Manith Hang Email & Phone Number

Responsible for budgeting and analyzing the finances for the USAID’s Coordinating Implementation Research to Communicate Learning and Evidence (CIRCLE) tasks, overseeing the consultants’ contracts and coordinating administrative and financial matters with the Tanzania office to ensure that they are in accordance with the financial policies and procedures of Social Solutions and partners/donor agencies.

• Oversaw contracts, operations, finance, and human resource (HR) functions for the division including procurement budgeting, management reporting and accounts analysis in accordance with applicable financial policies and procedures of URC and partners/donor agencies. These tasks are performed for long-term projects including the US Agency for International Development (USAID) ASSIST, USAID Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Service Delivery III Project (Siyasoka), USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services - North Acholi, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and FHI 360. Total estimated annual budget of $52 million.• Ensured that internal contractual, financial, procurement and USAID administrative procedures are in accordance with the laws and other requirements of URC and host countries for all QPI projects in 20 countries worldwide.• Supervised, trained and supported more than 10 staff members accountable for the on-going implementation of the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure URC and partner/donor agency standards are met.• Reviewed monthly and annual financial and sub-partners invoices to be processed.• Managed close-out procedures for the ASSIST Project for 13 countries. This includes overseeing the contracts, operations, inventory disposition, finance, and HR functions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed the country registration database and liaise with the technical and support divisions to ensure country registrations are current and all reporting requirements are met• Provided support to the country registration process during a project start-up and managed the country registration process • Created and drafted manuals/templates and training materials, which includes, but are not limited to Country SOP Manuals and home office manuals• Managed and updated Country-Specific SOP manuals (in coordination with relevant departments (i.e. Contracts, HR, Finance)• Provided project closed-out assistance to the USAID ASSIST Project for the following countries: Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Cote D’Ivoire, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zambia. • Coordinated and performed four project field reviews• Facilitated and managed the Quarterly Project Coordinator (PC) Coordination Meetings• Assisted the Director of Compliance with ensuring organizational compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policy and procedures as necessary

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted in the assignment-planning process, which includes refining scope of works (SOWs) and developing cost estimates for assignments throughout Southern Africa, Tajikistan, Benin, Zambia and the US Agency for International Development (USAID)/Washington DC.Recruited short- and medium-term consultants based on the client’s needs while monitoring and tracking assignment progressArranged all logistic support for USAID technical experts, consultants and teams in both the US and overseas. Worked with GH Pro consultants to ensure completion of financial forms and other paperwork, including initial reviewing of consultant forms and invoices.Maintained routine communications with consultants and clients to ensure consultants are supported throughout the course of the assignments. Ensure that the client is aware of the progress and obstacles, and to ensure smooth assignment implementation.Ensured all deliverables from consultants are submitted on time and meet USAID branding and marking requirements.Prepared budgets based on assignment requests from USAID. Amount budgeted and monitored exceeds $1 million. Supported timely and orderly assignment-related closeout, including ensuring satisfactory completion of activity.Provided technical input for select contract deliverables including trip reports, evaluation reports, and workplans. Ensured necessary USAID approvals are obtained in a timely manner by preparing official letters to USAID Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer’s Representatives on behalf of Project Director/or corporate entities, following-up, and providing justification. Served as project mentor and trainer for Project Assistants.

Monitored the USAID Tuberculosis (TB) CARE II South Africa Project and CDC Malawi Lab Project monthly budget and expenditures. Developed and assisted in the design of technical briefs, reports and factsheets for the TB CARE II Project to document program success stories, lessons learned, best practices and experiences. Provided field administrative and technical personnel with the training and instruction needed to effectively meet client needs. Assessed personnel performance and implement remediation in the event of under-performing staff members. Communicated on a daily basis with the Team Manager, Technical Directors, and Administrative team in South Africa and Malawi to ensure that all activities are within program objectives.Reviewed procurement requests and purchase orders from the field team to ensure they are in compliance with URC and client’s procurement policies. Managed the budget for 28 non-government organizations (NGOs) with a total of $2.8 million for the TB CARE II South Africa small grants program. Prepared and reviewed VAT Reports from the project team and sub-partners for submission to CDC and USAID.Assisted the South Africa and Malawi team with the human resource (HR) process. This includes reviewing Employee Biographical Datasheets (EBDs) for completeness and compliance, reviewing the salary offer calculation, and drafting the employee contracts. Closed out the USAID TB Program South Africa ($64.6 million) project. This included project inventory, final severance and salary payment; and transition of the staff to the USAID TB CARE II South Africa Project. Worked closely with project technical and managerial staff to ensure that the project are meeting program’s objectives and are reported accurately in the quarterly report.Knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, ADS 303, and 302, and 2 CFR 200. Assisted in editing/reviewing/formatting project’s quarterly and annual report for submission to USAID.

Bethesda, Md

Coordinated activities USAID Georgia Tuberculosis Prevention Project, Tuberculosis Program South Africa, and Health Care Improvement Project in Namibia. Systematized the monitoring of achievement of various processes and contract deliverables through the development and use of project trackers. Worked closely with project management to systematize knowledge management processes for efficient program implementation and for appropriate dissemination of research results.Provided administrative, technical and financial management support to field-based projects and staff. Tracked project expenses, reviewing and processing monthly field reports, and assisting in the preparation of project budgets. Reviewed monthly financial reports in accordance with contractual requirements and US Government regulations, including thorough review of expense vouchers for accuracy and correctness. Assisted in developing and ensuring quality of project deliverables to include reports, summaries and success stories. Assisted with management of sub-agreements, including review of monthly expenditure vouchers against budgets, coordinating of regular partners’ meetings, and monitoring subcontractor technical inputs.

Researched Chinese and United States satellite capabilities, United States missile defense capabilities and microsatellitesRan simulation tracking Chinese satellites over specific time range and target and developed graphic representations summarizing findings to be used in pending articlesEdited materials on Mongolia-China’s relations, Chinese nationalism, China’s use of soft power, and United States and North Korea relations for pending publication

Researched poverty rates, population trends, climate change and reproductive health in developing countries through the utilization of communication technologyCoordinated communication with six departments to ensure effective integration with the President’s OfficeUtilized new media and technology to maximize PAI’s professional and social networksIdentified opportunities to involve youth in global development agenda Supported Board of Directors through preparation for Board MeetingsStreamlined the process of the organization and preparation of Board of Directors’ meetings consisting of 15-20 members, including coordination of six departments to create, edit, and produce Board materials through the use of Microsoft Office SuiteManaged travel budget of the President Researched and assisted the President with materials for blogs and external meetings

Supported Board of Directors through preparation for Board MeetingsManaged travel budget of the PresidentResearched and assisted the President with materials for blogs and external meetings

Coordinated with regulatory agencies to obtain permits in response to contracting requirementsScheduled appointments, processed and create purchase orders and other forms upon requestPrepared bid proposals and other client-centered documentsWorked with 20 company personnel to allocate all resources as necessary to meet client needs

Organized Congressional hearings for the full Committee and SubcommitteesProvided support to Congressional staff on legislative issuesResearched particular countries and current events upon staff requestAttended and provided administrative and logistical support for briefingsCarried out various research and administrative projects as needed

Mba

Masters, International Communication

Activities and Societies: International Communication Student Forum

Ba/Bs, International Studies/Political Science