Jessica Rose

About Jessica Rose

Strategic thinker with talent for working at all levels of public and private sector organizations. Proven communication skills and ability to respond to dynamic and evolving client and project conditions. Desire to leverage experience working within and for U.S. government, corporate foundations, and universities to design, manage, and communicate the results of complex health and human capacity programs in developing countries. Demonstrated skills with remote support and effectively working across multi-disciplinary and multi-skilled teams.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Advisor

   USAID

   Jan 2008 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Strategy Development*- Set goals, develop strategies, implement plans, and measure progress for the President’s Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS (PEPFAR). Work in close collaboration with senior management, State Department Coordinator, and other high-level government counterparts in defining key objectives and milestones for behavioral, structural and service delivery programs- Work with teams at headquarters and in-country to interpret guidance, write analytic plans, and interpret results from multiple data sources.*Country Support*- Provide ongoing assistance to in-country teams in multi-disciplinary program design and results management. Guide teams in design of monitoring plans, establish routine program review, and quarterly assessment of performance in order to identify and address issues- Conduct in-person and online small group trainings in Excel, Tableau, data visualization/literacy for country teams to improve program analysis, decision making, and follow up actions- Provided coverage for Ukraine HIV team lead to ensure continuity of programs during absence.*Program Support*- Lead monitoring and data analysis for HIV testing services. Advise on measurement, data collection, analysis, visualization, and interpretation of results. Work with field staff to assess progress, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. Present analyses to HQ leadership and partners for decision-making- Lead monitoring and data analysis for Finding & Engaging Men with multiple technical leads and multi-disciplinary interventions. Incorporate UNAIDS survey data into decision making tools and analyses- Designed and documented a comprehensive approach for demonstrating progress towards Congressional legislative goal of producing new health workers. Managed over $1.5 million knowledge management and measurement activities including product design, communication strategy, and tool development.

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  BA, political science

  1986 — 1990

• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

  MSc, Population & International Health

  1993 — 1995