Project Management

Abdirahman Addan Mohamed

**** ***** ***, ********, **** 43219 Phone: 614-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

Logistics & Administration

10+ years in Logistics and Administration for MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières aka Doctors Without Borders) serving as Head of Mission Assistant and Field Coordinator in Somalia and Nairobi, Kenya.

Strong communication and relationship skills with teams, local/regional business partners, and customers.

Strong in customer service on a higher level satisfaction

Self-motivated and team oriented with flexibility and adaptability to various environments and situations.

Proven ability to simultaneously cope with great stress while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

Multilingual – Speak/read/write English and Somali; know basic Spanish, French, Arabic, and Kiswahili.

Member of MSF Switzerland International Staff

Key Achievements in the Field

Simultaneously managed 3 projects remotely with field visits as needed.

Accurately prepared monthly reports required for Logistics, Administration, Finance, and Humanitarian situation for each project; also prepared monthly Budget updates and weekly/monthly Inventory updates.

Effectively monitored and evaluated HR, Logistics, Administration, Finance, and Medical resources.

Led smooth opening of MSF Swiss Mogadishu Project, smooth closure of Beledweyne Project, and smooth closure of Dinsoor, Afgoye, and Mogadishu Projects following MSF decision to withdraw from Somalia.

Developed MSF Switzerland 2013 Annual Plan.

Key Areas of Expertise

Logistics Management HR Administration

Security Management & Context Analysis Financial Management/Budget Planning

Emergency Response Management Project Management, Planning & Evaluation

Supply Chain Warehouse Management Stakeholder Representation & Negotiation

Transportation/Fleet Management Medical/Humanitarian Needs Evaluation

Shipping/Receiving & Importing/Exporting Organization Monitoring

Ordering/Stocking & Inventory (incl. Expiration Dates) Computer Skills - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Education

First Choice, 6100 Channingway Blvd, #504 Columbus, Ohio 43232. Certificate of professional early childhood education, (in each of the eight CDA subject areas) 07/14/2015,

Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS), Nairobi, Kenya – Diploma in Community Development, 2011-2013

The Center for International Humanitarian Cooperation (CIHC) with Fordham University, Geneva, Switzerland

International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA), 2012

MSF Training, Nairobi, Kenya – Psychosocial Stress and Incident Support Workshop Certificate, March 2009

MSF Training, Barcelona, Spain – Field Coordination Course, 2008

African Virtual University (AVU), Washington, DC – English Course/Somalia Mogadishu E-learning Course, 2006

MSF Training, Nairobi, Kenya – MSF Holland Supply Chain Management Course, 2004

Red R, Nairobi, Kenya – 0156 Security Management Course, 2001

Professional Experience

Fleet Logix Stelzer Road . Columbus, OH 432**-**-**-**** to 02-27-2014

Logistics Coordinator

Managing the day to day logistical activities of this growing company,

Liaise with international carriers to agree transport costs, ensure the best possible solutions are found that fits the client’s requirement.

Tender job revenues to clients ensuring a bespoke solution is found for them best fitting their request, offering different transport solutions where applicable.

Monitor the progression of transport, advising the client at agreed milestones, and ensuring the transports are running to schedule.

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Continually implementing industry best practices and constantly evolving the company to improve performance, safety, quality and operational excellence

Building and developing collaborative relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders.

Managing the costs of all logistics while focusing on outbound speed increases to our customers and improved just in time fulfillment on our inbound side.

Just Like Mam Mam’s Child Day Care Center 2631 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 432**-**-**-****-present

Manager of the center

Daily management of the project,

Managing daily the customer’s service, more than 100 parents on a face to face meeting and over the phone.

Managing Logistics, Human Resources, Administration and Financial management of the center

Represents on behalf of the owner to all stakeholders, business, private, families and the surrounding communities, as well government officials

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Switzerland Emergency Mission 01-09-2014 to 02-19-2014

Logistician, Ming Kaman Base, South Sudan Awerial County

Evaluated materials and human resources needed to carry out logistical activities in conjunction with line manager and technical advisor. Implemented technical choices, policies, and logistics procedures.

Ensured correct use of tools/documents for logistical monitoring.

Implemented technical aspects of project’s risk reduction plan and technical visibility of evacuation plan.

Prepared and updated project security policy and oversaw security in absence of Field Coordinator.

Monitored regular maintenance and protection of all project infrastructures and equipment.

Responsible for all movements in the project and ensured availability of fleet of vehicles that met project needs in terms of size, quality, and security. Responsible for safety of persons and goods.

Organized KISS movements between the field and capital, collaborating with capital coordination teams.

