Vikki Chambers

Experience

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  Action for Southern Africa

  Sept 1996 - Sept 1997

  Donor Relations Officer

  Key responsibilities:* Design, implementation, monitoring, and review of campaign initiatives * Administration and management of database, membership schemes and processing systems* Organisation of ACTSA events and marketing initiativesKey accomplishments included:* Review of all membership schemes and direct marketing procedures, identifying areas for improvements and subsequently establishing and implementing an improved processing system* Development and piloting of a new direct marketing approach. Show less

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  Lehman Brothers (in Administration)

  Jun 1999 - Sept 1999

  Network Management assistant

  Support in managing the firms network of clearing agents in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Key tasks included the selection of clearing agents, negotiation of fees, legal agreements, account opening and review of bank performances. Key responsibilities included:* Maintenance of bank relations database, * Document coordination and liaison with the legal department* Provision of monthly status reports* Liaison with network management teams in U.S. and Asia

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  IDATE

  Sept 1999 - Dec 1999

  Marketing Assistant

  * Pre-event planning for the « TELECOM 1999 » exhibition in Geneva* Preparation and on-site assistance for the IDATE International Conference

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  IDATE

  Jun 2000 - Feb 2004

  Network/Programe Manager, European Network for Communication and Information Perspectives

  Programme management and coordination of a collaborative research network ‘New approach to telecommunication policy in the Mediterranean region’ (funded by the EU; 2.5M€) which provided technical assistance and training to support transition policies in the telecommunications sector in 12 MEDA countries (Algeria, Cyrus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey).Key responsibilities included:* Cost accounting, budget and treasury management (planning, monitoring, reconciliation)* Reporting: financial, institutional* Project acquisition: preparation of funding proposals and setting up of consortiums* Legal institutional compliance and management of subcontracting agreements* Networking and relationship building between consortium members and high level participants from the MEDA countries * Planning, production and delivery of ENCIP international events (Regional Fora, Policy Workshops and on-the job training) including liaison with key stakeholders* Design, production and diffusion of external/internal communication materials Show less

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  Syngenta

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2006

  Logistics planning coordinator

  International transport dispatch planning in collaboration with supply chain (order management, planning and production). Key tasks included:* Administration of distribution operations* Preparation of transport documents, invoices and customs papers, in accordance with dangerous goods transport regulation (ADR, IDMG, IATA)

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  Nosibay

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2007

  Office Manager

  Administrator of a small business offering innovative e-marketing solutions for advertisers. Key responsibilities included:* Administration and accounts: Invoicing, book-keeping, bank reconciliation and processing expenses * Events: Organisation of exhibition logistics, production of communication supports* Marketing/Communication: Operational and administrative support for promotional/commercial activity and media/public relations

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  Facil

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  Procurement/Logistics officer

  Responsible for the management of a portfolio of suppliers and the procurement of material inputs delivered directly to an automobile production line; using a just-in-time scheduling system (Kanban). Key responsibilities/accomplishments included:* Material requirement planning and stock performance* Inventory and warehouse management* Production of work instructions to ISO TS guidelines and accompanying training documents for warehouse staff* Completion of studies to optimise efficiency and reduce costs of warehouse and distribution system processes Show less

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  Overseas Development Institute

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2017

  Governance expert using political economy analysis, qualitative and comparative research methods to shed light on and address constraints to service delivery in complex developing country contexts (including Benin, Burkina Faso, DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, and Rwanda). Roles included project management of research projects generating evidence for donors on how address public sector reform challenges in developing country contexts; and technical advisory inputs to in-country delivery teams in embeddeding political economy and contextual analysis, learning and adaptation in program delivery cycles. Show less Researcher in the Politics and Governance team, undertaking research and fieldwork in sub-Saharan Africa (including Benin, Burkina Faso, DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Niger and Rwanda) focusing on political economy and qualitative and comparative research methods. Specific areas of expertise include state-society relations, local governance, and service delivery (maternal health, water and sanitation), in both fragile and other developing contexts, and how these impact state legitimacy and fragility/resilience. Show less

  • Research Fellow

    Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Senior Research Officer, Politics and Governance team

    Jul 2009 - Mar 2016

  • Programme Manager, Africa, Power and Politics Programme (APPP)

    Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
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  Palladium: Make It Possible

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2021

  Senior governance expert with responsibility for srategic business development, technical leadership, and project management of international development programmes for a range of bilateral and multi-lateral clients (FCDO, EU, DFAT & USAID). Applying political economy analysis and adaptive management approaches to public sector reform and service delivery challenges. Led the operational and technical start-up of the £10.8m, FCDO funded, issue-based governance programme, Transparency and Accountablility to improve Economic Development and Service Delivery (TRACTION) FCDO funded program in Malawi. Governance expert with responsibility for business development, technical leadership, and project management of international development programmes for a range of bilateral and multi-lateral clients (FCDO, EU, DFAT & USAID).

  • Manager - Governance Team

    Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Interim Deputy Team Lead, Traction

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Senior Associate, Governance

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
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  Freelance

  Nov 2021 - Jan 2023

  Independent Consultant

  Senior governance expert providing inputs into the design and delivery of international development programs. Roles include Operataions Lead, Governance bid consultant, and Political Economy Analysis advisor.

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  RATP Dev

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2025

  Projects Manager - Program Management Office
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  First Bus

  Mar 2025 - now

  Projects Manager - Project Management Office (PMO)