Jackie Kiernan
Senior Project Director at EDC (Education Development Center) Systems optimizer, high-value partnership builder, expert problem solver
- Role
- Senior Project Director at edc.org
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jackie Kiernan
A results-driven leader and business development professional with 20 years of experience…
Experience
Senior Project Director
Jul 2019 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Designed a winning proposal for a $43.5M award, delivering services to people in South Sudan; results exceed KPIs- 85% graduation rate and 62% female enrollment. • Managing grants and contracting to over 150 vendors and local associations across Africa, ensuring compliance with federal and philanthropic regulations while forging partnerships with key stakeholders to deliver services.• Directed a $27M youth initiative in conflict-affected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (20••••22); results included policy adoption of project materials by the Ministry of Education. • Led an Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade consulting engagement in Papua New Guinea to shape an AUS $80M investment. Delivered market-aligned analysis and supported program design.• Technical lead and writer for business development initiatives (Mali, Niger, Egypt, DRC, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Africa, PNG).
Education
Wheaton College Massachusetts
Bachelor's degree
2002 — 2005
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