John Ames
About John Ames
John Ames is the Chief of Party at Global Communities, where he has worked since 2014. He has held various leadership roles in international development organizations, including Chemonics International and DAI, in locations such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Zambia.
Work at Global Communities
John Ames has served as Chief of Party at Global Communities since 2014. His role is based in Kigali, Rwanda, where he has been involved in various initiatives aimed at community development and support. His extensive experience in project management and operations has contributed to the organization's mission of improving the quality of life for underserved communities.
Previous Experience at Chemonics International
Before joining Global Communities, John Ames held multiple positions at Chemonics International. He worked as Director of Operations from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as Deputy Chief of Party from 2007 to 2008 in Jakarta, Indonesia. He also served as Director of Program Management from 2008 to 2009 in Cairo, Egypt, and as Operations Manager from 2006 to 2007 in Lusaka, Zambia.
Experience at DAI
John Ames worked at DAI in various capacities, including Deputy Chief of Party from 2010 to 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He later advanced to Chief of Party from 2012 to 2013, also in Colombo. His roles at DAI focused on managing project operations and ensuring successful implementation of development programs.
Education and Expertise
John Ames holds a Master of Arts degree from Durham University, which he completed from 1997 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from The George Washington University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and international development.
Background
John Ames completed his secondary education at St. Francis High School. His academic journey laid the foundation for his career in international development, where he has accumulated significant experience across various countries and organizations.