CHERIFF MUSOMBO MASUDI

Woodbridge, NJ

Email: ad4frb@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 20 years of experience in logistics, including supply chain planning, movement control for cargo by land and air, and receiving and inspections; 15 years of management experience with teams of up to 15 staff members and contractors; 15 years of experiencing managing data and producing reports, including in SAP and Excel; and 9 years of experience working internationally in positions of increasing responsibility.

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

Programme Management Assistant, United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) – New York, NY (Nov 2023 – Feb 2024)

Responsibilities

Coordinated programme/project planning and preparation work for the DDR Section's project initiatives, including projects funded from extra-budgetary sources; monitored status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.

Provided general office assistance to the Chief and staff of the DDR Section, responding to complex information requests and inquiries; reviewed, logged, and routed incoming correspondence; set up and maintained files/records; organized meetings, workshops; handled routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing, etc.

Assisted in the coordination of and provided administrative support to briefings on DDR to Member States; meetings of the Inter-Agency Working Group on DDR, annual meetings of Senior DDR Officers, and other meetings and events, as required; this included preparation of promotional materials and other support materials as required.

Requested, compiled, summarized, and presented basic information/data on specific DDR programmes/projects and related topics or issues.

Reviewed project documents, especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identified inconsistencies; distributed project documents to relevant parties upon approval.

Reviewed budget submissions; verified availability of funds; ensured necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.

Coordinated recruitment processes within the DDR Section as well as those aimed at strengthening DDR rosters of experts.

Served as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.

Drafted correspondence on budget- and administration-related issues; prepared and updated periodic reports, briefing notes, DDR Section meeting notes, graphic and statistical summaries, etc.; served as a focal point for OROLSI Web-reporting tool.

Supported the Chief of DDR Section in the development of DDR Section's working practices, to ensure maximum productivity and performance.

Supported the Chief of DDR Section with induction of new/junior staff.

Logistics Assistant, United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)– Bamako, Mali

Jul 2019 – Nov 2022

Accomplishments

As the first staff member hired for the new department supporting external military logistics, I ensured the successful start-up of the department, creating a database to document all requests for material support (fuel, oil, lubricants and rations) to monitor the amounts requested and retrieved. The database provided accurate data for cost recovery purposes and to prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

I initiated weekly internal department meetings to monitor and report on all activities in the department and ensure effective communication and information sharing among team members.

I provided statistics and drafted language for the Organization’s reports on support for external military logistics for the UN Security Council and European Union.

I created a weekly reports template that was used by staff members through the country to verify the stock of military food items for military within the Organization. My template included amount of stock in each location, type of meals (e.g. Halal, vegetarian), expiration dates, etc. to ensure minimum reserves for over 10,000 military personnel and UN regional offices and camps, and that the rations were consumed before expiration to limit waste.

I managed 4 international staff and 5 local staff within the section, monitoring and preparing weekly reports for all staff activities.

Responsibilities

Coordinated external military partners’ collection of goods across the Organization by facilitating required approvals from different departments and followed up after collection with relevant departments for Receiving and Inspection (R&I) Reports, verification of invoices against R&I reports, cost recovery, etc.

Managed and maintained records of all external military partners’ requests to transport goods and people by land and air, and coordinated with relevant departments (Aviation, MOVCON, Transport/Dispatch) on cost estimates, schedules, cost recovery, etc.

Regularly reviewed external military partners’ cost estimates of goods for input into narrative and budget reports and presentations to other departments, the Organization’s Headquarters in NY, and financial partners (e.g., European Union).

Conducted inspections with R&I section for all military rations received and validated the delivery notes in UMOJA /ERMS (SAP).

Logistics Assistant, Movement Control, MINUSMA – Gao, Mali Feb 2014 – Jun 2018

Accomplishments

As the assistant to the Movement Control (MOVCON) Team Leader and the Officer in Charge of MOVCON in the Team Leader’s absence, I initiated the following procedures and processes to enable the effective execution of MOVCON’s logistics operations: separating the arrival and departure areas at the Gao International Airport to prevent confusion and terminal congestion; requesting and receiving seating for passengers; putting in place security measures to control vehicles’ access to the tarmac and persons’ access to the terminal; and, requesting and receiving a container to store cargo at the airport.

I synchronized the transportation needs of government officials, non-governmental organizations and humanitarian organizations.

I supervised 15 staff members and contractors, including ensuring the quality of their work and providing training on Airside Awareness.

Responsibilities

Executed the logistics plans for the timely and efficient deployment/movement of more than 6,000 peacekeepers and civilian personnel, equipment/materiel, and assets throughout the northern regions of Gao, Kidal, and Menaka in Mali, including serving as a flight monitor to escort contingents arriving from other countries.

Selected by Department Chief to travel internationally to serve as movement coordinator for almost 1,000 peacekeepers and police rotating into/out of the country.

