He oversaw a portfolio concerning energy, stabilization, education, agriculture, and public health.
Prior to his appointment to USAID, Grant worked as an international affairs consultant for the U.S. State and Defense Departments,[1] as well as for NATO, the U.S.
Particular highlights of his time overseas include working in the Iraqi elections ministry from 2005 to 2007, overseeing operations for the Afghan currency exchange in 2003, and working on the Afghan Loya Jirgas of 2002 and 2004.
[3] He was awarded the Constitutional Medal by Afghan president Hamid Karzai for his efforts in 2004.
His work for ASP ranged from analysis of international trade deals to the possible future of the Afghan Taliban.