Kevin Melton

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Strategy, Innovation, and Partnerships Division Team Lead @ USAID | Conflict Prevention and Stabilization @ USAID
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
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About Kevin Melton

I am a seasoned leader in national security and foreign assistance policy and programming, with over 20 years of experience driving strategic initiatives across the U.S. Government and with international partners. My expertise lies in leading multidisciplinary teams, high-level policy formation, strategic planning, partner engagement, and program management, particularly in complex and conflict-affected environments. I have successfully led diverse and innovative teams in government and non-governmental institutions, focusing on conflict prevention, stabilization, and civil-military cooperation. My work has included engaging with international financial institutions to bolster efforts in fragile states, as well as implementing critical policies like the Global Fragility Act. With a strong Washington and international foreign policy and peacebuilding network and a proven track record of fostering collaboration between government agencies, international partners, civil society, and the private sector, I am well-equipped to lead complex operations and diverse teams and drive impactful policy outcomes. Leveraging my deep understanding of foreign policy, a robust network, strong leadership, and a proven track record in partnership management and strategic planning, I am committed to using my expertise to drive results in any organization. Fluent in French and TS/SCI cleared.

Kevin Melton's Current Company Details
USAID

Usaid

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Strategy, Innovation, and Partnerships Division Team Lead @ USAID | Conflict Prevention and Stabilization
Kevin Melton Work Experience Details
  • Usaid
    Strategy, Innovation, And Partnerships Division Team Lead
    Usaid Feb 2022 - Present
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    • Stood up and manage a policy and partnerships division to implement USAID's conflict prevention and stabilization strategies.• Lead bilateral, multilateral, civil society, and private sector partnerships resulting in over $35 million raised for joint programming efforts.• Developed a non-humanitarian crisis planning process within USAID to enhance conflict prevention efforts.• Lead the establishment of a new "fragility unit" at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to address challenges in fragile and conflict-affected areas.
  • Usaid - Office Of Transition Initiatives (Oti)
    Senior Civil-Military Transition Assistance Specialist
    Usaid - Office Of Transition Initiatives (Oti) Apr 2018 - Feb 2022
    • Coordinated with DoD and Department of State to provide briefings on civil-military procedures and transition assistance activities.• Led conflict and stabilization advisors in support of various Special Operations Commands and USAID Missions.• Spearheaded efforts to identify and advertise useful training opportunities for staff working on stabilization programs.
  • Usaid - Office Of Transition Initiatives (Oti)
    Stabilization Review Adviser
    Usaid - Office Of Transition Initiatives (Oti) Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
    • Advised the USAID, DoD, and State Department SAR team on budgeting, structuring, and planning foreign assistance resources in stabilization environments.• Developed recommendations to strengthen impact on U.S. national security goals and maximize cost-effectiveness.
  • Usaid
    Senior Assistance Advisor
    Usaid Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    • Led coordination efforts between USAID and SOJTF-OIR, managing relationships with international development organizations in Syria.• Collaborated with DOD, interagency partners, and civil affairs planners to ensure effective assistance coordination.• Developed and implemented strategies to support stabilization efforts in the Syrian environment.
  • Creative Learning / International Peace And Conflict Institute
    Senior Advisor
    Creative Learning / International Peace And Conflict Institute May 2015 - Dec 2016
    Washington, D.C., Us
    • Led the countering violence and extremism (CVE) project portfolio for USAID, State Department, and DoD.• Managed and expanded IPSI’s applied research team, leading research activities on the Governance Fragility Resilience Assessment Method (FRAMe) tool.• Directed new business efforts, developing strategic partnerships with NGO, defense, and private sector partners.
  • Institute For State Effectiveness
    Senior Analyst
    Institute For State Effectiveness Sep 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Provided policy and strategic level research and analysis for US and international clients in international development, security, and economic sectors.• Conducted research for US defense and development sectors to enhance state-building and peacebuilding approaches in fragile or transitioning states.• Recommended new approaches, provided input for team discussions, and published internal reports related to security and economic challenges.
