Marieke van den Berg
Prinsengracht 247
Amsterdam, North Holland
+31 6 4829 5671
marieke.vandenberg@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariekevandenberg

Professional Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Program Officer with over 8 years of experience in international health, community engagement, and project management. Proven track record in leading initiatives that enhance community health outcomes, promote social justice, and address food security and reproductive health issues. Strong communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for fostering partnerships and mobilizing resources to achieve sustainable health solutions.

Work History

Program Officer, International Health
Global Health Initiatives Foundation - The Hague, North Holland
January 2021 - Present
- Lead the design and implementation of international health programs focusing on community health, nutrition, and reproductive health, impacting over 50,000 individuals across multiple regions.
- Collaborate with civil society organizations to enhance community engagement and mobilization efforts, resulting in a 30% increase in program participation.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and compliance with funding requirements.
- Provide technical assistance and training to local partners, enhancing their capacity to deliver health services effectively.

Project Manager
Health Equity Solutions - Utrecht, North Holland
June 2017 - December 2020
- Managed a portfolio of health projects with a focus on climate change and its impact on community health, successfully securing over $2 million in funding.
- Designed and executed strategic communication plans to raise awareness about health initiatives, leading to a 40% increase in community engagement.
- Conducted process documentation and reporting to ensure accountability and transparency in project implementation.

Community Engagement Specialist
Community Wellness Network - Rotterdam, South Holland
March 2015 - May 2017
- Developed and implemented community mobilization strategies that improved access to health services for marginalized populations.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions on health education, reaching over 1,000 community members.
- Established and maintained relationships with local stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for health initiatives.

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH)
University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam, North Holland
Graduated: May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Community Health
Erasmus University Rotterdam - Rotterdam, South Holland
Graduated: May 2013

Skills
- Community Health
- Project Management
- International Health
- Communication
- Community Engagement
- Strategic Design
- Relationship Building
- Technical Assistance
- Training
- Reporting
- Accountability
- Philanthropy
- Food Security
- Reproductive Health
- Climate Change
- Leadership

Certifications
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certificate in Global Health

Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Dutch (Native)
- Spanish (Conversational)

Professional Affiliations
- Member, Global Health Council
- Member, American Public Health Association