Mohammed Kamara

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Head Of Logistics Department at Oxfam in Liberia @
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Profile summary: A qualified, result driven, self-motivated and resourceful bilingual (English, French and Arabic) logistician with over 15 years of experience in humanitarian and development programme at international and National Level in secured and in-secured environments. I have contributed towards the development and design of supply chain. I am good at developing staff and partner’s capacity building. I have proven ability in contributing to quality programme delivery. I have carried out logistics preparedness work, implemented minimum procedures of the organizations during emergencies. I represented the organizations in various INGOs, UN and Government forums. I am a committed individual with good awareness of humanitarian principles. I led on the creation of INGOs Liberia Logistics Forum.

Mohammed Kamara's Current Company Details
Oxfam in Liberia

Oxfam In Liberia

Head Of Logistics Department at Oxfam in Liberia
Mohammed Kamara Work Experience Details
  • Oxfam In Liberia
    Head Of Logistics Department
    Oxfam In Liberia Aug 2016 - Present
    Monrovia, Liberia
  • Oxfam
    Logistics & Security Manager
    Oxfam Feb 2013 - Jul 2016
    Monrovia, Liberia
     Leading on country logistics and security work by providing advice and guidance to staff. Following the organisational, government and donor logistics requirements. Leading on procurement process that includes national and international tenders, preparing tender dossiers, maintaining supplier data base, price list of all items, signing of Framework agreements with qualified suppliers and system for speedy payments to suppliers.  Leading on the assessment of staff capacity requirements and a plan is devised to ensure that they receive the best support in building their capacity that includes but not limited to hands on training, shadowing, Mentoring and training.  Ensuring that all logistical policies, procedures and processes are put in place for increased efficiency and effectiveness.  Mainstreaming gender and diversity in all Oxfam supply and logistics decisions, including in recruitment, and vendor engagement.  Leading on warehouse management, carrying out regular stock taking, inventory verification. Put systems in place for warehouse control and security. Put systems for items inward and outward movements. Lead on warehouse stacking and layout. Ensure that Oxfam fleet is managed in effective and efficient manners that include putting system for vehicle allocation, vehicle repair & maintenance, insurance, registration and fuel system. Uploading data on weekly basis and maintaining tracpoint online system. Updating country vehicle policy regularly. Develop assets usage policy, responsible for assets procurement, tagging, tracking. Ensure assets are used at optimal level, putting in place assets issuing system, repair and maintenance, replacing and disposing system.
  • Oxfam Gb
    Head Of Procurement
    Oxfam Gb Apr 2010 - Jan 2013
    Liberia
     Supported different Oxfam GB emergency response programmes (2011 political Crisis in Ivory Coast ,and 2014 Ebola Virus Outbreak in Liberia) in developing supply plans through web based supply chain System (called Helios). Led on all procurement and served as the focal point. Led on the tendering processes for various supply categories. Led on the preparation of supply plans for all projects for timely and effective procurement processes  Ensured that understanding of supply chain system is developed in Liberia country programme and staff have confidence in the system. Created Country Benefit Plan for new supply chain system with the country management teams for different country programmes.  Maintained price list, supplier data base, signed framework agreements with suppliers and vendors. Carried out assessments of sourcing exercise to see what items can be purchased locally and nationally and prepared list of items purchased international. Developed procurement policies for some of the partner’s organization. Trained Oxfam and partners staff on various procurement policies and procedures including donors and Oxfam. Training sessions with suppliers to familiarize them with Oxfam procurement policies and procedures.Achievements: 1. For the first time, I recommended to form a multi-disciplinary procurement committee in the organization that included staff from Logistics, Finance, Human Resources and Programme to oversee procurement of country programmes. 2. Run tender processes to identify and select qualified suppliers through a due diligence process. Signed framework agreements with relief items (Hygiene Kits, Aqua Tabs, Latrine Slabs, Truck and water Tankers suppliers, vehicle 4x4 and 2x2 suppliers, Clearing Agent, Laptops Supplier.3. Updating price listing of all regular and relief items on quarterly basis. 4. Saved £268,548.35 GBP between 2014 to 2015 in procurement, fleet management and communication.
  • International Medical Corps (Imc)
    Logistics Manager
    International Medical Corps (Imc) Dec 2007 - Jun 2009
    Bomi And Grand Cape Mount Counties, Republic Of Liberia
    •  Managed IMC’s Logistics & Transport Teams in the field site, including areas of procurement, warehousing, transport, communication, maintenance etc.  Led on the tender processes to procure medical and non-medical items for 16 clinics in Bomi and Grand Cape Mount counties.  Developed fleet policy that was used in the management of all IMC vehicles. Ensured safety standards in all vehicles  Ensured timely maintenance of all fleet and Maintained a standard asset management System (delivery report, control and tracking) Put in place good warehousing practices where an inventory was carried out every other month to ensure accuracy of records and reports Participated in security meetings and advise management and staff on security related issues. Completed the construction of 16 clinics and 20 hand dug wells in two counties.
  • Danish Refugee Council
    Logistics And Security Officer
    Danish Refugee Council Feb 2005 - Jun 2007
    Guinea
    Ensured security measures such as fencing of Guest House, effective communication equipment (HF, VHF, etc.) were put in place for the safety of all staff.Managed the logistics staff under my supervision in accordance with HR policies and procedures. Participated in the recruitment of Logistics staff.Did regular performance evaluation of logistics staffDeveloped a supply chain system and incorporated DRC procurement policies and procedures, donor requirements, warehouse, transportation and distribution.Led on the development of the security management plan for the organisation and ensured quarterly review was carried out to capture updated information. Maintained an up to date asset registry.
  • Danish Refugee Council
    Transport/Fleet Manager
    Danish Refugee Council May 2003 - Apr 2005
    Guinea
     Managed the Transport unit including Mechanics in the Guinea Forest region.  Coordinated all Transport related issues with DRC offices in Ivory Cost and Liberia
  • Ministry Of Public Works Liberia
    Procurement Director,
    Ministry Of Public Works Liberia Jan 2002 - Mar 2003
    Liberia
     Prepared Tender documents for government related purchases in line with the Public Procurement Policy. Led on all national and international tenders for the Ministry.
  • Programme Of Assistant For Internally Displaced People And Refugees  (P.A.I.R),
    Senior Logistician,
    Programme Of Assistant For Internally Displaced People And Refugees (P.A.I.R), Feb 2001 - Dec 2001
    Guinea
     Ensure the compliance of P.A.I.R logistics procedures in Guinea. Managed the supply chain and ensured all processes and procedures follow donor guideline and regulations.
  • African Interfaith Refugees Organisation
    Humanitarian Logistics Manager,
    African Interfaith Refugees Organisation Oct 1999 - Jan 2001
    Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
     Managed the supply chain during the influx of Liberian refugees into the Ivory Coast Recruited and Managed all humanitarian logistics staff and ensured compliance in all activities Represented the organization in security and coordination meetings. Attended Logistics Cluster Meetings with the UN Agencies and other INGOs
  • Revival Of Islamic Heritage Society African Continent Committee
    Logistics And Procurement Officer
    Revival Of Islamic Heritage Society African Continent Committee Jul 1998 - Aug 1999
    Sierra Leone
     Managed all logistics activities including warehousing, transportation, distribution of relief items and purchases for the organization in Sierra Leone Maintained standard procedures for all logistics activities