  • Aecom International Development
    Senior Manager, Resilience And Conflict Mitigation
    Aecom International Development Aug 2012 - Sep 2014
    • Led project management team for a $145M USAID funded Stabilization in Key Areas (SIKA) East program in Afghanistan, ensuring effective coordination between home and field offices with over 600 staff.• Devised proposals for CVE and conflict mitigation in Northern Nigeria, contributing to program development and strategy.• Represented AECOM to USG clients at senior levels, providing regular project updates and recommendations for successful project implementation.
  • Aecom International Development
    Short Term Stability Program Manager
    Aecom International Development May 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Provided strategic input to work plan and performance metrics for a key Transition program in Afghanistan, aligning with USAID and NATO Regional Command South.• Emphasized capacity enhancement of local government to solidify governance and development gains from USAID stabilization programs.• Managed recruitment and startup efforts to support program implementation.
  • Neuron Global
    Business Development Advisor
    Neuron Global Jan 2011 - Aug 2014
    New York, New York, Us
    • Provided strategic direction and investment support to create innovative online solutions combining social networking, semantic technology, and group communications.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge solutions for Neuron Global.• Implemented knowledge management strategies to enhance business development efforts.
  • Mckellar Corporation
    Post Conflict, Reconstruction, And Stabilization Specialist
    Mckellar Corporation Feb 2012 - May 2012
    Us
    • Provided insight, analysis, and training for US Government staff on stabilization and post-conflict programs in South Asia, Horn of Africa, and the Middle East.• Conducted trainings for programs such as the DoD Ministry of Defense advisor (MODA) and the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Afghanistan orientation.
  • Isaf
    Hq Stability Advisor & Policy Analyst
    Isaf Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
    Kabul, Af
    • Provided policy guidance and strategic analysis for NATO/ISAF headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan.• Coordinated civil-military planning efforts with international organizations and embassies.• Led transition planning in governance and economic development efforts with local national ministries.
  • Usaid/Oti
    Deputy Regional Representative
    Usaid/Oti Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    • Provided strategic and operational planning guidance to enhance governance and development impacts.• Tied civil-military policy objectives with ground level operations in the Southern regional command.• Collaborated with teams to ensure alignment with USAID/OTI's mission and goals.
  • Usaid/Oti
    Afghanistan Field Program Manager
    Usaid/Oti Sep 2009 - Oct 2010
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Worked with military and civilian counterparts as part of a District Stabilization Team (DST) to help shape and develop reconstruction and development strategies and activities at the local level. Regularly communicated and shared program information with military personnel, other USAID project managers, bilateral donors, UN Organizations, International Organizations, and indigenous and international NGOs to ensure visibility and synergy in civil military efforts. Drafted weekly and quarterly programmatic and analytical political reports.
  • Nato
    Operations Intern
    Nato Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
    Brussels, Be
    Provided administrative and technical support for NATO HQ Operations team regarding Afghanistan ISAF and Somali piracy issues. Supported drafting and editing of new ISAF Comprehensive Strategic Political Military Plan. Advised and supported Economic Committee and Bucharest Summit directives to develop and design greater economic reconstruction centralization among ISAF Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT). Analyzed and developed presentations on international piracy efforts as well as implementing stability operation and counterinsurgency programs in Afghanistan. Attended and reported on high level NATO meetings.
  • Australian Center For Peace And Conflict Studies
    Research Assistant
    Australian Center For Peace And Conflict Studies Mar 2008 - Nov 2008
    Provided logistic, technical, and administrative support to peace-building, development and post-conflict reconstruction projects through trainings, technical assistance, and research. Consulted with clients including AusAID and other regional development partners.
  • Neuron Global
    Business Development
    Neuron Global Nov 2007 - Feb 2008
