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Walter Doetsch

Reston,VA

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Doetsch, Director

SPO
Reston, VA
  • States, walter_doetsch@hotmail.com

Director

08.2022 - 04.2025
  • SPO), U.S
  • Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for the Middle
  • East Washington, DC
  • Lead and manage four teams with forty staff overseeing economic assistance budgeting, strategy, planning, and operational issues for a $2 billion portfolio across the Middle East and North Africa
  • Act as a key liaison with leadership and stakeholders on budgeting, strategic planning, policy analysis, and compliance matters
  • Coordinate with various departments and offices to develop and implement integrated economic development budgets
  • Guide strategic planning processes, operational plans, and policy development to achieve high-impact economic development and policy goals
  • Advise on reform implementation, provide leadership in shaping investment approaches, and support professional development initiatives within the office.

Director

U
Jakarta
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Led and guided a team of 14 staff in implementing USG Indo-Pacific Strategy initiatives
  • Developed Indonesia's 2020-2025 governance strategy in collaboration with the Government of
  • Indonesia (GOI) and the public
  • Expanded our partner base to include key GOI agencies for achieving USG development goals
  • Represented the U.S
  • And liaised with GOI, international donors, Indonesians, and media
  • Strengthened visibility and skills of staff, advised senior leadership on governance challenges and recommended actions to address them.

Director

U.S. Agency for International Development
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • (USAID) Beirut, Lebanon
  • Directed $115 million annual development portfolio for economic growth, municipal development, and education in Lebanon
  • Managed Program Office Staff of four as de facto Deputy Mission Director
  • Ensured program compliance with country strategies, best practices, and USG requirements
  • Strengthened Mission communication, oversight of monitoring and evaluation, and compliance with
  • USG regulations
  • Drafted USAID/Lebanon's economic development strategy for 2019-2024, securing necessary legal approvals.

Director

09.2014 - 07.2017
  • Governance Programs, U.S
  • Agency for International
  • Development (USAID) Kabul, Afghanistan
  • Led USAID’s largest democracy and governance (DG) program in the world, managed by 36 staff overseeing 16 contracts with a total portfolio value of over $500 million, in support of U.S
  • Government strategic goals to strengthen accountable and effective governance, anti-corruption, rule of law, elections, and human rights in Afghanistan
  • Represented USAID/Afghanistan to the the Executive, Congressional staff, donor community, and
  • Government of Afghanistan
  • Adjusted our portfolio to support urgent needs of Afghanistan’s National Unity Government, including tangible support for initiatives addressing anti-corruption, electoral reform, rule of law provision, and government strengthening
  • Led efforts to strengthen the management and technical skills of our cadre of twelve Foreign Service
  • Officers and twenty-four Foreign Service Nationals
  • Advised the USAID, Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs (OAPA), and U.S
  • Embassy-Kabul
  • Front Offices on developmentally relevant political and governance-related events in Afghanistan.

Director

General, U
09.2012 - 07.2014

USAID
Bridgetown
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Developed and executed USAID's, Regional Development Cooperation Strategy supporting opportunities for vulnerable youth, crime prevention, accountable governance, economic development, and natural resource management
  • Managed a portfolio of $19 million annually for strategic programs across ten countries
  • Represented USAID to government officials in ten partner countries and the Organization of Eastern
  • Caribbean States (OECS).

Senior Development Advisor and USAID Regional Representative

U.S. Agency for International Development
07.2011 - 08.2012
  • (USAID) Erbil, Iraq
  • Represented USAID and its programs to the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and served as a political and technical expert on economic development and political challenges of the Iraqi Kurdistan
  • Region for the U.S Government
  • Facilitated project and technical cooperation between Baghdad and KRG technical offices
  • Provided expertise on humanitarian and development issues in northern Iraq for USAID/Iraq
  • Obtained $9 million in KRG contribution to improve health care.

Director

U
08.2009 - 07.2011
  • S
  • Agency for International
  • Development (USAID, Serbia
  • Directed and managed USAID's governance and civic engagement efforts, valued at $21 million annually
  • Led strategy development and execution for the governance strategy from 2011-2015
  • Provided technical guidance on political party development, parliamentary strengthening, civil society engagement, and media support
  • Advised Embassy leadership on political and legislative developments
  • Represented the U.S
  • Government to foreign donors promoting Serbia's accession to the European
  • Union.

Deputy Director

Economic
08.2007 - 08.2009
  • U.S
  • Agency for
  • International Development (USAID) Belgrade, Serbia
  • Redesigned, strategized, and expanded economic growth initiatives for the Serbia Preparedness, Planning, and Econmic Security (PPES) program, resourced at $45 million over 5 years
  • Provided technical leadership for municipal economic development programs, advising on political and economic events in outside of Belgrade
  • Managed micro, small, and medium enterprise support programs, on average resulting in a 20% increase in profits
  • Led USG humanitarian response as the Mission Disaster Relief Officer
  • Developed reporting systems to track program progress, supporting the professional growth of local staff.

