Ricardo Mendoza
42 Maharlika Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1109, Philippines
+63 917 845 2134 | ricardo.mendoza@email.com | linkedin.com/in/ricmendoza

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Program Officer, International Health
Global Health Futures Foundation, Manila
January 2022 – Present

• Lead the design and implementation of international health programs focused on reproductive health, nutrition, and community health initiatives across multiple countries, managing an annual portfolio of $8.5 million in grants
• Develop strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, government agencies, and local communities to strengthen health systems and improve access to essential services for vulnerable populations
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to 15+ grantee organizations, resulting in a 40% improvement in program outcomes and reporting quality
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to integrate climate change adaptation and food security components into health programming, reaching over 250,000 beneficiaries
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure accountability and measure impact of funded initiatives, presenting findings to senior leadership and external stakeholders

Program Coordinator, Global Health Initiatives
Development Partners International, Bangkok
June 2019 – December 2021

• Managed day-to-day operations of international health programs with focus on community engagement and youth mobilization strategies across Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia
• Coordinated logistics and provided project management support for multi-country initiatives addressing maternal and child health, reaching 80,000+ individuals
• Developed training materials and facilitated capacity building workshops for local partner organizations on project management, strategic planning, and process documentation
• Prepared comprehensive reports and documentation for donors and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and organizational standards
• Supported relationship building efforts with international partners and contributed to the development of new funding proposals totaling $3.2 million

Health Program Associate
Community Health Solutions Asia, Jakarta
August 2016 – May 2019

• Assisted in the implementation of community health programs focused on reproductive health education and nutrition interventions in underserved communities
• Conducted needs assessments and supported the design of culturally appropriate health communication materials and community engagement strategies
• Coordinated with local organizations and community leaders to facilitate program activities and ensure alignment with community priorities
• Maintained program databases and prepared progress reports tracking key performance indicators and program milestones
• Participated in strategic planning sessions and contributed to the development of program strategies addressing social justice and health equity

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health (MPH), Global Health
University of the Philippines College of Public Health, Manila
Graduated: May 2016

Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
Graduated: May 2014

SKILLS

Program Management & Strategy: Strategic planning, project management, program design, strategic vision, monitoring and evaluation, accountability

International Development: International health, community health, reproductive health, nutrition, food security, climate change adaptation, philanthropy

Partnership & Communication: Relationship building, stakeholder engagement, community engagement, civil society collaboration, youth engagement, communication

Technical Expertise: Technical assistance, capacity building, training and facilitation, process documentation, grant management, reporting

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2020
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation for International Development, 2018

LANGUAGES

English (Native)
Tagalog (Native)
Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)