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PartnersGlobalCo Executive Director
Jan. 2021Washington DC-Baltimore Area
PartnersGlobalGlobal Director for Civil Society
Mar. 2016 - Jan. 2021Works closely with the President, Senior Staff, and Center Directors to set strategy, design programming and take the lead on fundraising to oversee a robust Partners for Civil Society portfolio. Manages a cross-regional team within the PartnersGlobal DC and 20-country affiliates to unite a diversity of programs and activities under one coherent global initiative. Oversees the process of network expansion, working with all the regional teams and a Network sub-committees to recruit and train new Center directors and on-board new Affiliates with Partners’ core process methodologies. Travels to to conduct assessments, provide coaching and mentoring to new Center directors and staff, and oversees program monitoring and evaluations Helps manage the PartnersGlobal Network knowledge management system to bring the Network’s civil society expertise to the development of new Centers and Global Initiative programs. Develops a strong funding base for the Initiative, in cooperation with the President and business development team. Coordinates Social Entrepreneurship for Democratic Governance and Peace initiative to expand the training and coaching program to more local NGOs and to incorporate market-based approaches to all new Centers. Serves as the Regional Program Director for LAC programs, including the current USAID-funded Closing Political Space civil society program in Honduras, Nicaragua and Ecuador. Interfaces with sub-regional PartnersGlobal Network members in the region and lead the new business development and outreach efforts to secure programs in the region. .
Washington Institute for Advancement (WIA)President
Dec. 2013 - Mar. 2016Office Address: Metro Plaza II Building 8402 Colesville Road Suite 1100 Silver Swww.washingtonadvancement.com Ms. Vasquez-Yetter is the co-founder and President of a unique public affairs advisory group in the world of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional development and community affairs. As a social enterprise, launched with ongoing support from the Boots to Business program, WIA provides strategy, design and implementation support in strategic communications and partnership development to businesses, international organizations and NGOs striving to have a positive impact in the communities where they work. We work to amplify the voices of those who have most at stake in the process of social and economic development in the MENA region. Our work thus promotes greater inclusiveness of civil society at all levels, and contributes to more just and sustainable solutions to international problems and conflict. The Latest WIA News: Naqaa Social Entrepreneurship Idea Lab (KSA)February 4th, 2014 - WIA announces new agreement with Naqaa Sustainability Solutions in Jeddah, KSA to deliver social entrepreneurship training and leadership development consulting services for 3-day Intensive Skills... Read More MENA Regional Partnership for Women's CancersJanuary 22nd, 2014 - WIA and the Middle East Partnership for Women’s Cancers (PWC) forge new partnership to rekindle first-of-its-kind regional initiative to leverage resources to improve health of women and families. The... Read More ALJ Community Initiatives - ART JameelJanuary 19th, 2014 - WIA announces new agreement with Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI) to provide strategic communications advisory services for “Edge of Arabia’s US Tour in partnership with Art Jameel... Read
Independent Consultant and Strategist in International DevelopmentIndependent Consultant in International Development
May. 2012 - Dec. 2013DC metro areaStrategic consulting, including stakeholder engagement; women's empowerment program design, evaluation and assessment; social entrepreneurship, and project design and implementation. Looking for opportunities for short and long-term consulting. Available to travel. Languages include fluency in English, Spanish, French and Russian with experience working extensively in Russia, Central Asia, Africa and the MIddle East. Would consider part-time or full-time position if the opportunity is a great fit.
ICFSenior Manager, Strategic Communications
Jan. 2008 - Apr. 2012Washington D.C. Metro AreaIn my capacity as Program Director/ Chief of Party, managed a multi-year, multi-million women's and youth empowerment initiative, under the Department of State's The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) entitled "Innovative Collaboration to Empower Women in the Middle East". This initiative included a cause-related diplomacy portfolio. I oversaw a team responsible for the design and implementation of: the US-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research, and the US-Saudi Women’s Forum on Social Entrepreneurship, as well as a regional conference focused on new technologies for civic activism in the Middle East for US DOS/MEPI. These initiatives included the creation of innovative bilingual project websites using Web 2.0 technologies and various social networking tools targeting marginalized youth populations. The programs incorporated targeted marketing, grant programs, webinars and other stakeholder meetings to raise awareness of project topics on the international level. I collaborated with partners to ensure design and delivery of culturally appropriate training materials and delivery in Arabic and English. I also provided ongoing support to partner organizations and the Department of State by arranging workshops, conferences, training sessions and public meetings on women’s empowerment, education and health topics. My strategic communications team managed all logistical, scheduling, reporting and marketing elements of large multi-lateral conferences held in foreign countries. We regularly hosted and facilitated multi-stakeholder virtual meetings, planning sessions and review committees in addition to responding to frequent hi-profile, fast turn-around tasks assigned by the client related to events undertaken in partner countries conjunction with the White House and other offices of the Administration.
