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Vernier, Ge, Ch

Geneva, Switzerland

Promoted to the role leading a team of Risk Specialists and Analysts providing risk oversight on country portfolios across the Global Fund portfolio and leading key cross-functional projects◼️ Lead in embedding risk management throughout the grant lifecycle; facilitating explicit risk identification, prioritization, mitigation and development of assurance activities.◼️ Ensured risk oversight of the portfolios during key grant milestones and facilitate discussions with the Global Risk… Show more Promoted to the role leading a team of Risk Specialists and Analysts providing risk oversight on country portfolios across the Global Fund portfolio and leading key cross-functional projects◼️ Lead in embedding risk management throughout the grant lifecycle; facilitating explicit risk identification, prioritization, mitigation and development of assurance activities.◼️ Ensured risk oversight of the portfolios during key grant milestones and facilitate discussions with the Global Risk owners. ◼️ Facilitated development of robust assurance plans for selected grant portfolios and including integration of assurance within the overall risk management approach.◼️ Monitor and reporting of risk trends from assigned portfolios and use dashboards to facilitate such analysis for relevant risk forums. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

I moved into this role to provide risk management oversight for high impact and core portfolios that make up more than 80% of the Global Fund portfolio. Key activities include: ◼️Implemented risk management solutions alongside with Grant Management division and Global Risk Owners to continually improve processes for assessing, tracking and reporting on risk events/levels.◼️Developed and improved risk management tools (Integrated Risk Module, ORR Tool), practices and policies that… Show more I moved into this role to provide risk management oversight for high impact and core portfolios that make up more than 80% of the Global Fund portfolio. Key activities include: ◼️Implemented risk management solutions alongside with Grant Management division and Global Risk Owners to continually improve processes for assessing, tracking and reporting on risk events/levels.◼️Developed and improved risk management tools (Integrated Risk Module, ORR Tool), practices and policies that enabled analysis and reporting of risks according to the risk and assurance framework.◼️Ensured internal controls were designed to manage key risks with appropriately applied policy, processes or other measures, and there was reasonable assurance of mitigations / controls effectiveness.◼️Developed Business Contingency Plans (BCPs) to provide grant flexibilities and operational guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic to safeguard Global Fund investments. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

I was hired to provide financial oversight and advisory services to ensure grant implementers complied with the Global Fund’s fiduciary policies, procedures and practices. Key activities include:◼️Ensured robust mechanism to monitor grant implementation that enabled “portfolio optimization” and “proactive reprogramming” and reduced operational bottlenecks. ◼️Reviewed grant implementation arrangements with respect to flow of funds, internal controls and auditing arrangements to… Show more I was hired to provide financial oversight and advisory services to ensure grant implementers complied with the Global Fund’s fiduciary policies, procedures and practices. Key activities include:◼️Ensured robust mechanism to monitor grant implementation that enabled “portfolio optimization” and “proactive reprogramming” and reduced operational bottlenecks. ◼️Reviewed grant implementation arrangements with respect to flow of funds, internal controls and auditing arrangements to ensure requisite capacity to deliver grant objectives and achieve impact.◼️Reviewed and approved grant investment decisions (budgets), financial forecasts, financial risk and assurance mechanisms that ensured cost-effectiveness, value-for-money and absorptive capacity principles in the decision-making processes.◼️Implemented financial management best practices and enhanced operational efficiency by focusing on principles that drove a risk-based approach in budgeting (“80/20”) and operational oversight. Show less

Lilongwe, Malawi

I was hired to provide overall leadership for financial management and reporting on financial resources received from multiple donors with annual budgets of US$100M+ from The Global Fund, World Bank, US Government Centers for Disease Control, UN Agencies, GoM and African Development Bank. Key activities include:◼️Prepared and provided financial reports to donors, answering queries on financial matters to ensure donor confidence was maintained at all times.◼️Communicated financial… Show more I was hired to provide overall leadership for financial management and reporting on financial resources received from multiple donors with annual budgets of US$100M+ from The Global Fund, World Bank, US Government Centers for Disease Control, UN Agencies, GoM and African Development Bank. Key activities include:◼️Prepared and provided financial reports to donors, answering queries on financial matters to ensure donor confidence was maintained at all times.◼️Communicated financial results to management, the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners, the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Malawi and other external stakeholders.◼️Tracked donor commitments/pledges and advised Programs and Grant Management teams on optimal use of financial resources aligned to cash flow forecasts to maintain optimal funding levels at all times.◼️Participated in funding proposal development and grant negotiations with donors to ensure budgets and procurement plans reflected program objectives Show less

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi

Blantyre, Malawi

Blantyre, Malawi

University Of Derby, Uk

The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (Cima), Uk

University Of Malawi