Field Manager
International Rescue Committee
Total years of experience :12 years, 10 Months
Procurement Responsibilities:
Managed procurement at all field locations and achieved 30% cost reduction through strategic procurement processes, tendering, sourcing, and market surveying
Spearheaded sourcing initiatives for a diverse portfolio of indirect categories, developing and implementing category strategies based on market analysis and industry trends
Led the RFX, RFP process to drive cost savings and improve supplier relationships. And Implemented IRC inventory policies, grant inventory reporting, warehousing safety, and assets maintenance plans.
Assisted in developing financial analytics to support commercial negotiations and performance evaluation throughout the contract lifecycle.
Led successful building maintenance projects from start to finish, maintaining quality, strict standards
Field Management Responsibilities:
Led diverse humanitarian operations across multiple locations, ensuring seamless program continuity and strict adherence to IRC policies and donor compliance.
Generated spending reports and analyzed addressable spend to identify cost-saving opportunities, collaborating with stakeholders to align procurement plans with global objectives.
Played a pivotal role in implementing strategic GBV initiatives, significantly contributing to increased services through local partners and coordinating closely with the Family Protection Police Department.
Oversaw all safety, security, and risk assessment aspects for field locations, enhancing compliance and safety measures.
Strengthened team cohesion and optimized vehicle safety and fuel management protocols.
Tracked performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), delivering insightful reports to drive continuous improvement.
Coordinated diverse events at field locations, including Women's Economic Empowerment, fundraising events, donor visits, and refugee day celebrations.
Demonstrated exceptional project management skills in overseeing operations and methodologies.
Managed administrative, IT, fleet, and security departments across multiple offices.
Optimized support workflows, documented processes, and resolved operational challenges.
Oversaw procurement management, tracking accountability, and ensuring compliance.
Strengthened relationships with stakeholders and managed vendor negotiations.
Demonstrated project management skills in coordinating diverse support services.
Oversee facilities, lease agreements, rental contracts.
Visitor Services and Guest Assistance
COVID-19 Focused work:
Office return plan development and execution
Office Return plan guide (written and video guide) which was standardized throughout IRC offices.
COVID-19 response committee member
COVID-19 employee Epidemiological investigation (Case Contact tracing)
Orchestrated operational excellence in East Amman, including facility management and warehousing.
Collaborated with technical teams to implement methodologies and operational guidelines.
Led and coordinated procurement projects between multiple Program Implementation teams
Streamlined procurement and asset management processes, ensuring compliance and accountability.
Maintained strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring smooth program implementation.
Managed all Safety and Security components in all field locations; Oversaw safety measures, liaised with authorities, and ensured compliance.
Led recruitment, HR functions, and ensured adherence to global HR policies.
• Managed logistics, procurement, HR, safety & security, admin, and fleet operations in East Amman.
• Led procurement projects with budgets ranging from $100, 000 to $3 million.
• Streamlined procurement and asset management processes, ensuring compliance, accountability, and adherence to policies and procedures
• Managed all Safety and Security components in all field locations; Oversaw safety measures, liaised with authorities, and ensured compliance.
• Oversaw safety measures, liaised with authorities, and managed vendor relations.
• Successfully managed asset and fleet management, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Maintained accurate filing systems and prepared monthly logistics reports
• Tracked and recorded procurements for accountability to donors
• Demonstrated project management capabilities in coordinating complex logistics.
• Participated in the recruitment of logistics staff and translated correspondence
• Managed end-to-end procurement and asset management processes, ensuring compliance.
• Led procurement projects with budgets reaching $100, 000.
• Efficiently managed fleet operations, ensuring safe and cost-effective transportation.
• Established accurate filing systems and submitted monthly logistics reports.
• Facilitated communication with sub-offices for inventory updates.
• Managed reimbursement of refugees according to policies and donor guidelines.
• Displayed project management proficiency in coordinating logistics activities.
Assume the role of Operations Manager during various shifts. Company operates on A, B, C (24 hour shifts). Manage and maintain communications with 257 locations served logistically with food and beverages. Locations served are military, police, and civil services.
• Fleet management (100 fleet vehicles)
• Plan routes for daily and weekly delivery of food items
• Ensure on time delivery to all locations.
Ensure on-time delivery of packages;
Managing Greater Toronto Area (GTA), a radius of over 200 Km’s and a fleet of 170 trucks;
Ensure “Time Delivery” of high priority package deliveries that must be delivered before 11:59am;
Implemented “ On Road Safety” measurements for drivers and trucks and designed a new “On Road” training for delivery drivers;
Focal point for after delivery customer complaints and other contract based company inquires;
Head of multiple training seminars and created multiple training handbooks and classes.