Experience

GOPA Consultants

• Germany
• Business Consulting and Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• EDF Advisor - Economic Community of West African States

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Support the ECOWAS Commission in its role of Regional Authorising Officer (RAO) in the implementation and efficient monitoring of the 10 EDF Regional Indicative Programme. Support the ECOWAS Commission in its role of Regional Authorising Officer (RAO) in the implementation and efficient monitoring of the 10 EDF Regional Indicative Programme.



NTU - Strategic Development & Consulting

• EDF Expert - Capacity Building to th Zambian Road Transport Sector

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

  Assist in developing Program Estimates (PE)/ work plans for the EU Funded Capacity Building to the Zambian Road Transport Sector programme. Assist in identifying training needs to be included in Programme Estimates as identified in the Training Needs Assessment Document segregated to the classification of stakeholders according to their main responsibilities and explicit as to whether short term or long term interventions. Assist in drafting all programme estimates following EDF format necessary to implement these activities support the NAO and MTWSC in managing them. Drafting the technical and administrative provisions Drafting a Communication and visibility Action Plan Show less


Proman/ NAO Solomon Islands
• Finance & Contracts Expert

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014


Proman SA/ NAO of EDF Min. of Dev. Planning & Aid Coord.

• Finance & Contracts Expert

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Maintain and strengthen capacity of the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) in programming, supervision of implementation, monitoring and coordination, ensuring the timely commitment of all 10th EDF funds before the deadline of December 2013; Strengthen capacity of the staff of the NAO Office to carry out procurement, contracting and financial management efficiently and according to the relevant procedures, in cooperation with other stakeholders involved in the implementation of EU cooperation; Improvement of the strategic and coordination functions of the Office of the NAO by: •Improving coordination with ministries, including participation in development of sectoral strategies; •Improving coordination with other donors; •Improving dialogue with civil society and local authorities, including provincial governments. Effective closure of remaining STABEX projects/programmes and transfer of the balance to the 10th EDF before the end of 2013. Timely closure of 9th and 10th EDF Programmes by the end of the current CSP including - where practicable - resolution of most outstanding audit queries, payments and other implementation issues Show less



Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)

• Botswana
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Direct the implementation of CCARDESA Secretariat’s financial operations, policies and procedures. Managing the Secretariat’s finances as well as maintaining the highest standards of financial probity and adherence with international accounting practices as well as the terms and conditions of all financial agreements entered into by CCARDESA Secretariat. Ensure that all CCARDESA Secretariat’s transactions are managed to international accounting standards and in accordance with agreements entered into by the Secretariat and with the Secretariat’s Finance, Operations Policies and Procedures. Duties and responsibilities include: Ensuring that the CCARDESA Secretariat, its programmes and grantees implement sound financial and accounting controls that conform with approved accounting and auditing standards; Supervising all financial and accounting staff at CCARDESA; Maintaining records and developing procedures that will permit the generation of quantitative financial reports on CCARDESA’s operations to satisfy the needs of CCARDESA Management and staff, Board of Directors Stakeholders and Donors; Participating in the development and implementation of long and short range plans for CCARDESA; Assisting to develop and implement CCARDESA’s Business Plan, Operational Plan and Strategic Plan. Ensuring the production of accurate annual audited financial statements. Show less



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Experience in regional and political economic integration policies in Eastern and Southern African states. Understanding of the challenges/difficulties/problems of Political / Economic / Regional Integration (SADC, Comesa, IRCC, EAC, IGAD and IOC In-depth knowledge of and practical experience of over 5 years with financial, procedural and contractual matters for EU projects and programmes modalities and management: Institutional assessment and review of training needs for Ministry of Agriculture staff implementing EDF Agriculture Diversification Programme in Zambia through decentralized management; Continuous capacity building in EDF programmes; M&E (incl. the monitoring of disbursement procedures); Solid experience with application of EDF Financial and Procurement procedures; Fully conversant with the principles and working methods of the Cotonou Agreement; identification, preparation, implementation, M&E of EDF initiatives (projects/programmes, grants, budget support and sector policy programmes); Training/institutional capacity building in 8th, 9th and 10thEDF procedures; Extensive experience in the formulation, implementation and administration of the EU supported PRBS Education Management Information System (EMIS) Programme, Zambia Education Capacity Building (ZECAB) Programme and Support to Education Strategic Plan in the Ministry of Education in Zambia; Continuous close working relationship with the NAO and the EU Delegation to facilitate effective channels of communication between the NAO and EU Delegation; Preparation, follow-up and supervision of monitoring and evaluation of EDF projects including mid-term and/or end-of-term evaluation of projects, post-evaluation stock-taking exercise Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening of the Office of the NAO and RAO Show less



