Paul Stanchfield Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Provide systematic MEL support and technical guidance on Winrock’s high profile projects which include USAID Hamro Samman II - Nepal, USAID Reducing Pollution (VRP) - Vietnam, USDA B-SAFE - Philippines, USDA MTENGO - Malawi, USDA RAIN - Thailand, USDA CLEAN – Laos among other projects. • Deliver tailored MEL staff mentoring and coaching services to project MEL Directors, Manager, and Specialists across a portfolio of Winrock’s large and complex USDA, UK-Aid and USAID projects.• Develop high-quality guides, templates, and training material that contribute to the MEL Division's Community of Practices and Winrock’s global standardization initiatives.• Oversee the design and implementation of numerous sample surveys (ranging from a few hundred to over 3,000 respondents per survey). Guide evaluation firms and project staff to develop systems and methods (using online tools and ICT) for streamlined data collection and analysis. Support project teams in the design of indicator dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed and trained home office-based MEL staff, market systems partners and consultants and provide MEL guidance on USAID flagship projects, notably the Feed the Future Ethiopia Value Chain Activity (US$60+ million targeting over 300,000 direct beneficiaries), Colombia Producers to Markets Alliance (US$70+ million), and USAID projects in Honduras, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. • Coordinated Fintrac University MEL curriculum, eLearning events, and USAID learning activities with COPs, MEL project staff, and knowledge managers to ensure that data and evidence generated on projects are leveraged for adaptive management and implementation improvements. • Managed the design and implementation of numerous sample surveys and focused studies (ranging from a few hundred to over 3,000 respondents per survey). Developed systems and methods (using mobile and cloud-based technology) for streamlined data collection and analysis. Supported project teams in the design of indicator dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI.• Implemented standardized MEL methodologies across a US$200+ million USAID project portfolio. Advised Fintrac executive team and senior project staff on corporate-wide MEL strategy. Ensured alignment with USAID MEL requirements, guidelines, and procedures for consultancies and MEL sub-contracts ranging from US$25,000 to over US$300,000 per assessment. • Provided strategic guidance to Feed the Future Partnering for Innovation (P4I) on USAID performance monitoring activities and systems, partner verifications and assessments, and direct MEL training to staff, stakeholders and market systems partners.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led all aspects of MEL system development and implementation for a multi-country (SE Asia, Latin America and W. Africa) coffee project with Nestlé (Nescafé brand), including MEL business development, hiring and managing 15-18 field staff (data collection specialists and/or consultants). Managed mobile data collection tools in iFormBuilder and FARM software, training material development, data verification and quality control, analysis, and reporting. • Partnered with Nestlé (Nespresso brand) to implement AAA MEL program, including trainings in coffee farm-household data collection in five Latin American countries. Managed field data collection teams, data quality control procedures, and analysis to generate country and portfolio level insights for Nestlé corporate agriculture team to guide their country strategy. • Designed and provided training to in-country staff, USAID consultants, Nestlé corporate partners, and field consultants, on MEL methodology, tools (including mobile platforms for data collections), sampling, data analysis, and context assessments.

Curitiba Area, Brazil And Washington Dc

• Identified training needs for analysts at IPA’s six global offices and led a data collection and analysis program between IPA’s North American and Latin American headquarters in Curitiba, Brazil. Promoted to Global Trainer for IPA´s seven global offices; trained and mentored 50 analysts on five continents. • Directed corporate training and staff development program for new analyst training, including presentations, case studies, and quantitative tools to ensure analysts develop critical skills during their first two years of employment. Delivered two-week training course to 30 new hires from six global offices receiving top quality ratings. • Managed research and analysis, in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC), on the drivers of sustainability for private and public sector projects (US$1 million to US$6 billion) with major social and community impact. Presented findings at international conferences and to private sector companies.• Evaluated large footprint private sector projects ranging from US$100 million to over US$7 billion for Fortune 500 clients in industrial sectors, including mining, oil, and gas. Identified project management risks with a focus on reputational threats and environmental sustainability. Provided cost, schedule, safety and operability related recommendations to project leadership and executive boards to aid in project risk mitigation and management.• Led one of the region’s largest private sector project evaluations for a major African mining company (US$6 billion asset). Recognized as one of the youngest analysts to successfully lead a high-profile project at the company.• Worked on team of five consultants to evaluate the Clean Fuels Program (over US$2 billion in total capital) for Mexico’s national oil company, PEMEX. Delivered program improvement plan to executive management.

Cajamarca, Peru

• Engaged government agencies, private sector companies, and NGOs to garner financing and develop partnerships for sustainable community projects. Collaborated with USAID, Ministry of Agriculture, and GIZ, raising over US$100,000 in community funding. • Enhanced access to credit by 50 percent for approximately 80 artisans, professors, dairy producers, and college students in Northern Peru by collaborating with leaders to launch two community banks. • Created training program for business leaders with trade-specific skills to compete in the Andean marketplace. Enhanced opportunities for sustainable income generation in the dairy sector through business formalization, brand registration, partner financing, and business plan development.• Provided training to over 300 college and high school students as well as professors on income generating activities, small business coaching, microcredit, and entrepreneurship skills.

Ashburn, Virginia

Benchmarked use of Best Practices, project drivers and outcomes. Influenced decision making by delivering targeted presentations and reports to project teams and executive boards.Evaluated capital projects ranging from approximately US$1 million to over US$7 billion in industrial sectors, including mining, oil and gas, chemicals, and consumer products.

Managed client relations with International Foundations by engaging executives from numerous organizations and coordinating international site inspection programs, advisory board meetings, and educational forums. Implemented auditing procedures for IMN Solutions to identify revenue collection gaps. Successfully implemented changes to the process, which assisted organization in capturing additional revenue.

Madrid Area, Spain

Assisted in a range of public affairs consulting services including: intelligence and monitoring, managed business-government relations between international clients and Spanish government officials, and drafted reports for both Spanish and international clients.Conducted research studies and offered strategic advice to multinational corporations. Participated in lobbying campaigns and profile raising events with European parliament members.

Master Of International Public Affairs, International Business And Governance, 3.92 / 4.0

Activities and Societies: Recipient of Foreign Language Areas Studies (FLAS) Fellowship for Brazilian Studies / PortugueseCourse work.

Bachelor Of Arts, International Relations And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Phi Betta Kappa SocietyFocus: International Business and Development in Latin America and Caribbean Region.

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