Lee Gerston
Furloughed international development professional | Seeking remote positions and jobs in San Diego at foundations, NGOs, sponsored programs offices, and research institutes
- Role
- Principal Manager at DAI
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lee Gerston
Furloughed international development program manager | Seeking opportunities in San Diego and/or remote work
Experience
Principal Manager
Apr 2023 — Present · Bethesda, MD, US
Provides home office management, financial, and contractual oversight to U.S. Government-funded international development projects. Currently manages over $40 million in Unit) contracts including the USAID Burma Responsible Investment and Trade Activity, USAID Public Financial Management in the Maldives, and the USAID Vietnam Sustainable Forest Management Activity.Oversaw the closeout of USAID Burma Civil Society Project (CSP), which included spending over in grants in the final two months of the project to respond to the needs of Cyclone Mocha. Managed multiple realignments to ensure 99% of the $46 million contract was utilized.Served as Acting Chief of Party (field office project director) on a five-year,$25 million solid waste management program based in Indonesia. Drafted initial suite of program documents including the program’s mobilization plan, grants manual, first two quarterly technical and financial reports. Regularly liaised with donor and host country government officials.Representing the company as part of its certification renewal process under the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Appraisal, which demonstrates that the company operates under a proven set of best practices organized by critical business capabilities which improve business performance.
Education
Los Gatos High School
General Education
2000 — 2004
Georgetown University
Master's degree
2012 — 2014
UC San Diego
BA
2004 — 2007
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