Heather AndersonProgram Coordinator

Specializing in Child Welfare & International Relief

A Professional with a Decade of Experience,A Recent Graduate with Honours,

A Dedicated Individual Ready to Join a Great Team

Heather AndersonProgram Coordinator

Specializing in Child Welfare & International Relief

Objective:

• Program Coordinator position within a child welfare and development agency

Qualifications:

• Significant executive and field experience within leading international development and child welfare agencies

• Possess both an intellectual and practical understanding of humanitarian aid issues

• Able to serve in dual capacities, bringing programmatic and marketing skills to the field

• Enthusiastic, respectful, professional, positive, logical and versatile

© H. Anderson

© H. Anderson

Heather AndersonProgram Coordinator

Specializing in Child Welfare & International Relief

Past Responsibilities:

• Project monitoring and evaluation

• Strategic planning

• Fundraising

• Field work (orphan care, food distribution, community assessments, education, photography)

• Outreach and communications

© H. Anderson

© H. Anderson

Heather AndersonProgram Coordinator

Specializing in Child Welfare & International Relief

Expertise:

• OVC relief work in six countries (Swaziland, Kenya, Jamaica, England, Lithuania, USA)

• HIV/AIDS in developing countries

• Adult-preparation or transitional frameworks for children in residential care

• Professional photography of international relief efforts for domestic marketing and outreach

© H. Anderson

© H. Anderson

Heather AndersonProgram Coordinator

Specializing in Child Welfare &International Relief

Additional Strengths:

• Strong writing and public speaking background

• Relational rather than hierarchical approach to international development

• Demonstrated appreciation for both the needs of international partners and the interests of donor communities

• Able and willing to relocate and travel for an employer

© H. Anderson

© H. Anderson

Heather AndersonProgram Coordinator

Specializing in Child Welfare & International Relief

Education:

• MA, International Relief Service (Honors): Roehampton University, London • England (2009)

Thesis: 18 with AIDS: A Study into the Transitional Services Available for HIV-positive Orphans Aging out of Residential Care in Jamaica

• BA, Anthropology: California State University, Chico • USA (1998)

 

Personal Vision

• Every child must be regarded as a priority if a society is going to be transformed.

© H. Anderson

© H. Anderson

© H. Anderson

Heather AndersonProgram Coordinator

Specializing in Child Welfare &International Relief

Additional Work Samples

& Information:

Promotional Video for

International Relief Effort(Windows Media Player Required):

http://www.swazihope.com/uploads/Mini_SwaziHope_Promo_Video_-_CustomWMA.wmv

Resume and references

available upon request

Contact Information:swazihope@gmail.com