MONIA INGABIRE
Germantown,MD
Summary
Experienced and dynamic project management professional with a track record of success in delivering high-quality projects within the local and international development sector, particularly with USAID donor funded initiatives. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations and project management with a Master of Arts - MA in Global Affairs and Human Security. Proficient in multiple languages; French, English, and Kirundi.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Chemonics International.
08.2022 - Current
- Support the USAID-funded Frontier Health Markets Engage Projects in Madagascar, Kenya, Senegal, and Ghana (Previously on Nigeria and Tanzania) as program manager
- Oversees the operational, procurement, financial, and contract compliance activities
- Responsible for reviewing and determining causes of variances in expenditures against forecasts and budgets and ensuring client is informed as appropriate
- Liaises with project subaward partners, manages subaward issues, budgets, and invoice reviews, and reviews deliverables in coordination with project team to ensure they meet technical and quality standards
- Manages budget monitor and reforecasting decisions
- Assisted with project start up, local staff recruitment, and office set up
- Supports recruitment of long - and short-term project personnel in accordance with Chemonics' policy.
Senior Associate
Chemonics International.
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported the Procurement and Supply Chains Management project in Uganda
- Analyzed and submitted subaward invoices and backup documentation; drafted subawards and modifications; liaised closely with subaward partners on administrative and contractual issues
- Contributed to financial management, including monthly expense monitoring, ensuring correct allocation of expenses, providing inputs into monthly budget forecasting, drafting cost estimates, and supporting ad hoc financial reporting
- Worked as a recruiter on New Business activities in Djibouti and Nepal
- Provided surge support to the Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda PSM projects
- Drafted and tracked administrative and financial project requests and changes to clients and partners, including approvals for staffing, financial reporting and tracking, activity modifications, and budget adjustments
- Liaised with corporate office and project staff and partners staff to obtain information and submit approvals.
Community Development Fellow- community Outreach Specialist
CHARLES VILLAGE COMMUNITY BENEFITS DISTRICT MANAGEMENT.
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Engaged in community capacity building discussion
- Contributed to Newsletter by writing blogs centered around community safety engagement
- Assisted with Event planning and Grant writing.
DONOR RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Montgomery Hospice & Prince George's Hospice.
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided data management support for the donation process including gift entry into Raiser's Edge database, preparation of acknowledgment letters, and creation of computer-generated reports
- Assisted with production of high-volume appeals and other specializing mailings
- Provided administrative support for the major gifts and philanthropy committee and special events.
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
Montgomery Hospice & Prince George's Hospice.
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed calls and messages from patients and would relay them to the appropriate staff using Suncoast, while observing HIPAA guidelines according to company policy
- Entered Donation logs and kept mails and paperwork organized and up to date.
VP STUDENT EXECUTIVE EAST AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION AT CARLETON (EASAC)
Carleton University.
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Organized fundraising galas and events, in partnership with other African based nonprofit organizations and Carleton University
- Determined and tracked budget expenses for events
- Monitored budget compliance and identified areas in need of adjustment with help from the university and sponsors.
Education
Master of Arts - Global Affairs & Human Security
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Carleton University
Ottawa,ON02.2017
Skills
- French
- Program Management
- Contract Management
- Business Development
- Budgeting
- Program Evaluation
- Nonprofit Program Development
- Nonprofit Development
- Data Entry
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager
Chemonics International.
08.2022 - Current
Community Development Fellow- community Outreach Specialist
CHARLES VILLAGE COMMUNITY BENEFITS DISTRICT MANAGEMENT.
05.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Associate
Chemonics International.
04.2021 - 07.2022
DONOR RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Montgomery Hospice & Prince George's Hospice.
10.2018 - 04.2021
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
Montgomery Hospice & Prince George's Hospice.
11.2017 - 09.2018
VP STUDENT EXECUTIVE EAST AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION AT CARLETON (EASAC)
Carleton University.
06.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Global Affairs & Human Security
University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Carleton University