Jennifer Smith

Technical advisor for all Amideast WDE programs across the MENA Research and development of new programs and curricula Review and adaptation of professional skills training courses to align with international best practices Re-design of M&E systems to inform project implementation and capture impact Support for business development and proposal writing

Restored a historic urban property in the UNESCO medina of Fez to create a successful guesthouse and restaurant Development of a comprehensive business plan including extensive research on local regulations and market conditions, cash flow projections, risk, and SWOT analysis Coordination and management of local builders and subcontractors, sourcing materials, negotiation of contracts, monitoring, and quality control of works in progress Creation of targeted print and online media marketing strategies Recruitment, training and support of a team of 13 local staff in both front-of-house and back office skills and small business management Collaboration with local community and colleagues to develop new tourism products to increase the average nightly stay in Fes and improve visitor experience and engagement

Independent Consultancy to support the workforce development and entrepreneurship programs in southern Morocco Review and adaptation of entrepreneurship training courses to align with international best practices Re-design of M&E systems to inform project implementation and capture impact Creation and monitoring of workplans to ensure agreed targets are met Management of donor relationships

Leadership of a US non-profit organization’s operations in Tunisia and Libya, with focus upon workforce skills development for youth and women, civil society development, and youth empowerment programs for marginalized communities Recruitment, guidance, and development of 90+ staff and consultants, including 10 senior management direct reports Budget forecasts and management of a $3 million portfolio of diverse donor-funded and fee-for-service programs Translation of organizational objectives and priorities agreed with HQ and the Board of Directors into effective workplans developed with departmental teams Cultivation of key relationships with State Department, international donors, government agencies, and diverse civil society associations to develop and support programs across the region

Managed the national office of a regional development consulting firm and served as lead consultant Provided data-driven assessments, evaluations, and advisory services to private and public sector clients such as the World Bank, USAID, UN, Save the Children, and Mercy Corps Business development for donor-funded projects, winning over $800,000 of revenue in 2017 Coordination of up to 15 local and international project teams at any given time Recruitment and training of expat and local staff Financial management of the business, cash flow projections, monitoring of budgets and financial targets Representation of the organization at national and regional fora and working groups

Country Coordinator of the 2-year residential vocational social enterprise training program for marginalized / disadvantaged youth and victims of human trafficking Monitored quality of existing training program, developed and delivered new modules as necessary in line with international standards Expanded training and employment opportunities for staff and students Supervision, assessment, and capacity building of a team of 16 national staff and 20+ students Financial management / budgetary authority of the project, reporting to HQ, the Board, and key stakeholders

Expansion and consolidation of client relationships with commodity traders and producers in the Middle East & North Africa Identified and mitigated potential risks in the transaction, i.e. market shocks due to disasters or political instability, structural risks, performance risk, and payment risk