Experience

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  GOAL Global

  • Ireland
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Programme Quality & Development Coordinator (PQDC)

    • Dec 2022 - Present

    My main role predominantly involves supporting the Country programmes operation in achieving its Strategic Goal while providing direct line management to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Reporting Coordinator (MEAL and Reporting Coordinator) and the Safeguarding, Social Inclusion and Community Feedback Coordinator.Key Responsibilities• Providing overall leadership and guidance to all aspects GOAL Sudan’s MEAL, Reporting and Programmes Development activities and the submission of high-quality donor proposals and reports;• Ensuring adequate support for all MEAL, Reporting and Programmes Development activities for all departments;• Developing capabilities of the field teams in MEAL, reporting, Complaint Response Mechanisms (CRM), Safeguarding;• Contribute to the strategic direction of GOAL Sudan’s Country programme through oversight on programme design, proposal development, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) and reporting;• Leading the MEAL team to strengthen and maintain a project monitoring and evaluation system, including an effective field reporting system that will enable measurement of progress at output and outcome levels;• Collaborating with the MEAL team to capture programme learnings and facilitate the incorporation of lessons learned into revised project designs, and new programmes;• Oversee the coordination and implementation of Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) activities led by the MEAL Coordinator;• Ensure all programme-related Serious Complaint findings are addressed and resolved with relevant programme teams with action plans defined and rolled out.

  • Area Coordinator

    • Jul 2019 - Dec 2022

    My main role predominantly involved overseeing all aspects of program design, development & implementation including leading the operations of financial management, HR, procurement, logistics and security.Key Responsibilities• Oversaw the operations including providing strategic leadership and guidance in the implementation of program activities in Health, Nutrition, FSL, Cash intervention and WASH projects;• Provided programmatic oversight of WASH activities including infection control at 23 Health facilities in South Kordofan, Sudan;• Provided overall leadership and day-to-day direction to the 2 field coordinators managing 2 sub-areas including providing guidance to the finance, MEAL, Logs, Security and HR Managers;• Oversaw the grants management and donor reporting ensuring that all operations and project activities are within donor requirements and regulations;• Developed strategic partnerships with potential National NGO’s and engaged with the local authorities to strengthen Goal’s profile in hard-to-reach locations while expanding Goal’s program in South Kordofan;• Led mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes such as safe-guarding, Complaints Response Mechanism and Core Humanitarian Standards, gender-sensitivity among my team, that includes secondees from the Ministry of Health.Key Achievements • Collaborated with the Ministry of Health to lead the COVID-19 response including establishment of Isolation Centres;• Successfully coordinated Primary Health Care in 24 health facilities and established 2 Stabilization Centres;• Successfully negotiated for opening of 3 new bases in the Eastern Corridor of South Kordofan and established State office;• Effectively represented my organization and successfully led field visits to South Kordofan by major donors including DFID, USIAD/OFDA, ECHO, SHF, among others.

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  Mercy Corps

  • South Sudan

  • Head of Office

    • May 2018 - May 2019
    • South Sudan

    As the Head of Office for MERCY CORPS’ Program in Amadi State I led the Programs and Operation teams in my field Office. I played a key role in maintaining a strategic vision for my field office Program, maintaining constructive relationships both inside and outside of the organization and ensuring overall program quality and impact. A key aspect of my role involved coordinating and managing the operations of a multi-sectorial Emergency Program encompassing Education in Emergencies (EiE) funded by UNICEF, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) funded by SDC and WASH, which was funded by OFDA in respect of the following:Key Responsibilities• Led the programmatic and operational activities in my field office including managing and implementing workplans as delegated by the Country Director;• Maintained a strategic vision for my field office program, established constructive internal and external relationships and ensured overall program quality and impact;• Ensured security updates and incident reports were promptly shared with the country office to support preparedness and response to major disruptive events;• Utilized my Engineering/WASH background to enhance quality delivery of WASH/construction activities;• Provided overall leadership, guidance and mentorship to a team of motivated project and operations staff;• Governed an initiative to strengthen multi-sectorial coordination of humanitarian assistance in Amadi State.Key Achievements • Successfully maintained the good reputation and raised the profile of MERCY CORPS with the local authorities, donors and other partners;• Coordinated the closing of Lui field office and established a new base in Mundri.

