Richard Hughes

About Richard Hughes

As a successful non-profit leader of international conservation and public health programs, with extensive experience establishing and leading national and regional programs in Asia and Africa, I currently advise and support global teams on complex programs and strategies and lead the response to significant funding opportunities. I have built new initiatives into major multi-million-dollar programs with complex, diversified portfolios, leveraging my cultural awareness and social intelligence skills to develop strategic relationships and work closely with civil society organizations, national governments, regional bodies, and multilateral organizations. I have recruited and built exceptional teams and established strong networks, earning the trust of governments and inspiring the confidence of donors, strategic partners and key stakeholders. My leadership approach is grounded in my own grass-roots development experience, placing high values on diversity, equity and inclusion, a commitment to delivering programs with real impact, and a drive to achieve meaningful results. I am a: • Seasoned team leader and organizational representative with 18 years of leadership at country and regional level; • Skilled advocate with the diplomacy necessary to work effectively with national and local governments, regional bodies, multilateral institutions, bilateral agencies, civil society and community-based organizations, and private sector partners; • Strategic program manager, using participatory and inclusive approaches to build shared vision and strategic positioning, design programs, recruit and support talented staff, and deliver results; • Successful fundraiser, stewarding donor relationships and leading the design and writing of grant proposals for multilateral and bi-lateral institutions, corporations, and foundations ranging from small strategic grants to major multi-year programs; and an • Experienced supervisor and mentor, leveraging my expertise in participatory design and human capacity development, learning and performance support.

Experience

1. Principal Program Advisor

   Jhpiego

   May 2023 — Present

   Senior advisor for bilateral, multilateral and global programs providing strategic leadership and support for new business development. Lead technical design and writing for large, priority grant proposals across a variety of technical areas.

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  MSc

  2010 — 2012

• The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

  MA

  1991 — 1993

• Princeton University

  AB

  1981 — 1985