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Resume:
ABDULLAHI ADHI GEWANA
Tel: 072*******/072*******
Email: ********@*****.***
Personal Details:
oDate of Birth: 10th Feb. 1979
oPlace of birth: Marsabit
oLanguages: English, Kiswahili and Borana
Education & Professional Qualifications:
oBsc.(Environmental science), Kenyatta University, 2000-2004
oKenya Certificate of Secondary Education B (Plain), Marsabit Boys High School, 1994-1998
oAssociate expert in Environmental Impact Assessment and audit-NEMA
Career Profile:
An experienced professional conversant in areas of; operations, treasury, risk management, field monitoring, community training, data collection and analysis, participatory rural appraisals, environmental impact assessment,environmental audits, writing and compiling field reports and financial reporting. I have strong planning and coordination skills, ability to formulate policies and manage daily operations. I have excellent knowledge in areas of administration, Budgeting, procurement, logistics, staff supervision, portfolio management, asset and liability management among other functions. My goal is to find suitably challenging Position within an organization or county government and be able to utilize my skills and knowledge while contributing to the same level of performance to the benefit of the organization.
Key Professional Skills:
oEnergetic, committed and enthusiastic individual with an ability to disseminate, impart project concepts and ideas
oAbility to work independently without direct supervision
oAbility to understand how to develop and implement project strategies
oAbility to work well with all levels of management, executive leadership and support staff
oProblem-solving and conflict management skills
oPossess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrate outstanding leadership
oProficient in Ms Suite, Internet and Email application
oStrong ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing and to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
oStrong rapport with communities, extensive skills in community based natural resource management, very professional and reliable person
oMoving into totally new situations and territories and initiating successful activities and relations
oAbility to think creatively and an innovative approach to problem-solving
oTrustworthy.
oHigh personal integrity in matters related to finance, official information and communication
oKnowledge of working with the rural communities of Kenya and understanding environmental challenges facing them in their day- to- day lives.
oKnowledge of climate change adaptations.
oKnowledge of field work and community trainings/facilitation.
oKnowledge of natural resource management, early warning, participatory rural appraisals, monitoring and evaluation and report writing.
oKnowledge in carrying out environmental impact assessment and audits
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Part-time Environmental consultant;
Hiagro (EA) services, 2009 - to date;
Duties and Responsibility
Carrying out environmental impact assessment for projects
Carrying out baseline surveys
Carrying out environmental audits for projects
Compiling reports for approval by NEMA
Carrying out Facilitations, trainings and community awareness on issues related to environment and natural resource management
Data collection
Geographical information systems(GIS)
Branch operations Manager-Acting;
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Jun2012-2014;
Duties and Responsibilities:
oOversee customer service delivery, maintenance and improvement of Retail Banking service standards in order to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
oFormulate and implement branch business plans, forecasts and budgets and ensured their control and periodic reviews
oImplement and monitor the operational risk management guidelines for the branch
oEnsuring that past audit, credit and inspection reports receive adequate attention
oMaintaining the look, feel and physical security of the branch premises as well as staff and customers
oSetting and achieving sales and profit targets and analyzing sales figures and devising marketing and revenue management strategies
oManaging budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure
oManaging and motivated the sales team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
oCreating an optimized working environment increased job satisfaction
oCommunicating all necessary information regarding the running of the bank to management
oEnsuring the branch complied to all standards required by the organization including health and safety
oManagement of branch operations risk
oStaff management
oStaff mentoring/training
oVault/ATM management
Branch Co-ordinate;
Co-operative Bank of Kenya May 2010-December 2011;
Duties & Responsibilities:
oRespond to clients' needs, requests and concerns as appropriate, investigate and/or channel complaints or problems to appropriate staff/departments, assist in resolving conflicts and act as an intermediary between clients and staff
oAttended to branch account payments and ensuring that the branch is running smoothly and efficiently
oImplemented agreed audit recommendations in consultation with the Head of departments
oSubmitted branch reports as directed by Head of departments within stipulated timelines
oResponsible for Leave, training, coaching and mentoring of staff in the branch
oEnforcing compliance to all credit policies and procedures at the branch
oReviewing PAR reports for branch and each credit officer for any trends in portfolio quality and take corrective action.
Operations officer/executive banker
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Oct 2008-2010;
Duties & Responsibilities:
oOversaw implementation of the Bank’s operational policies and procedures with regards to clearing, trade, treasury and customer account operations.
oConstantly reviewed and re engineered processes & procedures to tame operational risk and provide world class service to customers
oParticipated in the development of an effective risk and control assessment programme and ensured the right measures were in place to mitigate risk
oEnsured regulatory compliance and implementation of effective anti-money laundering procedures/controls
oControlled inventory, handled logistics and interviews and supervised employees
oPlanned, directed, or coordinated the operations of the company
oManaged daily operations, and planned the use of materials and human resources
oPlayed a significant role in long-term Planned, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence
oOversaw overall financial management, planned, systems and controls
oOversaw monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization's financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals
oOversaw short and long-term financial and managerial reporting
oAny other duty that may be allocated from time to time
ooversee day to day running of vault and manage treasury
oATM management.
Teller/cashier 2007-2008
Co-operative bank of Kenya-Digo rd branch and Nkrumah rd
Duties and responsibilities:
Paying cash
Cheques encashment
Receiving deposits and processing vouchers
Carrying out forex transactions
Carrying out daily reconciliations
Customer care
Oversee swift/foreign drafts/rtgs transactions/mpesa transactions
Record management
Field monitor-volunteer
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, Sept 2005-nov 2005
Duties and Responsibilities:
Data collection
Compiling field reports
Monitoring constitution referendum campaigns
Referendum election observer
Field Monitor-Intern
Min.of State for the Development Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands, Aug2004-June2005
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting field monitors in community trainings
Involving in participatory rural appraisals(PRAs)
Writing and compiling workshop/field reports
Involving in community based natural resource management
Monitoring and evaluation
Early warning and climate change adaptation
Interests:
oReading, travelling, social work and watching soccer.
REFEREES
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic and performance.
1. Mr. Halakhe Dida Waqo,
CEO, ethics and anti corruption commission of Kenya,
Nairobi.
Mobile: 072*-******
2. Mr. Samuel Mbugua,
Director, Hiagro (EA) Services.
Nairobi
Mobile: 072*******
3. Mr.Galgallo Rashid Abdi,
Education Officer, Fort Jesus (NMK),
P.O Box 860**-*****,
Mobile: 072*******.
Mombasa.
4. mr joseph wokabi,
Branch manager, co-operative bank of Kenya,
Githunguri branch,
Kiambu
Mobile;072*******
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