Beth Pottridge

Grants and Compliance Officer , United Nations

Washington DC, United States

Seasoned grant management specialist with experience working in conflict and post conflict countries. I speak English and French fluently. Over 15 years' experience working with United Nations and World Bank in different countries. Experience in Grants Management and compliance (operations and reporting), community mobilisation and development.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

. I have Post Graduate studies in Project Management, a bachelor’s degree in political science and French, various certificates in Procurement, HR Management and Logistics. I have 15-years international experience implementing grants from different organizations, Governments and charities in different countries while working with United Nations different countries.
While in the US, I have Consulted with various organizations that are implementing Federal Grants for overseas programs. I am currently working with a grant making nonprofit with presence in Africa. My role is on grants management, compliance and reporting
I possess a combination of knowledge, expertise and technical skills in HR, Procurement, Project Management, Contract Management and Logistical Coordination. I have led supply chain teams and processes, drafted RFQ, RFP, ITB and managed Contracts and LTAs. In my previous roles, I have been credited for putting in place various SOPs to enhance compliance and establish audit trails that is vital in Grant Management.
Such processes have increased efficiency, improved performance of business processes and greatly reduced operational expenditure. I have great interpersonal relationships and have mentored staff and driven changes across the organization, with an overall objective of performance improvement for the whole organization. I thrive on encouraging employee performance and was commended by senior leadership for my ability to ensure adherence to Grant expectations and established organizational processes while maintaining a positive and motivating corporate culture, as evidenced in various performance appraisal documents.
I’m excited to speak with you further about how my combined education and expertise can be applied in your organization.

Education:

Post Graduate studies in project Management. Bachelor's Degree in International Relations & French, Prince 2 training. Several tailored courses in Grant Making and communication, Procurement, reporting, research and data analysis.

Affiliations and Achievements:

evidenced

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

French, English

Nationality:

Uganda

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