Brandon Hoffman

Background

About Brandon Hoffman

Fifteen years of professional experience in governance, stabilization, and post-conflict initiatives. Accomplished and innovative leader designing conflict reduction, stabilization, interventions to counter political turmoil and unrest. Spearheaded the founding of a US-based organization focused on utilizing peaceful means to transition political leadership in Burma/Myanmar to a civilian-led government.* Ten years of project management experience with government agencies, USAID subcontractors, and non-governmental entities in conflict-affected countries. Solid background negotiating with partner consortiums on foreign affairs and policy initiatives. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise managing multi-million-dollar projects in collaboration with international donors such as Open Society Foundations, the UK’s Department for International Development (DfID), European Union, and the Canadian government. Successful track records of directly managing USD 50 million in grants in Afghanistan, South Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Thailand, Burma/Myanmar, and Tunisia.* Eight years of supervisory experience, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative manager. Proven ability to lead project teams through field office transitions due to safety and security risks from kinetic environments. Regularly served as a conduit in transitioning societies, negotiating project activities with a broad range of stakeholders. Possesses excellent skills in building consensus with donors, community leaders, and government officials on best practices and implementation strategies for optimal program results.