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MatchboxologyDirector of Positive Change, Social & Behavioural
Jul. 2018City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaDirector of Positive Change at Matchboxology focused social and behavioural change, creating sustainable impact through collaboration, human centered design and collective problem solving approaches to challenges across the poverty and equity spectrum globally.
Palladium: Make It PossibleCountry Representative
Jun. 2016 - Jun. 2018TanzaniaProgram Representation
Coordinator for all stakeholder levels for internal and external communications. To advance growth efforts in the country related to the company’s mission at the national and local level. Growth
Lead in pursuing and strategically planning mid- to long-term opportunities for country programs. Program and Technical Leadership
Understanding programmatic and technical aspects of program needs and with the country and global teams appropriately applying procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies ensuring technical goals are attained and programmatic commitments to donors and partners are met. Technical leadership, management and support to Tanzania. Additional support to global needs in South Africa, Nigeria and other corporate priorities that may arise
• Global portfolio covering areas of behavior change communication, technical assistance and advocacy and capacity building on various health, economic and education focused programs.
• Contributes to strategic input on behavior change communication interventions and organizational learning initiatives leading to health outcomes and goals. Behavior change communication work ranges in technical areas, including maternal and child health, gender based violence, orphans and vulnerable children, and poverty reduction. • Advocate in key areas to expand capacity and country ownership of health and education programs to meet deliverable and programmatic goals. Assists in forging strong partnerships with local community programs and local government initiatives that foster the practice of positive behavior among individuals and communities by improving their knowledge, attitudes, skills, and norms about key practices that promote improved strategies, use of appropriate tools, and improved behavior related to sustainable development and growth.
Palladium: Make It PossibleSenior Development Advisor
Nov. 2014 - Jun. 2016TanzaniaProgram Representation
Coordinator for all stakeholder levels for internal and external communications. To advance growth efforts in the country related to the company’s mission at the national and local level. Growth
Lead in pursuing and strategically planning mid- to long-term opportunities for country programs. Program and Technical Leadership
Understanding programmatic and technical aspects of program needs and with the country and global teams appropriately applying procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies ensuring technical goals are attained and programmatic commitments to donors and partners are met. Technical leadership, management and support to Tanzania. Additional support to global needs in South Africa, Nigeria and other corporate priorities that may arise
• Global portfolio covering areas of behavior change communication, technical assistance and advocacy and capacity building on various health, economic and education focused programs.
• Contributes to strategic input on behavior change communication interventions and organizational learning initiatives leading to health outcomes and goals. Behavior change communication work ranges in technical areas, including maternal and child health, gender based violence, orphans and vulnerable children, and poverty reduction. • Advocate in key areas to expand capacity and country ownership of health and education programs to meet deliverable and programmatic goals. Assists in forging strong partnerships with local community programs and local government initiatives that foster the practice of positive behavior among individuals and communities by improving their knowledge, attitudes, skills, and norms about key practices that promote improved strategies, use of appropriate tools, and improved behavior related to sustainable development and growth.
Palladium: Make It PossibleGlobal Technical Advisor
Sep. 2013 - Oct. 2014Dar es Salaam, Tanzania• Global portfolio covering areas of behavior chance communication, business development, and advocacy and capacity building on various health, economic and education focused programs. • Contributes to strategic input on behavior change communication interventions leading to health outcomes and goals. Behavior change communication work ranges in technical areas, including maternal and child health, gender based violence, orphans and vulnerable children, and poverty reduction. • Advocate in key areas to expand capacity and country ownership of health and education programs. Assists in forging strong partnerships with local community programs and local government initiatives that foster the practice of positive behavior among individuals and communities by improving their knowledge, attitudes, skills, and norms about key practices that promote improved strategies, use of appropriate tools, and improved behavior related to sustainable development and growth.
Palladium: Make It PossibleAdvocacy and Capacity Building Advisor
Jun. 2012 - Sep. 2013Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaTask Order 5 in Tanzania under the USAID | Health Policy Initiative (HPI) works to strengthen the policy environment for family planning, gender-based violence, reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS. The project focuses on creating sustainable capacity for policy and advocacy initiatives among the government of Tanzania, other public sector partners, faith-based and civil society organizations, including those representing people living with HIV. The project also supports measures that address stigma and discrimination and gender inequities. • Focused on drawing linkages between policy and action. Highlights continued collaboration under HPI T05, through ethnography efforts, highlighting T05 achievements and strategic input to the program's direction, identifying champions and program ambassadors, and advocacy trainings.
• Strengthening the impact awareness of policy reform, leading to the improved the overall health of the target population in Tanzania. • Supporting the service delivery and implementation partners of USAID and PEPFAR within Tanzania by identifying and addressing policy barriers in the areas of FP/RH, HIV, and GBV.
