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Cecilia Kern316 Oxford Rd. Manchester M13 9WJ Mobile: 07984741593 [email protected]
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
● Draws from 6 years of professional experience in international development, community service and poverty alleviation
● Extensive field and office experience to include project management, logistical support, communications and database management
● Proven flexibility, resourcefulness, and ability to work well with minimal supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEWorld Bank, IEGCC April 2013 – February 2015Washington, D.C.Program Assistant
Assisted Evaluation Officers in production of country evaluations and Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) reviews through complex word processing, editing and formatting according to Bank guidelines
Performed extensive research and produce analytical summaries in preparation for forthcoming reports
Assisted in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive evaluation database Supporteded Task Team Leaders in the production of the IEG Evaluation on WB Assistance
to Fragile and Conflict-Affected States, and the country evaluation “Assessment of WB Support for Infrastructure in Brazil” through data procurement, word processing, creation of complex tables and figures, report preparation and dissemination
International Rescue Committee May 2012 – January 2013Glendale, CaliforniaCYPD (Child Youth Protection and Development) Intern
● Produced a thorough donor mapping report through research and strategic identification of prospective funders, donors and partners
● Performed extensive research, outreach and documentation to develop an integrated approach to harnessing Diaspora networks for youth and livelihood programming in Somalia and Iraq
● Worked directly with the CYPD Director and Youth and Livelihoods team to provide programming support: editing and distribution of new resource materials to include empirical research and best practices
Employer Outreach Intern February 2012 – May 2012● Facilitated the growth of IRC’s professional network of donors, partners and potential employers
through thorough networking and outreach ● Created frameworks and tools contributing to a more efficient operation of the business team:
○ Developed a comprehensive employer database ○ Increased participation in continued learning through the creation of incentive programs
● Developed, maintained, and updated databases of marketing opportunities, clients, volunteers, staff and potential employers
● Provided ongoing call support to refugee clients
Peace Corps 2009 – 2011
Cape Verde, West AfricaSmall Enterprise Development (Santo Antão)
● Lead of operations in new site: conducted field research, analysis, and proposed initiatives for development; forged strategic partnerships with local government institutions, community leaders, development agencies, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society
● Composed and edited grant proposals, successfully obtained funding or in-kind donations, collected receipts and recorded all financial transactions, monitored accordance of expenditures with specified grant guidelines, produced thorough donor reports
● Coordinated with subcontractors and local organizations to design and plan social programming events including seminars on sexual health and teenage pregnancy; free HIV testing; and a retreat for girls promoting economic development and healthy lifestyle choices
● Partnered with the Ministry of Education to establish CADERUS (Center for Support and Sustainable Rural Development) as a means of supplementary student learning and resource for youth development
● Represented the Peace Corps in provincial meetings and forged strategic partnerships with local government institutions, community leaders, development agencies, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society
PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORSManchester Central Foodbank Manchester, UKAssistant Project Manager (Part time)
Supervised daily foodbank sessions, fundraising campaigns and outreach projects Managed grant applications and adherence to grant recipient guidelines Authored four winning grant applications within 6 months
Catholic Charities Falls Church, VirginiaVolunteer
● Facilitated a citizenship course to prepare adult immigrants for the USCIS Citizenship Exam
● Demonstrated patience, flexibility and cultural sensitivity in supporting under-educated adults of differing origin to improve reading, writing and language skills
EDUCATION
University of Manchester Expected September 2016Manchester, UKMSc International Development Rotary Global Grants Scholar Recipient of the Student Travel Award
Elected Student Representative Recipient of Social Responsibility Award
James Madison University September 2004 – May 2008Harrisonburg, VABachelor of Business Administration in Management
