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Liberia

Implemented operational strategies to achieve compliance with WFP rules, regulations, policies, and strategies. With relevant stakeholders across the value chain, conduct quality assurance on assets worth over $1.5USD, reviewing their status and value over time to inform management and contribute to streamlined administrative control.

Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

Managed travel logistics for both local and international journeys for over 400 staff across >22 countries including air and road travel, catering to the needs of all staff members. In addition, with over 17 UN agencies contributed to the development of joint UN travel long term agreement to facilitate effective movements of staff and commodities across the globe.

Italy

Streamlined asset tracking for >16 WFP operations worth over (>$5M) through the Global Equipment Management Systems implementation. Provided field operations perspective to the asset management team for the improvement of critical operational tools to optimize asset allocation, tracking, custodianship, reporting and disposal. Together with emergency operations staff in two regional bureaus ( Bangkok and Johannesburg), conducted assets audits using the data quality dashboard to identify and address data completeness and accuracy issues.

Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal

Supported the CO in updating their asset management information in the WFP Global Equipment Management and coordinated the annual physical inventory verification process ensuring records were accurate, complete, and reliable.

Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

As UNHAS manager for COVID 19 emergency response ensured that airlines and airport staff followed required protocols, accountable for safety and security of all aviation staff and addressed any potential conflicts. Sustained strategic partnerships with key entities such as GoL, UN partners, NGOs, IFIs and private sector organizations.

Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, Liberia

Managed the construction of mobile storage units and prefab containers as temporary office for staff and the procurement of food aid for drought-affected communities. Collaborated with local government authorities and partners to identify areas where tons of food commodities could reach the most vulnerable populations and provided advice on context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash, or vouchers). Effectively managed the Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and a high-performing team, including oversight on welfare, facility management, asset management, guest house operations, and warehouse management.

Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

Provided situation reports and updates to senior management to ensure effective decision-making regarding the Ebola response. Led preparation for assessments to ensure c materials in multiple languages for passengers on EBOLA protocols and liaised with various key entities.

Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

Implemented digital tools that improved the efficiency of food distribution and transport that helped manage a fleet of over 30 trucks more effectively, resulting in increased utilization rates. Created weekly distribution statistics reports for over 10 counties that informed management of planned quantities for delivery, actual deliveries completed, food returns, and undelivered food quantities.

Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

Analyzed market prices, commodities, imports, and petroleum consumption data to identify trends and patterns and generated reports that were clear, concise, and easy to understand. Reviewed data to identify any discrepancies and reported findings to management for corrective action.

Monrovia

Installed and configured network cabling for a new cell tower site, ensuring that all antennas and radios were connected and operational. Erection of and scaling of towers between 50 and 500 feet tall guyed towers and self-supporting towers meeting the deadline and avoiding any safety incidents.

Liberia

Trained over 2000 former child soldiers in basic computer skills, including operating systems and Microsoft Office applications. Assessed the learning outcomes of the participants and made adjustments to the training as needed. Served as a role model and mentor to former child soldiers, helping them to overcome the challenges of their past and build a better future.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Electronics Engineering