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  People in Need

  • Ethiopia, Africa

  • Area Coordinator-South Omo, Ethiopia

    • May 2017 - Feb 2018
    • Ethiopia, Africa

    I was in charge of coordinating an emergency program funded by ECHO and implemented by a consortium consisting of People in Need and VSF-Germany. The one-year program consisted of WASH and Livelihoods and had a budget of 1.6 million Euro. As the Area Coordinator and the Head of emergency programs of the lead agency within the Consortium I coordinated the overall implementation of the activities.Key Responsibilities• Received, reviewed and edited field reports before presenting them to HQ and the Country Directors of the two Consortia members and submitted final reports directly to ECHO through the Single Form;• Spearheaded the overall implementation of the activities of the ECHO Program including monitoring the link between the operational activities and project indicators to ensure the optimum impact of the project delivery;• Governed the financial control and budget monitoring ensuring logistics and procurement procedures were understood and followed by the team and project activities executed within the stipulated budget;• Participated in Human Resource Management including conducting staff appraisals and developed capacity building plans to enhance productivity;• Collaborated with the ECHO Team in Ethiopia, organized their field visits and directly discussed activity changes to ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic plan;• Ensured enforcement of safety and security policies in the field and gave regular security updates to the Country Director.Key Achievements • Initiated a WASH Cluster at the District level that enhanced coordination and curbed duplication of services.

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  The Mentor Initiative

  • Juba-South Sudan

  • WASH Coordinator-South Sudan

    • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Juba-South Sudan

    MENTOR Initiative, September –January 2017-WASH Coordinator, South SudanMy main role predominantly involved managing WASH activities and collection and analysis of field data including coordinating and monitoring field activities.A large part of my role involved overseeing the recruitment and onboarding of staff including delivering capacity building programs and initiatives to maximize productivity. I also developed concept notes and proposals for fund raising and governed donor funds ensuring all activities were executed within donor regulations and procedures. Key Achievements • Successfully coordinated assessments, design, execution, monitoring and supervision of WASH interventions.

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  SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL

  • Juba-South Sudan

  • Emergency Preparedness & Response Program Manager

    • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Juba-South Sudan

    I oversaw the day to day management of Emergency Preparedness and Response in Solidarities International for their South Sudan Mission including coordination of pre-positioning of emergency materials and equipment. A large part of my role involved monitoring WASH activities in IDP camps and ensured appropriate technologies were employed by the teams under my supervision.Key Achievements• Coordinated rapid assessments in various parts of South Sudan as needs required and established relevant life-saving interventions;• Coordinated establishment of temporary bases and ensured the safety of the field teams;• Coordinated pre-positioning and stockpiling of Equipment and NFIs for disaster affected individuals;• Monitored safety and security situation in the field and provided updates to the Juba office and coordinated the replenishment of emergency stocks for specific field requirements.

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  Tearfund

  • North Kivu/Maniema Provinces-DR Congo

  • WASH Programme Manager

    • Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
    • North Kivu/Maniema Provinces-DR Congo

    Spearheaded an ambitious payment- by- results DFID WASH Programme targeting a total of over 200,000 beneficiaries with water, Sanitation, Hygiene Promotion services and health messaging.I directly and indirectly managed a team consisting of 4 WASH managers, 6 field officers 6 technicians and over 40 extension workers. A significant aspect of my role involved coordinating a number of activities including organizing capacity building for government health workers and Ministry of Water Resources’ officials Additionally, I supervised and monitored protection of over 20 springs and several wells and construction of major gravity fed water systems (GFS) and household latrines Key Achievements• Successfully governed a UNICEF funded programme which was implemented through a consortium led by Tearfund. The UNICEF funded project targeted over 125,000 individuals with hygiene promotion and behavior change training, latrines construction for rural communities and protection of water sources • Coordinated weekly planning of activities and documented achievements and challenges faced in the programme in support of strategic decision making• Coordinated recruitment of project implementation staff and their orientation and capacity development • Coordinated and approved procurement of materials for training and construction work ensuring procedures were adhered to • I was responsible for approval of Technical designs of WASH infrastructures before they are adopted in the project

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  Caritas Luxembourg

  • Somalia

  • WASH Technical Advisor

    • Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
    • Somalia

    I coordinated the design, construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems which included earth dams, Household latrines, Boreholes rehabs, shallow wells, solar systems and rain water harvesting systems A key aspect of my role was to develop a cost-effective plan and schedule for the completion of the project within the stipulated deadlines and budgetKey Achievements• Successfully prepared and submitted budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports including construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects;• Coordinated and monitored the work of contractors working on various phases of projects including reviewing architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations were being followed• I determined workforce and equipment requirements and allocated the same to construction sites;• Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations• Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with contractors, suppliers and subcontractors• Developed and implemented quality control programs for different stages of each construction projects.

