Mark Ohanian

Background

About Mark Ohanian

Results-driven, multi-lingual executive with demonstrated success in international relief, development and advocacy, including policy and practice, program strategy and implementation. More than 22 years of diverse experience overseeing the design and implementation of international development programs in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Fluent and/or conversational in 8 languages. Key competencies include: • Senior leader at IOCC, a 25 year old international relief and development organization of the Orthodox Churches in America, operating in 50 countries with an annual budget of $50m and 160 staff worldwide; serve on senior management team and interface with Board of Directors • In-depth experience in navigating sensitive cultural and religious relationships; comfortable and effective in working in the Islamic and other cultures and contexts • Effective liaison with multilateral agencies, maintaining high-level relationships across multi-lateral donors, non-profits, host governments, and issue-specific alliances • Track record of successful business development and donor relations • Ability to maintain staff security, partner safety, and high levels of accountability/program quality in complex emergency situations • Personnel management for 10 direct reports and 300 indirect reports and oversight of $30 million/year in budget • Serve as public face of organization to media and international forums