Evelyne Onari
Program coordinator
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Results-driven and passionate project coordinator with extensive experience and proven track record in promoting gender equality, implementing effective gender-related strategic initiatives, and having a demonstrated understanding of the humanitarian sector, partnership development, stakeholder management , capacity development, women's rights, grant management and project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, program planning, decision, and policy making. Multi-tasking manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high performing teams. Excellent problem-solving and strategic abilities to develop feasible workflows and allocate resources efficiently.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Ever Bright Complex Needs Support Services
Airdrie, Canada
09.2019 - Current
- Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives
- Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
- Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance
- Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached
- Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
- Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
- Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
- Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
- Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
- Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
- Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
Research Assistant
University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Assist in developing a dynamic set of resources through the school database and library
- Maintain resource archives for both computer files and hard copy materials
- Provide appropriate materials and assist with analysis of data using inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
- Work with faculty members and supervisor on researches providing appropriate experimental data to help facilitate research
- Manage research projects, ordering and requesting access to supplies and equipment, attending project meetings, preparing progress reports, monitoring project budgets, and summarizing project results
- Research and prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations and human subjects’ ethics and operational committee review
- Accomplishments: Successfully participated in two projects for the Canadian government Currently working on a third project
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Project Coordinator
Women in Alternative Action Action
Yaounde , Cameroon
07.2012 - 07.2019
- Managed and provided support to gender equality and inclusive development
- Sensitized communities on gender discrimination and successfully integrated gender in programs /project sectors
- Facilitated focus groups discussions to design and implement gender related programs Designed and facilitated water, hygiene, and sanitation related trainings/workshops as measures of integrating and finding a safe space for girls in schools and the workplace
- Accomplishments: Provided a safe space and friendly environment in poor communities where women and girls could express their opinions, find their voices, and discover their career ambitions in poor countries without access to quality education
- Encouraged the involvement of women and girls' involvement in the planning and implementation of community owned and managed projects
- Taught skills that equipped women with the ability to make important and responsible decisions and also become courageous and enterprising taking leadership positions
- Increased learning opportunities and access to quality education for adolescent girls and women with emphasis on the education of girls and women at the secondary level
- Registered over 80% of girls in primary school in three Northern regions of Cameroon
- Coordinated with different stakeholders including the ministry of basic education, school’s principals, teachers, and students in a networking and advocacy program to ensure that schools are free of violence and discrimination and gender-sensitive, good-quality education are provided
- 90% of girls reported feeling safe to attend classes during their menstrual period.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Research Assistant
Brandeis University
Waltham, USA
09.2010 - 05.2012
- Executed multiple administrative tasks and collected and analyzed research data, ensuring all policies and procedures were followed
- Provided assistance in the development of reports, articles, and presentations
- Attended project meetings and ensured appropriate logistics for every related meeting
- Developed requirements for recruitment processes, preparing interview questions and accurately recorded performance of applicants maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Prepared and reviewed materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
- Assisted in set up and performed method development and validation ensuring timely and efficient workflow.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Program Assistant
Reach Beyond Domestic Violence
Waltham, USA
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Received and assigned new survivors of violence into shelter home
- Advised clients on legal rights, court procedures, safe living alternatives, and techniques of self-protection
- Collaborated with shelter support team in evaluating programs and identifying areas in need of improvements
- Answered hotline calls responding to inquiries on services and gave adequate advice on immediate actions escalating cases as appropriate
- Managed day-to-day operations and activities writing detailed monthly shelter report,
- Monitored security camera in shelter home
- Delegated and supervised tasks assigned to survivors at shelter home
- Communicated with survivors of domestic violence, counseling and motivating them to remain positive
- Fostered a positive and comfortable environment providing support as needed
- Accomplishments: Demonstrated outstanding case management (with caseload of up to 78 survivors) and dedication to clients, Provided highly effective, caring client service that resulted in 100 percent of assigned clients remaining eligible for housing during tenure (zero evictions).
