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15 years’ experience in international development, specializing in project-cycle management, livelihoods, SME & business development, impact assessment & MEL. With an MA in Agriculture, proficient in French, Baker has led, advised & evaluated several USAID and EU-funded projects supporting thought leadership initiatives in support of women & youth. Equipped to increase quality, innovation & impact |
 Contact Jeana Lee Baker
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Professional Experience: |
Since 2004, Jeana L. Baker, MA Agriculture, has provided technical assistance and advisory support on services to NGOs on proposals and programs in the design and implementation phase to accomplish programmatic goals.
From leading USAID food security interventions in Togo and Climate Extension research to row crop farmers for Auburn University to delivering SME support to green businesses in Haiti and Bangladesh, Baker relies on a wealth of professional experience, techniques and tools to ensure results-based programming.
Most recently she provided strategic guidance to Danish Refugee Council's livelihoods restoration projects in DR Congo.
Ms. Baker is well-equipped and poised to bring quality innovation and impact to programming.
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Education: |
Masters of Agriculture with Certificate in Professional and Technical Communication
BA in Economics and Environmental Management
Minor in French language
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Recipient of Environmental Management Award, University of Montana (May 2006)
National Service Alumnus/Alumnae Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (2016)
CPD
Research Methodologies, Victores Christi, Venture Online (Dec 2019)
Impact Evaluation, TIME, Trinity College, Dublin (September 2017)
Stress & Resilience, Headington Institute, USA (Sept 2017)
Permagardening Technique, Peter Jensen Training, Peace Corps Togo (Dec 2015)
ICT
MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Kobo, GPS, SPSS and EMSI (input/output modeling)
Publications
USAID/BHA Ituri Rapid Market Study (Dec 2020)
VSO Uganda Climate Response Paper
MS-AL SeaGrant MASGP-12-019 (May 2012)
Auburn Speaks (April 2012)
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
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Years of Experience:
15-20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Bariba |
Nationality:
United States
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LinkedIn Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/jeana-baker-a68090
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