Kristin Eifler
Arlington,MA
Summary
Global public health professional with an international education background and over 20 years of technical, management and leadership collaboration with program and business development teams. Extensive experience developing monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems across public health technical areas and contexts. Excellent written, verbal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to foster positive dynamics and solution-oriented approaches for successful team work and partner relations.
Diligent [Desired Position] with robust background in crafting compelling proposals that drive business growth. Proven success in developing winning strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure high-value contracts. Demonstrated expertise in persuasive writing and deadline management.
Developed skills in collaborative and deadline-driven environment, excelling in written communication and project management. Demonstrates ability to synthesize information and create compelling narratives. Looking to transition these skills into new field where clear communication and structured documentation are valued.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Proposal Writer
John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
01.2009 - Current
- Led business development teams in designing programs and writing successful proposals across global health content areas and geographies
- Conducted capture and scoping work, managed proposal teams and foster collaboration with partners to develop feasible, innovative, and compelling proposals
- Mentored junior writers on best practices, improving overall team performance and individual skill sets in proposal writing.
- Led technical strategy sessions, generate technical content for narrative and presentation submissions, craft cogent management plans and budgets, and articulate organizational capabilities and value
- Conducted post-award debriefs to gain insights into areas of improvement and celebrate team successes.
- Evaluated complex RFP requirements to develop tailored responses that addressed client needs while highlighting company strengths and capabilities.
Senior Advisor
John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
01.2016 - 04.2023
- Project management and leadership in backstopping country-based project teams across technical areas with a flexible, pragmatic, solution and results-oriented mindset in program design, strategic planning, work planning and learning
- Ensure reporting meets donor expectations while strategically presenting project successes and challenges
- Advise project teams in aligning with donor and government priorities
- Forge linkages with internal JSI and external partners, projects and technical experts, and enhance project visibility in global health fora
- Selected achievements: Most recently advised a $30M flagship USAID integrated health systems strengthening project in Ethiopia from start-up to close-out
- This included rapidly integrating USG COVID-19 response funding and mitigating COVID-19 impacts on health services
- Inculcated donor and public sector stakeholder engagement approaches in project strategic planning by contributing to developing a Theory of Change process now used by Ethiopian Regional Health Bureaus in annual health planning
- Championed a new MEL-driven capacity building approach to leadership, management and governance programming that is now part of public sector health management in Ethiopia
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.
- Led change management initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and support long-term growth objectives.
- Participated in industry conferences and networking events as a company representative, expanding brand recognition within the marketplace.
- Fostered strong partnerships with clients, NGO partners and stakeholders through consistent communication and collaboration efforts, promoting mutual success.
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor
John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
09.2009 - 04.2023
- Work with in-country MEL teams to holistically design data systems for collection, quality audits and improvement, and effective decision-making from national to community levels
- From paper-based tools to digital technologies, ensuring that teams feasibly approach improving data sharing pathways and use
- Assess and build MEL capacity with individuals and NGOs for accurate program data collection and reporting
- Integrate technical and management teams in MEL planning and activities for a holistic approach to results monitoring
- Selected expertise: Qualitative and quantitative study design, implementation, analysis and dissemination
- Designing feasible routine monitoring systems in context, particularly using DHIS2
- Data quality auditing, assurance and improvement
- Use processes such as theory of change and Human Centered Design to develop dynamic and responsive MEL systems with a whole-team approach
- Strategic information planning with communications teams to optimize program learning, data visualization, and results dissemination
- Donor, partner and stakeholder engagement and capacity building for sustainable health management information systems (HMIS)
Research Assistant
Boston University School of Public Health, Center for Global Health
01.2008 - 01.2009
- With the Center for Community Health and Development in Hanoi, co-implemented survey, data analysis, and drafting for publication for the study Women living with HIV in Vietnam: desire for children, use of sexual and reproductive health services, and advice from providers
Program Manager
Harvard Kennedy School, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed USAID-funded project operations, monitoring, compliance, and reporting
- Coordinated Harvard and Hanoi School of Public Health faculty with in-country counterparts in PEPFAR project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
- Contributed to developing training curricula and monitoring training outcomes
- Organized trainings throughout Vietnam with the Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy for provincial government leaders to better integrate multi-sectoral and evidence-based approaches in policies related to HIV/AIDS
- Identified program obstacles and developed solutions with program teams.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to plan and execute projects toward successful results.
