Alex Amara Email & Phone Number

Sierra Leone

Jong, Southern, Sierra Leone

The responsibilities of the position involve:1. Upholding and promoting organizational values and practices, particularly in safeguarding children and reporting cases of abuse, as outlined in reference documents from World Vision Sierra Leone.2. Ensuring timely implementation of partnership initiatives, audit recommendations, and evaluation activities.3. Daily data management for 3,250 children in the Hope Horizon program, involving typing, scanning, and uploading information for electronic storage and accessibility to stakeholders and sponsors.4. Facilitating virtual visits between sponsors and registered children and families to foster sponsorship growth.5. Providing annual and semiannual progress reports on sponsorship outcomes.6. Preparing annual program implementation and budget to meet children's holistic wellbeing aspirations.7. Ensuring data accuracy and completeness through quality control mechanisms for the 3,250 children monitored by 33 child monitors.8. Managing registered children's information, including growth, monitoring, and communication items, to coordinate effectively with support offices, sponsors, and global centers.9. Reporting RC deaths and processing support office queries in a timely manner.10. Handling photos and videos of 2,565 registered children and using barcode/mobile devices for RC monitoring.11. Generating and analyzing reports from Horizon for various stakeholders.12. Ensuring security, privacy, and transmission of system data in line with standards and procedures, including backup procedures.13. Providing orientation and basic training on Horizon processes to staff and community child monitors.14. Conducting periodic maintenance, sponsorship system upgrades, and basic IT technical functions for reliability and security

Upper Banta Chiefdom, Moyamba Diatrict, Sierra Leone

The key responsibilities and achievements of the role included:1. Coordinated and managed international correspondence for 700 sponsored children and their sponsors.2. Provided high-quality photos and videos for the organization's website and social media platforms.3. Offered supervision and guidance on sponsorship-related matters to various programs, including village partnerships, children's homes, and university/vocational programs.4. Prepared and submitted seasonal updates and statistical records for 600 children in the Village Partnership Program (VPP) and children's home to the sponsorship desk in Washington.5. Identified and promoted non-sponsored children for sponsorship through presentations to interns, teams, and consultants.6. Developed and submitted strategic plans, yearly goals, and program proposals.7. Created sponsorship program and village partnership standards in line with international service standards.8. Provided technical support to the country director on sponsorship-related issues.9. Developed compelling children's stories for publication on the organization's website.10. Assisted the USA sponsorship team in crafting child profiles for marketing and special events.11. Represented the organization in child protection coordination meetings at both district and national levels, as well as other external events.12. Supervised a team of 4 social workers and monitored their activity plans.13. Prepared and submitted monthly reports and weekly updates for the department.14. Implemented sponsorship strategies to maximize revenue generation.15. Maintained accurate and up-to-date information for 600 children, including child profiles, photos, and program details in a secure cabinet.16. Developed policies, project proposals, and annual goals and ensured their successful implementation.17. Kept a comprehensive list of 600 children and sponsors, along with all sponsorship documents.

Southern Province, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone

Role performed include1. Identified 300 vulnerable, destitute, and orphaned children within the operational communities and schools, enrolling them into the sponsorship program following the correct procedures.2. Mobilized and worked with community structures, including local authorities, child welfare communities, and women's groups, to discuss issues affecting children in their communities and find solutions in the best interest of the child.3. Collaborated closely with MSWGCA, Defense for Children International, FSU, and other child protection organizations/partners to report and investigate abuse cases discovered in the communities, aligning with COTNI and the national child protection policy.4. Assisted in the recruitment, training, and supervision of 10 community child welfare monitoring volunteers.5. Conducted regular home visitations and provided updates on the welfare of 100 children in their homes.6. Conducted quarterly (four times yearly) monitoring of children in operational communities to identify and prevent possible abuse in their homes and communities.7. Monitored 600 children in school, reporting on attendance and academic performance in the Village Partnership Program (VPP) and residential program (orphanage).8. Assisted in planning, organizing, and participating in all social activities for the children in the VPP.9. Assisted in maintaining accurate records for 600 VPP children and 100 children in home-based care.10. Assisted in completing weekly updates and monthly reports.11. Conducted home visits to provide updates on children's welfare.12. Assisted in preparing an annual budget for social activities and participated in their planning and organization.13. Assisted in organizing and monitoring mentoring programs and actively participated in them.

Diploma, Operations Management

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations, Awaiting Degree Confirmation

War and Peace in Africa Since 1990, Understanding International Relations, International Humanitarian Law, Conflict and Warfare.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Community Development Studies

Diploma, Community Development Studies