Senior Program Officer

Humanitarian Relief, U.S
06.2006 - 06.2007
  • Agency for
  • International Development (USAID) Khartoum, Sudan
  • Led the USAID Darfur Relief Team and Washington-based offices on humanitarian needs and program activities in Darfur, valued at $110 million annually
  • Coordinated and supervised Darfur Field Officers and local staff in Khartoum, serving as the main contact for donors on humanitarian issues in Darfur
  • Directed efforts to identify humanitarian assistance requirements, assess relief programs, and collect information for recommendations to the Darfur Team Leader
  • Collaborated with DCHA Darfur Team, UN, and NGO agencies, visiting projects to assess quality and recommend corrective actions
  • Represented USG at national and international meetings, facilitating travel and briefings for official
  • USG visitors focused on humanitarian issues.

Governance Officer

U, International Development, USAID
Washington, DC
05.2005 - 06.2006
  • Advised on crisis and post-crisis programs for USAID initiatives in the Middle East
  • Supported visiting Kosovo delegation for Europe and Eurasia Bureau projects
  • Backed Europe and Eurasia Bureau efforts against avian influenza
  • Conducted skill and technical competencies review for Office of Transition Initiatives
  • Drafted economics training module for staff managing post-crisis economic recovery.

Director of Programming

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
Islamabad
03.2004 - 04.2005
  • Developed and executed growth strategy for resource diversification
  • Ensured high-quality programming aligned with Agency strategies
  • Managed education, HIV/AIDS, income generation, and peace building programs
  • Coordinated with local authorities, Church, partners, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors
  • Secured resources and skills, served as Acting Country Representative.

Emergency Coordinator

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
12.2002 - 03.2004
  • Established CRS office in Lesotho, overseeing agency registration and staff recruitment
  • Managed programs in capacity building, humanitarian assistance, peacebuilding, HIV/AIDS, and agricultural recovery
  • Secured USD 325,000 from non-traditional donors to support CRS operations
  • Oversaw 32 staff, including two expatriates, and fostered partnerships with key stakeholders.

Program Manager

Quick Impact, CRS
Skopje, Northern
04.2002 - 12.2002
  • Macedonia
  • Led countrywide grant project funded by UNHCR and coordinated 111 projects worth USD 1.8 million
  • Provided technical support to potential grantees and reviewed funding proposals
  • Collaborated with UNHCR, donors, international agencies, local NGOs, and government officials
  • Chaired Community Projects Working Group and acted as Director of Programming during absences
  • Managed professional development of nine national staff members.

Director

Banja Luka Operations, Catholic Relief Services
02.2001 - 04.2002
  • Oversaw multi-sectoral relief and development programs in Banja Luka area
  • Coordinated country-wide program development activities and provided technical support
  • Managed and developed a team to nationalize the Head of Office position
  • Arranged administrative and programmatic support from other offices
  • Supported localization of microfinance program in Republika Srpska.

Manager, Food Program

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
02.2000 - 02.2001
  • Montenegro
  • Managed humanitarian assistance program for displaced persons and vulnerable individuals in
  • Montenegro
  • Distributed bulk food supplies to 50,000+ individuals in Montenegro and supported relief efforts in
  • Kosovo
  • Collaborated with Government of Montenegro, donors, international agencies, and local NGOs for aid coordination
  • Supervised staff in two field offices and handled program finances effectively.

Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator

HOPE
Skopje, Northern
06.1999 - 02.2000
  • Macedonia and Pristina
  • Kosovo
  • Led humanitarian assistance programs in Macedonia and Kosovo, collaborating with the World Health
  • Organization and health institutions
  • Coordinated with international agencies, local and international NGOs, and government officials
  • Chaired the UN Working Group on Medical Equipment, setting equipment donation guidelines
  • Managed field office staff in Skopje and Priština for effective program implementation
  • Oversaw polling activities and voting processes in various regions for national and municipal elections.

Denton Program Officer

U.S. Agency for International
Washington, DC
01.1996 - 08.1997
  • Coordinated transportation of over one million tons of relief and development aid internationally
  • Collaborated with Department of Defense, Department of State, USAID, Congressional offices, and media
  • Arranged transport of privately donated humanitarian supplies using U.S
  • Military assets
  • Facilitated communication and logistics for efficient aid distribution efforts

Timeline

Director

08.2022 - 04.2025

Director

U
07.2019 - 07.2022

Director

U.S. Agency for International Development
08.2017 - 07.2019

Director

09.2014 - 07.2017

USAID
01.2014 - 01.2018

Director

General, U
09.2012 - 07.2014

Senior Development Advisor and USAID Regional Representative

U.S. Agency for International Development
07.2011 - 08.2012

Director

U
08.2009 - 07.2011

Deputy Director

Economic
08.2007 - 08.2009

Senior Program Officer

Humanitarian Relief, U.S
06.2006 - 06.2007

Governance Officer

U, International Development, USAID
05.2005 - 06.2006

Director of Programming

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
03.2004 - 04.2005

Emergency Coordinator

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
12.2002 - 03.2004

Program Manager

Quick Impact, CRS
04.2002 - 12.2002

Director

Banja Luka Operations, Catholic Relief Services
02.2001 - 04.2002

Manager, Food Program

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
02.2000 - 02.2001

Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator

HOPE
06.1999 - 02.2000

Denton Program Officer

U.S. Agency for International
01.1996 - 08.1997

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