- Reviewed and strengthened program operations with continuous assessment of operational plans and strategies.
- Managed effective program outreach plans with strategic use of speakers and tours to enhance community engagement and increase participant numbers.
- Supported planning and coordination of grant program and associated activities.
- Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of project decisions.
- Made copies, proofed documents and distributed mail to provide administrative support to staff.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
Project Manager / Gender Specialist
Alternative Action, WAA
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Provided exemplary assistance to the government of Cameroon in the development and implementation of systems and practice to encourage all children to go to school in support to the country’s goal of achieving the Millennium
- Development Goals number 2 “Achieve Universal Primary Education by 2015” and ending child marriages
- Performed diverse tasks, such as arranging deadlines, delegating tasks, as well as monitoring and summarizing the progress of project
- Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Orchestrated, carried out, and completed report(s) for upper management regarding projects status
- Established and cultivated long-term quality relationship with beneficiary communities and donor agencies by addressing their needs and concerns in a prompt manner, resulting in total satisfaction.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Led project teams through design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with project managers to manage performance.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on project related challenges.
Education
Master of Science - Global Health
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON08.2021
Master of Arts - Sustainable International Development
Brandeis University
Waltham , MA, USA05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
University of Yaounde
Cameroon Skills
- AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- CORECOMPETENCIESANDSKILLS
- In-depth understanding of Women's Initiatives and Gender Equality Grant Program
- Compliance Enforcement
- Excellent critical thinking, communication, decision making, and problem-solving skills, including strategic planning
- Strong organization and time management ensuring efficient implementation of policies
- Interact amicably with all levels of management and staff regarding operations, productivity, and performance
- Executing extensive research, data mining and analysis Preparing detailed reports, articles, and briefing notes
- Developing and implementing effective policy and program initiatives Evaluating impact and recommending strategic
- Optimization of procedures
- Extensive experience and ability to oversee gender-equitable programs, analyzing program impacts and providing follow
- Up reports
- Time Management
- Organizational Performance
- Life cycle Management
- Budgeting
- Partnership development
- Strategic planning
- Professional writing
- Performance monitoring
- Team leadership and direction
- Program leadership
- Fluent in [Language]
Accomplishments
- Project Management certification | August 2016 Disaster Risk Management Adviser World Bank |May 2013 Domestic/ Youth Violence Counsellor | April 2012
- CONFERENCES Changing the future for Girls Education in the face of Global Challenges Cameroon | June 2014 Bridging the Gaps: Obstacles to Girls Education and Gender Equality, Cameroon | July 2014 Education and Domestic violence: Role Play and Consequences, Cameroon | August 2014 Gender Analysis, sexual and Reproductive rights World Bank Office, USA | February 2012 World Bank Conference on Development Economics World Bank Office, USA | March 2011 Leadership and Mentorship World Bank Office, USA | January 2011
- UNPUBLISHEDWORK “The Water Burden Impacts on Women and Girls in South Sudan.”
- (Under review with United Nations
- University) “Interlinkages Analysis- Water Quality, Water Extremes and Migration in the Congo Basin: Focus on impacts on Women and Girls (Frontiers in water) "Dream Big, Think Forward
- Act Now" https://www.worldpulse.com/commuinity/users/felevyn/posts25916 'Break the cycle: More Access to Girls Education"- https://www.worldpulse.com/commuinity/users/felevyn/posts/26530 "A Monster in the Home" https://www.worldpulse.com/commuinity/users/felevyn/posts/25157
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Timeline
Program Manager
Ever Bright Complex Needs Support Services
09.2019 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Calgary
03.2019 - 09.2021
Project Coordinator
Women in Alternative Action Action
07.2012 - 07.2019
Program Assistant
Reach Beyond Domestic Violence
06.2011 - 05.2012
Research Assistant
Brandeis University
09.2010 - 05.2012
Project Manager / Gender Specialist
Alternative Action, WAA
09.2007 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Global Health
McMaster University
Master of Arts - Sustainable International Development
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
University of Yaounde
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