Since 2019, Kelly Vaena has been working in Planet Aid 285, 285. Kelly Vaena is an experienced Senior Grants Administrator For Usg Programs with over 14 years of work experience. According to Kelly's resume and work profile, Kelly has worked at more than nine places with numerous backgrounds and got various skills. Kelly attended school at the The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (Sais) from 2002 to 2004. Kelly Vaena can be found in Silver Spring, Maryland – where this expert is currently located. You can search for Kelly Vaena's email address and number. We can also provide you with exhaustive contact information upon request.
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Last updated May 27, 2024
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Senior Grants Administrator For Usg Programs
Elkridge, MD
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Senior Grants Administrator For Usg Programs
6730 Santa Barbara Ct, Elkridge, MD 21075
Oversees Planet Aid’s McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program in Mozambique, also known as Food for Knowledge (FFK). FFK is a comprehensive school feeding,...
from Apr 2019
Director of Projects
1526 north Edgewood St, Arlington, VA 22201
With projects in Cambodia, West Africa, and the U.S., Kanava International focuses on empowering sustainable organizations in international development. Our mission and focus is to help stre...
Feb 2014 — Jun 2017
Program Director, Criminal Law Reform and Anti-Human Trafficking, Solomon Islands
Lead local program working with NGOs and the Ministries of Justice and Health to raise awareness and improve the legal framework to combat trafficking in persons. Conducted a thorough audit ...
Oct 2012 — Feb 2013
Economic Development Consultant, Solomon Islands
469 west Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
Local consultancies:
The World Bank: Assessment and revision of management systems and policies, procedures and logistical processes for new country office; authoring of country office ope...
Oct 2010 — Oct 2012
Economic Development Consultant, Mozambique
469 west Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654
Local consultancies:
Booz Allen Hamilton: Technical support to develop and submit a proposal for private sector strengthening in Mozambique; interviewed experts and collected data (2010)
...
May 2009 — May 2010
Finance and Operations Director, Usaid and Mozambique
Provided financial and contractual guidance to USAID program for technical assistance to the Mozambican Ministry of Health in malaria prevention and control ($11.6 million USD, 3 years). Ens...
May 2008 — May 2009
Finance and Operations Manager, Usaid and Mozambique
Led finance and operational activities for USAID program providing technical assistance to the Mozambican Ministry of Health in areas of maternal and child health ($9.9 million USD, 5 years)...
Jul 2007 — May 2008
Project Manager and Recruiter
Administered competitiveness and trade projects with total budgets over USD 42 million; guaranteed contract compliance according to USAID and federal regulations. Oversaw execution of eight ...
Dec 2004 — Jul 2007
European Training and Recruitment Manager
11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
Responsible for regional training and recruitment efforts: centralizing recruitment function, managing external vendors and working closely with HR director in hiring senior candidates to pr...
Nov 2000 — Aug 2002
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