Sarah Akolor

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About Sarah Akolor

International contracts and project management specialist with more than ten years of experience worldwide including Sub Sahara Africa. Experience providing contractual, procurement, grant and operational management for multiple field offices including Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Iraq, Congo, South Sudan, Morocco, Ghana, Philippines, and Columbia for a total contract portfolio valuing $350 million. Effective liaison in collaborating with local government, ministries, partners, and missions by utilizing demonstrated leadership and communication skills. Significant experience managing USAID funded projects in collaboration with project field offices and home offices. Familiarity with US government regulations including the FAR, AIDAR, ADS, and FAM. Recent MEd graduate with experience in evaluation, research, proposal writing, and curriculum analysis. Efficient, effective written and oral communicator, proactive, strong work ethic, and the ability to work individually and as part of a team to handle multiple task to deliver under tight deadlines. Efficient, effective written and oral communicator, proactive, strong work ethic, and the ability to work individually and as part of a team to handle multiple task to deliver under tight deadlines. Fluent English and intermediate French.