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  Tearfund

  • South Sudan

  • WASH /Construction Programme Manager

    • Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
    • South Sudan

    Successfully coordinated and supervised the construction of institutional latrines, incinerators, 6 Primary Health Care Centres and a nursing training school in Upper Nile and Bar El ghazal states of South Sudan.I was the lead in developing proposals, concept notes and budgets for WASH /Construction activities activities/projects/programmes depending on procedures laid by the prospective donorKey Achievements • Provided strategic direction by researching and proposing future Wash projects for consideration by the programme management team;• Prepared designs, drawings, Bills of quantities for Health and Water facilities;• Conducted performance assessments to identify staff training needs and recommended on job or other capacity building measures in close consultation with Area Coordinator and HR department;• Prepared timely progress reports for internal use and to fulfill donor requirements;• Prepared monthly cash forecasts and tracked budget expenditure and burn rates, flagging over/under expenditures and recommending corrective measures to Area Coordinator in a timely manner;• Ensured proper contracting, field level oversight, works certification and payment preparation processes for contractors and other service providers engaged to execute WASH/Health works; • Coordinated Hygiene Promotion activities using participatory methodologies such as CHAST, PHAST and CLTS

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  World Concern

  • Somalia

  • WASH Programme Manager

    • Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
    • Somalia

    Spearheaded the operations of the country office in Hargeisa while acting as the liaison between Somalia and Nairobi office. A large part of my role included representing the country director in cluster meetings.Key Achievements• Participated in the development of proposals for the purpose of fundraising and resource mobilization; • Prepared work plans for livelihood and Wash activities• Designed WASH and livelihoods projects and prepared Bill of Quantities for rain water harvesting systems;• Monitored budgets and implemented WASH and livelihood activities, suggesting necessary changes;• Supervised construction and rehabilitation work as per the approved grants; • Coordinated Financial planning and Budget monitoring for both project and support activities.

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  Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp

  • Dadaab-Kenya

  • WASH Officer

    • Mar 2008 - Oct 2010
    • Dadaab-Kenya

    Danish Refugee Council ,From April 2008-October 2010I served as the WASH Officer/Field Office Team leader, Post election IDP programme and Dadaab Refugee Camp where my role predominantly involved assessing and analyzing public health needs and recommend sustainable solutions in liaison with relevant government ministries.April 2008-May 2010: (DANISH Refugee Council-Molo IDP Emergency programme, as Water and environmental Officer, and Field Office team leader)AS DEPUTY /FIELD OFFICE MANAGERMy main role predominantly involved Coordination of activities in the Molo programme in which livelihoods, protection, shelter provision and Water and sanitation were major components, and also deputizing for the Molo IDP Field Office Manager

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  World Vision

  • Lodwa-Kenya

  • Watsan Officer

    • Aug 2006 - Oct 2006
    • Lodwa-Kenya

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  Jojotronics Enterprise

  • Mwingi /Kitui

  • Independent Consultant

    • Oct 2000 - Aug 2006
    • Mwingi /Kitui

    I was an Independent Water and Sanitation Consultant where I organized and set up a successful WASH consultancy outfit with a team of electricians, plumbers and masons etc. I oversaw the day to day running of the outfits business including sourcing for consultancy work with key stakeholderesKey Achievements• Coordinated the preparation of contracts between my firm and clients;• Coordinated designs of wells and installation of water pumps for individuals and institutions;• Rehabilitated rural water systems for NGOs such as Action Aid and World Vision Eastern Kenya;• Set irrigation systems for individual farmers;• Coordinated supply and installation of water equipment such as generators and submersible pumps for individuals and institutions• Supervision of installation of solar systems;•Offered advice on water quality and treatment.

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  Ministry of Water and Irrigation - Kenya

  • Mwingi District-Eastern Province (Kenya)

  • Inspector of Water

    • Jul 1996 - Oct 2000
    • Mwingi District-Eastern Province (Kenya)

    I was in charge of the District Water Quality Section, Design of Earth Pans, Earth Dams and shallow wells, boreholes and Spring protection with Gravity Fed Systems(GFS) in respect of the following:Key Responsibilities • Liaised with the Divisional Water Officer in matters pertaining to Water treatment and Quality Control; • • Collected water samples from water facilities in the District and arranged for analysis at ministry’s Laboratory;• Conducted Hydro-geological Survey and siting of shallow wells and Bore holes;• Promoted hygiene in the District and Established a regular water quality monitoring system in the District