Experience

• 

  African Christian Ecumenical Alliance-ACEA

  • Juba, South Sudan

  • Program Manager

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Juba, South Sudan

    Project/program planning and implementation.Program management. Quality Assurance and Controls Fundraising and nonprofit organization management Stakeholder Engagement and ManagementDonor compliance, monitoring and evaluation Develop concept notes and proposals writing. Capacity Building and performance management Collaborate and build strong relationships with relevant government and I/NGOs.Humanitarian logistics and operational management Humanitarian coordination and emergency responses

• 

  Catholic Relief Services

  • Lakes, South Sudan

  • Project Manager/Team Leader

    • Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
    • Lakes, South Sudan

    • Supervised multiple projects start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments where necessary.• Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as per WFP FLA policies with CRS.• Procured project and program goods, works and services in coordination with Senior Operations Manager and Global Supply Chain Manager.• Tracking daily, weekly, and monthly security updates and analysis relays to all internal and external stakeholders. Managed finances and organization assets and inventory • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.• Coordinated presentations for beneficiaries and stakeholders and project members to detail project scope, progress, and results.• Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.• Kept organization and partners information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.• Managed competing program demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays, and unexpected events.• Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status of the program implementation • Provided input and feedback on program departmental initiatives, directives, and strategies to contribute to project smooth implementation and success.• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.• Assembled and prepared project checklist for team usage from project design to project closure and submittal information.• Write technical narrative report to document processes and design changes.• Liaised different departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties/stakeholders updated on project developments and progress• Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.• Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.• Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping

• 

  ACTED

  • Juba, South Sudan

  • Operations Support Manager

    • Sep 2020 - Feb 2022
    • Juba, South Sudan

    •Operational oversight of the 15 field offices and field assessments, including management of 3 regional Senior Field Officers and regular coordination with Assessment and Field Officers.•Conduct regular updates with field teams to identify support required and develop planning to fill identified operational needs.•Coordinate closely with Assessment and Field Officers, Coordination as well as Finance, Logistics, HR and Security department•Supporting Focal Points and Field Staff in accurately estimating assessment timelines and resources needed for assessment implementation and base management across the whole mission.•Overall design and implementation of data collection work plans together with REACH project focal points, field staff.Facilitate assessment and data collection planning between units to ensure coherence, quality and accuracy of data while balancing ongoing requirements in field locations, and ensuring no teams become overwhelmed with too many priorities. •Oversight functions of logistics, finance, and recruitment for the field bases in liaison with Juba-based Finance, Logistics, and Security and HR departments.•Ensure effective communication and response between Juba-based Finance, Logistics, Security and HR departments and field teams for non-organization bases. •Ensure effective communication and response between Finance, Logistics, and HR departments and bases.•Assist field teams in operational long-term planning and implementation to ensure all field bases can operate efficiently and effectivelyEnsure all relevant security protocols are followed by all staff, whether in a field or office capacity; •Work with Humanitarian Access Manager to ensure all field staff is adequately trained on security in the field, and feel comfortable and confident undertaking field work;•Provide updates to Humanitarian Access Manager on any security or access issues noted when in field locations for security to address issues and concerns on time.

• 

  Water for South Sudan, Inc

  • Eastern Bank, Wau, Wau State, South Sudan

  • Operations Manager

    • Sep 2015 - Aug 2020
    • Eastern Bank, Wau, Wau State, South Sudan

    • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.• Sourcing, contract and vendor management Logistics and fleet management to ensure operations flow smoothly.• Procured materials for equipment, vehicles maintenance and repair services.• Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.• Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.• Ensure effective and efficient procurement to achieved value for money • Prepared request for quotations/proposals and terms of reference for specific works • Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.• Managed quality assurance during procurement negotiation and receiving processes, including • Monitored social media and online sources for new trends.• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties or enter into Blank Purchase Agreement (BPA). Storage planning and inventory management Health and safety management

• 

  USAID

  • Rumbek, South Sudan

  • Logistics and Procurement Coordinator

    • Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Rumbek, South Sudan

    • Handle day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than forty packages per day.• Generate payments for program-related activities to keep accurate records of financial expenditure.• Delivered logistics support to leverage existing resources with cost-effective savings.• Organized unit training operations and managed details when unit move was required.• Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support for smooth flow of service delivery.• Coordinated mission details and communicated with unit to convey changes.• Reviewed established organization best practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising beneficiaries’ service levels.• Implemented logistical and procurement strategies to improve processes, systems and behavior.• Managed over six hundred thousand worth of US$ in inventory and twenty seven employees in warehouse and logistics units.• Coordinated dispatching of twenty two drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements and service coordination.• Analyzed procurement requests to identify service providers' information with performance, quality, and prices to determine transaction requirements.• Conduct procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and changes to support safe and secure operations and service deliveries.•Advise logistics management and structure for staffing levels to maintain adequate employees’ numbers. •Provided support to commander and executive staff members.•Manage logistics, operations assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes and consumables for continuous service delivery. •Tracked assets disposal and determined best interest to upgrade inventory list.•Deliver substantial cost savings by securing discounts from third-party logistics services providers and vendors.•Assessed and targeted departmental essential needs to forged and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.

• 

  Church of the Brethren, Inc

  • Kampala, Uganda

  • Administration and Project Coordinator,

    • Feb 2006 - Dec 2014
    • Kampala, Uganda

    • Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records in tact• Procured goods, works and services in support of the project smooth running • Tracked all logistics needs and fleet consumables in order to ensured proper maintenance of assets• Maintain accurate, current and compliance financial records by monitoring and addressing variances immediately.• Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.• Coordinated and executed all elements of stakeholder events including logistics, budgets, venue selection, activity planning, transportation, organizing events and accommodation.• Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.• Oversee logistics for construction of Local government and conflict mitigation projects with minimal input.• Oversaw expenditures and worked with accounting officer to manage budgets.• Manage office activities by maintaining communication among partners, stakeholders, and staff tracking records and filing all documents.• Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel as point of contact for office.• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.• Resolve employment-related disputes through proactive communication.• Assessed personnel performance and implement incentives and team-building events to boost morale and motivate employees. • Prepare daily to do list, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to assist organization leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.• Entered and maintained departmental records into organization database using excel and google documents.• Help employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.• Lead comprehensive operations, financial, logistics function