Experience

The Carter Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate Director of Development

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Manage fundraising and donor relations to secure $8-15 million per year for a diverse project portfolio including human rights, transitional justice, extractive industry governance, elections and political reform, conflict resolution, and access to information. Donor cultivation of US, Canadian, and European agencies, foundations, multi-lateral agencies, corporations, and individuals. Geographic coverage includes: Africa (DRC, Liberia, Mozambique, etc.), MENA region (Tunisia, Libya) Asia (China, Indonesia, Timor Leste), and LAC region (Guyana, Venezuela). Conduct field assessments to advise leadership on project funding prospects. Provide donor stewardship perspective and technical support on project design, proposal writing, impact monitoring, and results reporting efforts. Review and negotiate grant agreements. Build, maintained and advanced strategic institutional ties and individual relationships with donors. Assist major gifts office in presenting on Carter Center peace program work to groups or specific individual donors.



Independent Consultant

• New Business Adviser (Democratic Rights & Governance)

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  Advised clients on USAID RFP and RFA responses, e.g. field research, planning, win/lose theme strategy, technical writing, teaming, recruiting, budgets, work plans, monitoring plans, etc. Advised clients on USAID RFP and RFA responses, e.g. field research, planning, win/lose theme strategy, technical writing, teaming, recruiting, budgets, work plans, monitoring plans, etc.



Catholic Relief Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

  • May 2005 - Dec 2006

  Oversaw design, monitoring and evaluation support for CRS’ $150m community reconstruction and revitalization program in Aceh. Set up of community-driven systems to track progress, encourage local participation, and gauge impact. Advised on strategic planning and project design. Oversaw monthly reporting, external year-1 evaluation, internal assessments, MIS design, etc. Oversaw design, monitoring and evaluation support for CRS’ $150m community reconstruction and revitalization program in Aceh. Set up of community-driven systems to track progress, encourage local participation, and gauge impact. Advised on strategic planning and project design. Oversaw monthly reporting, external year-1 evaluation, internal assessments, MIS design, etc.



AECOM

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Governance and Community Revitalization Adviser

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2005

  Engaged donor, government, business and civil society, and secured strategic alliances to position AECOM to aid in community-based reconstruction, renewed livelihoods and economic recovery. Engaged donor, government, business and civil society, and secured strategic alliances to position AECOM to aid in community-based reconstruction, renewed livelihoods and economic recovery.



Independant Consultant

• New Business: Democracy & Governance Sector

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Supported USAID RFP responses, e.g. field research, planning, win/lose theme strategy, technical writing, teaming, recruiting, budgets, work plans, monitoring plans, strategic partnerships, etc. Supported USAID RFP responses, e.g. field research, planning, win/lose theme strategy, technical writing, teaming, recruiting, budgets, work plans, monitoring plans, strategic partnerships, etc.



Internews

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Country Director, Indonesia

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

  Responsible for overall country program direction and management. Led efforts to design and manage media sector programs. Oversaw impact monitoring, and results reporting. Maintained and diversified funding. Designed and executed localization plans for long-term sustainability.

• Operations Director, Indonesia

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Oversaw field office financial and administrative functions. Developed office policies in line with local laws and donor regulations. Oversaw grants and sub-grants. Tracked donor obligations, spending plans and burn rates to ensure all activities were completed on time and on budget.



Management Systems International

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Chief of Party

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

  Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation advisory project for USAID/Indonesia's Democracy and Governance Office. Assessed grantee strategies, programs and capacities. Provided capacity building support to local NGOs. Reviewed grant applicants against USAID objectives, proposal merit, applicant capacity to implement, and fund availability. Assessed applicant grant-worthiness. Drafted program descriptions and grant agreements. Analyzed grant program impact and financial performance. Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation advisory project for USAID/Indonesia's Democracy and Governance Office. Assessed grantee strategies, programs and capacities. Provided capacity building support to local NGOs. Reviewed grant applicants against USAID objectives, proposal merit, applicant capacity to implement, and fund availability. Assessed applicant grant-worthiness. Drafted program descriptions and grant agreements. Analyzed grant program impact and financial performance.