Kingsly Atem

 Demonstrated Economic Growth, Poverty, and Community Development Sectoral Expertise: 14 years of client-centered system delivery strategies with 10 years in international humanitarian, development, and nexus settings. Led the first inclusive market assessment in Cameroon for UNHCR Cameroon. Created VSLAs and linked them to formal banking systems to promote financial inclusion. Served as technical expert on the future growth and strengthening of programming for vulnerable populations, cash transfer, Value chain and Market System Development (MSD), Making Markets Work for the Poor approach (M4P), gender and Graduation Approach (GA), resulting to the resilience transformation of 200,000 rural and urban households.  Stakeholder and Partnership Development Experience: Cultivated over eight partnerships with stakeholders and donors: State Department, EU, USAID’s Food For Peace, private sector, Africa government agencies. Head discussions and decisions to facilitate country program strategy and partnership policy resulting in impactful experiences. Prides on the ability to lead diverse teams to gain buy-in.  Strategic Advisor, Manager, and Decisionmaker: Develops high-level strategy documents and learning sessions to facilitate improved programs. Led and guided programs of over $1M, resulting in a 33% increase in income generation in the last three years. Former Program Director at Trickle Up directed large-scale program support to UNHCR across Africa. Global women’s economic justice Entrepreneurship lead at CARE International. Proficient in English/French; willing to relocate immediately.