Gathered information from different sources, including automated information systems to keep track of equipment, personnel, and supplies, as they move throughout the system, including drafting weekly reports for Mission leadership.

Entered, maintained, and monitored data in the Field Support Suite system (workflow application based on .net platform), creating reports on the movement of cargo and passengers, as well as the surface transport of contingents’ materiel/equipment and assets.

Air Movement Assistant, World Food Programme/UNHAS - Goma, DR Congo Jan 2012 – Feb 2014

Responsibilities

Managed documents and load control, such as manifests, cargo packs, load-sheets, and after-flight mission reports

Coordinated movement of personnel and materiel/equipment to different locations throughout the country

Monitored loading/unloading of aircrafts and ensured their safety certification or authorization

Followed up cost recovery by coordinating with UNHAS Finance Office at the country HQ for the distribution of invoices to user organizations in the region

Represented Organization in inter-agency coordination meetings

Passenger Team Leader, MONUSCO – Kindu, DR Congo Jan 2003 to Dec 2011

Responsibilities

Provided outstanding service to all passengers, including government officials, representatives of NGOs and humanitarian organizations

Managed 15 staff, organizing human resources allocation, monitoring attendance, directing, assigning tasks, and organizing staff members’ training

Writing detailed passenger handling reports and following up on problem-solving actions

LANGUAGES

English; French; Swahili; Lingala (all fluently)

TRAINING/COURSES

Supply Chain Strategy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Coursera, in progress

Supply Chain Logistics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Coursera, 2018

Supply Chain Operations, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Coursera, 2018

Supply Chain Planning, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Coursera, 2018

Supply Chain Sourcing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Coursera, 2018

Supply Chain Principles, Georgia Institute of Technology, Coursera, 2018

Dangerous Goods Initial Course for Cargo Acceptance personnel category six, 2018

Dangerous Goods, Airports Handling Operation, and Security in Aviation, 2012

UN-specific courses for finance, budget, acquisition, requisition, and procurement roles, online, 2022

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Politics and Administration – Kindu University, DR Congo, 2008

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in logistics, specializing in supply chain planning, movement control for cargo by land and air, and receiving and inspections. Proven track record of effective management, leading teams of up to 15 staff members and contractors. Proficient in managing data and producing reports using SAP and Excel. Demonstrated ability to thrive in diverse international environments, with 9 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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- Coordinated programme/project planning and preparation work for the DDR Section's project initiatives, including projects funded from extra-budgetary sources; monitored status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.

- Provided general office assistance to the Chief and staff of the DDR Section, responding to complex information requests and inquiries; reviewed, logged, and routed incoming correspondence; set up and maintained files/records; organized meetings, workshops; handled routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing, etc.

- Assisted in the coordination of and provided administrative support to briefings on DDR to Member States; meetings of the Inter-Agency Working Group on DDR, annual meetings of Senior DDR Officers, and other meetings and events, as required; this included preparation of promotional materials and other support materials as required.

- Requested, compiled, summarized, and presented basic information/data on specific DDR programmes/projects and related topics or issues.

- Reviewed project documents, especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identified inconsistencies; distributed project documents to relevant parties upon approval.

- Reviewed budget submissions; verified availability of funds; ensured necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.

- Coordinated recruitment processes within the DDR Section as well as those aimed at strengthening DDR rosters of experts.

- Served as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.

- Drafted correspondence on budget- and administration-related issues; prepared and updated periodic reports, briefing notes, DDR Section meeting notes, graphic and statistical summaries, etc.; served as a focal point for OROLSI Web-reporting tool.

- Supported the Chief of DDR Section in the development of DDR Section's working practices, to ensure maximum productivity and performance.

- Supported the Chief of DDR Section with induction of new/junior staff.

**Logistics Assistant, United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)– Bamako, Mali (Jul 2019 – Nov 2022)**

- (Accomplishments and Responsibilities as previously outlined)

**Logistics Assistant, Movement Control, MINUSMA – Gao, Mali (Feb 2014 – Jun 2018)**

- (Accomplishments and Responsibilities as previously outlined)

**Air Movement Assistant, World Food Programme/UNHAS - Goma, DR Congo (Jan 2012 – Feb 2014)**

- (Responsibilities as previously outlined)

**Passenger Team Leader, MONUSCO – Kindu, DR Congo (Jan 2003 to Dec 2011)**

- (Responsibilities as previously outlined)

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**LANGUAGES**

English; French; Swahili; Lingala (all fluently)

**TRAINING/COURSES**

- Supply Chain Strategy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Coursera, in progress

- Supply Chain Logistics, Operations, Planning, Sourcing, and Principles, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Coursera (2018)

- Dangerous Goods Initial Course for Cargo Acceptance Personnel (2018)

- UN-specific courses for finance, budget, acquisition, requisition, and procurement roles (2022)

**EDUCATION**

Bachelor’s Degree in Politics and Administration – Kindu University, DR Congo (2008)

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