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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Nov 09 – May 10 FEWS NET Operations Coordinator, Chemonics FEWS NET,– Sudan Project
Job Description; Providing project management support and advice to the FNR and staff on overall operations.
Facilitating contractual arrangements, assessment of administrative and technical requirements. Oversight of operational functions, logistics and legal compliance.
Facilitating recruitment and hiring of technical and operations staff.
Facilitating contractual arrangements with USAID, key counterparts, sub contractors and local staff.

July 09 – Sept 09 ASOP Operations Consultant, AECOM International Development, Kabul, Afghanistan
Job Description: Coordinating with USAID to facilitate the Afghanistan Social Outreach Project start-up. Assisting with project registration in Afghanistan.
Locating office space and procuring equipment. Drafting the field office Procurement Manual. Drafting the Administrative SOW's.
Establishing field offices in Kabul, Logar, and Kapisa and Creating field office policies and establishing procedures consistent with USAID regulations.
Training staff in USAID/ AECOM procedures.
Providing project management support and advice to COP and staff on matters relating to administrative concerns, overall operations, and relationships with USAID.
Facilitating recruitment and hiring of technical and operations staff.
Facilitating contractual arrangements with key counterparts, sub contractors and local staff.

Jan 09 to July 09 FEWS NET Start-up Consultant, Chemonics FEWS Net – Sudan Project
Job Description: Conducting Program start-up, Assisting with project registration in Sudan. Locating office space and procuring equipment. Drafting the office Procurement system. Drafting the Administrative SOW's.
Providing project management support and advice to the FNR and staff on matters relating to administrative concerns and overall operations.
Facilitating contractual arrangements with vendors and service providers, assessment of administrative and technical requirements. Oversight of operations functions with focus on administrative management and public relations.

Aug 07 to Apr 08 Program Assessment Consultant, PCI, Lusaka, Zambia
Job Description: Conducted assessments for new and ongoing projects in primary health care, OVCs, livelihoods, HIV/AIDS, income generation and others with focus on early childhood development, entrepreneurship and micro finance projects.

Sep 06 to Jun 07 Contracts and Procurement Manager, JIA, Khartoum, Sudan.
Job Description: Developed first Procurement Manual which included forms and templates for the Sudan Country Office which was then sent to HQ for potential adoption to other country offices as none existed beforehand. This also included the research and design of training workshops. Coordinated with the finance department to track program expenditures and reviewing program budgets, including identifying and paying vendors. Procurements included items such as construction material, vehicles, furniture, electronic devices, medical equipment, consumables and drugs—which were evaluated for cold chain management. Organized the competitive processes, documented the comparative evaluation leading to selection of supplier, organized the confirmation of delivery and receipt of goods, quality assurance, and trained project staff on procurement and logistics requirements. Developed all contracts/agreements for the delivery of goods and services which included warranties. Identified potential new donors and collaborated with other organizations on project development and implementation. Assisted in the development of overall program strategy and project proposals. Annual and short term procurement financial forecasts/budgets and procurement plans at the proposal, implementation and close-out phases of projects. Capacity building, developed the procurement manual, and disseminated best procurement and supply management practices. Managing and ensuring the transfer of project oversight responsibility to the field project offices. Represented the organization in all safety and security meetings and served as the focal point for INGOs and UNDSS. Provided staff orientation of the emergency evacuation plan and supervised routine tests of evacuation protocols including call trees, updating contact lists, and contacting UNDSS safety officer for latest security information as required. Traveled 40 % of time to project sites.

Oct 05 to Sept 06 Administrative and Logistics Coordinator, JIA, Khartoum, Sudan
Job Description: Participated in project start-up in South Sudan. Networked and liaised with local authorities, NGOs, and donors to obtain the proper permits for the transport of goods internationally, nationally, and in conflict zones, as well as obtained organizational and personnel registrations and permits. For the rehabilitation and construction of 5 project sites, procured and transported materials. Ensured proper tendering and bidding procedures, compliance with donors procurement guidelines and procedures; procured products compliant with international and national standards. Maintained a continuous pipeline flow of medical equipment, consumables, and essential drugs to Darfur and South Sudan. Developed and submitted a proposal to the Rotary Foundation (Intl Donor) to provide a South Sudan hospital with equipments and fund operating expenses. Developed an income generation proposal to the FAO to supply farmers with seeds, tools and training to compliment the hospital project. Traveled 40 % of time to project sites.

