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Washington, Dc, Us

London Area, United Kingdom

- Programme Evaluation: Collaborate with the programme team to design and implement evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of BMF's programmes.- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze programme data, including beneficiary outcomes, to measure the effectiveness of interventions.- Research and Best Practices: Conduct research on best practices in educational programmes and interventions for vulnerable children.- Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly monitor programme performance indicators and prepare reports on programme impact for internal and external stakeholders.- Collaboration: Work closely with programme managers and other team members to ensure the successful implementation of programmes.- External Partnerships: Establish partnerships with external organisations and experts to gain insights and expertise in programme design and evaluation.- Impact Communication: Assist in preparing impact narratives and success stories to demonstrate the transformative power of BMF's programmes.- Learning and Development: Participate in workshops, webinars, and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills in programme evaluation and impact measurement.

Sustainability consulting accelerator covering end-to-end Net Zero strategy to decarbonization. The course covers courses & practical labs on Net Zero Target Setting, Materiality Assessments, GHG Accounting (Scope 1, 2 & 3 & Life Cycle Assessment), Reporting & Disclosure Frameworks, Net Zero Transition Planning as well as hosting expert industry speakers on the topics. Throughout the course we also cover SBTi, CDP, GHG Protocol, ISO14000s Standards, IFRS S1 & S2, SASB, GRI, TCFD, TNFD, CSRD, among other leading sustainability standards & frameworks.

London Area, United Kingdom

Conducted comprehensive financial analyses across stocks, bonds, and various securities, collaborating with the investment team to devise strategies aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. Contributed to the construction and management of the investment portfolio, engaging in routine meetings with academics to discuss investment strategy and market trends.

London, England, United Kingdom

Prepared comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports for sustainable investment funds, encompassing ETFs, climate thematic funds, impact funds, and private equity impact funds. These reports included detailed analyses of fund holdings, objectives, and administrators based on ESG and impact considerations. Conducted extensive research and analysis of ESG factors across industries, regularly communicating insights to team leads and co-analysts through weekly meetings for feedback and skill enhancement. Actively monitored and tracked global ESG trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to stay abreast of the latest information and insights.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

—Led the preparation and dissemination of financial reporting for Specific and Service Funds, overseeing grants totalling USD 90 million. Generated 22 core reports monthly, including P&L financial reports, as well as specialized expenses and contributions reports to provide data-driven insights for evidence-based decision-making.—Devised annual and ad-hoc reports and presentations analysing the performance of external contributions for development projects, covering thematic areas such as democracy promotion, human rights, sustainability, and security. —Conducted monthly monitoring of grants’ financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance—Performed monthly extraction, manipulation, synthesis, and analysis of financial data for OAS funds' financial reporting. Leveraged custom-made VBA macros predominantly for data processing. —Advised and assisted in the decision-making process for the management of funds and negotiations related to the allocation of funds among internal and external stakeholders. —Managed the administration of four multi-grants (USAID letters of credit) valued at USD 25 million for development projects in Haiti in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation.—Served as focal point between the IT department and the reporting and grants section to review processes and identify areas needing troubleshooting.—Assisted with the creation and improvement of internal financial policies. —Led the monthly updating, monitoring and maintenance of all financial reporting databases organization-wide.—Collaborated closely with OAS personnel from approximately 30 different countries across the Americas and Europe, spanning 13 departments, to provide specialized customer support. Engaged with officials from multilateral institutions and other non-profit organizations to foster a collaborative environment.—Analyzed and secured financial compliance on legal agreements for the receipt of several high-profile external contributions.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

—Prepared and certified financial reports for Specific Funds donors, including the review of the general compliance of financial data, and identifying and applying adjustments when needed. Some Specific donors include the United States, the European Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, among others.—Coordinated approximately 4 external financial audits for Specific Funds per year. This involved liaising with the auditing team and key personnel across multiple departments to collate charts, financial records, and necessary explanations to support the auditing evaluation process. —Supervised and reviewed the compilation of the Annual Report of Accounts and Financial Statements.—Maintained accurate and up-to-date records and generated supporting documentation, reports and presentations as needed for annual and ad-hoc reviews, audits, and specialized requests by donors ensuring compliance with OAS regulations.—Designed and delivered training workshops on the organization's complex financial regulations to junior personnel, heads of administrative departments, and representatives of donors.—Prepared monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports of Specific Funds, and Service and Revolving funds of the OAS. —Prepared Federal Financial Forms (SF-425) on a quarterly basis for various American agencies, including USAID.—Prepared charts and financial analyses as requested by senior management, external donors, and OAS governing bodies.—Participated as a liaison between the Reporting Section of the Department of Financial Services and the technical area of the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras.—Performed financial reporting end-year procedures to secure accurate financial information.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

—Compiled and designed the Annual Report of Accounts and Financial Statements 2015-2014. Skills in graphic design helped the organization to improve and modernize the general design and presentation of the report.—Compiled the Quarterly Financial Report of the OAS.—Analysed financial statements for accuracy, budget variance, and significant trends.

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