Michelle Linder
Charles County,MD
Summary
Seasoned USAID Foreign Service Officer from with a track record of spearheading development and stabilization projects in Kenya, Jordan, and Honduras. Expert in country analysis with a focus on conflict and atrocity risk and human rights advocacy, adept in intercultural communication and leading diverse teams. Proficient in multilingual and community outreach skills, embodying adaptability and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreign Service Officer
US Agency for International Development, USAID
05.2006 - Current
- Coordinated development assistance projects in Kenya, Jordan and Honduras aimed at improving living conditions in host countries while fostering goodwill towards the United States.
- Developed comprehensive country analyses to better understand conflict dynamics and atrocity risks to guide foreign policy decision-making processes.
- Promoted human rights by supporting local civil society organizations in their efforts.
- Assisted visiting high-level delegations, including by CODELS and Agency leaders, by organizing site visits with key stakeholders and providing logistical support during official visits.
- Used Google docs to prepare briefings and other written reports and documents.
- Liaised with government officials, including Ministers, and international and local organizations.
- Facilitated interagency cooperation for more efficient and effective execution of foreign policy objectives in the areas of governance and anti-corruption.
- Led high-performing teams composed of staff at all levels (from 20+ years of experience to new hires).
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MAMaster of Science - International Affairs
New School For Social Research
New York, NYSkills
- Country and sub-national analysis
- Multilingual proficiency
- Human rights advocacy
- Intercultural communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Community outreach
Accomplishments
- Supervised teams of up to 10+ staff.
- Led a cross-agency team to update the USAID Atrocity Prevention Guide.
- Designed and awarded a $24 million project for at-risk youth in Jordan.
- Led the technical evaluation of a $650 million contracting mechanism to address violence and extremism.
Certification
FAC-COR II
Awards
Recipient of six individual USAID/U.S. Department of State honor awards, including:
o Organizing the response to the Syrian refugee crisis (USAID/Jordan)
o Inspiring and inclusive leadership (USAID/Honduras)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Foreign Service Officer
US Agency for International Development, USAID
05.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Wellesley College
Master of Science - International Affairs
New School For Social Research
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