Two decades of frontline experience in humanitarian response, program management, and capacity building across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia I bring deep operational expertise in emergency response, food security, and organizational development, with hands-on experience managing multi-million dollar portfolios for USAID, OFDA/BHA, and multilateral donors. My career spans field leadership roles as Acting Country Director in Niger during critical transitions, to headquarters positions backstopping complex humanitarian programs across 12+ countries. Core Expertise: Emergency Response & Recovery: I've led rapid deployment teams for Syria response, Ebola outbreak, earthquake relief, and conflict-affected populations Program Management: I've managed portfolios up to $10M across agriculture, water/sanitation, and humanitarian assistance programs Capacity Building: I specialize in organizational assessment, staff development, and partner strengthening in challenging environments Grant Development: I have a proven track record securing major donor funding through strategic proposal development and partnership building Geographic Focus: I have extensive West Africa experience (Peace Corps Niger, multiple deployments), with additional program leadership across East/Central Africa, Middle East, and South Asia. What Sets Me Apart: I combine grassroots field experience with strategic program oversight, fluency in French and West African languages, and a commitment to locally-driven solutions. My unique background includes both direct service delivery in rural communities and senior management of complex multi-country operations. Currently serving as Associate Director of Career Advising at the Middlebury Institute, I maintain active connections across the humanitarian ecosystem while developing the next generation of development professionals. I bring both operational excellence and deep understanding of how effective programs create lasting impact for vulnerable communities. Languages: French (professional), Fulfulde/Hausa (conversational), Spanish (intermediate) Available for: Program Officer, Technical Advisor, Country Director, Emergency Response, and Senior Management roles with established NGOs, contractors, and multilateral organizations.
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