Cojocari Olga

About

Olga Cojocari is a remarkable professional in the field of international development, with over 17 years of experience in managing grants and agreements for USAID-funded programs. Her career began in the Republic of Moldova, in Chisinau, where she worked as Grants Manager and Senior Grants and Training Assistant at FHI 360, managing grant portfolios for Moldovan NGOs in public health, advocacy, and organizational development. Subsequently, she moved to the United States, where she held key positions at JSI | John Snow, Inc., including Grants and Operations Manager, Agreements Specialist, and currently, Senior Agreements Specialist in Virginia, administering grants of over $63 million and providing training on USAID regulations. She has collaborated with renowned non-profit organizations such as FHI 360, Academy for Educational Development, and JSI, focusing on the complete grant lifecycle management, from applications and selection to financial monitoring and partner relations. She holds advanced certifications in USAID compliance, such as USAID Environmental Compliance and Disability-Inclusive Development, and is fluent in English, Russian, and Romanian. Her experience demonstrates expertise in global health projects, building trusted relationships with donors, grantees, and USAID missions in various countries. Although information about her personal life is limited, Olga Cojocari represents a successful example for women in the Republic of Moldova in educating and applying donor rules in international development. Active in the USA, she contributes to programs that support global health, mentoring teams and promoting best practices in subgrant management, inspiring through her trajectory from Chisinau to leadership positions in international organizations.