Lauren Moses

Experience

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  Global Brigades, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Ghana Economic Development Intern

  • Audited four Community Development Funds• Interviewed farmers to gather research for launching a tigernut cooperative• Developed a business plan focused on sustainability, exportation, and leadership structure• Met with organic certification company and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority • Conducted village-level family profiling to gauge financial literacy

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  Teaching Assistant Program in France USA

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  English Language Assistant
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  National Democratic Institute (NDI)

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

  Project Assistant, Central and West Africa

  • Backstopped democratic development and governance programs in West Africa, including o Citizen election observation missions during off-cycle gubernatorial elections in Nigeria o ‘Vote Not Fight’ and the ‘Stop Violence Against Women in Election’ campaigns in Nigeria o Issue-based, nationally-televised presidential debates in Sierra Leone o Communications management technical assistance missions to The Gambia • Monitored project budgets• Produced daily report on regional political developments• Conducted technical research for proposals Daha az göster

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  ACDI/VOCA

  Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

  Project Specialist

  • Backstopped USAID projects ($6-24 million) on market systems, food security, and nutrition.• Started up projects in Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. • Monitored project finances; oversaw procurement, subcontractor, and grant management. • Facilitated technical work planning in Bangladesh to align project activities with strategic goals.• Developed and reviewed project deliverables, including quarterly reports and technical work plans. • Contributed to business development by coordinating proposals and conducting technical research• Founded the corporate Go Green initiative, dramatically reduced office waste Daha az göster

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  Chemonics International

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Senior Associate

  • Managed security for USAID projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, including in extremely insecure environments in Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and northeast Nigeria. • Analyzed regional security trends, providing forecasts and briefings to senior leadership.• Conducted security risk assessments, developed emergency plans, and led corporate crisis responses.• Trained staff in high-risk areas and oversaw security subcontractor performance. • Led a 10-week remote research project on climate-smart/conflict-sensitive infrastructure in Somalia.Trainings & Certifications: • Hostile Environment Awareness and First Aid Training (HEFAT)• Open Source Intelligence Training (OSINT)• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification• Security Management for Humanitarians • Physical Security Daha az göster

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  HIAS

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Managed a diverse portfolio of 10+ humanitarian projects supporting displaced populations in Chad, Kenya, Israel, South Africa, and Ukraine across multiple technical sectors. o Included multi-year, multi-million projects funded by UN and U.S. State Department.• Delivered high-quality projects by monitoring key performance indicators while addressing operational and programmatic challenges and ensuring compliance with donor rules and regulations. • Wrote numerous high-quality proposals (child protection, gender-based violence prevention and response, community-based protection, refugee resettlement) to secure funding from diverse donors.• Built and maintained strong donor relationships to position for future funding opportunities. • Developed strategic communications and knowledge products to support program visibility.• Provided expert guidance to the advocacy team, advising on the urgent humanitarian policy priorities. Daha az göster As the Ukraine Response Manager (three-month rotation, including 1.5 months in-country): • Led the development, start-up, and implementation of emergency response programs.• Established operations: procured assets, hired staff, secured office space, etc. • Represented HIAS in coordination spaces with other implementing partners (e.g., clusters).• Responded to a high volume of internal/external requests for information. • Managed donor relationship with USAID/BHA and oversaw local subawards. Daha az göster

  • Africa & Eurasia Program Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Ukraine Response Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
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  TechnoServe

  Mar 2024 - now

  Global Program Manager

  • Leads global efforts (across ~30 countries) to enhance project quality and operational excellence.• Analyzes project performance, identifies inefficiencies and risks, and implements data-driven solutions at the project, regional, and organizational levels.• Serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on USAID, providing strategic guidance and compliance oversight for USG rules and regulations.• Oversees the annual Program Quality Survey, assessing the performance of more than 65 projects across six key dimensions and driving continuous improvement.• Developing the organization’s first Project Management Manual: defining minimum project standards, designing core processes and tools, generating C-suite buy-in, and leading change management. • Provides crisis project management as the sole member of the Surge Support Team, including:o Redesigning technical interventions and grant programs to achieve desired impact. o Rebuilding donor trust through strategic engagement and performance enhancements.o Developing key deliverables and project improvement plans to address critical gaps.o Stepping in as interim project manager when needed. Daha az göster