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Democracy and Governance expert with 5 years as Chief of Party for international NGO, 10+ years in public policy. MBA in Statistics and Finance from top business school. Excellent at management, quantitative measurement, trust-building, innovation and program design. Seeking long-term assignments within Southeast Asia, short-term assignments anywhere. |
 Contact John Willis
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Professional Experience: |
Chief of Party for five years in Cambodia for international Democracy & Governance NGO. Led high-profile programs to make political parties responsive to voters and recruit then develop young national political and civic leaders. Managed portfolio of political and leadership training programs, public opinion research, television shows, large public events, and activist networks. Advised major political party leaders on electoral strategy and policy development. Raised over $20 million from donors and the organization’s first-ever private sponsorships.
Notable Accomplishments:
* Transformed organization’s formerly hostile relationships into productive trusted partnerships.
* Sparked youth movements within major parties.
* Persuaded major political parties to hold first-ever internal democratic elections.
* Produced first-ever televised debates among young leaders from competing parties.
* Created demand for public opinion research by producing seven major national polls.
* Accurately predicted National Assembly election outcome.
* Conducted one of the first Impact Evaluations in Democracy and Governance programs.
Previously, economic and foreign affairs advisor to two leading U.S. Congressmen for 7 years. Founded internal consulting organization to spread best practices. Wrote original bipartisan legislation on investment taxation, government finance, and entrepreneurship.
Strong leadership – Represent high-profile organizations effectively with top decision-makers and the public. Complete integrity and discretion in sensitive environments.
Analytical, systems thinking – Apply excellent quantitative abilities and rigorous measurement to unconventional fields.
Internal entrepreneurship – Constantly generate and test creative ideas for innovative new products, programs, and processes.
Human resources development – Recruit, mentor and lead cross-functional teams of talented professionals. Create opportunities that challenge people to cultivate their strengths.
Political and public affairs expertise – Advise and influence senior officials. Deep experience with legislatures, advocacy, campaigning, policy development, and polling.
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Education: |
Masters of Business Administration
Corporate Finance, Operations Research
New York University Stern School of Business, New York
Bachelor of Arts
Political Science, minor in Mathematics
American University, Washington DC
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Available for: |
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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