NAO of EDF/ Ministry of Finance

• EDF Management Expert - Finance and Contracts

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2012

  •Capacity Building, Institutional Strengthening of adherence to EC regulationsas well as general administrative proceduresin the office of the NAO, Ministry of Finance and National Planning of the 9th and 10th EDF financial and contractual procedures and to the related line-ministries. •The production of analytical reports on the macro-economic development of the Zambia economy, public finance management systems & EU cooperation •Organisation of support programmes in good public financial governance including budget preparation, execution & monitoring, procurement & auditing systems. •Support to the NAO with specific technical inputs in identification, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the EDF Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and National indicative Programme (NIP) for Zambia; •Preparation, follow-up and supervision of monitoring and evaluation of EDF projects including mid-term and/or end-of-term evaluation of projects, post-evaluation stock-taking exercise; •Experience in preparation of grant contracts •Responsible for the food security education and health sector programmes advising NAO on financial and contractual mangement and implementation •Provide TA on all General Budget Support and Sector Policy Support Programmes; e.g. Budget Support for transport, health, education and agriculture. •Support to the NAO with specific technical inputs in identification, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the EDF Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and National indicative Programme (NIP) for Zambia •Assisting in implementing the organizational restructuring of expanded NAO office; training on EDF rules and regulations, financial and contractual procedures •Implementing Financial and Internal Control systems in all programmes following PFM guidelines. Ensure that budget and reporting requirements are met (quarterly accounts, audits, financial record-keeping system). Show less



EC/ IAK Agrar

• Institutional Support Expert

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Support to Zobas (provincial centres) for the preparation of Grant Contractsunder the 10th EDF Agricultural Support Programme. This included: •Assessment of grant proposals submitted by the Zoba administrations to implement to Agriculture Support Programme ( €8M, 6 grant actions); •Revision of the overall Work Plan and First Year Plan of the Agricultural Support Programme for each particular Zoba (province) ensure that Work Plans for each Zoba are consistent with the Financing Agreement of the Agricultural Support Programme; •Facilitate the preparation of a comprehensive and technically sound grant contract document, as per EC format, for the implementation of the Work Plan; •Provide practical advice to the Zoba Project Office on the basic rules and regulations for the implementation of EC-funded grant contracts; •Assess the institutional arrangements put in place in each Zoba for the implementation of the Agricultural Support Programme. Show less



EC/ Particip GmbH

• Finance and Training Expert

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2011

  Capacity Building for Sudanese Administration II. Supporting all EDF/STABEX projects in EDF financial and contract management including replenishments, de-commitments and closure of individual commitments and Programme Estimates. This included: •Orient EDF/STABEX project staff managing Programme Estimates (PE) on what documents and how to prepare documents needed for approval of PE replenishment, de-commitment and closure requests; •Preparation and provision of templates or guidelines for replenishment, de-commitments and closure requests for PE and their use explained to participating EDF/STABEX projects staff; •Preparation of NAO Tripartite operational manual on replenishment, de-commitment and closure of PE updated so as to be a future training resource; •Prepare a Financial Operations Manual with a step by step guide on procedures and how to prepare documents for replenishment, de-commitment and closure requests for the EDF Unit and participating EDF/STABEX Projects; and •On-the-job training for the Finance, accounting and contracts administrative staff of the EDF Unit and similar staff from all EDF/STABEX projects implementing Programme estimates. Show less



EC/ Landell Mills

• Institutional & Financial Support Expert

  • 2011 - 2011

  Support to the Ministry of Agriculture in establishing of an effective and efficient financial and procurement management system for the EC 10th EDF funded project Support to the Agriculture Sector / Food Security in Eritrea including: •Developing the Operational Programme Estimate No. 1; •Establishing an effective and efficient project management system, particularly with regard to procurement, financial management and the monitoring and evaluation of these components at all cost centres under Grant and PE financing instruments following PFM guidelines; •Preparation of tender documents for the procurement of Services, Supplies and Works under Program Estimate Year 1 to the standard acceptable by the Delegation of the European Union to Eritrea; and •Providing technical backstopping and support for institutional strengthening and capacity building in planning, procurement, financial management and monitoring and evaluating Programme Estimates and Grant Contracts at ZPO and NPO level. •Supporting technically and managerially project advisory committees (advisors to the Minister, head Administration and Finance, Department heads and directors of Zoba Economic Development Affairs) in institutionalizing the project organizational set up. Show less



EC/ Ministry of Development Planning & Aid Coordintion

• Finance and Contracts Expert

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  EDF funded Non-State Actors Support Programme (NSA-SP).Strengthening capacity of the Non-State Actors Support Programme's staff and Solomon Islands NSAs to carry out procurement, contracting and financial management efficiently and according to the relevant EDF procedures, in cooperation with other stakeholders involved in the implementation of EU cooperation. •Responsible for finance and contract training in the framework of the 10th EDF and capacity building of the Programme's local staff; •Assisting with the preparation of the Guidelines and selection criteria for the Call for Proposals according to EDF procedures; •Assessment of grant proposals submitted by the NSA/CSO (€4M, 12 grant actions)including preparation of evaluation report; •Providingtraining and assistance to the Imprest Administrator and the Imprest Account Officer and their substitutes in the correct implementation of the Financial and Contractual procedures of the 10th EDF; • Providingtraining and orientation to NSAs in the area of budgeting and financial management; • Review and assess thetraining needs of staff in the context of EDF financial and contractual procedures. Show less