Experienced leader in culture, education and development
Experienced leader in culture, education and development
  • Amstelveen, Nederland
  • 15 december 2024

Strategic leader with 15 years of global experience driving transformative impact in international development, education, and social inclusion. Expertise in strategy design, team leadership, and fostering cross-sector partnerships to deliver measurable results.

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E-mail
cosgrave.jenny@gmail.com
Telefoonnummer
0615527791

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Country Director: Netherlands, Norway & Sweden @ British Council
jun 2021 — Huidig

Lead the United Kingdom’s cultural and educational collaboration with the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, impacting over 1 million people annually.
• Improved team engagement by 21%, as measured in staff surveys, through strategic team development and inclusive leadership of 20 full-time staff and 100 freelancers.
• Achieved a 60% increase in program budget by securing new donors and forging cross-sector partnerships.
• Implemented a revised national strategy, boosting Dutch public perception of the UK by 4% and tripling program impact over four years.
• Negotiating two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Dutch government, expanding international collaboration in the arts and youth education opportunities.

Head of Programmes @ British Council
jul 2017 — aug 2020

Directed the UK’s largest youth empowerment initiative in Mexico, reaching 50,000 people annually.
• Designed and implemented a national social inclusion strategy focused on youth empowerment and community leadership, resulting in measurable improvements in inclusion metrics.
• Built extensive global networks with civil society, government, and funding agencies, securing partnerships that increased project income by 35%.
• Delivered robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing program accountability.

Head of Programmes @ British Council
jul 2017 — aug 2020

Directed the UK’s largest youth empowerment initiative in Mexico, reaching 50,000 people annually.
• Designed and implemented a national social inclusion strategy focused on youth empowerment and community leadership, resulting in measurable improvements in inclusion metrics.
• Built extensive global networks with civil society, government, and funding agencies, securing partnerships that increased project income by 35%.
• Delivered robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing program accountability.

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