Dave Coddington

About Dave Coddington

30+ years of management experience in all aspects of humanitarian interventions and development projects. Short-term tactical and operational planning. Medium- and long-term strategic planning. Proven skills in: management systems development, implementation and oversight; proposal development; food and non-food commodity management and distribution; logistics and procurement; fund and project resource management; staff motivation, supervision and training; general program administration; field office set up and administration; threat assessment and risk reduction; international relations and negotiations; representation and advocacy. Full familiarity with USAID/OFDA grants and awards process. Fluency in French. Work experience in the US, sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, the Mid-East, South Asia, Eastern Europe and the Caribbean.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor - Field Supply Chain

   Catholic Relief Services

   Dec 2015 — Present

   Provide leadership on supply chain management in the field to minimize risk and maximize the scale, effectiveness and efficiency of relief and development operations. Collaboratively identify and support deployment of field SCM standards, the processes that support those standards, and the technical competence that is required for it. Assist field offices to ensure that best practices and CRS Supply Chain Management policies and procedures are captured in proposals with commodities (food and non-food items) and in ongoing implementation of relevant programs. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for development of SCM competencies and the identification of appropriate learning and mentoring opportunities, based on field, colleague, and donor interactions.

Education

• Colorado State University

  N/A, General Studies

  1975 — 1977

• Colorado State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, French, Secondary Education

  1988 — 1991

• American University

  Master’s Degree, International Development Management

  1991 — 1993

• Arapahoe High School

  HS

  1972 — 1975