Aimee Teplinsky

Experience

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  DAI

  Jun 2004 - Jan 2008

  Managed the operations of a $6M USAID governance capacity building project in Liberia. Managed a portfolio of over 15 projects in post-conflict countries including Iraq, Bosnia, Romania, Sri Lanka, Liberia, and Indonesia for various donors including USAID, World Bank, and SIDA (Swedish Aid).

  • Finance Manager, BRDG (Building Recovery through Democratic Governance)

    Sept 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Business Manager, Crisis Mitigation & Democratic Governance

    Jun 2004 - Sept 2006
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  DAI

  May 2009 - Sept 2012

  Planned, created, and conducted training and professional development for 300+ Afghan national staff members and 25+ international staff members for a USAID-OTI stabilization project. Recruited key personnel staff for both USAID and DoD projects. Closed down a multi-million dollar 5-year USAID fiscal reform project in Nigeria called REFORMS (Restructured Economic Framework for Openness, Reform, and Macroeconomic Stability).

  • Capacity Building Manager, ASI-E (Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative - East)

    Jul 2010 - Sept 2012

  • International Recruiter, JSI (Justice Services International)

    Sept 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Close-down Manager, Nigeria REFORMS (Economic Reform)

    May 2009 - Aug 2009
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  DAI

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2014

  Guided CSO management and financial staff in implementing PSP (Performance Solutions Package) recommendations to improve organizational structure, reporting, financial systems, tools, and processes through evidence-based mentorship, coaching, training, and workshops. Provided overall supervision for the operations, finances, and administration of ASJP, a grants programme for justice NGOs and CSOs, and direct assistance programme for the justice sector--both formal and informal-- in Sierra Leone. Developed a training curriculum for new hire employees incorporating the experience of existing employees for a USAID/OTI democracy-building small grants program. Conducted training in preparation for a donor meeting, and designed & implemented a performance management system for the staff.

  • Civil Society Organization Advisor, HICD/R (Human and Institutional Capacity Development/Rwanda)

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2014

  • Head of Programme Support Unit, ASJP (Access to Security and Justice Programme)

    Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Training Development Advisor, TTI (Tunisia Transition Initiative)

    Feb 2013 - Feb 2013
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  M Booth

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Innovator-in-Residence

  Gave presentations on the field of international development, participated in brainstorming sessions, and assisted in service provider selection for a consumer goods public relations firm whose clients include American Express, Godiva, and Beechnut to name a few. M. Booth focuses on consumer product goods, food and nutrition, beauty and fashion, retail, automotive, and home.

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  Democracy Council

  Dec 2014 - Feb 2016

  DCOP-Programs

  Managed a Syrian civil society capacity building program through the sub-grant life-cycle including proposals, budgets, implementation, reporting, and documentation. Conducted on-the-job training for civil society organizations, and met with them to ensure implementation was on track given capacity, operational, and security obstacles.

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  Chemonics International

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  OFD, Libya Transition Initiatives

  Remotely managed the operations of Libya Transition Initiatives, a USAID-OTI project that supports the peaceful shift to democracy by fostering the development of civil society and strengthens democratic processes at both the local and national level.

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  DAI

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2019

  INVEST is a flexible, rapid buy-in mechanism that allows USAID missions and operating units to quickly and efficiently access the specialized expertise required across industries and geographies to identify, develop, and execute on blended finance solutions. INVEST bolsters the ability of USAID missions and operating units to attract and leverage local and international capital to address development challenges at scale. This strategic engagement with private capital fosters a shift towards enterprise-led development that enhances the efficiency and sustainability of USAID programs. Show less

  • Technical Expert, Stabilization

    Feb 2019 - Sept 2019

  • Director Of Operations

    Jul 2018 - Feb 2019

  • F & G Manager

    Dec 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Technical Advisor

    Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Creative Associates International

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2024

  Manage the portfolio of USG and EU funded assistance programs in Syria.

  • Director, Finance & Operations, Communities in Transition

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Director, Portfolio Management, Stabilization & Development

    Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Senior Project Director, Stabilization and Development

    Oct 2019 - Sept 2021