Madeline Chilton, MPA

Experience

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  Pioneers

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Edge Program Participant

  • Lived in the mission compound, learning the country’s culture, and helping in the daily workload within the complex. • Participated in a class to learn the language (Juba Arabic) and culture of South Sudan. • Tutored orphans, led teen discipleship group, taught English to nurses.

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  World Relief

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Reception and Placement Intern

  • Greeted and transported newly arriving refugees, facilitated doctor appointments and ESL classes, and shopped for groceries.• Presented cultural orientations to several groups of arriving refugees, acclimating and educating them in life skills in the United States. • Tested refugees to measure comprehension of orientation information, maintained case notes and file information.

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  Samaritan's Purse

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Northern Iraq General Intern

  • Conducted “pre” and “post” program surveys of beneficiaries to measure effectiveness of the programs provided• Documented and illustrated stories and reports concerning the work at the community center serving Internally Displaced Peoples (Yazidis)• Completed home visits within the camp to assess physical and psychological needs of community

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  Samaritan's Purse

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Represented the organization in relevant coordination forums, with donors, and fostered strategic partnerships with national and local stakeholders.• Identified funding opportunities and led the proposal process, developed funding strategies, and forecasts • Developed programming and strategies through writing concept papers, proposals, and budgets for Iraq and NE Syria using best practices and lessons learned in coordination with appropriate program units. (including research, interviews, and meetings) • Built the capacity of SPI field staff and gave presentations to leadership in general program development skills, behavior change communication, and quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills.• Supported monitoring and evaluation of activities, as applicable, to ensure progress against targets, transparency, and efficiency.• Managed the implementation of programming evaluation, including developing assessments, baselines, budgets, beneficiary selection systems, field visits to verify data, reporting, and close-out. Show less • Led and supervised a team of six women in successfully implementing two externally funded training programs (MTMSG and WVAG).• Coordinated and organized various program activities, including distributions, training schedules, procurement processes, and data management, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to grant requirements.• Developed a comprehensive curriculum for the Value-Added training, incorporating essential components such as food preservation, small business creation, and literacy enhancement.• Played a key role in external grant management and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of program activities, achievements, and impact.• Successfully managed and reported on the utilization of external grants, maintaining compliance with donor regulations and guidelines. Show less

  • Program Development Officer

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Sinjar Livelihoods and Family Support Program Manager

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Mental Health Psychosocial Support Program Coordinator

    Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  • WFP Program Coordinator- Apprenticeship

    Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Medical Information Officer- DART

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2020

  • International Program Manager Apprenticeship

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2020