Abdulrahman Ahmed Ismail

As the project manager at UNOPS Ethiopia Hub, I am responsible of ensuring that projects results are delivered through producing the PID, understanding the terms of the project legal agreement. I manage funds application in oU, regular expenditure reports are generated and analyzed, Plans are prepared, Stakeholders satisfied, Project finance is managed and budget is controlled, People are managed, Changes approval is granted through UNEP, Information requests are addressed (for example, a client require an update on the status of a requisition), Reports submitted, Engagement/amendment is finalized, Project is approved

The project results (deliverables) include but not limited to, Visas are issued, Flight tickets are issued, DSA Processed, Vehicle maintained, Vehicle rented, Customs cleared, Events locations are booked, Personnel contracts issued, personnel monthly salary payment processed, goods are procured, Services are procured. Monthly financial reports submitted.

As a Programme Management Office - Leader, I am responsible to Strengthen the Delivery of UNOPS in Sudan through, implement UNOPS planning guidance, maintain and communicate Work performance measurement, Conduct Quarterly Project Assurance, Conduct Field Visits, manage projects closure process. oversee and coordinate all project closure activities.

I am also responsible of Center Of Excellence, I manage P3M3 project that aims to achieve maturity level (3) by end of Jun. 2018, I coordinate access to project management external certification PRINCE2, MSP, MoP, MoR.

I am also responsible of Strategic Planning, I support marketing with Comms to brand UNOPS Infrastructure, Project Management and Procurement, implementing Benefit Management Strategy, and finally, enable the identification, selection and prioritization of new programmes and projects through supporting proposals and concept note development package.

As the project support officer within the project management office at UNOPS Ethiopia Hub, I am responsible for delivering and managing a high quality, cost-effective project, work packages and tasks. These works include Project Formulation and Approval, Project Implementation, Coordination and Liaison, Operational and Logistic Support and Project Completion.

I produce management products, such as business case. apply best practices in project management

As the project management analyst within the project management practice group at UNOPS headquarters, I am responsible for delivering and managing a high quality, cost-effective projects, work packages and tasks. I develop policies, plans and guidance. These works include Risk Management, standards, Project management training and capacity development to contribute to the delivery of more than 1200 projects with around 300 project managers globally.

I was assigned to manage risk return analysis pilot project. In March 2015, Hubbard Decision Research (HDR), the Sustainable Urban Rehabilitation Program (SURP) team in Haiti, and the Sustainable Project Management Practice Group (SPMPG) commenced a pilot application of the Applied Information Economics (AIE) methodology. The pilot application focused on calculating a Net Present Value of different efforts within the SURP program in Haiti: these included the construction of a new main road, the construction of a school, small business loans and support, a water and sanitation project, and house construction all within the neighborhood of Fort National in Port-au-Prince.

Applied Information Economics (AIE) is a synthesis of techniques from economics, actuarial science, and other mathematical methods. In addition to these more familiar fields, AIE includes Decision Theory - the formulation of decisions into a mathematical framework; and Information Theory - the mathematical modeling of transmitting and receiving information. AIE employs methods that are substantiated by a large body of peer-reviewed academic research and empirical evidence on improving human expert judgments

As the programme officer within the programme department at UNOPS Sudan, I am responsible for project development, budgeting and business development.In addition, I provide coordination, reporting and implementation of project outputs

As a Programme Manager I am responsible to develop programme plans that contributes to its development. Commitment to the strategy of the organization and ensure that all programs are consistent with the Plan of Organization with the mid year review and annual review and continuous updating. Engage stakeholders.
Ensure that projects delivered results are what was agreed with donors. I identify and deploy the resources required for projects in coordination with the monitoring and evaluation officer and branch managers. I prepare programme reports on the progress and implementation of programs and identify priorities for projects and programs. Implement Programme Stakeholders Engagement Strategy. explore funding opportunities and develop proposals. I develop and draft TORs for external evaluation process. I delegate of work and control it. I Manage People of Programme. I review and analyze reports and submit them to donors and partners.
I participated in all meetings and seminars, which bring together all organizations working in the same field

