CHERESE E. FERREIRA- PARIS

• Support the Program Manager (PM) on the implementation of activities according to annual work plans and budgets.
• Support the development and management of partnerships with ministries, departments and agencies, women’s rights organizations and private sector actors.
• Coordinate with local partners to collect data and information as part of Cuso monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) Plan ensuring all documents are submitted according to Cuso and donor timelines.
• Coordinate support for the placement of Canadian experts (as volunteer), including management of all finance, administration, accommodation, safety and security and logistic systems before and during volunteer arrival.
• Coordinate with the PM and Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) to carry-out in-country orientation processes for volunteers.
• Ensure all administrative requirements for volunteer arrival, orientation and departure are implemented (e.g. volunteer visas).
• Ensure emergency and risk-management plans are developed, implemented and adhered to at the country level by all local partners and volunteers.
• Complete all in-country processes with local partners for the arrival of volunteers and induction activities.
• Maintain excellent communication with Cuso staff, volunteers and local partners at all times.
• Participate in regular planning meetings with the BLUEPRINTS project team.
• Coordinate with the PM and FAO on all logistics planning for meetings, events, team visits and regional meetings.
• Monitor, verify and follow up on payments for authorized expenditures and payments for workshop, trainings or events and volunteer-related expenses.
• Prepare necessary financial documentation (e.g. invoices) for PM, FAO and Cuso Finance Department at Headquarters for authorized expenditures and payments.
• Support the development and management of partnerships with Ministry of Gender Affairs
• Engage stakeholders for needs assessment
• Prepare necessary financial documentation for Program Manager for authorization of expenditures and payments

• Designed, developed, and implemented communications strategy for the Housing Recovery Project informed by communications needs of fundamental stakeholders to include beneficiaries
• Developed media highlights and materials documenting Project components for dissemination nationally, regionally and internationally
• Collaborated with local media to convey messages including government information service (through a multi-media strategy) to include platform publicity, print media publicity, and television to form one cohesive and concise message
• Supervised the implementation of communications campaigns during the Project implementation, tailored to different audiences, to ensure project guidelines were communicated to targeted groups
• Provided support to Project Manager for publication communications to be included in National Annual Budget preparation by Prime Minister and cabinet
• Provided support for public communications including events, interviews, and other project outputs
• Served as the principal point of contact for the communications related to the Project, including development of press releases, organization of press conferences and responding to media questions related to the Project
• Developed digital content including graphics, and charts for programs to provide on-demand synopsis of relevant data, for real-time insight into current project development
• Co-ordinated field visits to monitor data collection approaches to ensure compliance with operational procedures
• Conducted public opinion research and assessment of public attitudes and key stakeholders on issues related to housing recovery and reconstruction
• Supervised the implementation of communications campaigns during the Project implementation, tailored to different audiences, to ensure project guidelines were communicated to targeted groups
• Held consultations with various audiences, and participated in World Bank missions and other relevant meetings to assess the implementation of the Project
• Developed and monitored performance indicators in conjunction with Project Implementation Unit (PIU) management and relevant Government Ministries
• Reported on all communications related tasks as required
• Planned and initiated promotional campaigns
• Assessed beneficiary vulnerability relevant to monitoring, evaluation, and management information systems
• Provided strategic information to PIU to reflect classifications and vulnerability of beneficiaries for further evaluation and assessments
• Provided snapshot of beneficiary vulnerability throughout the application intake period
• Reported on the monitoring activities, to provide consistent feedback to PIU and stakeholders
• Established and maintained database or tracking sheets (Results Framework) of project beneficiaries
• Co-ordinated and organised social mobilisers, to ensure proper dissemination of information within the communications strategy
• Facilitated training to Social Mobilisers, to demonstrate effective methods of collecting beneficiaries’ data in order to improve data quality
• Assessed training needs relevant to monitoring, evaluation, and management information systems
• Ensured timely reports to include performance indicators
• Analysed program data in a timely manner to inform programming decisions
• Liaised with PIU colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure realistic inputs into annual reports
• Provided strategic inputs and assisted Project Manager in preparing periodic programmatic and management reports to the Ministry of Housing & Urban Development, Housing Task Force, and World Bank