Apr 05 to Oct 05 Administrator/Logistician, JIA, Khartoum, Sudan
Job Description: Developed a vendors database and an updated chart of procurement requirements as per each particular donor. Organized transport networks, customs and trans-border logistics, reviewed and evaluated and approved the facilities to receive materials, reviewed and oriented service providers for insecure conflict environments coordination with security convoys when via land. Air Transport was done either through private vendors or through UN Air Cargo Aviation. Negotiated with other partners to ensure low cost or no-cost transport solutions which resulted in substantial savings and minimal transport budget. Responsible for logging of vehicles, customs clearance, inventory management, and freight, storage and warehousing, and liaising. Participated in starting up office in Darfur, responsibilities include registration of the INGO and staff, establishing office and conducting any renovations as necessary, and follow-up on in-country travel in conflict areas. Managed security reports and oriented staff on safety and security regulations including the emergency evacuation plan, MOSS and MORS Standards. Traveled 40 % to project sites.

Jun 03 to Apr 05 New Products Senior Manager, Agrimex Herbal Medicine, Khartoum, Sudan
Job Description: Development of new products including patent and distribution rights, marketing, and forward contracts. Market studies to identify specific niches for commercialization in Asia. Management of value added and processing strategies. Supervising product packaging and transport. Ensuring quality standards and export requirements are met. Identification, acquisition, and commercialization of innovative opportunities, products, and technologies to expand the Pre-analytical Systems unit.

Jan 98 to May 03 Executive Manager, GSC Ltd., Damascus, Syria (Supervised more than 35 staff)
Job Description: Conducted feasibility studies, market research and evaluated supply chains to identify market entry and commercialization strategies. Established a medium scale enterprise that was organized to be lean and effective with strategies such as JIT. Developed innovations to the products to make the product more attractive to the target consumer groups (agriculture and retail markets) and designed and implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 80% of the primary target group using the company’s products and services. Identified strategic alliance for partnering opportunities to expand into new, high-growth segments. Prepared business development plans and competitiveness strategies. Lead technical teams for product (brand and line) research, and new product research and development. Managed product imports and exports, wholesale and commercial sales; and managed key business accounts. Developed customer services focused on quality, client support, and retention/loyalty.

Mar 95 to Dec 97 Director (owner), Kronfli Medical Laboratory, ElSehafa Clinic, Khartoum, Sudan
Job Description: Established and operated a general laboratory, hematology, parasitology, histopathology, microbiology/virology, and clinical pathology. Conducted survey of HIV/AIDS and tropical countries’ diseases and reference levels charting. Ensured sound business processes to enable the laboratory to deliver technically sound calibrations and tests to their clients. Established methods of documentation control, lead research teams, developed ways to insure continuous laboratory improvement, and promoted innovation. Established client satisfaction and quality control processes.

Mar 95 to Nov 95 Pharmacist Assistant, Central Khartoum Pharmacy, Sudan.
Job Description: Responsible for pharmaceutical retail sales, inventory management, information system, supervision of storage conditions, and receipt of stocks.

Feb 94 to Mar 95 Medical Laboratory Technologist, Doctors’ Clinic, Khartoum, Sudan
Job Description: Laboratory Management, maintained inventory and quality of reagent handling, researched for WHO determined outbreaks, normal level charting for 3 laboratories, tropical disease research, epidemiology.

Nov 94 to Nov 95 Medical Laboratory Technologist, A. S. Gindi Medical Laboratory, Khartoum, Sudan
Job Description: Laboratory Management, maintained inventory and quality of reagent handling, researched for WHO determined outbreaks, normal level charting for 3 laboratories, tropical disease research, epidemiology.