Annick Nzambimana
Grants Manager USAID Pacific American Fund at Social Solutions International, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Kirundi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Swahili Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Kirundi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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PADI Advanced Open Water
PADIJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
PADI Open Water Diving Certificate
PADIMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
USAID Financial Management
USAIDMar, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Social Solutions International, Inc.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grants Manager USAID Pacific American Fund
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Nov 2021 - Present
Grants Manager for the USAID Pacific American Fund, a 5-year, $35 million grant-making facility to improve quality of life and access to services in vulnerable and remote communities across 12 Pacific Island countries. Lead a team of 5 across the Pacific in the selection and awarding of grants to Pacific institutions working towards improving livelihoods of the vibrant pacific communities; Serving in leadership (Key personnel) within the Pacific American Fund operational team'; Overseeing the Grants Management team, including technical consultants, operating across the Pacific Island countries; Drafting solicitations, conducting pre-award assessments, negotiation with prospective grantees, award packages to USAID for approval, and awarding grants; Ensuring effective grant management and performance monitoring of grantees; Lead assessment and proviison of capacity buidling of the small NGOs, including direct support on USAID compliance and financial management, and as needed, identify and source technical assistance to the grantees; Proactive engagement with the partners organizations, including the communities being served by the Pacific American Fund, and extensive travelling in remote communities for joint planning, and monitoring of activities.
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Global Green Growth Institute
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South Korea
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International Affairs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Officer, Resource Mobilization and Business Development
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2021
Led GGGI resource mobilization and business development activities, targeting specific funders' accounts, both public institutional funders and philanthropies. Strengthening GGGI's internal procedures for identifying funding opportunities, preparing project proposals, and monitoring compliance with donors'requirements. Key achievements: Led the first and successful GGGI engagement with the French Government and French Development Agency (AFD-Agence Francaise de Developpememt_, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (+$ 4M), and first awards from the US Government (+$3M), the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of Germany's and Nuclear Safety (BMU) with GGGI as a Lead and mobilized EUR 18M for Thematic selection 2020/Theme4 Green Building and EUR20M for Thematic selection 2021/Theme 6 Article 6, the EU Switch Asia Program (EUR 3M), and the NAMA Facility
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Catholic Relief Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategic Growth & Business Development Manager
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Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
Lead CRS Madagascar efforts in marketing, prepositioning, capture planning and pursuit of opportunities in Madagascar, including identification and development of new public and private donor funding relationships and increasing CRS’ capacity to respond to opportunities from a variety of donors. Thorough knowledge of funding solicitation mechanisms, regulations and standard provisions, and programming priorities of USAID – and with other US agencies and funding sources as well, e.g., USDA, US State Department, Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The European Union, UN Agencies, etc...
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SNV
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Netherlands
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Business Development Manager (West Africa)
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Jul 2012 - Nov 2014
Lead on regional fund mobilization, co-financing arrangements with Dutch government core financing, donors’ relationships management, design and management of strategic partnerships, and Contribution to the design of the corporate funding and partnerships strategy:Designing regional funding and partnerships strategies and resources targets: thorough analysis of global aid environment, with a particular emphasis on the trends in Africa, including emerging funders and new funding modalities;Representing SNV at regional and international meetings on funding and opportunities and in conferences on aid coordination and on funding trends in Africa;Responding to major business opportunities with competitive bidding, and/or direct negotiations, inclusive of writing of Bid budgets, and maximizing costs allocation;Preparing and reviewing of proposals, (+ €1million up to €50 millions) compliant with donors’ and clients’ requirements (European Commission, ECHO, USAID, UNICEF, IFAD, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UN WOMEN, etc.....);Monitoring grants compliance and operations, including providing technical and operational oversight to team leaders and to implementing sub-grantees, in expenditures planning, and changes restrictions; Review and generate reports for internal and external audiences in compliance with donor requirements;Achievements: In a period of 1 year in Mali, successfully applied and secured funding equivalent of $7Million from Dutch and US foundations, the Dutch government, the European Union, and ECHO, as well as cost-share and/or in-kind contributions from the private sector.
