Nickolas Cieslinski

Senior Program Officer, International Governance, Accountability, and Performance at Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation
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(386) 825-5501
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Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency
  • Swahili Elementary proficiency
  • Portuguese Limited working proficiency

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Fadrique Iglesias

It was an absolute pleasure to work with you at ATLAS, in Paraguay, Thailand, Liberia, and Argentina. Very professional, kind, and sharp. All the best in you upcoming challenges and goals!

Victoria Schorr

Nick is truly dedicated to East African politics and development. His knowledge of Kenya especially is extensive. I have studied with him both at McGill and SOAS and his interest and passion shone through everyday. He worked hard, loved his studies, and was involved both on campus and off. His work at with Model United Nations conferences at McGill were invaluable and I have personally seen him manage several complicated projects at once to excellent detail.

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Experience

    • Senior Program Officer, International Governance, Accountability, and Performance
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      Supporting the Global Affairs Canada funded International Governance, Accountability and Performance Program to provides capacity building for the supreme audit institutions (SAIs) and parliamentary oversight committees of four countries: Guyana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Vietnam. Working with participating counties to increase the effectiveness of their performance auditing and oversight practices, with the ultimate goal of contributing to improved transparency, effectiveness, accountability, and governance in government’s management of public resources and delivery of services for citizens. Collaborating directly with program partners to deliver a tailored mix of activities, considering the unique needs and priorities of the respective SAI and oversight committee. Managing course development and Fellowship programming. Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Program Associate
      • Feb 2019 - Sep 2021

      Provide program management support for private sector-, USAID-, and USDOL-funded child labor, education, and youth livelihoods projects in Brazil, Paraguay, Thailand, Bolivia, Argentina, Mali, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Nepal.Review and adjust project indicators, create data tracking templates and train local staff in their use; maintain project indicators and manage project beneficiary databases in coordination with field offices.Monitor project outputs and outcomes through the design of field-based tracking tools and review of project data submitted by field office staff.Manage project finances totaling over $22M and develop detailed monthly budget trackers; review all monthly project expenditures; provide feedback on monthly field project and financial reports.Build capacity of field staff in monitoring and evaluation, facilitation skills, Winrock, USDOL, and USAID rules and regulations, budget tracking, finance and accounting.Ensure projects are donor-compliant in multiple areas including procurement, contracts, and reporting.Coordinate with field offices to prepare, edit, format, and finalize donor reports.Manage, recruit personnel, and provide written support for proposal development in the areas of agriculture, education, and child labor prevention. Managed, to date, winning proposals totaling over $12.30M of USAID, USDOL, and private sector funds.Committee Memberships Include: Thought Leadership Committee, Winrock Policy Council Committee, Child Labor/Good Labor Practices Think Tank Committee, Winrock “Green Team”, Project Management at Winrock Show less

    • Program Associate II
      • Feb 2016 - Feb 2019

    • Program Associate I
      • Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

    • Realtor/Sales Associate
      • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

      NJ licensed real estate professional, specializing in residential sales and rentals. B.T. Edgar & Son, LLC has been established in Moorestown, NJ since 1923 and provides a highly personalized level of service for those in the Burlington county area looking to buy, sell or rent a home. NJ licensed real estate professional, specializing in residential sales and rentals. B.T. Edgar & Son, LLC has been established in Moorestown, NJ since 1923 and provides a highly personalized level of service for those in the Burlington county area looking to buy, sell or rent a home.

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technical Support Specialist
      • Mar 2010 - Jan 2013

      System administrator for international transportation management software used by multiple corporate locations. Involved in the initial deployment team as the company transitioned to new software responsible for handling international time and temperature specific shipments. I provide a link between the software developers and the locally and internationally based end-users. I maintain the front end user interface and am responsible for user training, as well as operating a user help-desk for our locations in the US, Europe, Asia and Africa. I work within local and corporate IT departments to plan and schedule new software patch deployments. I also assist in department specific quality and operations projects to improve overall training and effectiveness. Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Group Study Exchange Team Member
      • May 2012 - Jun 2012

      Member of 5-person team, selected by application, to represent Rotary district 7500 on a 1 month professional exchange to Minas Gerais, Brazil. Experiencing the host country's culture and institutions, we observed how our vocations are practiced abroad, and developed personal and professional relationships. The GSE program is designed as a cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The team travelled to over 6 towns and 10 rotary clubs, as well as attending a Rotary district conference. Show less

    • Vendor Management
      • Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

      I maintain vendor files and ensure relevant data is current and applicable. I update the vendor rating database daily to ensure the correct invoicing and billing of domestic shipping agents. I also have been responsible for the management of various domestic and international shipping agent credentials, coordinates and tariffs pertaining to the implementation of a new, corporation-wide logistics software upgrade. I work on two teams of 3-4 persons each. I maintain vendor files and ensure relevant data is current and applicable. I update the vendor rating database daily to ensure the correct invoicing and billing of domestic shipping agents. I also have been responsible for the management of various domestic and international shipping agent credentials, coordinates and tariffs pertaining to the implementation of a new, corporation-wide logistics software upgrade. I work on two teams of 3-4 persons each.

    • Vice President, Finance
      • May 2005 - Apr 2006

      Accountable for budget preparation and analysis for non-profit organization with annual operating budget of approximately $150,000 Member of six person executive board responsible for leadership of the organization Independently maintained and improved the accuracy of financial records and tax preparation methods to increase tax refund of association by approximately $3,000 Coordinated with Montreal-based Chamberland Hodge, a medium sized accounting firm specializing in auditing, taxation, financing and business transfer, to establish an ongoing working relationship for the IRSAM organization. Worked extensively with other executive members to organize and finance two large annual student conferences, each with average budgets of $50,000 Show less

Education

  • University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies
    MA (Merit), African Studies
    2008 - 2009
  • McGill University
    BA (Honors), International Development
    2003 - 2007

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