Aram Khachadurian
About Aram Khachadurian
Aram Khachadurian serves as the Acting Operations Manager for the USAID Resiliency in Northern Ghana Program and has extensive experience in international development, having held various roles at organizations such as Global Communities and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Current Role at Global Communities
Aram Khachadurian serves as the Acting Operations Manager for the USAID Resiliency in Northern Ghana Program at Global Communities. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing resilience in vulnerable communities. His role involves overseeing program operations and ensuring alignment with USAID objectives.
Previous Experience at Global Communities
Khachadurian has held multiple positions at Global Communities, including Acting Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Learning for USAID and Propel from 2015 to 2016, and Program Development Advisor from 2016 to 2017. He was also the Technical Director for the Haiti Prekad Project in 2012 and served as Deputy Program Director for the Haiti Katye Program from 2010 to 2012.
Career Background
Khachadurian has a diverse career spanning several organizations. He worked as a Senior Credit Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 1978 to 1982, and as Manager of World Corporate Banking at RBC from 1982 to 1987. He also served as Vice President of Program Development at the Regional Plan Association from 1990 to 2000 and as Chief Operating Officer at Project for Public Spaces from 2000 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Khachadurian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Cornell University, where he studied from 1974 to 1978. He has expertise in urban and rural economic development, local governance, and agriculture. His extensive background in international development positions him as a knowledgeable professional in these fields.
Language Proficiency
Khachadurian is fluent in seven languages: English, Spanish, French, Turkish, Armenian, Italian, Arabic, and Haitian Creole. This linguistic ability enhances his effectiveness in international development roles and facilitates communication in diverse cultural contexts.