Project Management Senior Advisor

Carolyn Boyce 617-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/carolynboyce

Summary

Senior leader with 29 years of experience in global and domestic health and education programs. Experience across diverse sectors (reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; nutrition; WASH; and climate resilience) and government and private foundation donors. Expertise in monitoring and evaluation, project management, systems and tools development, knowledge management, proposal development, and staff training. Proficient in Microsoft Office, DHIS2, Visio, Canva, Jira, and more.

Professional Experience

Save the Children United States, Washington, DC

Senior Advisor Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (2021-2025)

•Provided monitoring support including developing monitoring tools and a system to house key project indicators (KPIs), analyzing and presenting data for staff and stakeholder review, and hiring and managing staff and interns.

•Led 30+ evaluation and research studies including developing protocols and data collection tools, submitting IRB protocols, analyzing and reporting results (in briefs, webinars, etc.), and managing consultants and budgets.

•Developed a department-wide KPI system for entry, analysis and reporting.

•Supported 10+ USAID and foundation proposals; recruited partners and staff.

•Developed guidance and facilitated training in ethical research, DHIS2, compliance, and other topics.

•Developed and applied a health equity framework for global health under the Healthy Start in Life strategy.

•Co-authored a peer-reviewed journal article on CPAP use in newborns in Bangladesh.

Acting Director, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (2024)

•Served on leadership teams for the Department of Global Health and the International Programs Division.

•Contributed to the Department’s strategic planning and business development initiatives.

•Streamlined ethical research approval and documentation processes for agency staff.

•Supervised 4-person team, ensuring adequate project and proposal coverage and technical support as needed.

•Supported global and country-level research, including learning agendas, partnerships, and capacity building.

Advisor, Compliance (2020-2021)

•Updated training materials, resources, and tools to increase staff understanding and adherence.

•Provided training and technical assistance to staff in documenting and monitoring compliance.

Pathfinder International, Watertown, MA

Data and Information Systems Team Lead (2017-2020)

•Developed, rolled-out, provided training and assistance on, and maintained a KPI system for entry, review and reporting by over 1,000 staff in 20+ countries. Plenary presenter at 2018 DHIS2 Symposium.

•Conducted system assessment and streamlined systems being used across the organization.

•Served as Acting Co-Director (Jan-May 2019); managed team of 12 and oversaw budgets and workplans.

Senior Advisor, Management Information Systems (2010-2017)

•Led the implementation of a custom-built data system with project data from more than 20 countries.

•Developed a mentorship app to improve quality of care and a compliance app that won an InsideNGO Excellence Award (2016).

•Created a comprehensive project information system for staff across the organization.

•Developed online guidance to staff on project start-up, implementation, compliance, and close-out.

•Provided project information and data for publications, donor requests, and organizational certifications.

•Co-authored a journal article on mHealth cost-effectiveness in Nigeria.

Carolyn Boyce 617-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/carolynboyce

Evaluation Advisor/Senior Advisor (2004-2010)

•Designed, implemented, and disseminated findings of evaluations and mid-term reviews.

•Built staff and partner capacity through technical assistance and training on monitoring and evaluation (M&E), as well as development and dissemination of M&E tools and resources.

•Drafted M&E plans for foundation and government proposals.

•Authored: Improving Abortion and Postabortion Care Services Using Community Survey Data in Ghana, Saving Youth Lives: Pathfinder International’s Youth-Friendly Postabortion Care Project, Youth-Friendly Postabortion Care Assessment Tool, Evaluation Input Guide Series: Using Mystery Clients, Conducting In-Depth Interviews, Preparing a Case Study.

Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA

Evaluation and Education Specialist (2001-2004)

•Oversaw data collection, analysis and reporting of the Department of Education-funded Community Technology Centers (CTC) program.

•Developed tools/resources and conducted workshops on evaluation, staff development, and program design.

•Published Evaluating Non-Academic Outcomes and Using Data to Improve Outcomes.

Innovation Network, Washington, DC

Evaluation Associate (1999-2001)

•Provided technical assistance to nonprofits in planning and implementing evaluations, including conducting literature reviews; designing qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments; conducting focus groups, interviews and surveys; analyzing data; and preparing reports.

•Facilitated workshops and trainings on evaluation and program design.

Pathfinder International, Watertown, MA

Program Assistant (1996-1999)

•Supported projects from proposal to closing, including programmatic and financial reporting, annual workplanning, presentation preparation, and survey development.

•Contributed to research and publications, including Reaching Young Men with Reproductive Health Programs.

Volunteer Leadership

Board Member, Moving Health (2021-present)

PTO Board Member, Wilson Middle, Johnson Elementary, Tobin Schools (2010 to 2021)

Education

MA, International Health and Development, George Washington University, Washington, DC (1999)

BA, International Relations, Boston University, Boston, MA (1996)

Certifications

•Project Management for Development Professionals (InsideNGO)

•Integrating Effective CLA Plans into USAID Awards (Humentum)

•Nonprofit Board Member Essentials (DisasterReady)

•Human Subjects Research/Essentials of Public Health Research (CITI Program)

•DHIS2 for NGOs (BAO Systems)

•Accelerating Development and Improvement (ADI Executive Coaching)

Languages

•English – native; Spanish – advanced; Portuguese - advanced.

Publications

Available on LinkedIn profile

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