Megan Germain Email & Phone Number

Coeur D'Alene, Id, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

· Identify opportunities and coordinate proposal development with country teams· Support country grants teams to develop competitive institutional donor concept notes, proposals, and budgets, in line with donor and organizational strategic priorities.· Advise country teams on internal partnership procedures in pre-award stage, including vetting and agreements.· Provide program design support to country programs for donor-compliant and strategic proposals · Support country offices in strategic planning and business development · Deploy as needed for proposal development (writing and coordinating) and training

San Salvador, El Salvador

· Lead country programs through the life cycle of an award for quality program implementation, outcomes, administration, and donor compliance · Direct management of Regional Program Assistant, and hiring and onboarding of new country & regional staff · Revision and back stopping of all reports and donor deliverables ensuring donor compliance and quality · Support for a portfolio of over 20 projects: proposal development, donor negotiations, grant agreement revision and sign off, program start up, monitoring and close out. · Key resource for country and regional staff for institutional and donor processes, strategies, and goals· Deploy as needed to provide in country support and training

San Salvador, El Salvador

Program & Grants Support · Detailed revision and back stopping of all reports and donor deliverables · Proposal development support including revision and drafting of technical narratives, support with programmatic design, and revision and input for programmatic budgets· Advise on donor compliance and grant agreements M&E Support & Coordination· Lead on regional M&E strategy · Advise and mentor in country M&E staff to effectively implement holistic MEAL plans

San Salvador, El Salvador

Grants Management & Business Development · Coordinated all grants processes for the country office - writing, editing and managing timely and quality proposals, leading meetings for project management, and providing strategic for quality implementation· Managed business development needs for expansion in Central America · Acting member of country program’s leadership team· Participated in strategic and planning workshops for key projects and Country Strategic Action Planning Communications & Advocacy · Delivered quality articles, statements and responses for high-profile media sources, donors, and celebrities· Advised on and developed strategic program and office marketing and communications strategies Partnership Management · Manage vetting and due diligence processes for existing and future partnerships to ensure implementation of IRC partnership system, PEERS· Oversee and coordinate communication with partner, as well as adherence to partnership agreement

New York, New York

• Undertake primary research and analysis for the Education in Emergencies: Evidence in Action project focused on social and emotional learning, psychosocial support, and improving learning outcomes• Contribute to grant proposals and donor reports• Conduct research on education policy and write reports to inform policy positions and advocacy

Amman Governorate, Jordan

• Developed materials for youth trainings in Participatory Action Research in Syria• Consulted on monitoring and evaluation tools for Entrepreneurship Trainings for youth in MENA Region• Updated data, designed format, and initiated creation of an online platform of youth factsheets for MENA Region

New York, New York

• Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data on international educational programs for internal and external projects• Produced sections of reports, factsheets, and presentations based on personal and MEL team findings and recommendations• Assisted the creation of an institution-wide M&E toolkit for incorporating M&E practices into program implementation

New York, New York

Research Assistant for Professor Helena Dutch • Qualitative and quantitative analysis for Save the Children’s community based literacy projects• Assist to compose report for organization• Provide key recommendations and lessons learned for future projects

Guarjila, Chalatenango, El Salvador

• Implemented and developed youth/adult weekly programs for community development• Designed and implemented monitoring and evaluation system for basic data collection• Started youth education program for at-risk youth

Guarjila, Chalatenango, El Salvador

• Created first marketing plan and materials for the foundation• Managed and assisted fundraising and budget needs• Developed social media content and implemented communication strategies

San Diego, California

• Managed newly arrived refugee case-files, resettlement, and capacity building• Referred and accompanied clients to case-sensitive and government appointments• Trained and selected incoming interns

San Diego, California

• Managed volunteer program, extensive database, and recruitment of applicants• Developed intern and volunteer positions in response to organization needs• Monitored program and drafted evaluation reports

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Development Practice

Received a Masters in Public Administration - Development Practice with a focus on child protection and educational development.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Studies - Economics