Jodel Pierre (He / Him)

Throughout my 19-year tenure as an executive professional, I have built a robust portfolio centered on establishing, overseeing, and steering non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and intricate programs/projects and alliances. My expertise encompasses adept collaboration with diverse institutions and programs, refining my competencies in strategic planning and execution, formulation and composition of grants and proposals, supervision and quality assurance, alliance establishment, provision of technical aid, fundraising, leadership, program administration, resource acquisition, coaching, motivation of professionals, advocacy and communication, financial administration, personnel management, and security oversight. I possess two noteworthy tertiary qualifications: a master’s degree in law, economics, and management with a specialization in Project Management from the University of Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, France, and another master’s degree in entrepreneurship and Project Management from the University of Haute Alsace, France. I am proficient in both French and English. My track record demonstrates my capacity to operate autonomously within cross-functional teams in matrix systems. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated an adept ability to navigate the intricate landscapes of state government. I have collaborated with the Ministries of Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, Social Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Planning, Defense, and the presidencies of Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, and Benin. I have worked with and am familiar with the procedures, rules, and regulations of key players such as USAID, World Bank, UN, EU, Foundations, FCDO, and Global Affairs Canada in the donor ecosystem. I have been actively involved in Clusters, Technical Working Groups, NGO forums, and Alliances in the NGO ecosystem. This experience spans numerous countries, including Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Cameroon, Burundi, Malawi, Zambia, Kenya, and Rwanda. I bring a wealth of experience fostering partnerships with vital stakeholders in the humanitarian and development sector. These include NGOs, government bodies, academic institutions, research centers, and private organizations through diverse collaborative agreements (Protocols, Accord de Siege, and MOUs). As Country Director, I provided strategic leadership and management for Hunger Relief International's operations in Haiti from 2016 to 2021. My responsibilities included directing program activities, formulating a country-specific strategy, ensuring program excellence and creativity, overseeing human resources and talent cultivation, managing financial and organizational resources, procuring funding, and supervising administrative functions. I served as the Country Representative and Project Manager at HarvestPlus and CIAT from July 2021 to November 2023. During this time, I managed a significant USD 12 million food security project funded by the World Bank. My leadership encompassed overseeing HarvestPlus's operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where I managed a team of 20 professionals located across four Provinces: Kinshasa, Bukavu, Kwilu, and Kasai. My primary responsibilities included directing technical assistance to the DRC government to ensure the successful execution of the project. As of November 2023, I am the Country Director for Ghana, Togo, and Benin, responsible for managing Mercy Ships International at all levels from our Ghana base. My skill set and extensive professional background will bring significant value to your organization.