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Lopez Island

Waivunia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in the State of Washington, assisting islanders to design, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate sustainable relief and development projects. We build local capacity at every step of the project cycle. Our efforts are highlighted in a recent podcast interview with Nonprofit Forward at this link: https://npforward.com/episodes/sustainable-island-development-with-waivunia.

Suva, Central, Fiji

Management Consultant as Chief of Party for $15m USAID OurFish OurFuture project, spearhead technical and administrative leadership. Create coordination and communication mechanisms, especially with Solomon Island, PNG, Palau, FSM, RMI, Vanuatu, and Fijian governments, other donors, private sector, and other potential implementing partners. Lead responsive relationship with USAID/Philippines office, and manage implementation of Project in response to requests from USAID/Philippines and ensure that quality products are delivered on schedule. Orchestrate timely program and financial reporting, including contracts for World Wildlife Fund, The University of the South Pacific, and Locally-Managed Marine Areas Network, as well as their sub-contracts. Supervise Finance & Administration Manager and Communications Specialist and all field-based contract staff. • Oversee program development of theory of change, work planning, performance management, business operations, and strategic communications.• Responsible for implementation of contracts defined in approved annual work plans and ensuring that all program assistance is technically sound, high quality and delivered on time.• Provide oversight of coordination between project office in Fiji and six project countries.• Dedicated to achieving program’s strategic objectives and performance targets on-time, on-budget.• Oversee program’s monitoring and evaluation and learning system supporting use of data as basis for measuring performance and adapting project interventions.• Develop synergies with other donor projects and local institutions in Micronesia and Melanesia.• Ensure staff and sub-contractor understanding of, and compliance with all USAID Uniform Guidelines and University of Rhode Island financial and administrative operating policies and procedures.• Develop Terms of References (TORs) for local consultants and sub-contracts.* Orchestrate integration of program strategy with work plans for the project.

Served on Development and Governance Committees, and assisted with strategic and operational planning, as well as developing new revenue streams. Built organizational capacity to pursue US government funding.

Recruited to serve on Board of Directors for Grow Further, a nonprofit that unleashes the innovative potential of society for global foodsecurity. Responsible for all funds and securities of the corporation in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws.

Federated States Of Micronesia And The Republic Of Palau

As agency’s senior executive in Micronesia, an area that stretches nearly 3000 miles from East to West across three time zones and covers over 2 million square miles of ocean, led 80-person team involved in field operations. High priority agenda included growth of program to new countries, and strategic partnerships to increase financial portfolio dedicated to national strategic development plans. Top-secret security clearance, global medical clearance. Time-limited position.Significant Accomplishments:• Led development and implementation of strategic plan to double size of assistance, and increase scope of program sectors; coordinated effort with DOI/OIA on Compact of Free Association technical assistance.• Implemented more rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes to show results achieved.• Increased level of host country contributions ten-fold to support growth in beneficiaries.• Added three new field offices to provide enhanced support for remote-located personnel.• Implemented small project assistance funding for community-based projects with funds allocated from another agency through negotiated agreement.• Negotiated and signed new MOU with Palau President that included historic levels of local collaboration.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

As agency’s senior executive in Mongolia, led large team of thousands of employees, contractors and subcontractors to implement five-year $285 million portfolio of grants that enabled key institutions and infrastructure to better support burgeoning urbanized, market-based economy and helped citizens increase their incomes by becoming healthier and better educated, and by using land assets more productively. Top-Secret security clearance, global medical clearance. Time-limited position.Significant Accomplishments:• Orchestrated start-up operations through targeted talent acquisition, development and management of 130-person core team, led by Prime Minister, and nonprofit and private sector representatives.• Developed and implemented national strategic communications plan to get right message delivered in right manner to right people at right time that included shared dashboard of indicator achievement.• Led reprogramming of $188 million of grants in three months, when Government of Mongolia requested MCC to halt large project. Through my leadership we coordinated re-scoping with World Bank and other major donors and various Ministries; Cabinet held five meetings to assist, with result that final focus better met country’s economic growth needs. • MCA won 2012 MCC world-wide country commitment award for success in gender integration. • My TEDxUlaanbaatar 2012 talk focused on use of innovative social media and other technology use in poverty reduction.

Selected to serve as USAID senior executive at US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) J24, Interagency Task Force. Developed coordinated programs, systems, and collaboration mechanisms in critical regions and program functions for US national security interest. TS/SCI security clearance. Time-limited position.Significant Accomplishments:• Evaluated then improved foreign assistance program strategies, including Theater Security Cooperation Plans, Information Operations Plans, emerging Stability Operations proposals, and USAID mission program plans with J5 officers.• Improved guidance, doctrine, systems development and other organizational development tools at USSOCOM.• Strengthened USSOCOM and USAID strategic planning and operations through improved annual synchronization conference.• As resident subject matter expert in poverty reduction, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development, taught courses on how to integrate short-term assistance of SOCOM’s civil affairs troops with longer-term development efforts of USAID.• Enhanced and helped receive legislative funding for Civil-Military Support Element (CMSE) program to address sustainable development efforts in supporting local resiliency.

Promoted to senior executive operations management position to develop agency/regional policies. Directed and implemented regional programs of 2000+ Volunteers and staff. Advised country directors on design of operational plans and on resolving problems, including compliance and accountability issues, as well as emergency responses. Mentored country desk officers. Improved relationships with Ambassadors of host countries, Department of State, USAID and international agencies, institutions, universities and foundations. Improved country operations by traveling to posts to conduct program assessments, policy analyses and investigations into allegations of improper activities. Enhanced agency participation on President’s Management Agenda, Performance and Accountability Report, and Program Assessment Rating Tool. Selected to serve as Acting Country Director in Uzbekistan to improve operational effectiveness and program integrity and resolve conflicts of interest.