Mohammed Kamara Skills

Policy Research Management Proposal Writing Strategic Planning Nonprofits Program Management Project Planning Customer Service Project Management Logistics/ Security/ Supply Chain Management Office Management And Procedures Warehouse And Fuel Supply Management Humanitarian Strategy Government Ngos Non Governmental Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Operations Management Training Negotiation Analysis Teamwork Team Building English

Mohammed Kamara Education Details

  • Universite Gamal Abdel Nasser Conakry
    Universite Gamal Abdel Nasser Conakry
    Linguistics

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What company does Mohammed Kamara work for?

Mohammed Kamara works for Oxfam In Liberia

What is Mohammed Kamara's role at the current company?

Mohammed Kamara's current role is Head Of Logistics Department at Oxfam in Liberia.

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Mohammed Kamara's email address is mk****@****.org.uk

What schools did Mohammed Kamara attend?

Mohammed Kamara attended Universite Gamal Abdel Nasser Conakry.

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Mohammed Kamara has interest in Social Services, Children, Economic Empowerment, Education, Poverty Alleviation, Disaster And Humanitarian Relief, Human Rights, Health.

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Mohammed Kamara has skills like Policy, Research, Management, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Program Management, Project Planning, Customer Service, Project Management, Logistics/ Security/ Supply Chain Management, Office Management And Procedures.

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