Dayan Eager

Experience

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  Asian Aid Australia

  Aug 1994 - Jul 1998

  Programme Manager

  -Established a Partner Sponsorship office in India to oversee South Asia Programmes and Finances for Asian Aid International.-Conducted monitoring and evaluation for Child Sponsorship programmes across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, while implementing various development activities in sectors like health, education, water/sanitation, and agriculture.-Generated financial and project narrative reports for donors to provide transparency and accountability.

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  Adventist Development and Relief Agency, Kosovo

  Aug 1998 - Jan 1999

  Emergency Program Officer

  ADRA Kosovo-Managed projects and programs in Pristina, Kosovo, focusing on Internally Displaced People (IDP) and addressing needs in shelter, health, WASH, and food security.-Oversaw financial management of grants totaling up to $30 million USD, providing quarterly reports to donors.-Managed branch office operations in Skopje, Macedonia, handling procurement, finance, and logistics, while ensuring financial and narrative reporting compliance with donor agencies such as USAID, OFDA, CIDA, AusAid, and UNHCR. Show less

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  Adventist Development and Relief Agency

  Feb 1999 - Jan 2003

  Programme Manager

  ADRA Mongolia-Oversaw a National Food Security Programme in Mongolia, managing the design, planning, and implementation of various projects.-Led the execution of micro-credit, water sanitation, agriculture, health, and education projects, encompassing both small and large-scale initiatives.-Maintained comprehensive reporting on project delivery and cultivated strong donor relationships, while fostering partnerships with local and international organizations.

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  World Vision

  Feb 2003 - Sept 2006

  Regional Capacity Building Manager for Disaster Management Office

  -Leadership in managing large-scale emergencies across Asia-Pacific countries, involving resource mobilization, deployment management, and networking with government and international donors.-Strategic engagement with Partnership offices and regional counterparts, including assessing the establishment of a liaison office in Fiji for Pacific disaster management.-Providing strategic planning, support, and training in emergency response and disaster mitigation, managing rapid response teams, and representing WV Asia Regional Office at forums and business meetings, while also offering executive coaching and mentoring to staff. Show less

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  World Vision New Zealand

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

  Programme Specialist

  -Programme management oversight for 25 projects in the Asia region, ensuring quality in design, resourcing, and execution.-Facilitation of donor transformation efforts in New Zealand, meeting government funding and reporting standards.-Provision of project assessment, design support, and fundraising assistance, including major donor support, to enhance sales and marketing efforts.

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  Adventist Development and Relief Agency

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2011

  Director, International Programmes

  -Leadership in international development projects and programmes for ADRA NZ and its 15 Country Partners.-Active involvement in administrative committee and board functions, including chairing a technical working group to ensure program quality.-Providing coaching, mentoring, and strategic planning support for Country Directors and Program Directors across 15 countries in Asia and the Pacific, while also securing funding and managing office assessments.

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  PROAID

  Jun 2011 - now

  Executive Director and Founder

  -Established in 2009 by Dayan Eager, PROAID specialises in grants, project management and development consultancy-Tailored services are offered to not-for-profit organisations across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific, Asia and Africa, focusing on addressing comprehensive needs in grants and project management.-With over 35 years of experience, the Executive Director and team provide expertise in grants and project management, capacity development, leadership training, risk assessment, strategic planning, and system improvement, serving a diverse clientele including ethnic and migrant businesses, community organisations, emergency response teams, developmental assistance providers, and government agencies Show less