Charles W. Lewis II
Summary
Dynamic Human Security Advisor with extensive experience at USAID, specializing in gender/WPS and conflict analysis, contracts and grants management, and conflict resolution. Proven track record in managing multi-million dollar programs and leading teams to improve development outcomes. Adept at policy and national security analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement, driving impactful initiatives with a high return on investment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Security Advisor
United States Agency For International Development
Washington, DC
03.2021 - Current
- Provided technical guidance on foreign assistance, stabilization, disaster assistance, and Women, Peace, and Security to the Marine Corps University and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
- 'Recommended changes to military planning and operations to counter violent extremism and to strengthen activities to compete with near-peer adversaries.
- Provided policy guidance on national legislation and developed training and briefs to senior commanders, and international military representatives on the American diaspora, U.S. national security issues, and the Women, Peace, and Security framework.
- Served as a Reynolds Scholar, Marine Corps University, studying WPS implementation in Marine Corps planning.
- Conducted human security risk assessments and stakeholder analyses to identify security issues.
Senior Gender Advisor
United States Agency For International Development
Bangkok, Thailand
12.2016 - 03.2021
- Managed a six-person team of gender and monitoring and evaluation specialists providing gender and social inclusion expertise in Central, South, and Southeast Asia.
- Directed completion of 32 gender analyses, hosted seven gender/ WPS training conferences, and developed gender integration toolkit for regional project design.
- 'Designed $2.2 million WPS program to counter violent extremism and advised on $150 million in gender-related activity implementation.
- Conducted sexual harassment audits of implementing partners in Laos and Thailand.
- Advised 19 partner organizations on the development of Social Inclusion Action Plans in Laos, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.
Deputy Director, Gender Office
United States Agency For International Development
Kabul, Afghanistan
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed a 14-person team to oversee gender integration into $1.5 billion in foreign assistance programming.
- 'Directly managed $450 million in gender-specific programming (Gender-based Violence, WPS, Women's Economic Empowerment, Countering Trafficking in Persons, and Civil Society Engagement).
- Served as co-chair, with the World Bank representative, of the $2 billion Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund's gender integration working group
- Represented the United States' government on the WPS Working Group, the Children in Armed Conflict Working Group, the Gender Bilateral Coordinating Committee, and the NATO/ISAF/RS Gender Committee.
- Managed research efforts on Afghan masculinities, gender analyses, and the extensive gender programming mapping effort.
Gender Advisor
United States Agency For International Development
Accra, Ghana
05.2011 - 07.2014
- Served on the bilateral coordination committee in the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.
- Established the U.S. Embassy's first Youth Coordination Council and developed the first gender annex for the Integrated Country Strategy.
- Managed $20 million in project designs in education and health.
- Established the Technical Evaluation and Monitoring Squad (TEAMS) to provide technical expertise to development project implementers throughout West Africa.
Assistant Professor of Sociology/ Service-Learning
Tusculum University
Tusculum , TN
09.2008 - 05.2011
- As Program Coordinator, managed sociology curriculum development and instruction at main campus and three satellite campuses.
- Taught six courses annually, with more than 200 students.
- Appointed as academic advisor to the Bonner Program and service-learning faculty.
- Developed and taught curricula on gender and social inclusion and conflict analysis.
- Chaired university-wide committees on information technology and Instructional Support.
- Served on the Diversity Council and committee to design a Gender and Women's Studies Minor Degree.
Ulster Bank Resource Centre Intern Archivist
Glencree Centre for Reconciliation
Glencree, Ireland
08.2004 - 11.2005
- Maintained accurate records of all Glencree activities performed throughout internship period.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review, including for accreditation process for learning institute.
- Appointed liaison for visiting delegations to negotiate conflict: Israel-Gaza, Tamil Tigers, Basque and Catalan groups, and Northern Ireland political prisoners.
- Developed conflict-related tours for youth groups and VSO International to Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- Briefed more than 700 visitors on the Centre's history and on conflict in Ireland.
- Prepared outreach materials on peacemaking and conflict mediation processes.
Education
Master of Military Studies - Military Planning, WPS
Marine Corps University Command And Staff College
Quantico, VA06-2025
Certificate of Completion - Asia-Pacific National Security Issues
Asia-Pacific Center For Security Studies
Honolulu, HI07-2019
Executive Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy And Management - CSR in Development/ Extractive Industries
McGill University (Accra On-Site)
Canada06-2013
Level 1 Certification: Conflict Resolution, Mediation, And Peacemaking - Conflict Resolution
Athena Mediation/ Glencree Centre
Ireland07-2005
Master of Arts - Sociology
SUNY, Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY12-2002
Certificate of Completion - Summer Institute On Sexuality, Culture, & Society
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands07-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Culture/ Sociology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08-1997
Skills
- Policy writing
- Gender analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Training development
- Research methodologies
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Root-cause analysis
- Contract and grants management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Gender/ WPS integration
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Superior Honor Award (2)
- Joint Civilian Commendation Medal, U.S. Department of Defense
- Meritorious Honor Award (6)
- Golden Lantern Award
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Human Security Advisor
United States Agency For International Development
03.2021 - Current
Senior Gender Advisor
United States Agency For International Development
12.2016 - 03.2021
Deputy Director, Gender Office
United States Agency For International Development
08.2014 - 12.2016
Gender Advisor
United States Agency For International Development
05.2011 - 07.2014
Assistant Professor of Sociology/ Service-Learning
Tusculum University
09.2008 - 05.2011
Ulster Bank Resource Centre Intern Archivist
Glencree Centre for Reconciliation
08.2004 - 11.2005
Master of Military Studies - Military Planning, WPS
Marine Corps University Command And Staff College
Certificate of Completion - Asia-Pacific National Security Issues
Asia-Pacific Center For Security Studies
Executive Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy And Management - CSR in Development/ Extractive Industries
McGill University (Accra On-Site)
Level 1 Certification: Conflict Resolution, Mediation, And Peacemaking - Conflict Resolution
Athena Mediation/ Glencree Centre
Master of Arts - Sociology
SUNY, Stony Brook
Certificate of Completion - Summer Institute On Sexuality, Culture, & Society
University of Amsterdam
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Culture/ Sociology
University of Kentucky
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