DeMarius Alexander Lee Jackson
Locust Grove,GA
Summary
Seasoned project management specialist with comprehensive experience in leading projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes for efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational workflows, and significantly improving project outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Officer
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
Baltimore, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and oversee USAID and World Bank-funded health communication campaigns, focusing on maternal health, malaria, family planning, nutrition, and infectious disease prevention
- Develop and implement SBC communication strategies, ensuring culturally appropriate messaging for diverse audiences
- Manage large-scale media campaigns (radio, TV, digital, and community engagement), coordinating media placement and audience segmentation to optimize reach
- Develop and implement project strategies, work plans, and compliance mechanisms to support integrated health programs
- Led the coordination, drafting, and finalization of all project reports according to funding areas (Integrated Health, GHSA, Covid 19, and Monkeypox)
- Spearhead the development of health communication materials, including strategic messaging for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity
- Support the review of quarterly financial and performance reports, ensuring alignment with log frame milestones and donor requirements
- Recruit, onboard, and mentor staff, enhancing local capacity for sustainable project management
- Support social sciences research efforts, including behavioral and audience research, to refine public health messaging and increase engagement
- Act as the first point of contact for the country-based team including the country director/chief of party
- Independently manage work of student employees and consultants
Program Officer II
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
Baltimore, USA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured best knowledge management practices and procedures were being followed including the use of AirTable, OneDrive, and other knowledge management platforms
- Developed annual workplans and tracked deadlines for the Breakthrough ACTION DRC project(USAID-funded) in collaboration with the in-country team, and project partners
- Liaised with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners, to strengthen strategic public awareness and outreach efforts
- Managed digital knowledge platforms and ensured effective dissemination of communication materials
- Supported the drafting and finalization of all project reports according to funding areas
- Liaised with finance to develop project and work plan budgets, track budgets monthly, as well as supervise and participate in procurement processes
- Set agenda, led, and documented regular meetings with field staff, research, and finance
- Developed onboarding curriculum for new field staff
- Led recruitment for in-country team, including preparing job descriptions and interview guides, conducting interviews, completing reference checks, salary negotiations, and writing offer letters and contracts
- Initiated, tracked, and monitored project procurements, contracts, work plans, and other administrative and programmatic documents
Program Officer
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
Baltimore, USA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed agreed-upon elements of program backstopping independently for CCP’s DRC and Guinea health projects
- Formatted, edited, and produced documents and presentations as needed
- Prepared, coordinated reviews, edited, and disseminated project-related reports and documents, including subcontract scopes of work, country strategies, progress updates, budgets, curricula, and other documents and reports
- Liaised with internal and external partners: served as the focal point for partner task order management at the country backstopping level; conducted quarterly meetings with each internal partner to collect projections and spending info
- Assisted in orienting and training student employees and new staff members
- Contributed to technical work including strategies, toolkits, communication materials, scripts, and job aids with direction
- Contributed to in-country STTA including trainings, workshops, and program support with direction, such as onboarding orientations, cost-share refreshers procurement reviews, USAID rules and regulations, and co-facilitation of technical workshops or meetings as relevant/appropriate
- Assisted with center-wide initiatives independently (i.e
- Brown bags, communities of practice, etc.)
- Led cost-share-related efforts, including quarterly reviews and refresher sessions with the regional francophone project teams
Program Officer
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
Baltimore, USA
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed program backstopping with direction
- Acted as a liaison for consultant activities, ensuring statements of work, contracts, and deliverables were in place- including for partner organizations (Task orders)
- Worked closely with finance and administrative staff to ensure timely and compliant spending
- Uploaded and saved deliverables on relevant knowledge management platforms and ensured that program files were organized and up to date
- Initiated, tracked, and monitored procurements and contracts and other administrative and programmatic documents
- Supported routine finance and HR processes, such as recruitment, procurement, contracting, and payments
- Gathered and summarized relevant background information to inform technical work
- Assist with in-country STTA including trainings, workshops, and program support with direction, especially when linked with administrative, operational, or HR issues
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
United Nations World Food Program
Guinea, West Africa
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted in improving field office monitoring and evaluation systems to strengthen project implementation, performance, and accountability
- Served as the focal point and team leader for three field projects at the sub-bureau level with over 124,000 beneficiaries (Project 1000 Days(malnutrition), HIV/TB assistance, and School Feeding Canteens)
- Planned, organized, and coordinated WPF’s Annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign which included 4 universities, 7 prefectures, 2 regional capitals and reached over 450,000 Guineans
- Supervised and coordinated mass distribution of food items of over 35 different sites, assisting approximately 78,000 beneficiaries and families
- Assisted in 3 training workshops of 23 external partners, 12 field agents, and 45 community health providers on WFP policies and procedures, evidence-based health promotion practices, and community engagement
- Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Logistics and Distribution department and activities at the regional level; developed systems for maximizing efficiency resulting in a 15% decrease in food-item loss
- Traveled to the field regularly to directly oversee and support project implementation
Youth Development Volunteer
U.S. Peace Corps
Guinea, West Africa
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Taught English courses at the secondary and university levels with 8 classes of 200+ students
- Provided support to school administrators and department heads to create and implement multiple educational programs, improve the English Education curriculum, and organized 4 training workshops focused on improving teaching methodologies and techniques
- Developed a bi-weekly radio campaign, including coaching and mentoring the team of 4 hosts, which continues to air on 3 stations, reaching 55 villages, focusing on youth empowerment, gender equality, health promotions, and community activism
- Designed, organized, and implemented a social media campaign focused on strengthening the community’s capacity in sustaining peace, conflict prevention, and election violence that resulted in the 1st Annual 'Conférence du Paix' at the University of Kankan reaching over 13,000 students, 275 educators, local government officials, business leaders, and local NGOs
Practicum Intern
Americans For Democracy And Human Rights In Bahrain
Washington, DC
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Co-authored Slaving Away, an official international report on migrant labor and human trafficking in the Middle East and North Africa, which was presented at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Designed, coordinated, and executed a congressional advocacy campaign in collaboration with leading human rights organizations, key stakeholders, and external subject matter experts.