• Supported the Caritas Antilles team to register program beneficiaries, distribution of in-kind items and other programming modalities through rigorous monitoring exercise

• Conducted regular on-site and post distribution monitoring of in-kind material distributions; postactivity monitoring and focus group discussions, to measure the project’s progress

• Developed and conducted detailed damaged assessments for beneficiary selection, in order to capture information needed for vulnerability criteria

• Provided consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary

• Established and maintained excellent collaborative working relationships with local partners, beneficiaries, communities, and appropriate Dominican Government counterparts

• Developed a beneficiary accountability and response mechanism, to collate feedback from beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries alike, and responded to complaints or suggestions for improvement

• Analysed program data in a timely manner to inform programming decisions

• Ensured timely and quality preparation of donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, baseline and final evaluation reports, and other reports required by local government

• Reported on the monitoring activities and provided feedback to the Caritas Emergency Coordinator

• Conducted data validation and verification exercises when necessary

• Facilitated training for community mobilizers/hygiene promoters prior to activities such as rapid assessments, registration, survey, project baseline/end-line

• Elaborated, reviewed, and tested all M&E tools before their implementation

• Promoted the use of Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) solutions throughout the project.

• Established and maintained database or tracking sheets (Indicator Performance Tracking Table) of project beneficiaries and assistance provided

• Conducted regular analysis and action planning meetings to (1) compare data against project milestones, targets, and quality expectations across project sites; (2) identify issues requiring further attention; (3) define action needed and assign responsibility and deadlines.

• Identified, documented, stored and shared lessons learned that have implications for refinement of best programmatic practice.

• Ensured that cross-cutting themes such as gender and protection are integrated in the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning plans and systems.

• Ensured ethical, safe collection and storage of data.

• Advised the Emergency Coordinator and Head of Operations concerning issues affecting project implementation, or key local issues affecting future grants/project developments

• Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities of the Hurricane Maria emergency response activities, in South-east Dominica

• Provided support to Eastern Caribbean Marine Managed Areas Network (ECMMAN) livelihood support facility
• Developed an information and communications campaign strategy for the ECMMAN “This is who we are” awareness campaign to target audiences
• Collaborated with stakeholders in activities to conserve and protect the Cabrits Marine Environment
• Conducted information sessions with students to create awareness in relation to the marine environment
• Attended press conferences and developed press briefs to promote ECMMAN campaign
• Managed volunteers and coordinated volunteer activities related to the ECMMAN campaign
• Reviewed and processed invoices and payment requests, by obtaining necessary clearances and authorizations
• Developed and published press releases and advertisements to support campaign
• Created and managed ECMMAN's social media accounts and maintained a positive public image within these networks
• Prepared and submitted expenditure and programme status reports
• Organized and coordinated community outreach activities and monitored timelines to ensure deadlines were met
• Managed internal and external communications for campaign
• Developed sponsorship proposals in order to meet campaign target goals & lead negotiations with private sector business partners and contractors
• Assisted in development of training program for Belles Farmers Group
• Provided day to day administrative and technical support to the GEF-SGP national team

• Compiled and reviewed information on fisheries, ecology & climate related issues in fisheries sector
• Assisted with stakeholder analysis and identification of capacity needs
• Assisted with facilitation of national consultations with policy makers, private sector and fisheries communities
• Acted as a Rapporteur for meetings/workshops, and compile reports
• Worked with a multidisciplinary team to conduct a needs assessment of the SSHG
• Collated information on the present economic status of SSHG and made recommendations to support the development of the community
• Assisted with facilitation of meetings, workshops and training sessions for stakeholders

Other Relevant Experience:

• Supported day-to-day office management functions
• Researched policy and legislation, and provided technical and administrative support for project development
• Assisted with data collection and analysis for environmental impact assessments and social impact analyses
• Assisted with project proposal development
• Identified & analysed the data required for the management of programs and projects
• Prepared project summaries, presentations & monthly status reports for the CEO