Sarajevo

Selected as senior agency country executive to direct start-up of program in Bosnia & Herzegovina, through placement of short-term Volunteers in nonprofit development, small business development, agricultural development, and municipal services. Developed and implemented program and training strategies. Served on US Ambassador’s country management team. Negotiated Country Agreement with GOBIH and established partnerships with local nonprofits and host country organizations.

Bosnia And Herzegovina

As senior agency leader in US Sector, prepared annual activity implementation strategy documents in consultation with other donors, U.S. Army and cantonal/municipal officials and community representatives. Directed and managed prime contractor’s technical, financial and socioeconomic evaluation of new activities for program funding. Conducted on-site assessments of proposed activities to determine if they met activity selection and compliance with Dayton Peace Accord. Coordinated preparation and signing of annual memorandums of understanding with municipalities. Worked with short-term consultants to evaluate program impact. Developed annual Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (CIRP) implementation strategies in coordination with U.S. Army staff, and supervised implementation of CIRP activities, coordinating closely with the Commanding General of US SFOR and State Department Political Advisor. Set up innovative working relationship with US SFOR Civil Affairs by having officer assigned to my office under my supervision. Coordinated enhancements of program database with computer staff. Served as liaison with municipal leaders for local government institutional strengthening initiative and ensured that conditions were met for this technical assistance. Increased program implementation pace while decreasing expenditures and staff, localizing staff positions and improving personal performance management system. Supervised work on 220 projects worth $70 million, leading hundreds of staff, contractors and sub-contractors as USAID's COTR.

As senior organization new business leader directed process of identifying, tracking, and reporting on new business, including recruitment and performance management of project consultants and staff. Used knowledge of federal financial regulations to ensure compliance on USG contracts. Assured quality control on proposals and budgets submitted. Established communications with potential donors and collaborators. Developed databases for personnel recruitment and for tracking projects and preparing proposals. Supervised budgeting/contracts specialist in USG contracts/subcontracts. Served on information technology management committee, steering committee for field office operations, and management council. Increased proposal success rate from 33% to 42% (helping to win new contracts and grants valued at $30 million+), established on-line systems for access to proposal related templates and other new business development tools, initiated decentralized IT support for program staff, developed proposal analysis tool entitled “Integrating Gender Issues in Programming: A Checklist for New Proposals,” played leading role in drafting new international field office handbook, and facilitated training of field staff in proposal development.

Recruited as senior executive in country to improve efficiency and effectiveness of projects and move multi-million dollar country operations from disaster relief to sustainable development. More than doubled grant funding from donors - USAID, USDA, World Bank, UNHCR, UNDP, WFP, Dutch MFA and foundations. Supervised project administration / financial management, directed grants administration and procurement for programs/projects in rural credit/savings (small and micro enterprise development), maternal/child health, local nonprofit capacity building and food security. Directed construction of houses for 15,000+ families in 18 months, coordinating refugee work with UNHCR. Led database development for rapid appraisal baseline assessment data collection and analysis. Ensured proper monitoring/evaluation systems were developed and implemented (including improvement of the personal performance management system), and project evaluations performed regularly. Analyzed project financing, and used knowledge of federal financial regulations to ensure compliance on USG grants. Served on UN program advisory committees for gender considerations and privatization. Elected by nonprofit community to head coordination efforts with Government of Tajikistan on development policy and planning initiatives. Served as lead warden/nonprofit coordinator on UN security management team while consistently at level 3 alert. Hired, trained and led multi-ethnic team of 120. Devised and facilitated staff retreat to build teamwork and develop strategic program plan.

Omaha, Ar

Established business consulting firm and acted as lead consultant. Performed market research, prepared feasibility studies and business plans, automated accounting systems, developed talent management systems, production/operations policies and other management services.

Glendale, Arizona

Worked as advisor for cross-cultural training needs assessment and materials/curriculum development. Received Master degree, completing advanced courses in political risk, multinational business management, and technology transfer.

Accepted in-house management consultancy to improve international program strategy in addition to continuing responsibilities as Area Director. Analyzed/evaluated organizational goals in light of client needs, then spearheaded strategic planning and implementation of innovative delivery strategies through newly created quality teams, in order to operate projects more efficiently and effectively. Originally joined Habitat in order to lead operations in South Pacific; region later expanded. Upon request of President Millard Fuller, took over new project design and led strategic efforts to initiate additional country entries, increasing housing production by 300%.

Jamaica/Dominican Republic

Promoted by Peace Corps/Washington in order to strengthen administrative and programmatic operations for Volunteer program, better meet personnel needs and respond in more timely manner to local demands. Designed quality programs in agriculture, business, renewable energy, environmental education, and natural resource management. Improved quality of personnel training. Devised and facilitated four staff retreats to build teamwork.

Pensacola, Florida

Refined HR MIS to be a strategic operational tool. Established award-winning program with community volunteers, saving personnel costs. Trained supervisors to expedite filling vacancies.

Savusavu, Fiji

Designed and implemented smallholder agriculture project.

Funafuti, Tuvalu

Negotiated agreement with national government leaders. Recruited, trained, and directed staff for new country technical assistance program.

Suva, Fiji

Designed and implemented innovative village-based language/cross-cultural/community development training program.

Dominican Republic And Fiji

Peace Corps Volunteer design and construction manager for infrastructure projects. Trained community leaders in building trade skills.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), International Management

Activities and Societies: Career CounselorEntrepreneurship

Bachelor'S Degree, The Study Of Man - Social Psychology/Cultural Anthropology