- Enhanced fundraising strategies, achieving a 12% increase in the annual budget.
Intern
Department of State
Washington, DC
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted in developing strategies to establish and sustain key external partnerships with non-governmental and multilateral organizations, foreign government agencies, and multinational corporations to enhance and support CSO engagements in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
- Conducted in-depth research and conflict analysis, providing critical insights to senior department officials and CSO engagement teams for ongoing programs and initiatives in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
- Drafted, edited, and reviewed staff reports, classified documents, weekly briefings, and department newsletters to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Managed logistical and administrative functions, including organizing team meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining activity calendars and schedules.
- Overhauled and maintained CSO’s international database of key governmental and non-governmental partners, improving accessibility and efficiency.
- Supported the planning and coordination of the State Department’s International Atrocities Prevention Summit, which convened 28 dignitaries from seven countries and resulted in two major resolutions.
Education
Master of Arts - Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs
American University
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Georgia
01.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Salesforce
- WordPress
- Prezi
- Database management
- Portfolio management
- Statistical analysis software
- SPSS
- Stata
- Project management
- Proposal writing
- Budgeting
- Financial analysis
- Strategic planning
- Behavioral research
- Health communication
- Media campaign management
- Report drafting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Capacity building
Technical Qualifications And Specialized Certifications
PMD (Project Management Development) Certification
Languages
- French, Proficient
- Malinke, Conversational
- Susu, Conversational
- Pular, Basic
- English, Fluent
References
- Shannon McAfee, Team Lead, Johns Hopkins University-CCP, +1-301-281-7504, smcafee1@jhu.edu, Current Supervisor
- Dr. Didier Kangudie, Country Director, Johns Hopkins University-CCP, +243-844-593-460, kangudie@gmail.com, Former Supervisor
- Claudia Vondrasek, Senior Program Officer II, Johns Hopkins University-CCP, +1-443-220-9624, cvondrasek@jhu.edu, Professional Mentor, Collaborator, and Colleague
Special Knowledge Skills And Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for Mac/PC, Salesforce, WordPress, and Prezi
- Skilled in database and portfolio management and providing high-quality research using statistical analysis software (SPSS, Stata)
- Advanced project management and proposal writing
- Budgeting and financial analysis
Major Accomplishments
- Managed large-scale health communication initiatives, including a nationwide SBC campaign reaching 8.57 million people and improving health behaviors in the DRC.
- Secured $3.5 million in cost-share contributions by engaging private sector partners to expand marketing and social behavior change interventions.
- Led public health communication campaigns promoting infectious and non-communicable disease prevention, as well as key health behaviors in malaria, maternal and child health, nutrition, tuberculosis, and other priority health areas.
- Developed multilingual, culturally appropriate communication materials for diverse audiences, including rural and underserved populations.
- Supervised social sciences and behavioral research, using audience segmentation and data-driven insights to tailor messaging.
Certification
• PMD (Project Management Development) Certification
• Leadership in Strategic Communication Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Swahili
Limited
Malinke
Professional
Susu
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Program Officer
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
01.2023 - Current
Program Officer II
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
04.2022 - 01.2023
Program Officer
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
12.2021 - 03.2022
Program Officer
Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
07.2019 - 11.2021
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
United Nations World Food Program
09.2018 - 06.2019
Youth Development Volunteer
U.S. Peace Corps
06.2016 - 08.2018
Practicum Intern
Americans For Democracy And Human Rights In Bahrain
01.2014 - 05.2014
Intern
Department of State
08.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Georgia
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