Program Manager and Designer seeking a job in community based natural resource management/sustainable agricultural development or humatarian livelihoods response/refugee support. Targeting work opportunities in Virginia, Africa and the Middle East, but open to other locations for the right position. |
Contact Elizabeth Moore
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
15+ years experience working with agriculture and refugee populations, in the US and West Africa. 5 years managing International Rescue Committee’s New Roots Microproducer and Gardening Program, a food security and microenterprise development program with resettled refugees. International short term assignments in Mali, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon. Professional working proficiency in English, French and Fulfulde. 3 years experience teaching university courses in environmental studies.
Livelihoods program management competencies: project visioning and strategy, grant writing; assessment, monitoring and evaluation; staff management and development; research and statistics; business and microenterprise development;
Agriculture and Natural Resource competencies: agroforestry; community land design; permaculture land design;crop planning; marketing; organic soil fertility and pest management; postharvest handling and food safety practices; GIS; agricultural curriculum development and delivery.
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Education: |
Undergraduate degree: William and Mary, BA double major Environmental Studies, International Relations
Graduate Degree: Virginia Tech, MS Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Permaculture Design Certificate 2012 Harvard Business School/IRC Compass Management Program 2018
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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