Emily Eckert

About Emily Eckert

A project management and international development professional with 15+ years experience in project management, international development, logistical and technical support, and consulting. As a project/finance/grants/operations specialist, manages project financial monitoring and reporting, creates budget tools, and monitors contractual compliance to USAID rules and regulations. Assists project staff in using company resources by providing guidance on policies and procedures, familiarizing staff with internal systems, facilitating access to best practices and innovations, and linking staff with professional networks and industry research. Strong written and verbal skills demonstrated through professional assignments in the DRC, Madagascar, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. Native English, advanced French, and conversational Malagasy. Experience with multicultural conflict resolution and the ability to work well with culturally diverse teams. Ability to learn new skills and languages quickly. Analytic problem-solver with excellent organizational skills and proven multi-tasker with exceptional attention to detail. Self-motivated individual with experience working and traveling wisely in remote and insecure areas. Strong research and writing skills and proficient in the usage of Microsoft Office and online research. Holds a Masters of Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelors of Arts in French from the Weinberg College of Arts and Science at Northwestern University.

Experience

1. Senior Finance and Contracts Manager

   ICF

   Feb 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Provides the financial, procurement, and contractual compliance of USG-funded programs from start-up to closeout. Responsible for the financial management, including budgeting, procurement, expenditure tracking, and both internal and client financial reporting. Develops tools and processes to streamline and facilitate budget management, procurement, and subcontracts. Manages the development and tracking of survey budgets and procurement of supplies, including the client approval process and administrative and financial management of local subcontracts. Ensures compliance with USG and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.

Education

• Walt Whitman High School

  High School

  1996 — 2000

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  MBA, Global Management & Development

  2009 — 2011

• Sweet Briar College, University of Paris

  Junior Year in France (JYF)

  2002 — 2003

• Northwestern University

  BA, French

  2000 — 2004