Three times chief of party for USAID projects (finance, planning, program management), post-conflict and conflict experience, production agriculture for domestic use and export, local government strengthening, fresh and saltwater seafood production, vocational education programs. Fluent Spanish, proficient French. No physical limitations |
Contact Ross Wherry
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Area of Expertise: |
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Professional Experience: |
1. Successful development of export-oriented food production. 2. Deep understanding of value chains and business supply chains. 3. Collaboration with police and military programs as necessary. 4. Vocational training in agriculture and English language proficiency. 5. Work with mining companies to meet IFC standards. 6. Program development and adaptation to changing political and weather conditions. 7. Second-wave relief efforts after natural disasters. 8. Successful program operations in great variety of cultural conditions.
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Education: |
Vocational agriculture degrees as broadest technical and business education in rural development. Mentored junior managers for USAID and provided program development guidance and content. In private sector, mentored local national managers, both technical and administrative. Substantial "forensic" improvements to procurement, accounting, and disbursement procedures to ensure regulatory and ethical compliance. Assistance to proposal writing.
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Available for: |
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
Spanish, French, English |
Nationality:
United States
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