    Advised and provided strategic support for business development activities in the international development sector. Identified and liaised with business partners including the World Bank and Harvard. Provided budget, work planning, and strategic insight. Now serve as a Board member.
  • Chemonics International
    Associate
    Chemonics International Feb 2005 - Dec 2007
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Provided administrative, logistical, and technical support for the $10 million USAID-funded Agriculture Enterprise Finance Project (AEFP) and the $10 million USAID-funded Mali Finance Project. Provided technical input for strategic work planning, budget projections, monitoring & evaluation, project communications, and post conflict transitioning. Backstopped SUMI (South Sudan Microfinance Institute) to provide group loans, salary loans, and individual loan products to returning South Sudanese IDP’s, refugees, women, and communities. Backstopped Mali Finance offices to open microfinance institutes around the country and support sustainable loan products. Responsible for communication with project offices, ensuring compliance with USAID regulations, maintaining project records, recruitment and hiring of new project employees, procurement, and invoice reviews.
  • Chemonics International
    Usaid Consultant – Adp/S Business Development Training Manager
    Chemonics International Aug 2007 - Nov 2007
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Assessed, designed, and prepared the first Business Training Program in the conflict areas of Helmand and Kandahar provinces for the USAID/Afghanistan Alternative Livelihoods Project/South. Designed and conducted training-of-trainers programs with implementing partner. Developed a monitoring and evaluation system to track participant’s progress.
  • Chemonics International
    Usaid Consultant – Adp/S Helmand Agriculture Fair Manager
    Chemonics International Jul 2007 - Aug 2007
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Provided operations management, logistics coordination, and security management for the USAID/Afghansitan backed regional agricultural fair in the Helmand province. Liaised with both local and national government officials as well as managed multiple competing priorities under extreme deadlines in a conflict zone.
  • Chemonics International
    Usaid Consultant - Short Term South Sudan Enterprise Microfinance Survey Specialist
    Chemonics International Nov 2006 - Dec 2006
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Conducted a 5 week rapid business survey in South Sudan to determine the number of small and micro enterprises and market activities in South Sudan for USAID. Assessed a range of ongoing and potential business and business development activities in the cities of Juba, Yei, Maridi, Yambio, and Rumbek. Recommended business and business development activities based on survey results to USAID. Researched the effects of microfinance and conflict in South Sudan and surrounding areas.
  • Iimcr
    Development Officer
    Iimcr May 2003 - Feb 2005
    Created timelines, budgets, and marketing plans as well as served as an onsite staff member for annual student symposia on negotiation and conflict resolution in Nicosia, Cyprus; The Hague, The Netherlands; and Cape Town, South Africa. Managed and helped organize development projects and conflict resolution mini-conferences in Rwanda, Ukraine, Morocco, Croatia, and Kenya. Researched various grant opportunities, as well as developed grant proposals and other fundraising initiatives for specific projects and organizational development. Served as the IIMCR Alumni Coordinator for over 1100 alumni. Built an online network for over 1100 IIMCR symposium alumni to communicate and develop projects and ideas. Managed the IIMCR web-site including updating, improvements, and maintenance. Supervised 3 interns. Served as Production Manager and French translator for IIMCR Educational Films.
  • Americans For Informed Democracy
    Vp
    Americans For Informed Democracy 2003 - 2004

Kevin Melton Skills

International Development Program Management Policy Analysis Proposal Writing International Relations Policy Capacity Building Strategy Government Strategic Planning Ngos Africa Governance Public Policy Foreign Affairs Organizational Development Leadership Entrepreneurship Diplomacy Foreign Policy Afghanistan Military Analysis Business Development Budgets Grants Economic Development Project Planning Training Politics Project Management Human Rights Management Conflict National Security Business Planning Operations Management Dod Intelligence Strategic Communications Crisis Management Leadership Development Security Contract Negotiation Training And Development New Business Development Employee Training Management Consulting Budgeting Budget Oversight

Kevin Melton Education Details

  • The University Of Queensland
    The University Of Queensland
    International Affairs
  • James Madison University
    James Madison University
    International Affairs

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