William Godfrey Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Supervises and guides 13+ project-based MEL staff across 7+ USAID activities, providing tailored technical support and training services to strengthen staff capacity and align MEL processes with best practices and donor directives• Led and executed data collection and analysis for three mixed-methods surveys utilizing Kobotoolbox for data collection and R for analysis, delivering actionable insights to project stakeholders.• Developed and operationalized data management and reporting systems, including cloud based relational databases, digital reporting tools, standard operating procedures, and interactive dashboards, for 5 USAID projects to collect, organize, validate, and visualize performance data• Performed four Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), meticulously auditing project data collection systems to ensure compliance with USAID data quality standards and developing strategic action plans to address discrepancies, ensuring high-quality data for reporting and decision-making• Leads and contributes to the development of Theories of Change, logic models, Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA)strategies ,Activity MEL Plans, performance monitoring indicator definitions, and targets

• Finalized surveys for evaluation of Zipline’s drone-based medical supply delivery service in Ghana• Monitored incoming data to ensure data quality and integrity and efficiently address collection concerns• Conducted data cleaning and variable generation for analysis and presentation of findings to client

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted organization-wide review, redesign, and subsequent rollout of budgeting and work planning tools, standards, and procedures to enhance financial and project management• Headed organization procurement and contract review and compliance to ensure adherence to industry standards and manage risk• Collaborated with project teams to ensure effective and efficient execution of projects and compliance with donor standards• Formalized data management processes and standards to connect project teams with insights to inform implementation

• Worked with implementing teams to deliver project scopes on time, on target, and on budget• Prepared technical and financial reports for submission to donors• Designed and implemented survey methodologies in partnership with project teams to gather data to inform work planning and assess impact. • Managed key client relationships to effectively deliver on contracts and promote future engagements

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided management and support to project implementation teams across Africa portfolio• Supported organization monitoring and evaluation initiatives, collaborating with project teams to design and operationalize evaluations and report findings to clients• Developed and maintained relationships with project donors to report, coordinate and advance project interests• Managed, tracked, and updated project budgets to inform and ensure efficient and effective project delivery

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided project support and backstopping to Tanager projects in West and East Africa• Assisted on the preparation, review, and finalization of project reporting• Prepared, submitted, and reviewed procurement, contract, and grants documentation• Managed event and travel logistics including visa, ticketing, etc. for international staff and consultants• Supported proposal development and submission; examples include develop elements of the proposal budget, formatting CVs, collecting documents, assembling proposals

Cameroon

• Collaborated extensively with small holder farmers to develop and implement enhanced cultivation techniques and introduce the utilization of soy and Moringa oleifera as food security resources• Chaired a committee to evaluate training, design resources, and allocate funding for Peace Corps 2015 food security programming• Conducted a community needs assessment to inform the design and implementation of future projects and ensure a community-led model of development based on stakeholder feedback• Created and implemented a local food security & malaria eradication campaign designed to improve health education and promote enhanced resource adoption; campaign reached approximately 500 men, women, and children• Organized and facilitated two USAID-funded conferences to equip Peace Corps volunteers and host country counterparts to implement food security initiatives in their communities• Collaborated in multiple HIV/AIDS testing campaigns & health education initiatives which reached multiple communities across Cameroon

Cape Town, South Africa

• Organized and led life skills courses and creative arts activities with youth in Pollsmoor Prison• Designed and implemented a manual and curriculum for Young in Prison volunteers• Participated in the organization and implementation of community dialogues on crime prevention• Visited township high schools to mediate discussion groups on crime and gang culture

Strasbourg, France

• Provided logistical and clerical assistance to the AMSED staff • Participated in AMSED media campaign in and around the city of Strasbourg• Translated French and English documents for use in liaison with the European Commission• Prepared schedules and presentations for AMSED programs

Master Of Arts - Ma, Global Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, International Relations And French

Summa Cum Laude Departmental Honors: International Relations Minor in Africana Studies