Danyah Wafa

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LocationFairfax Virginia, United States
Current roleProgram Analyst USAID · since Sep 2023

About

Leader with 10+ years managing complex projects and teams across the private sector, consultancies, and NGOs globally. Track record in streamlining processes, developing strategies, and driving organizational success through project management, operations, and strategic partnership development. A collaborative and inspiring leader with core strengths in team building, cross-functional collaboration, and operational efficiency internally and across agencies. Expertise encompasses project tracking systems, qualitative data analysis, and stakeholder management. Skilled at creating actionable insights, improving productivity, and driving business goals through innovative processes and strategic leadership.

Roles

Sep 2023–Present
Current role

Program Analyst

USAID

District of Columbia

• Developed and delivered training for USAID’s 10,000+ workforce to upskill global staff.

• Oversaw vendor contracts, managed communications and provided quality assurance, resulting in the Agency’s first crisis hotline and trauma-informed investigations training for staff involved in investigations.

• Designed and launched the Agency’s first advocacy program, inclusive of a curriculum of 70+ hours of training that led to more efficient utilization of Agency resources and increased staff competencies.

• Designed and implemented surveys, gathering employee feedback to inform program improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals, leading to improved staff satisfaction, engagement, and program effectiveness.

• Spearheaded a comprehensive revision of an Agency policy, resulting in new Agency policies aligned with best practices and regulatory standards.

• Created a suite of marketing materials, including an internal website and infographics, driving successful institutionalization of workplace policies and procedures.

• Led an interagency working group, streamlined processes and ensured timely, high-quality project deliverables.

• Oversaw and mentored four interns, resulting in successful completion of key initiatives.