Marghieth Garcia

Experience

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  Achievement Resources Integrated

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Documentor, Research Intern

  Documented a series of institutional assessment workshops for GTZ (2000-01) | Research Intern (Summers of 1997 & 1998)

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  Crisis Preparedness Center

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Manager for Programs

  • Developed, sought funding for, and implemented disaster management and environmental training programs for schools and communities

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  International Institute of Rural Reconstruction

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Volunteer (2 Projects)

  Volunteer Coordinator and Documenter for Participatory Watershed Management and Food Security Project | Volunteer Training Assistant for several international training programs related to sustainable participatory development

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  World Agroforestry Center

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Reviewer of Teaching/Training Materials on Agroforestry and Environmental Sciences

  Reviewer of Teaching/Training Materials on Agroforestry and Environmental Sciences developed by ICRAF Southeast Asia for Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China

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  Economic Development Foundation

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Deputy Team Leader/ Enterprise Development and Marketing Specialist

  Enterprise Development and Marketing Specialist BFAR/ ADB/ JBIC Fisheries Resource Management Project in Calauag Bay

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  Resources, Environment, and Economics Center for Studies, Inc.

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2019

  Consultant | OIC ED | Senior Project Development Associate

  Developed and led the implementation of projects and businesses for a wide range of development concerns and clients (donor agencies, government agencies, LGUs, NGOs, and private organizations)• Facilitator of the International Workshop entitled “South-South Exchange on Engaging with Green Climate Fund” participated by the Governments of the Philippines, Bhutan, Mongolia, and Vietnam; NGOs; Academe; Banks; and the Private Sector. • Project Coordinator/ Team Leader for Conservation International – USAID University Mentoring Program for the Coral Triangle Initiative (2012-13) • Trainer of Trainers for DSWD Gender Sensitivity Training in the CARAGA Region (2012-13) • Deputy Team Leader, Training and Process Documentation Specialist for DOH – ADB Health Sector Development Project Baseline and End-line Survey and Impact Evaluation (2008-09, 2012) Management and technical backstopping for various projects• able to detect and correct potential problems• successfully resolved issues that projects faced through creative solutions Types of Projects handled: Policy Development Studies; Land Use; Infrastructure Project Scoping; Client Satisfaction; Climate Change; Environmental Economics, Natural Capital and Payment for Ecosystem Services; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Protection; Health; Monitoring Evaluation and Impact Assessment; Market Study; National Economic Development; Natural Resource Management; Policy; Training and Capacity Development; Water and Sanitation; among others. Show less

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  Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Training and Development Consultant

  Training Designer for:• The Role of Local Actors in Disaster Risk Management in Sydney• Emergency Management Systems in Kathmandu• Climate Change vis-à-vis Disaster Mitigation in Asia• Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in Asia

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  Southern New Hampshire University

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Southeast Asia Center Director

  • Responsible for the administration, marketing, external relations, recruitment and management of faculty, and evaluation of the quality and financial viability for SNHU´s School of Community Economic Development in Asia, specifically related to the implementation of the Master of Science in International Community Economic Development Program • Taught Project Management and advised the students in preparing their master’s degree projects.

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  Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Interviewer, Facilitator and Mentor

  • Interviewer (for medical student applicants)• Facilitator (for workshops on public health and team-building)• Mentor (for dual MD/MBA degree students)

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  SAIDI Graduate School of Organization Development

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2019

  Research Project Leader, Research Consultant, Writer

  • Lead Writer “Leaders of Change” (book)• Research Project Leader “Research Program Development Options for SAIDI School of OD” (CHED-funded)• Project and Research Development Consultant

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  Microfinance Council of the Philippines

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Consultant and Trainer, Social Performance Management
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  Millennium Challenge Account – Philippines

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Consultant (2 Contracts)

  Facilitator/ Team Leader• Designed and conducted the KALAHI-CIDSS Evaluation Framework WorkshopTechnical Evaluation Panel Member • Assessed international proposals on Thematic Environmental Management System (TEMS)

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  Crown Agents

  Jan 2012 - now

  Representative (Philippines)

  Responsible for business development, marketing and coordination of Crown Agents' services in the Philippines (2012-2014); Responsible for coordination of several Japanese Government Grants to the Philippine Government related to environment, climate change, health/ Covid 19, social and economic development (2015 onwards)

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  Montessori Integrated School (montessori.edu.ph)

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Consultant for Senior High School and Continuing Education

  • Established the Senior High School and Continuing Education department• Forged partnerships with specialized education providers