I-LINX, LLCFounder, VP Consulting Solutions
Jan. 2004 - Sep. 2007Washington D.C. Metro AreaAs a founding partner, I launched an international communication service provider offering Inmarsat and Iridium mobile satellite products. With a primary customer base in federal government and international NGO sectors I had primary responsibility to develop our international development consulting division including: strategy, new business development, NGO channel management and donor relationships. In this capacity I facilitated market research and product development, including customized solutions for international relief agencies, Homeland Security, NGOs, and others. Accomplishments: Delivered Customized ICT strategies for clients, including assessment, design, procurement, implementation and evaluation phases. Designed, implemented and managed connectivity projects through strategic partnerships with NGOs, multinationals and governments in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa including comprehensive telecenter development, management, curriculum development, connectivity, and capacity building components of 7 million dollar ITU/Inmarsat global E-Learning Initiative Pilot phase. Activities in Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.where we designed programs and projects across the following sectors: Education, Agribusiness, E-government, Economic Empowerment, Microfinance, Rural Banking, and Telemedicine Projects included: → Afghan School and Clinic Reconstruction Project → Ethiopia Gurage Livelihoods for Agricultural Development (GLAD), → Iraq Community Action Program (ICAP) → Liberia Local Community Networks for Community Strengthening (LINCS) → Mali Bougoula community access point (EMPOWER) → Entrepreneurial Training and Internship Program - Yemen/Lebanon → NEPAD E-Schools SatLink Initiative → Sudan Building Opportunities and Livelihoods in Dharfour (BOLD) → Addressing Conflict in Tajikistan (ACT) Program → ITU/INMARSAT E-Learning Initiative → Nagapattinam Rural Telemedicine for Tsunami Relief
Counterpart InternationalCountry Director, Turkmenistan
Jun. 1997 - Oct. 2001Ashgabad, Turkmenistan, Central AsiaIn my capacity as Country Director - Turkmenistan, I launched the fifth of a regional series of country programs under the USAID-funded and Counterpart International managed "Central Asia NGO support Initiative" from 1997-2001. I built the country portfolio which began modestly as a modest $500K pilot program to $10 million country program with diverse funders. I lead the implementation and monitoring of long-term strategic planing including: staff management of 40 personnel; trainer pool of 50 and social partnership initiative with government stakeholders. Under my leadership we expanded the program to a fully operational and localized country program of five satellite telecenters servicing all regions of the country with on-demand electronic resources and training. I provided financial management and trained local staff to carry-on with program management after my tenure. Skills tranfer included: budget development and compliance with governing contracts and agreements; ensuring security of office funds and cash distributions; and implementation of proper internal controls. Our sub projects included : Water User’s Association, Maternal and Child Health Initiative, UNHCR Working Group on Refugee Resettlement Repatriation and Return; UNICEF Water and Sanitation Project. This work was undertaken in a complex political context during a time in which foreigners were considered suspect and the local dictatorial leader was cracking down on NGOs.
BLB InternationalOperations Analyst
Oct. 1996 - Aug. 1997Member of team that managed client portfolios and relations with the international development banks in Washington, DC for 10 French companies US liaison for three major clients: SOFRECO - agriculture and rural development, economic development, energy, and environment; Calan Ramolino – audit and finance; and Bouygues Offshore – transportation, infrastructure Responsible for new business development including drafting of competitive bids during all stages of the project cycle: identification; preparation; bidding; implementation Managed relationships with World Bank, IFC, IADB and MIGA Made recommendations on contractual and legal discrepancies related to client contracts Maintained close contact with task managers at the multilateral agencies Executed daily client communication in French
US West International / USAIDProgram Manager, Marketing and PR
Jul. 1995 - Mar. 1996Public Private Partnership between USWest Telecom and USAID. Moscow, Russia Developed and conducted a market analysis of over 150 multinational companies doing business in Russia Identified the 15 most demanded categories of international business skills training in the FSU. Examined the viability of developing distance learning courses using satellite technology to expand business training throughout the NIS Designed detailed questionnaire to determine training concerns of General Managers of US West’s 14 Russian joint ventures Drafted competitive analysis of all existing electronic training institutions in Russia Assisted financial development department in drafting of proposals to international aid organizations Advised curriculum development team on market needs to determine course content Designed and adapted all marketing materials for the Russian context
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