Experience

ForAfrika

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Spouse

  • Jun 2013 - Present



World Vision International

• N'Djamena, Chad, West Africa

• IT Manager

  • May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Maintained the office computer network, repair of computers, maintained Lotus Email Server, coordination of new equipment, satellite system, budget, and office stationary. Negotiated and created framework for new network rewiring of main office. Maintained the office computer network, repair of computers, maintained Lotus Email Server, coordination of new equipment, satellite system, budget, and office stationary. Negotiated and created framework for new network rewiring of main office.



Christian Blind Mission International

• Lome, Togo, West Africa

• Support Services

  • May 1996 - Jul 2009

  Responsibilities included maintaining, repairing, rebuilding when necessary, and upgrading office computers on a peer-to-peer network system. Upgraded programs and installed new equipment as needed. Maintained the E-mail and Internet servers. Created and Coordinated the budget of Euro 300,000 per year for 11 years for the training of over 150 Nationals in various disciplines. These took place in several countries requiring transport arrangements, visas, tuition transfers, and stipend arrangements. Maintained correspondence with training centers and students throughout their training period. Compiled and finalized the quarterly and annual reports from the Regional Office for the Head Office. Assumed the position of Administrator for a year, maintaining the office finance, purchases, correspondence, Government relations, office travel, visa applications, local salaries, logistics, inventory, shipping, as well as training. Maintained an inventory of supplies for the Training Centers and logistics involved in getting supplies to them as needed. Created and published the West Africa Newsletter, along with collection of stories from projects for Head and Support Office publications. Created video presentations for Head Office information using Pinnacle Studio Plus and Adobe Premier. Show less



Food for the Hungry (FAULU)

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Support Services

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 1996

  Responsibilities included setting up the FAULU Office (a Microfinance project) by coordinating the purchase and setting up the office computers, network, internet connection, E-mail connection, telephone installation and phone lines, a post office box, a filing system, and general office supplies and equipment. Created systems and policies to manage office procedures and coordinated travel, accommodation and management of seminars and training. Responsibilities included setting up the FAULU Office (a Microfinance project) by coordinating the purchase and setting up the office computers, network, internet connection, E-mail connection, telephone installation and phone lines, a post office box, a filing system, and general office supplies and equipment. Created systems and policies to manage office procedures and coordinated travel, accommodation and management of seminars and training.



World Vision International

• Tete, Mozambique

• Support Services

  • Apr 1993 - May 1994

  Was the Financial, Administrative and Logistical Officer monitoring a one million dollar program. Personally supervised 24 employees and managed the Human Resources responsibilities of over 300 other employees along with their salaries, bonuses and advances. Coordinated and arranged donor and company delegation visits to project areas. Negotiated with Government officials to donate property to World Vision for a base free of charge and completed the paperwork to make it happen. Designed and created architectural plans for the building of the new Tete Office and coordinated with a pre-fab company in Harare, Zimbabwe to transport and erect the building in Tete Mozambique. Located and negotiated housing for new expatriates and completely furnished them. Arranged for and trained several senior employees in computer usage and programs. Supervised the office staff and logistics for general office supplies, petty cash, radio contact, outgoing mail, petrol control and satellite E-mail communication. Show less



World Vision International

• N'Djamena, Chad, West Africa

• Support Services

  • Mar 1986 - Jun 1991

  Facilitated and coordinated purchasing supplies, with delivery of same to projects and to project personnel as well as coordinating travel, accommodations and itineraries to those visiting and serving in Chad. Took on additional responsibility of Administrator/Finance Officer for a year. This included inventory, finance, salaries, budgeting, bookkeeping, purchasing, Government relations, donor visits, office maintenance, computer maintenance, communications, and mail. Acted as Director in the absence of the Chad Director overseeing staff and day-to-day operations and decisions. Trained Chadian personnel in computers and computer programs. Computerized budgets, creating and presenting monthly reports to the Headquarters. Show less