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* Analyzed local and international media outlets and code news stories according to specific quantitative indicators * Conducted preliminary research on the media landscape of Ethiopia as part of an Ethiopian media monitoring and analysis project. * Provide miscellaneous administrative support, including research and data entry.

* Assessed performance gaps and wrote a 25-page staff operations manual for a children’s hospital visitation project, as mandated in the project’s strategic plan. * Conducted site visits to public hospitals and juvenile detention centers in the Nairobi area in order to support program facilitators and foster cross-cultural understanding amongst children and youth. * Performed administrative duties, including donor research and writing of grant proposal.

Provided Administrative support to the multi-million dollar USAID-funded Ghana Local Governance and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP). ▪Reviewed and revised grant agreements, budgets and field expense reports for LOGODEP’s Small Grants Scheme Assisted in the administration of USAID Mexico Rule of Law III by preparing payroll documents, coordinating international travel arrangements, and scrutinizing field vouchers for compliance with company and USAID regulations, amongst other tasks. Provided miscellaneous program and business development support, including preparing USAID 1420 Biodata forms and CVs of consultants, writing “BioBlurbs,” conducting salary verifications, and preparing payment request forms.

Provided logistical backstopping for the 2011 SID World Congress, a three-day conversation amongst 1000+ stakeholders on the future of global development. ▪Conducted targeted outreach to schools, alumni networks and professional associations in order to increase attendance at the World Congress. ▪Acted as the World Congress “Volunteer Coordinator;” contacting potential volunteers, tracking confirmed volunteers, and coordinating the daily activities of 60+ volunteers at the Congress. Managed workgroup events by greeting participants, taking photos, drafting event summaries and assisting workgroup speakers and co-chairs. Composed two weekly newsletters which detailed upcoming workgroup and SID-Washington member events

* Wrote a concept paper for a Fair Trade “Ambassador” Program, an initiative which equips individuals with the tools and expertise to implement effective fair trade programming in their communities. * Assisted one of UUSC’s overseas partners, the Kenya National Association of Street Vendors and Informal Traders, with the formulation of a website. * Performed other necessary administrative tasks, including data entry, drafting of correspondence, etc.

* Conducted research on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and prepared written briefings on results. * Attended and prepared notes and transcriptions of several lectures and workshops related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. * Performed other administrative duties as required.

* Researched potential donors and prepared mailing solicitations for donations to the Bantwana Initiative, a project aimed at improving the welfare of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) in Swaziland. * Succeeded in obtaining donations of several computers and printers to Investigated achievements of partner NGOs and designed certificates of recognition.