Gabriel T Laizer
Washington,United States
Summary
Partnership Officer with significant experience at International Fund for Agricultural Development, focusing on stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization. Proven track record in policy analysis and advocacy, resulting in enhanced strategic partnerships and effective policy reforms. Recognized for elevating organizational visibility and fostering collaboration across diverse sectors.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnership Officer
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Washington, DC, United States
09.2021 - Current
- Strengthened corporate collaboration with key stakeholders in United States for effective environmental scanning and resource mobilization.
- Developed and supported strategic partnership initiatives to enhance policy influence.
- Provided technical expertise in Global Policy Engagement, SSTC, Replenishment, and Advocacy.
- Served as a focal point for Global Engagement, Partnerships, and Resource Mobilization Division on strategic thematic areas.
- Promoted divisional priorities through effective advocacy and communication strategies.
Partnerships and Outreach Coordinator
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations
Washington, DC, United States
07.2009 - 09.2021
- Provided strategic policy and political analysis support to Director for informed decision-making.
- Established relationships with external development partners in North America, monitoring nutrition and agriculture developments.
- Engaged key partners and donors by convening peer organizations focused on shared interests.
- Cultivated relationships with U.S. government officials to enhance visibility and support for FAO's mandate.
- Coordinated annual Congressional briefings to facilitate information dissemination and resource mobilization.
- Facilitated FAO's engagement with international multilateral organizations, emphasizing capacity within high-level agendas.
- Coordinated collaboration with NGOs and faith-based organizations to strengthen advocacy for FAO's policy priorities.
- Developed partnerships with private sector entities to share best practices, enhancing investment in agriculture.
Manager of Member Services
U.S. Alliance to End Hunger
Washington, DC, United States
04.2006 - 07.2009
- Implemented and coordinated the Alliance engagement with over 50 non-governmental organizations, private sector and universities.
- Promoted cooperation between the Alliance and relevant U.S. government agencies, such as USAID and USDA and the Rome-Based Agencies (FAO, WFP, IFAD).
- Expanded Alliance Membership from 10 to 50 organizations in four years.
- Supported the President and Sr. Management of the Alliance in realizing projects and mechanisms of the work plan, including the implementation of resource mobilization strategies.
- Effectively represented the Alliance to external audiences for profile elevation, resource mobilization and policy influence.
- Engaged and recruited Muslim and Jewish organizations and encouraged them to enhance their anti-hunger and poverty advocacy agendas.
- Advised Alliance member organizations one-on-one, on how to create and strengthen partnerships based on individual priorities and available opportunities.
Organizing Assistant
Bread for the World
Washington, DC, United States
11.2000 - 04.2006
- Represented Organizing Department on interdepartmental taskforces to enhance collaboration.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive activism databases for guiding staff and field activists.
- Organized workshops, including annual U.S. Congressional Lobby Day Conference with over 300 attendees.
- Mobilized grassroots network of members, activists, and churches nationwide to advocate for policy changes.
- Coordinated communications and resources for over 30 staff in five regional field offices.
- Delivered briefings on policy issues affecting hunger and poverty to grassroots activists.
Education
Master of Arts - International Development
The American University, School of International Service
Washington, D.C.12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05.2000
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement and alliance building
- Resource mobilization
- Multistakeholder partnership development
- Policy analysis
- Advocacy and outreach leadership
- Public speaking
- Program management
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Team leadership and management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Student Body President, California Lutheran University, 05/01/00, Provided leadership and assured execution of policies and programs.
- Co-chair, Society for International Developments (SID-W), Food Security and Agriculture Workgroup, 2012 - 2014, Developed and managed work group activities.
- Testified before the U.S. Congress, 05/01/06, Advocated for development aid to alleviate hunger in sub-Sahara Africa.
Languages
Swahili, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Featured
- A Chance Encounter, CLU Magazine, 08/01/20, https://blogs.callutheran.edu/magazine/2020/08/25/a-chance-encounter/
- Degrees of Separation, Los Angeles Times, 05/01/00, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-14-me-29985-story.html
Timeline
Partnership Officer
International Fund for Agricultural Development
09.2021 - Current
Partnerships and Outreach Coordinator
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations
07.2009 - 09.2021
Manager of Member Services
U.S. Alliance to End Hunger
04.2006 - 07.2009
Organizing Assistant
Bread for the World
11.2000 - 04.2006
Master of Arts - International Development
The American University, School of International Service
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California Lutheran University
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