Kim Jenkins

Current

• Program Officer, International Visitor Leadership Program at U.S. Department of State

Past

• Training Advisor at International Science and Technology Institute, Inc.
• Associate Director at Peace Corps
• Associate Director at U.S. Peace Corps

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Education

• Harvard University Kennedy School of Government

Connections

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Industry

International Affairs

Kim Jenkins’s Experience

• Program Officer, International Visitor Leadership Program

  U.S. Department of State

  (Government Agency; International Affairs industry)

  March 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)

  -Responsible for Southern Africa portfolio (10 countries) in the Office of International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), Africa Branch
  -Provide fiscal oversight for one million dollars in grant allocations ensuring adherence to establish policies and regulations.
  -Oversee development of 3-week professional exchange programs for countries in portfolio as well as programs that include participants from all Sub-Saharan Africa.
  -Monitor overall office budget of four million dollars and provide analysis and advice to office Branch Chief on allocation and performance issues.

• Training Advisor

  International Science and Technology Institute, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; International Affairs industry)

  September 2005 — March 2007 (1 year 7 months)

  •Oversaw professional visitor exchange & university exchange programs under USAID contract. Provided technical guidance on administrative & programmatic issues for two $11.5 million/annum public diplomacy programs in 14 European and Eurasian countries. Oversaw headquarters &f ield operations of implementing contractor, 12 sub-contractor field offices, and 50 training providers.
  •Reviewed and approved project specific training design & program implementation documents & provided technical and administrative direction for training/exchange activities.
  •Formulated USAID E & E Bureau policy related to professional & academic exchange programs. Provided guidance and consultation to USAID Missions & implementing partners on application of policies and procedures.
  •Monitored primary implementer & sub-contractor performance for task order technical assistance and services requirements in domestic and field offices. Primary liaison for E&E Missions to US based implementing partners.

• Associate Director

  Peace Corps

  (Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; International Affairs industry)

  August 1998 — July 2003 (5 years )

  •Coordinated Peace Corps Zambia’s strategic, multi-year planning & budget process. Primary drafter of Post’s Strategic Plan document.
  •Led implementation of two country-wide projects in Malawi and Zambia including stakeholder relationships, & cooperative agreements.
  •Restructured ENV/AG program portfolio; including parks & wildlife and agribusiness projects. Developed new project partnerships with Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife Authority.
  •Directed 25 short & long-term training events & workshops. Supervised programming staff & 30 seasonal training staff including hiring, staff orientation & performance evaluation.

• Associate Director

  U.S. Peace Corps

  (International Affairs industry)

  1998 — 2003 (5 years )

Kim Jenkins’s Education

• Harvard University Kennedy School of Government

  MPA , Public Administration , 2003 — 2004

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