Meghan MacBain

Chief of Party/ Senior Director , International Non-Profit

Boston, United States

Transformational international development leader with 20+ years of experience designing and implementing high-impact programs that advance human rights, social justice, and sustainable development.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
  • Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Transformational international development leader with 20+ years of experience designing and implementing high-impact programs that advance human rights, social justice, and sustainable development. Successfully secured and managed over $20M in funding across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors, leading multi-million-dollar initiatives that drive systemic change. Adept at fostering cross-sector partnerships, guiding and developing multi-year strategies and leveraging data-driven insights to mitigate risks. Experienced in expanding operations, strengthening governance frameworks, and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes to align mission-driven objectives with financial sustainability. A strategic and results-driven leader with a proven track record of high-level decision-making, crisis management, and policy advocacy.

CORE COMPETENCIES & AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Executive Leadership & Execution
• Strategic Planning
• Program & Project Management
• Business Development & Fundraising
• Budget & Grants Management ($20M+)
• Human Rights Due Diligence
• Gender, Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI)
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
• Private Sector & Government Partnerships
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
• Social & Behavioral Change Communications
• Capacity Strengthening & Organizational Development
• Policy & Governance Advisory

Education:

University of Wales - Cardiff

Affiliations and Achievements:

• Recognition by the New York Times on counter trafficking research 08/2024 Lured by a Promising Job, He Was Forced to Scam People - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
• Recognized for innovative website developed to hit indicators around storytelling, 08/2024 (https://insidekhonnok.freedomcollaborative.org/)
• USAID Extension Award: Maximum funding & timeline extension ($10M, 5 years, 09/2022).
• Best Data Quality Assessment & Exceeds Expectations in Communications, Winrock International (2020–2024).
• Most Collaborative & Integrated Strategic Planning Process, USAID (08/2022).
• Most Innovative TV Series Award, BBC Media Action (Klahan 9, 05/2017).
• UNFPA Audit Excellence: No findings in financial audits, reversing prior issues (03/2015).

Available for:

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

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French, Sierra Leonean Krio

Nationality:

United States

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