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Washington, Dc

* Prepared and reviewed budget submissions as well as project budget materials and reports.* Forecasted expenditures and prepare reallocations or modifications as needed.* Reviewed and reconciled expenses and spending rates before monthly closing, including labor and non-labor expenses. * Prepared and approved expenditure requests, including purchase orders, contract payments, and reimbursement invoices* Wrote, reviewed, and managed contracts.* Prepared and approved travel expense reports, ensuring compliance with policy.* Prepared quarterly wire transfer requests from Beijing and Doha centers.

Washington, Dc

* Coordinated Water Expert Team $4.8 million budget and administer all team trust funds.* Guided and supported Bank staff and consultants on activity approval procedures, and on travel and contract policies.* Processed contracts and liaised with consultants to follow up on terms of reference, travel, deliverables, and payments.* Arranged travel for consultants, including visa applications, country clearances, and reviewed expense claims.* Organized internal and external team meetings and events, including capacity building activities for Bank clients and staff in The Netherlands and Israel.

Washington, Dc

* Coordinated, planned, monitored, and reviewed Administrative Services sub-department’s $55 million discretionary and capital budget and expenditures.* Participated in special projects and reviews, including: being selected by Presidency during Bank-wide reorganization to define sub-department’s functions within the new organizational structure; procurement committee member for high-profile facilities selections and projects; designated main point of contact for move affecting 1,300 employees.* Allocated resources by work program, seeking to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.* Organized and headed focus group meetings working with staff at all levels and in other departments. * Promoted to interim General Services Section Chief.

Washington, Dc

* Liaised with assigned divisions to plan resources for annual budget preparation.* Monitored and reviewed budgets and trust funds, providing guidance on policies and procedures.* Processed obligations of funds, budget transfers, commitment cancellations, and disbursements.* Prepared budgetary information for management review to make critical decisions on use of departmental resources.* Advised units on contracting norms and modalities, resource management, and administrative procedures.* Prepared consultant contracts, processed payments and visa requests as needed.