Program Coordinator
Harvard Kennedy School, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Advised international research fellows on drafting and publication preparation skills, networking and resource access across the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard University
- Managed budgets, program admissions processes, and organized events and workshops
Staff Assistant
Harvard Institute for International Development (HIID)
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Supported USAID-funded project field activities in logistics, procurement, operations, developing and tracking budgets, and compliance reporting to USAID and the Harvard Office of Sponsored Research
Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL)
United States Peace Corps
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Developed and taught ESL and writing curricula for over 300 secondary school, junior college and adult students
- Mentored secondary students to participate in annual Polish National Model UN meeting
- Strengthened students'' writing skills through focused lessons on grammar, punctuation, and overall composition techniques.
- Promoted cultural awareness and understanding in the classroom by integrating diverse literature selections into the curriculum.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in faculty meetings, serving on committees, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and administrators.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced core concepts across multiple subject areas.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged active participation.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking abilities through consistent practice and constructive feedback.
- Addressed diverse learning needs by providing differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects in lesson plans.
- Supported English language learners by adapting teaching methods and materials to suit their unique requirements.
Education
MPH - International Health
Boston University School of Public Health
Boston, MassachusettsM.Ed - International Education Policy
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MassachusettsBA - English And Art History
Franklin And Marshall College
Lancaster, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Leadership and Management Skills
- Program and systems design
- Strategy development
- Implementation management
- Business development team leadership
- Technical writing
- Multi-donor funding mechanisms
- Multi-sectoral partner and stakeholder engagement
- NGO and academic partner capacity building
- Budgeting and resource optimization
- MEL and Public Health Expertise
- Integrated RMNCAH
- FP
- Nutrition
- Malaria
- Immunization
- HIV/AIDS
- Infectious diseases
- COVID-19 response
- Health systems strengthening
- Corporate and program MEL systems design
- Development and capacity building
- Data quality
- Analysis
- Visualization
- Use
- Communication
- Research
- Writing
- Publication
- DATA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SKILLS
- Proficient: DHIS2
- Excel
- SPSS
- NVivo
- Salesforce
- Familiar: STATA
- R
- ArcGIS
- CommCare
- Budget planning
- Proposal development
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Strong editing
- Content organization
- Exceptional writing
- Compliance monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Data visualization
- Interpersonal skills
- Team building
Accomplishments
Led business development teams to win new and ongoing projects totaling XX in revenue in XX countries.
Trained over XX people on local NGOs and project teams in XX countries in project monitoring and data accountability systems for public health.
Countries Of Professional Work
- China
- Ethiopia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Honduras
- Kyrgyzstan
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Russia
- South Sudan
- Vietnam
- Zambia
Data Management Program Skills
DHIS2, Excel, SPSS, NVivo, Salesforce, STATA, R, ArcGIS, CommCare
Skills
Program and systems design, strategy development, and implementation management with country teams, Business development team leadership and technical writing, Multi-donor funding mechanisms, Multi-sectoral partner and stakeholder engagement, NGO and academic partner capacity building, Budgeting and resource optimization, Integrated RMNCAH, FP, nutrition, malaria, and immunization, HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases, COVID-19 response and monitoring, Health systems strengthening, Corporate and program MEL systems design, development and capacity building, Data quality, analysis, visualization, use, and communication, Research, writing and publication
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Polish
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Advisor
John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
01.2016 - 04.2023
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor
John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
09.2009 - 04.2023
Senior Proposal Writer
John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
01.2009 - Current
Research Assistant
Boston University School of Public Health, Center for Global Health
01.2008 - 01.2009
Program Manager
Harvard Kennedy School, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
01.2004 - 01.2008
Program Coordinator
Harvard Kennedy School, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
01.2001 - 01.2004
Staff Assistant
Harvard Institute for International Development (HIID)
01.1999 - 01.2001
Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL)
United States Peace Corps
01.1996 - 01.1998
MPH - International Health
Boston University School of Public Health
M.Ed - International Education Policy
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
BA - English And Art History
Franklin And Marshall College
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