Marc Valentin
About Marc Valentin
Marc Valentin serves as the Chief of Party at Global Communities in Managua, Nicaragua, bringing over 15 years of experience in managing development programs. He holds a master's degree in International Development and has expertise in various areas including democracy, governance, and civil society capacity building.
Work at Global Communities
Marc Valentin has been a part of Global Communities since 2012. He initially joined as a Pricing Analyst and progressed to serve as a Program Manager from 2014 to 2015. After this role, he took on the position of Director of Program Management in Kigali, Rwanda, starting in 2016. In 2017, he became the Chief of Party in Managua, Nicaragua, where he continues to lead development initiatives. His extensive tenure at Global Communities highlights his commitment to managing and implementing various development programs.
Education and Expertise
Marc Valentin holds a master's degree in International Development from Middlebury College, which he completed between 2007 and 2009. He also studied at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 1998 to 2003. His academic background complements his expertise in areas such as democracy and governance, WASH, civil society capacity building, household resiliency, gender issues, indigenous rights, citizen participation, and workforce development.
Background
Before joining Global Communities, Marc Valentin worked at Winrock International as a Financial Program Assistant from 2006 to 2007. His career in development began with this role, which laid the foundation for his future positions. He has over 15 years of experience in managing and implementing development programs, demonstrating a strong commitment to the field.
Language Proficiency
Marc Valentin is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. This language proficiency enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments and contributes to his success in international development roles.