R. Drake Warrick

Mr. R. Drake Warrick is an international education and development leader with over 30 years of experience leading complex, multi-country programs across Africa and Asia. He brings deep expertise in international education program design, strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), with a strong track record supporting country teams in fragile and developing contexts. Mr. Warrick has repeatedly provided effective technical and operational backstopping to field teams, ensuring high-quality program delivery, strong financial and grants management, and full compliance with donor and partnership agreements. A seasoned Chief of Party and senior program director, Mr. Warrick has led and supported large-scale education and systems-strengthening initiatives funded by a range of international donors and partners, with program budgets ranging from under $10 million to over $90 million. His experience spans secondary and basic education, literacy, education systems strengthening, youth and workforce-relevant skills development, EMIS, and knowledge management. He is highly skilled in budget oversight, financial reporting, grantmaking compliance, partner coordination, and stakeholder engagement, and has served as a senior liaison with governments, foundations, consortium partners, and implementing organizations. Mr. Warrick is also an accomplished business development and organizational growth leader, having served as proposal lead and subject-matter expert on competitive international development bids and strategic initiatives. He is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, cross-cultural personnel management, and ability to mobilize and coordinate technical expertise across HQ and country teams. Known for analytical rigor, sound judgment, and strong written and oral communication skills, he brings a values-driven, people-centered approach aligned with mission-driven organizations committed to impact, partnership, and institutional well-being. GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Yemen, Zambia, and Zanzibar