Managed procurement system, following local/regional procedures and MSF procurement rules.

Supervised quality of products/services provided and competitiveness of prices (getting several quotes).

Supervised administration of internal and external orders; ensured that all documents relating to orders (waybills, packing lists) were filled correctly in compliance with logistics procedures and signing orders.

Oversaw the storage, packing and management of stock. Regularly evaluated storage areas relative to needs of project (volume, security, and proposing possible adaptation such as new premises, etc.)

Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Switzerland 06-18-2012 to 10-31-2013

Field Coordinator, Managing Somalia Mission and based in Nairobi

Remotely managed 3 projects and supervised staff of 280 (Dinsoor, Beledweyne, and Afgoye projects).

Represented MSF locally, communicating in the name of the organization and positioning activities in the humanitarian context of the projects’ regions.

Under guidance of Medical Coordinator, planned projects and related activities by evaluating the needs and situation. Provided monitoring and follow-up to manage each project’s security.

Managed and guided teams: welcomed and coached personnel, organized work, and managed HR.

Managed the departmental projects’ financial, logistics, and administration resources.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Spain 06-14-2010-06-17-2012

Assistant Head of Mission, Managing Somalia Mission and based in Nairobi

Performed function follow-up and analysis of the Somali Context.

Conducted media research on a daily basis, establishing a list of media sources and monitoring the international organizations concerned in Somalia.

Briefed staff travelling to the field, covering the security context and Somalia culture.

Briefed international staff and headquarters prior to field visits to region with strategic responsibility for field visits. Analyzed and made final decisions for security and networking, and maintained regular phone contact with field teams. Updated information about security and context relating to the project.

Established and developed contacts with relevant actors, including International and Local NGOs.

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Assistant Field Coordinator, Mogadishu Project 09-10-2009 to 06-03-2010

Assisted Field Coordinator with internal/external communications and updating and analyzing humanitarian context in the field.

Facilitated contacts with local authorities, assisted with HR and operations management of project.

Served as Acting Field Coordinator and reported to Head of Mission in absence of Field Coordinator.

Managed all security staff in Mogadishu project (car, office, and medical facilities securities).

Provided follow-up for all movements affecting staff, ensuring integrity and safety of property/personnel.

Field Officer and Security Officer, Mogadishu Project 09-16-2007 to 09-09-2009

Coordinated all MSF Field activities in project area, including the implementation of all medical and non-medical activities with the advice of medical team.

Planned, implemented, and conducted follow-up, evaluation and re-orientation of all project activities according to mission’s annual plan, including all eventual project re-orientation and emergency response.

Performed ongoing evaluation of population’s needs from a medical and humanitarian point of view.

Proposed strategic changes in objectives, planning, and implementation of activities for general security.

Established constant contacts with actors and counterparts (other NGOs, UN, local authorities, etc.) and verified that contacts were up-to-date and easily accessible on a regular basis.

Assisted Field Coordinator in negotiations with relevant actors (community leaders, elders, authorities.)

Decided and planned best route to take for each movement in collaboration with Field Coordinator.

Defined, in cooperation with the Field Coordinator, security policy and its practical implementation.

Logistics and Administration, Mogadishu Project 04-19-1998 to 08-14-2007

As Log-Admin, responsible for managing and delivering an efficient and effective logistics service across all programs and field sites, including implementing, monitoring and following-up on all logistics.

Coordinated/managed all logistics of Mogadishu office and project sites. Ensured that standards, systems, policies and procedures (procurement, warehousing, supply/stock movement, freight management, asset management, IT, documentation, filing and reporting) were well established and fully implemented.

In consultation with the Log Co and Somalia Head of Mission, reviewed logistics structures and functions in response to any changing needs and scope of activities managed within the project.

Developed, implemented, reviewed and monitored progress of agreed annual/quarterly departmental plans that contributed to achieving the MSF OCBA Mogadishu strategic plans and objectives.

Provided adequate and timely logistical support to Mogadishu Project including timely procurement and delivery of supplies/goods, transport, IT, communications, and emergency preparedness and response.

Field Logistician & Security Officer, Mogadishu Project 10-01-1997 to 04-14-1998

Supervised logistics team, ensuring proper preparation/planning/implementation of logistics activities.

Responsible for local supply and purchase circuit and construction, rehabilitation, water/sanitation, radio communication and IT equipment, as well as supporting team activities in response to emergencies.

Reported and elaborated on internal technical reports on a regular basis.

Professional References:

Sebastian Weber. E-Mail: *******@***.***.

David Querol. E-Mail: *********@*****.***.

Monica Camacho. E-Mail: *******@*****.***.

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