• Inter-agency planning and monitoring and evaluation activities related to the Humanitarian work plan sectors.
• Develop strategic plan, mission, vision and annual operations plan.
• Represent ZAWD in different programme and projects meetings.
• Prepare in coordination with ZAWD CD & Lead all budgets and other reporting to different ZAWD clients.
• Information gathering on UN/ Donors, Arabembassies.etc aid grants and develop initiatives with them to have good business opportunities.
• Liaison with government ministries both at central and state level on all ZAWD programme /project activities.
• Conduct and assist in undertaking survey and assessments in support of ZAWD projects.
• Support ZAWD in communication and public relations matters by preparing and disseminating articles, updates and relevant reports when needed
• Prepare ZAWD annual progress reports and budgets to ZAWD senior committee.
• Coordinate with ZAWD staff in all financial and projects issue.
• Provide help and assistant to ZAWD CD for all programme and projects management.
• Develop work plans and budgets proposal for ZAWD organization within the context of humanitarian aid policies and roles.
• Prepare reports on programme status, resources, and other related results-based reporting to UN, HAC, Senior Manager and per request.
• Develop project proposals and funding strategies for the ZAWD organization and seek traditional &nontraditional donors for resource mobilization to ZAWD.
• Develop some capacity building and training to ZAWD staff as required.
• On behalf of ZAWD CD draft terms of reference for ZAWD staff, review and give feedback on their reports.
• Implement and document field visits and assessments and reports on behalf of CD.

As a Senior Contracts Management Associate, I am responsible to manage contractors monthly reports acceptance and monthly payment to contractors.
I co-ordinate information flow between UNMAO and the contractor to ensure all aspects of the liaison and solution on all key matters on the contract are addressed. I ensure that appropriate risk management is applied. Assist the Contracts Management Officer on planning for new contracts and tendering. Assist the Contracts Management Officer in the Tender and Evaluation process, Prepare draft Tender documents, Contracts and SOWs. In addition, prepare draft and verify Contracts amendments. Review and verify contractors’ leave and work plans. Update various Contracts Management tools, e.g. Contract summary sheet, payment status. Liaise with UNOPS NAO to obtain required information, as necessary. Ensure that all Contract related docs. (e.g. Contracts/SOW, Reports, and Implementation Plans) are updated and properly saved (hard copy and server) with limited access for certain documents. Coordinate the administration side of Contracts, including but not limited to the issuance/renewal of the Contractor UNID cards, visa, travel, and equipment verification etc. Liaise with the Support service section as necessary. I received an Outstanding Performance review

As a Deputy Field Coordinator, I am responsible to manage operations department (Logistics, Procurement, Finance and Human Resource). I work closely with the Field Coordinator to support the implementation of IRC projects. In addition, represent the IRC to other stakeholders in Zalingei. Propose, present and set strategic plans and develop projects. Represent the organization and meet regularly with local authorities. Draft technical and financial projects proposals in coordination with the project officers.
Coordinated budgeting and fundraising process through collating and analyzing information from different projects into the donors’ standard forms. In addition, manage the operations department budget. Reviewed and ensured that financial reports are accurate and that they are meeting IRC and donor reporting requirements. In addition, Implement and maintain a cash management system. I oversight recruitment process. Provided on job training to all IRC Zalingie staff in computer skills, leadership and management skills. Produced internal and external quarterly, monthly and bimonthly reports on IRC Zalingie Program, Finance, HR, Logistics and Procurement. I introduced and developed new organizational structure for operations department that strengthens effectiveness and efficiency.

As an Environmental Health Specialist and as Acting Field Manager, I am responsible to ensure that projects are implemented in a timely and professional manner. I manage projects. I engage stakeholders through regular communications (meetings, reports and seminars).
I suggested new project ideas and activities. Develop and draft project proposal. Manage Inventory of assets.
Oversight Procurement process. Establish internal controls to strengthen governance.