Chemonics InternationalSenior Grants Associate
Jan. 2023 - Sep. 2024Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq● Supported and independently managed over 120 grant projects across four years—including up to 20 simultaneously—focused on infrastructure rehabilitation, livelihood restoration, and environmental recovery in conflict-affected areas. ● Led pre-award risk assessments, enhancing analytical skills to anticipate and mitigate financial and operational challenges, while nurturing partnerships by aligning strategies. ● Managed diverse grants, including cultural initiatives and social media projects, requiring effective partnership coordination to ensure seamless implementation. ● Collaborated with Program Managers for compliant grant execution, fostering strong partnerships that aligned with project objectives and donor regulations. ● Prepared precise monthly financial projections, maintaining transparent communication with partners for smooth grant implementation. ● Contributed insights to evaluation reports, highlighting partnerships as a key success factor by collaborating closely with partners. ● Led grant budget analysis, solidifying financial monitoring systems, and fostering trust with partners through meticulous financial management. ● Spearheaded the Grants Management Unit, showcasing leadership that nurtured partnerships and facilitated collective goals. ● Trained new Grants Associates, showcasing effective knowledge sharing and communication skills that strengthened collaboration with partners. ● Drafted detailed negotiation memorandums for USAID, outlining partner selection rationale, evaluations, and justifications, ensuring transparent alignment with programmatic goals and standards.