Tara O'Connell

I am a results-driven international development professional with experience in social development and public provision of education and school health services, with several years of management experience. Specific areas of skills or expertise include education strategy and policy development and implementation; sector-level monitoring of service delivery and quality; strategic programme management; conducting evidence-based needs/gap assessments; project/programme planning and management including monitoring and evaluation; financial planning and management including mobilization of resources; building government capacity; community sensitization and participatory community engagement; and establishment/fostering of strategic partnerships.