Thierie Achui

Community-focused professional with experience in program coordination support, workshop facilitation, training, community engagement, program documentation, and stakeholder communication. Experienced in supporting community-building initiatives involving diverse ethnic and religious communities, contributing to activities that promote collaboration, mutual understanding, peacebuilding, and civic awareness. Brings a combination of practical program experience, cross-cultural communication skills, theological education, and long-term community engagement in language development and literacy.

Experienced in supporting senior program personnel, following up on activities, collecting information and recommendations, and preparing reports for different stakeholders. Motivated to contribute to partnership-based development through effective coordination, collaborative relationships, capacity development, and a commitment to strengthening communities.

Lead Facilitator and Assistant Coordinator - Community Building Program | U.S. Government-Funded Program - Myanmar

(2012 - 2014)

Contributed to a community-building program focused on strengthening community leadership, collaboration, mutual trust, peacebuilding, and social cohesion among diverse ethnic and religious communities in Myanmar.

• Facilitated selected workshops and learning activities related to community engagement, leadership, civic awareness, and collaboration.
• Supported the senior program officer with program coordination, activity follow-up, and implementation-related tasks.
• Engaged with participants from different ethnic and religious backgrounds, supporting constructive communication and mutual understanding.
• Collected information, participant feedback, recommendations, and other program-related data to support follow-up and documentation.
• Recorded activities completed and documented relevant program information for reporting purposes.
• Prepared and contributed to reports for different stakeholders, adapting the presentation of information to suit reporting needs.
• Supported activities intended to strengthen relationships, encourage participation, and promote cooperation across communities.

Assistant to an International Expert — Curriculum Development - Myanmar

(2014 - 2014)

Short-Term, Part-Time Assignment. Supported an international expert during a curriculum development initiative associated with voter education in Myanmar ahead of the 2015 general election.

• Assisted the international expert with selected curriculum development tasks and related activities.
• Contributed local and contextual understanding to support the development and adaptation of educational materials.
• Supported communication and coordination around the curriculum development process.
• Gained experience working alongside an international expert on educational resource development in a Myanmar context.

English–Burmese Translation and Interpretation

(2019)

Professional and Project-Based Work. Provide English–Burmese translation and interpretation support for communication across different language contexts.

• Apply bilingual communication skills to help convey information clearly and accurately.
• Bring experience in cross-cultural communication and attention to meaning, context, and audience.

Online English Teaching

(2021)

Part-Time. Teach adult learners, including migrant learners, at beginner to intermediate levels.

• Prepare learning materials and support learners through structured lessons and practical communication activities.
• Adapt teaching approaches to learners' language levels and learning needs.

Community-Based Contribution - Goga Community Language Development and Literacy Support

(2017)

Contribute to community-led efforts to develop written resources and strengthen literacy in the Goga language, working alongside community members and international language-development experts. This work reflects a long-term personal commitment to language preservation, community learning, and faith-based service. This community-based contribution has strengthened my understanding of participatory development, local ownership, capacity building, educational resource development, and the importance of working collaboratively with communities.

• Participated in language development activities, including work relating to the writing system, language sounds, vocabulary, and literacy resources under the guidance of experienced specialists.
• Contributed to the preparation and development of Goga-language learning materials, including primer books, storybooks, and other reading resources.
• Participated in activities supporting the adaptation and use of educational materials within the community.
• Took part in teacher training related to using the Goga primer to support reading and writing instruction.
• Participated in training and learning activities using Bible stories to support both literacy development and faith-based learning.
• Worked collaboratively with community members and specialists to support the development and use of written materials for Goga speakers.

Master’s Degree - Theological Studies - Indian Baptist Theological Seminary