Palladium: Make It PossibleCommunications Coordinator for the Accelerated Saturation Initiative (ASI)/ Soka Uncobe
Jul. 2011 - Jun. 2012Swaziland, Southern AfricaCoordination of communications for the USAID/PEPFAR National Male Circumcision Program for the Kingdom of Swaziland. Working with partners to implement a behavior change communication strategy for above and below the line. Coordination of all communication materials, mass media through collateral, IEC materials, and communications campaigns. Coordinate mass media, advocacy, and on the ground communications through all mediums, both in direct awareness and through behavior change communication strategies. Soke Uncobe translates to circumcise is to conquer. The project is in line with international research confirming that male circumcision reduces HIV transmission by up to 60%. Swaziland currently retains the highest HIV/AIDS rate globally. ASI is the first national adult male cirucumcision campaign.
Palladium: Make It PossibleBusiness Development Associate
Aug. 2010 - Aug. 2011Washington D.C. Metro AreaResponsible for coordinating prime and sub procurements and proposals from forecast to development and submission, both from a technical and budgetary standpoint. Working in geographic areas, predominately eastern and southern Africa, in addition to the Middle East and Asia to further build capacity via successful proposals and procurement opportunities mainly focused on vulnerable women and children. Working with various donors, versed in USAID procurements and contract vehicles, to secure successful proposals
Boston University, School of Public HealthAdjunct Professor
May. 2010Boston, MassachusettsDevelopment and construction of an intensive annual MPH course covering proposal development and writing. Working in conjunction with select NGOs to tackle issues on maternal mortality, water and sanitation, gender based violence, and nutrition. In past years, the course has chosen organizations in Nepal, Haiti, Swaziland, Mali and Afghanistan. The course walks MPH student through how do design and respond to a proposal through innovative and hands on teaching approaches, all the while working with their client, the organization requiring the expansion through the specific scope of work. By the conclusion of the intensive course, each consultant team submits a full proposal to their client, the organization, presents and is evaluated. The proposals then go to appropriate donors for funding. The course won the "Boston University School of Public Health Excellend in Teaching Award 2012."
Boston University, School of Public HealthTeaching Fellow
Feb. 2010 - Jul. 2010Development and construction of IH744, a MPH course covering proposal development. Students work as consultants with Circle of Health International to develop, construct and assemble a proposal to suit donors. In conjunction with head professors, led classes on situation analysis, needs assessment, logic models, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, sustainability and locating donors; utilized learning tools, such as Eportfolio and Camtasia.
MSHRFE Consultant
Jan. 2010 - Jul. 2010Compiling reports and results from the Rapid Funding Envelope (RFE) for HIV/AIDS grant program for review by donors and stakeholders. Organization, editing and formalizing reports from the 166 subgrantees within Tanzania of the RFE program from 2002 to 2009. The majority of these subgrantees focus on vulnerable populations, specifically orphans and vulnerable children.
Center for Health and Development, Boston UniversityConsultant
Sep. 2009 - Oct. 2009Assisted in writing a grant proposal for a Malaria based initiative in Malawi targeting pregnant women. Constructed recording and input forms for medical staff on the ground for a 5-year program. Aided in overall proposal editing and submission.
Kisumu Medical and Educational Trust (K-MET)Sisterhood for Change Officer
Jul. 2009 - Aug. 2009Worked as part of K-MET with Sisterhood for Change, a vocational program for disadvantaged young women.
Developed training, procedural, manual and marketing materials to benefit Sisterhood for Change.
Created, implemented and analyzed a qualitative study to assist K-MET in evaluating and strengthening the program.
The School for Field StudiesResearcher
May. 2009 - Jun. 2009Created, implemented and analyzed a quantitative survey study in order to ascertain water conditions and access.
Worked within small student teams to compile written reports and make direct recommendations to the community regarding better health outcomes. Participated in mobile health clinic days, distributing appropriate medications and assessing malnutrition.
Voices for Children, Inc.Training Coordinator
Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2008Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, facilitating and training over 500 advocates for San Diego’s foster children.
Led 40 hour training courses to prepare advocates to effectively work with and for foster children. Gave lectures on subjects such as Child Development, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse and Ethics. Chaired the Inclusiveness Committee, which aims to target disproportional issues in the foster care system.
Led, organized and facilitated a panel of teenagers in foster care to illustrate the challenges faced to the public, known as the Real Word panel. Speaking engagements are on the local, state and national level. Spoke on behalf of the agency to audiences; led promotional PSAs to the small private sector and donor groups.
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