Deborah Munganga

# International Program Specialist

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Languages:  English -   French -   Spanish -

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[Overview](#overview)

## About Me

I am an international program specialist with over 6 years of experience managing federal and global initiatives in fast-paced government environments. I have a strong background in coordinating multi-million-dollar international programs, supporting interagency collaboration, and fostering strategic partnerships. My work involves managing sensitive information with an active security clearance, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and facilitating program success across diverse stakeholders.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed large program portfolios exceeding $100 million, leading onboarding and training efforts for numerous grantees on reporting, data collection, and compliance procedures. I excel at coordinating with domestic and international stakeholders to support legislative and regulatory objectives, enhancing workflow and policy implementation.

I have experience organizing and managing extensive training workshops, overseeing logistics, participant engagement, and documentation. Additionally, I am skilled in maintaining collaborative digital repositories such as SharePoint and Teams to enable cross-departmental cooperation.

My previous roles include client service and research associate positions where I developed strong communication and analytical skills, conducting economic research surveys and managing internal documentation to improve team efficiency. I am multilingual, fluent in French, Kikongo, Lingala, and conversational in Spanish, which supports my ability to work in diverse international settings.

I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Webex, and Zoom, and I bring critical thinking and negotiation skills to my professional endeavors. I am committed to leveraging my expertise to drive program success and foster meaningful international collaborations.

## Skills

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## Education

The George Washington University  2018/may 2020  Master of Arts in International Development

Eastern Michigan University  2013/dec 2017  Bachelor of Science in International Affairs

## Experience

Program Specialist, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor @ United States Department of State  February 2023 - Present Manage $100M+ international program portfolios, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and timely execution of initiatives. Coordinate with domestic and international stakeholders to support legislative and regulatory objectives. Lead onboarding and training for 50+ grantees on reporting, data collection, and compliance procedures. Oversee secure handling of sensitive program information and documentation. Facilitate interagency collaboration to enhance workflow, policy implementation, and program efficiency.

Program Assistant (Test Design Team), Foreign Service Institute @ United States Department of State  June 2022 - February 2023 Coordinated 50+ language proficiency tests, managing scheduling, communications, and compliance across multiple teams. Supported planning and logistics for domestic and international stakeholder meetings. Maintained SharePoint and Teams repositories, enabling cross-departmental collaboration.

Program Assistant (Training), Foreign Service Institute @ United States Department of State  January 2022 - June 2023 Organized and managed 100+ training workshops, overseeing logistics, participant engagement, and documentation. Assisted leadership in reviewing training materials and selecting content for professional development programs.

Associate @ State Farm  March 2021 - December 2021 Delivered client service by resolving inquiries and supporting internal and external stakeholders. Collaborated with team members to maintain productivity and positive working relationships.

Research Associate @ IHS Markit  September 2018 - June 2019 Tracked recruitment and retention data to inform strategic analyses for global clients. Conducted 300+ economic research surveys with Purchasing Managers to generate economic forecasts for global distribution via Bloomberg. Managed internal documentation and reporting processes to improve team efficiency.