Director of Programs

 

The Prince Ibrahima and Isabelle Freedom Foundation, Inc.  -  Chicago, IL  -   January 2015- Present

 

Develop and implement strategies that will maximize the collaborations among program areas.

 

Develop and implement a system to evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all staff.

 

Implement a professional development program to address employee experience and skill gaps

Work with staff to develop objective performance measurements across all sites, to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation and goal setting for all employees

Using the existing balanced score card and program dashboard; establish consistent, objective program performance standards of accountability.

 

 

M&E / Database Coordinator (Social Cash Transfer Program – SCT)

 

 

Ministry of Gender & Development (MGD)   - Monrovia, Liberia               Nov, 2011 – July, 2013

Led the MGD/ SCT’s team along with staff from European Union and UNICEF.

Reviewed existing indicators, and define streamlined and reporting tools that meet the requirements of research, program, and MGD management staff.

Worked closely with the SCT donors and staff to ensure overall program indicator design aligns with program framework and are realistic, measurable and targets reflect intended outcomes.

Coordinated and support baseline surveys including training and implementation for effectiveness of staff, tools and logistics functions.

Monitored and evaluate the process and impact of the SCT program on targeted households.

Improved and created effective service delivery within target, and help design methodology for counties that positively impacted the lives of both labor-constrained and extremely poor families.

Developed guidance for staff on appropriate templates to use for data collection exercises.

Coordinated training program for relevant M&E staff and partners to effectively use the technology.

Facilitated staff orientation and training for 20 M&E Managers, Enumeration assistants on policies and procedures to maintain institutional memory.

 

Guaranty Trust Bank Liberia Ltd

Supervisor (Consumer Banking)         -           Monrovia, Liberia                   Dec, 2008 – July, 2011

Involved Extensive experience in banking and retail customer service environment.

High proficiency with cash handling and experience with different retail banking credit analysis.

Explored new business opportunities and develop relationships with customers to retain business.

Provided analysis and solutions on a comprehensive range of banking and consumers products.

Planned and develop portfolios through strengthening customer’s relationships with exceptional service.

Conducted individual financial analysis to determine appropriate loan and credit options.

Responded to all customer queries and issues after performing appropriate research.

Coordinated and improved the bank’s deposit and managed small to medium enterprises customers.

Created highly efficient relationship with potential and existing business customers in various target

 Supervised the Bank deposits and liabilities and minimize cost and risks to the bank.

Conducted consumers’ financial analysis to determine appropriate loan and credit availability.

Responded to all customer inquiries and issues after performing appropriate financial analysis/research.

 

United States African Development Foundation (USADF)

 

 

Administrative Assistant                      -           Monrovia, Liberia                          Aug, 2007 – Dec 2008

Manage tasks for USADF management meetings that included preparing agendas, recording meetings, correspondence, and other inter-office communications.

Served as point of contact for personnel actions within the office of USADF.

Received and process clients’ requests and advice on USADF grant process and projects.

Supervised the formulation and monitoring of Management and Administration to ensure that projects are carryon in the much needy communities around Liberia.

Managed petty cash in accordance with financial Accounting.

Prepared written financial and administrative reports for distribution in management meetings

Monitored and reconcile office budget and expense account.

Monitored and inspect office premises, office equipment and asset control.

Maintained office calendar to coordinate work flow and meetings for Management.

Performed general clerical duties including bookkeeping, photocopying, mailing and filing.

Involved Extensive experience in banking and retail customer service environment.

 

 

VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

 

Women Alert Liberia (WAL)

Executive Director      -           Monrovia, Liberia                   2010-2013

Coordinated and facilitated the national activities of the WAL, on women’s direct engagement in public decision-making and organizing workshops and press releases.

Prepared reports and presentations that reinforce the need for female leadership in both the private and public sectors.

Developed campaign, curriculum, and training materials for management and literacy classes.

Fostered gender balance by motivating potential females candidates to participate in the elections

Led successful campaigns to encourage female voters in the 2011 Liberian national elections.