Robert Rice

Program Director, GHPOD II

Robert (Bob) Rice is an experienced program manager and project director with over 20 years of management experience in the fields of professional and organizational development and over 30 years of international development work. With extensive USAID Global Health experience domestically and internationally, he is well versed in USAID and other USG/interagency rules and regulations, and commands extensive knowledge of strategic planning and performance management as they relate to international development assistance.

Mr. Rice is an expert professional and organizational development specialist who has developed, delivered, and managed participant-centered learning opportunities. He has developed, implemented, and evaluated health-specific courses as a trainer-of-trainers, facilitator, and curriculum developer. The majority of his OD and PO facilitation is in the health sector, for clients such as USAID world-wide (including work with over 20 USAID Missions), the International Red Cross Red Crescent, WHO, and local Ministries of Health. Mr. Rice believes that adults learn best when their capacity development opportunities are:

• based on needs identified in the workplace or Team


• applicable soon after the conclusion of the training


• fun