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Greater Seattle Area

• Manage intergovernmental agreements throughout the planning, negotiation, review, approval, execution, and transition into implementation processes.
• Provides feedback from key agreement stakeholders and assists in the development of Procurement & Contracts Division programs, policies, and practices.

Amman Governorate, Jordan

• Directed the day-to-day implementation of a $30 million portfolio in Northeast Syria for this multi-donor Trust Fund, including integrated community-based development activities ranging from agricultural, health, WASH.
• Provided overall direction to achieve program objectives according to approved budgets, donor timelines and monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• Managed and mentored field teams across multiple locations to design and deliver early recovery assistance. Manage a range of contracts with private and public entities to deliver technical components, civil works, and.
• Managed start-up of stabilization program for the Fund and established an operating presence, implementation modality, supply chain, and local partners in Jordan, Iraq and Syria.
• Represented the Fund’s strategic goals to partners, government entities, and UN agencies to identify pipeline activities and synergies across stakeholders.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Chenega Applied Services, for USAID Middle East BureauContributed to strategic planning, best practices, and development assistance implementation focused on addressing regional crisis through effective application of.
• Strengthen relationships between U.S. Government and Military teams to inform overall USG assistance efforts in Syria; collaborate with likeminded international donors and Syrian organizations.
• Provide management, administration, and oversight of program progress – ensuring compliance with USAID policies, procedures, and regulations.

Amman, Jordan

• Southern Syria Assistance PlatformManaged USAID Middle East Bureau's largest Syria program to restore water, power, and health services to communities, including enhancing capacity of local administrative units through.
• Acted as Contracting Officer Representative for present day $49M Syria Essential Services (SES) program and managed cash and material assistance grants for critical service delivery needs inside Syria to increase.
• Achieved comprehensive assistance package by working closely with USAID Jordan, Embassy Amman, military teams, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations, and international donors.
• Functioned as key member of Project Design Team charged with $25M-$50M donor program designed to expand efforts to livelihood and economic development support.

Ankara, Turkey

• Syria Transition Assistance ResponseLaunched USAID Middle East Bureau Syria assistance activities, forging robust network of local partners to support cross-border implementation and delivery. Oversaw operations of.
• Enhanced economic and food security in Northern Syria through strategic management of $2.9M pilot project and grants committed to restoration of critical water infrastructure. Efforts included implementation of.
• Played an instrumental role in successful drafting of communication strategies, funds mobilization plans, and big picture decision-making by Senior USAID leadership.
• Authored comprehensive documentation and briefing papers utilized in reports to US Congress, government agencies, and other senior stakeholders.

Kabul, Afghanistan

• Office of Economic Growth and InfrastructureActed as Alternative Contracting Officer Representative for $97M Engineering Quality Assessment and Logistical Support Contract, including performance monitoring, planning.
• Coordinated USG inter-agency strategy development, program review, and overall collaboration with partners such as Afghanistan Ministries, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Embassy Kabul, and Asian Development Bank.
• Drove cross-functional teams, multi-agency reps, and SMEs in the areas of energy, water supply, roads, and education in producing high-impact, safe, and cohesive strategies.
• Deputized as Acting Director of Program Management, leading team of 12 U.S. as well as Foreign Service Nationals specializing in engineering, communications, and outreach.
• Elevated quality and impact of community assistance through effective partnerships with Afghan District and Provincial Government leaders – facilitating research, resources allocation, projects prioritization, and new.

Master Of Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts