Roderik Gross

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Program, Project, Team and Operations Manager @ Amref Health Africa (France)
paris, île-de-france, france
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Burundi, Burundi
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10+ years of experience in : # program and operations management # international humanitarian and development interventions# strategic leadership and quality monitoring

Roderik Gross's Current Company Details
Amref Health Africa (France)

Amref Health Africa (France)

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Program, Project, Team and Operations Manager
paris, île-de-france, france
Website:
amref.fr
Employees:
5
Roderik Gross Work Experience Details
  • Amref Health Africa (France)
    Programme Coordinator (Consultant) At Amref Health Africa In Burundi
    Amref Health Africa (France) Dec 2023 - Present
    Burundi
    # direct responsibility over Amref’s part of the Amagara Yacu (Our Health) consortium project funded by the French cooperation agency (AFD) with a total amount of seven digits in EUR over three years# coordination with all institutional partners (Burundi MoH: CNTS, INSP, DRH), consortium partners (Burundian and French Red Cross, Fondation Mérieux) and local implementing partner# direct supervision of Amref's team members – Blood Transfusion Manager (1), Health Training Officer (1), Field Liaison Officer (1) and Logistician (1) – and close collaboration with ICU's office and support staff (6)# representation of Amref’s interests in Burundi# management of program quality and control through improved programming and reporting# compliance with policies and procedures of the organization, the donor and all partners
  • Concern Worldwide
    Programme Director At Concern Worldwide In Burundi (And Rwanda)
    Concern Worldwide Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
    Burundi
    # direct responsibility over program portfolio with projects in the areas of Social Protection (including youth), Health & Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood and Resilience funded by Irish Aid, EU, UNICEF, WFP, UK Aid Match, GIZ and private donors; management of project budget for a total amount of seven digits in EUR# direct supervision of the program team members - Programme Coordinators (3), Consortium Coordinator (1) Health & Nutrition Advisor (1) and Programme Quality and Development Coordinator (PQDC) (1) and extended HR responsibility for the program team# after April 2022, direct supervision of: Sector Advisors (1 - 2), Consortium Coordinator (1), Area Coordinators (2) and PQDC (1)# co-management of the 2021-2022 and the 2022-2023 staff restructuring process, including extensive recruitment# management of program quality and control through improved programming and reporting# liaison with ministries and project partners on a programmatic level# support to fundraising efforts led by the Country Director # support to implementation of the 2018-2022 Country Strategic Plan (CRP) and support to the creation of the 2023-2027 CRP# liaison with and support of the Rwanda team, including cross-sharing lessons learnt and best practices between both country missions# representation of the organization in absence of the Country Director: OIC during the periods of 21/06-30/07/2022, 25/09-03/10/2021, 24/12/2021-03/01/2022, 31/05-06/07/2022 and 25/09-23/10/2022
  • Gvc Italia
    Management Expert At Gvc In Burundi
    Gvc Italia Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
    Bujumbura, Burundi
    In addition to the position below (see WaSH Project Manager):April-January 2020: # direct supervision of the UNICEF funded WaSH Emergency project team - Information, Education and Communication (IEC)Technician (1), Distribution Technician (1), WaSH Technician (1), IEC Assistant (1) # management of the recruitment processes # planning and monitoring of: 1) WaSH kits distribution, 2) installation of water bladders in displacement sites, 3) sensitization for good hygiene practices including Covid-19 preventionApril-July 2020:# direct operational supervision of the Health-Nutrition project team - Coordinator (1) and Technical Supervisor (1) # co-management of the recruitment processes # co-monitoring of the kick-off phase of the project as part/component of the PAPAB+ consortium funded by the Dutch embassy in Burundi and coordinated by IFDC March-July 2020:# direct operational supervision of the WFP funded Health-Nutrition project team - Technical Supervisors (2)# co-management of the recruitment process# monitoring of: 1) sensitization regarding Micro-nutrients powder (MNP), its application and its distribution, 2) distribution of MNP through local health actors including ministry, 3) M&E of executed distributions
  • Gvc Italia
    Wash Project Manager At Gvc In Burundi
    Gvc Italia Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
    Burundi
    # direct supervision of the "Tubungabunge Amazi" project team - national coordinator (1), operational supervisors (5)# management of a project budget for a total amount of six digits in EUR (for 23 months)# close collaboration with the partner/donor Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the national partner institutions Association of Hydraulics and Sanitation in Rural Areas (AHAMR) and Directorate General of Potable Water and Basic Sanitation (DGEPA) of the Burundian Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines (MHEM) within the Water Sector Program (ProSecEau) # development and monitoring of the implementation of the restructuring of the municipal water management in general and the Municipal Water Authorities (RCE) in three provinces of Burundi (Rumonge, Bururi, Mwaro) in particular# supporting of municipalities, RCE and potable water users in the change process (clarification and separation of roles, renewal of agreements and contracts)# contribution to the definition of a sectoral WASH strategy of GVC# focal point at GVC Burundi for WaSH-related projects # focal point at GVC Burundi for the WaSH Cluster
  • International Rescue Committee
    Deputy Director Of Programs At Irc In Burundi
    International Rescue Committee Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
    Burundi
    # direct supervision of the program lead team - Technical Coordinators (3-5), Grants Coordinator (1) and M&E Manager (1) - and extended HR responsibility for the program team# responsibility for a project portfolio (8 grants) of a total of six digit amount in USD for FY2017 # coordination of cooperation with donors such as USAID, BPRM, ECHO, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFPA, SV, among others, in sectors such as Protection (incl. Child Protection and Education, Women Protection and Empowerment, Protection and Rule of Law), Early Recovery and Development (incl. Cash Transfer, Livelihoods, VSLA) and Environmental Health (incl. WaSH)# acting as Country Director from June 3 to July 4, 2017# provision of overall leadership and management to IRC programming in Burundi, ensuring strategic program direction, managed growth and compliance with IRC and donor regulations# acting Country Director from June 3 to July 4, 2017# leading role in the revision (as pilot country program) and execution of the country-specific Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2015-2020# full responsibility for the set-up and the revision of the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) and the set-up and recruitment for the Country Emergency Team (CET)# provision of strategic leadership to the Technical Coordinators to identify and develop programming opportunities and foster synergies between program sectors# insurance of effective start-up of new projects including development, recruitment of staff, grant opening meetings and development of key implementation tools (work plans, spending plans, indicator tracking) # oversight of quality and consistency of program monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure and enhance program effectiveness and quality# provision of leadership and coordinating role on cross-cutting programmatic issues and questions of inter-sector program integration and collaboration
  • Rcn Justice & Démocratie
    Head Of Kananga Office At Rcn J&D In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
    Rcn Justice & Démocratie Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
    Kasaï-Occidental (Kasaï Central), Democratic Republic Of Congo
    # direct supervision, coaching and training of the Kananga team - Project team (1-2), Admin/Fin Manager (1), Logistician (1)# monitoring of the implementation of the work plan# evaluation of activities, operations and staff performance# management of all administrative aspects during absence of an administrator (September 2015)# insurance of compliance of staff with all the organization's policies# representation of RCN J&D at local level in any public or bilateral meeting# insurance of knowledge management at the end of a multi-year project# coordination with civil society, the judicial police, and magistrates# successful and smooth closure of the mission in Kananga at the end of the project
  • Intersos - Humanitarian Organization
    Program Manager At Intersos In Mauretania
    Intersos - Humanitarian Organization Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
    Mauretania
    # training of project officers on project and budget monitoring tools# reinforcing a coherent organizational structure and culture# insurance of compliance of staff with all the organizations standards and protocols# recruitment, training and promotion of national staff# collection of input from technical staff for reports and proposals# knowledge management
  • Intersos - Humanitarian Organization
    Head Of Mission At Intersos In Mali
    Intersos - Humanitarian Organization Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
    Bamako, Mali
    # management of the country team - Program team (2-3), Admin/Fin team (1-2), Logistician (1)# representation of the organization in Mali# analysis and definition of the operation mechanisms and processes # analysis the overall financial status of the mission # supervision of the last phase of the last closing project of socially reintegrating former child soldiers # proposal development in coordination with HQ# cooperation with UNICEF# successful and smooth closure of the mission in Mali
  • Intersos - Humanitarian Organization
    Deputy Head Of Mission At Intersos In South Sudan
    Intersos - Humanitarian Organization Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
    Juba, South Sudan
    # direct supervision of up to 17 international management staff - Program team (10-12), Admin/Fin team (1-2), Logistician (1) - and extended responsibility for up to 100 national staff# responsibility for a project portfolio (10-11 grants) of a total budget of seven digit amount in USD# representation of the organization during the absence of the Head of Mission (April-July 2014)# coordination of compliance and coordination with donors such as UNHCR, UNICEF, UNPFA and IOM, among others, in clusters such as WASH, NFI, EiE, CCCM and Protection # contribution to project development and proposals# definition of the operation mechanisms and processes for project management, of the roles and interactions among staff, of the decision-making process and of the coordination mechanisms# supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation phases of the projects as well as verifying their financial status# identification of the human resources needed for the implementation of the program# assurance of the production of timely and quality donor narrative and financial reports# assurance of compliance with security measures and rules established by the organization
  • Ret International
    Programme Manager And Acting Chief Of Mission At Ret In Burundi
    Ret International Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
    Bujumbura, Burundi
    # management of 26 co-workers - Program team (8), Admin-Fin team (3), Logistician (1)# administration of all project budgets (total of seven digits amount in USD)# coordination with donors such as UNHCR, UNICEF and other education partners in Burundi (i.e. Ministry of Education, NGOs, Belgian Embassy) # implementation of RET’s strategy and program in Burundi# daily monitoring and evaluation of the program including the identification of needs and gaps# writing project proposals (narrative and financial)# production of timely and quality donor narrative and financial reports in co-ordination with the regional office in Nairobi and headquarters in Geneva# recruitment, performance management and staff development# monitoring and knowledge management, good practice regarding operations procedures
  • The Ret
    Chief Of Mission At Ret In Afghanistan
    The Ret May 2013 - Jul 2013
    Kabul, Parwan And Panjsheer, Afghanistan
    # management of 34 co-workers - Program team (4), Teachers team (11), Admin-Fin team (3), Logistician (1), Translator (1)# administration of all project budgets (total of six digits amount in USD)# planning, management, and implementation of RET’s program and strategy in Afghanistan# management and coordination of operations directly in the field (Panjsheer province: 60% and Parwan province: 5%) and at the main office (Kabul: 35%)# stabilization and management of sensitive projects in economic and social empowerment of women and their families# recruitment and management of human resources# financial management: bookkeeping, accounting records; conformity with the grants’ specific conditions, budget monitoring; adherence to internal and donors’ procedures# daily monitoring and evaluation of the programs including the identification of needs and gaps# supervision of the production of timely donor narrative and financial reports# representation of the organization and re-establishment of good relations with local and national institutions
  • Heartland Alliance International
    Legal Representative In Burundi And Director Of Operations In The Great Lakes Region: Burundi/Drc
    Heartland Alliance International Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
    Bujumbura, Burundi
    # responsibility for all official communication (e.g. with local authorities and other foreign organizations) and contract negotiations (with partners and donors) in Burundi# management of all project budgets (total of seven digit amount in USD)# insurance of respect of local security protocols and procedures# overall responsibility for all projects in Burundi# close coordination with program staff; extended HR responsibilities# Director of Operations: same responsibilities as stated below (see: Director of Operations)
  • Heartland Alliance
    Director Of Operations At Heartland Alliance, Great Lakes Region: Burundi/Dr Congo
    Heartland Alliance Jun 2011 - Feb 2012
    Bujumbura, Burundi (Great Lakes Region)
    # management of operations team (7 co-workers)# extended responsibility for office staff (23 co-workers); deputy head of office since November 2011# staff recruitment, training and evaluation (in Burundi and in DR Congo)# project partner consulting and mediation# designing the structural transition phase of the organization in the region# amelioration of operations procedures and coordination of offices# co-designing the operations set-up in Bukavu, DR Congo# oversight of compliance of all purchases and procurement, monitoring of office expenditure# budget tracking and burn rate calculation# drafting and evaluation of finance, logistics, administration, hr and security procedures# drafting of and implementation of safety protocols# regular operations and staff meetings# regular reporting: provision of oversight of daily regional office and inter-office activities
  • Goethe-Institut Nigeria
    Country Director Of Goethe-Institut Nigeria
    Goethe-Institut Nigeria Oct 2008 - Aug 2010
    Lagos, Nigeria
    # management of a team of 22 employees# representation and official communication# personnel recruitment, training and evaluation; amelioration of general work flow and conditions# budget responsibility over a six digit amount in EUR# conception, planning, implementation and evaluation of all programs in Nigeria (i.e. support of and collaboration with the local civil and cultural society, exchange and educational programs)# modernization of work stations through new technical equipment and training# regular reporting and compliance with all HQ requirements# contract negotiations and negotiating with local authorities# support and supervision of Goethe-Institut Liaison Office in Kano (North of Nigeria)# implementing of regional strategies through local programs # active public relation work, representation of the Center in the host country# fostering relationships and liaising with partners, official representations and the press
  • German-Algerian Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (Ahk Algérie)
    Project Manager
    German-Algerian Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (Ahk Algérie) Jan 2008 - Jul 2008
    Algiers, Algeria
    # co-ordination and organisation of the “First German-Algerian Fair on Environment 2008” in Algiers # supervision of the fair‘s budget (seven digit amount in EUR)# active acquisition of exhibiting companies for the fair, gathering and updating of business data# fostering of relationships with partners in the host country# editing of the chamber’s bilingual (German/French) magazine “Bilatéral“# acquisition, editing and translation of articles for the magazine # translation (during negotiations and official delegation visits)# negotiations with partners and service providers
  • Goethe-Institut Algeria
    Program Assistant
    Goethe-Institut Algeria Feb 2006 - Dec 2007
    Algiers, Algeria
    # preparation and implementation of programs and events# taking care of visitors/partners coming to Algeria# fostering of relationships with German and Algerian partners through exchange programs# supervision of the Alumni network of Goethe-Institut Algeria# constant control of www products and print materials according to the corporate designs # assistance in the language and library department as well as in the administration # translations (during negotiations and official/political visits)

Roderik Gross Skills

Project Management Human Resources International Relations International Development Capacity Building Program Development Ngos Non Profits Program Evaluation Research Volunteer Management Community Development Humanitarian Assistance Editing English French German Spanish Nonprofits Nonprofit Organizations Non Governmental Organizations

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Roderik Gross works for Amref Health Africa (France)

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Roderik Gross's current role is Program, Project, Team and Operations Manager.

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Roderik Gross attended Technical University Of Braunschweig, Ecole Supérieure Des Beaux Arts De Toulouse, Universidad De Burgos.

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