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Senior Cost Proposal & Pricing Officer
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Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
Managed the development of a full cost recovery policy, first policy within SNV: determining internal costs, proposal to and buy-in from the Board for costs re-allocation, units re-structuring &merging, and better pricing methodologies. Within 1 year of policy implementation, SNV had achieved an overhead cost reduction of 11%;Contributed to the design of strategies, policies and procedures for newly set up unit of Resources Mobilization and Partnerships, and suggested changes in the Corporate accounting system (SAP) to reflect multiple funders and co-financing arrangements;Lead on major contracts negotiations, with a focus on finding the right balance between ease of implementation, compliance with donors’ requirements and the costs;Prepare grants and tender cost proposals, (+ €1million up to €15 millions) compliant with donors’ and clients’ requirements; and ensure headquarters, regional and country support costs are appropriately represented within each budget submission;
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Oxfam
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Institutional Funding Manager
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Sep 2007 - Nov 2010
Achievements: In a period of 3 years, I have successfully applied and secured funding equivalent to $15Million from DFID, the EU, UN Agencies and Private Foundations, as well as cost-share and/or in-kind contributions from the private sector. Projects Grants & Finance Manager (25%) Grant Management and monitoring of sub-grantees (local NGOs): European Commission- funded projects (portfolio of €16 millions) to ensure compliance with EC expenditures, reporting and procurement requirements. Grants & Compliance: Review and correct financial and narrative reports and ensure timely submission to donors; that reports are coherent and accurate;
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The World Bank
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Relations / Partnership Development Specialist
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Jan 2002 - Sep 2004
WB Project: Institutional Strengthening of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Supporting oil and gas proceeds to reach the local communities. Built three-way strategic stakeholder group under World Bank including oil companies, the Nigerian Government and oil producing communities through setting up a negotiation platform and convening on-going discussions around resources allocation to communities. Proactively engaging with key external stakeholders and opinion makers; and representing the World Bank in multi-stakeholder activities; Engaging with community representatives in the oil producing regions of the Niger Delta ; Managing relationships with third parties (community members, activists), whose opinions and decisions had influence on the success and the reputation of the project. Establishing a Stakeholder Liaison Group; Successful mobilization of grants through the various trust funds held by the World Bank Group; Organization of effective stakeholder dialogues, to include grass-roots community members, local, state and federal government officials, private sector representatives and the donor community; Promoting partnerships between the corporate, government institutions and communities. Managing the network of consultants, ensuring relevant support is provided, in a satisfactory manner.
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VSO
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager / Local Economic Development Specialist -Bauchi, Nigeria (VSO Volunteer)
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Jul 2000 - Jan 2002
Project Manager & Local Economic Development Specialist Conducted an analysis of the local economy and market opportunities. Promoted local businesses growth and new enterprises through the provision of business-related advices and support; Improved management capacities of two local business services providers, through series of relevant trainings; Fundraising and networking activities, including preparation of applications for donor agencies, such as embassies, international NGOs, DFID, and the World Bank; Successfully developed funding proposals and awarded grants from development institutions Funds Management and overall contract management
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Minto Group
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Canada
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Accounts Analyst
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Jan 1995 - Jan 2000
Accounts Analyst for condominium department of Canadian private property Management Company - Responsible for specific area funds collections, recording and bank reconciliation; - Assistant to the Group Finance Manager; - General Administration and accounting Duties Accounts Analyst for condominium department of Canadian private property Management Company - Responsible for specific area funds collections, recording and bank reconciliation; - Assistant to the Group Finance Manager; - General Administration and accounting Duties
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Education
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2004 - 2006
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Masters of Science (MSc), Public Policy and Management -
1991 - 1995
Anna Maria College - Paxton, MA - USA
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, concentration in Finance
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