created and maintained budget templates for new opportunities and existing awards from government funders such as USAID, USDOL, USDA as well as non-USG and private donors.

Arlington, Va

Advised country staff on their implementation of evaluation tools for all USAID, Department of Labor and privately funded projects within the Civil Society and Education sector. Refined qualitative research data collection skills through assisting with evaluation and research designs for projects related to child labor, girls’ education, trafficking in persons, rural development and food security. Revised and researched collection and disaggregation tools and methods for program impact data.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Bridgetown, Barbados

Enhanced interpersonal communication skills while performing the duties of a Foreign Service Officer during a major staffing gap, which included informing foreign government officials about recent U.S. Policy updates, while paying attention to cross culture sensitivity. Conducted primary and secondary research and managed data for major outcome documents including the Human Rights Report and the International Report on Religious Freedom. Honed the ability to multi-task, manage deadlines, and work independently while disbursing regional policy updates and collecting information on topics of interest to the U.S. from our foreign ministries .

Master'S Degree, International Development, Major In Human Security

Activities and Societies: GSPIA Student Cabinet Vice President -Cultivated organization and leadership skills through the implementation.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: Chancellor’s Award for Excellence Recipient, 2013 - award given to graduating UW Oshkosh students who displayed.

High School

Class of 2008 Valedictorian