Yumi Nakagawa
Washington,DC
Summary
An accomplished professional with 18 years of experience in international development and donor relations. Successfully managed large-scale sovereign and non-sovereign loan projects, developed organizational policies, and engaged in stakeholder coordination across various regions. Fluent in English and Spanish and strong cross-cultural communication and relationship building skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Representative of JICA
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Washington, DC, USA
10.2021 - Current
- Initiated a thriving partnership between IDB and JICA to expand the co-financing framework to USD 4 billion.
- Supported the successful execution of co-financing projects primarily focused on energy and water sanitation.
- Played a key role in securing funding from the Japan Fund to support decarbonization initiatives in the energy sector.
Representative, Peru Office
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Lima, Peru
09.2018 - 05.2021
Successfully appraisal and project management (monitoring, supervision, procurement, disbursement, problem solving, evaluation) of sovereign and non-sovereign loan projects in Water and Sanitation and Health sector in close communication with counterparts of Peru, other development partners and private sector, supervising 4 local staff members. Also worked as Chief for Public-Private Partnership. Managed 6 loan projects (equivalent of USD 10 million to 250 million).
Contributed to formulation, coordination, and implementation of 3 TC projects in Water and Sanitation, Health, and Geothermal sector.
Assistant Director, SoutheastAsia and Pacific Dept
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Tokyo, Japan
09.2015 - 08.2017
Managed loan and grant aid projects in Transport, Water, and Energy sectors in PNG, Samoa, Tuvalu, Tonga, and Timor-East while supervising a team of 5 staffs.
Administration Officer, General Affairs Dept,
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Tokyo, Japan
01.2011 - 09.2012
Oversaw internal regulations. Planned and implemented restructuring to enhance streamlining and business efficiency
Loan Officer, Middle East and Europe Dept,
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Tokyo, Japan
08.2008 - 12.2010
Managed loan projects in the Water, Transport, and Energy sectors in Turkey and North Macedonia.
Officer, Administration and General Services Dept,
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Tokyo, Japan
08.2007 - 07.2008
Oversaw budget management of overseas offices.
Officer, Project Finance Dept,
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Tokyo, Japan
04.2006 - 07.2007
Supported operations in the Middle East and Europe.
Education
MBA - International Business Option
University of Massachusetts Lowell
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature
Gakushuin University
03.2006
Visiting Student (Linguistics and Educational Studies)
The University of York
06.2004
Skills
- Management of sovereign/non-sovereign loan projects
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder coordination skills in International development
- Excellent communication skills and fluent in English and Spanish with abundant global experiences
- Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Representative of JICA
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
10.2021 - Current
Representative, Peru Office
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
09.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Director, SoutheastAsia and Pacific Dept
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
09.2015 - 08.2017
Administration Officer, General Affairs Dept,
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
01.2011 - 09.2012
Loan Officer, Middle East and Europe Dept,
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
08.2008 - 12.2010
Officer, Administration and General Services Dept,
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
08.2007 - 07.2008
Officer, Project Finance Dept,
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
04.2006 - 07.2007
MBA - International Business Option
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature
Gakushuin University
Visiting Student (Linguistics and Educational Studies)
The University of York
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