Mollen Chareka, Supply & Logistics Specialist

Mollen Chareka

Supply & Logistics Specialist

UNITED NATIONS

Lieu
Zimbabwe
Éducation
Master, Administration
Expérience
22 years, 3 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :22 years, 3 Mois

Supply & Logistics Specialist à UNITED NATIONS
  • Nigeria - Abuja
  • Je travaille ici depuis juin 2020

• Provide coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Country Office Supply Section
• Capacity building
• Supply Systems Strengthening
• Contracting services, including Construction.
• Managing tender processes.
• Evaluating supplier’s performance and Partner
• Review of procurement documents

Logistics Manager à Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Yémen - Sanaa
  • juin 2019 à septembre 2019

Provide leadership and guidance to the Yemen Logistics Team (National Staff). Review of all logistics policies and align with donor Guidelines and NRC Global Logistics Handbook. Coaching and provide mentorship through training and on job assessment and performance monitoring. I successfully completed the short term deployment and managed to provide the needful on the job trainings, coaching and mentorship to the team, adjust the Structure to fit to the existing organizational strategy and supervised and provide guidance on the tendering procedures and contract management. Review and guide the team on high value tenders, from tendering till to completion of project and handover, through to payment (P2P).

Logistics manager à Nowergian Refugee COuncil
  • Uganda
  • septembre 2018 à juin 2019

Provide leadership and guidance to the Uganda Logistics Team (National Staff). Review of all logistics policies and align with donor Guidelines and NRC Global Logistics Handbook. Coaching and provide mentorship through training and on job assessment and performance monitoring. Management of all high value tenders including the classroom construction, contract management for a Hybrid water network system on motorization and solarisation system. Effective tender management and contract management, while giving a greater attention to anti-terrorism and anti-modern slavery throughout our programming. Review of policies and preparation of SoPs including procurement and security SoPs. Effectively rolled out the Global Initiative “Project Deliver” and ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the KPI delivery by the Logistics team and report to the Region on monthly achievements. Take a leading position in Logistics and feed into the Country Strategy, and ensure effective audit results by providing needful support during the audits. Effectively collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister on Logistics matters, new contractors in field areas, and update on their performance, handover of projects and conflict management between the host community, the refugees and the contractors while ensuring zero tolerance to corruption, terrorism, fraud and modern day slavery.

Welthungerhilfe à Welthungehilfe
  • Irak - Dohuk
  • octobre 2017 à août 2018

Managed to lead and provide guidance to Logistics teams in both Dohuk Country Office and Sinuni Field Offices in Iraq. Collaborated closely with all internal and external stakeholders including donors, Cluster group and Partners among others to ensure sustainability in procurement and logistics. Major achievements include high value contract for high way construction in Rabea, construction of livelihood sheep dips, Classroom rehabilitation under the GIZ funded project 1005. Tendering and contract management for Mosul water network. Managing the UNWFP logistics for food distribution and effectively support the rehabilitation project under the GIZ Cash for Work Programme. Effectively support the Social Cohesion team by providing needful logistics support through procurement of project requirements, goods and services including child friendly space. Work Closely with Sinuni Sub Mayor among other key stakeholders on logistics updates for WHH logistics. Provide training and mentorship to the logistics and non-logistics staff. Policy review and training on the global logistics policy (Rules of Awarding Contracts: (RAC)) to all staff and where necessary to our key stakeholders, Suppliers. Spearhead and managed to lead in the consortium training for Logisticians through the Cluster group. The training offered by Turkey CIPS board. Provide logistics support on access challenges and convoy travelling from Dohuk to Sinjar during the time when security was still critical in Mosul, Talafar through to Sinjar. Provider logistics support during Partner selection, for programming. Worked closely with Baghdad Demining Company on providing mine awareness to the Sinjar Community on a partnership agreement.

Logistics and Procurement Manager à SCI
  • Afghanistan
  • mars 2017 à septembre 2017

• Train and give guidance on guidelines and policies.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure effective and efficient logistics and procurement through on time delivery of quality goods and services economically.
• Provide support, leadership and guidance regarding IT.
• Ensure on time reporting on logistics and procurement monthly activities.
• Support by availing required information for donor reporting.
• Strengthen stakeholder relations and collaborate
• Border protocols and travel clearances on all logistics and procurement transactions and movements.
• Monthly logistics and procurement reports submission
• Ensure maximum asset utilization and reduce operational cost of keeping assets by ensuring preventive measures to avoid cost associated with negligence.

Logistics and Procurement Officer à CORDAID
  • Zimbabwe
  • janvier 2016 à février 2017

Timely and sound decisions in procurement of the required goods and services while complying with The World Bank Policies, CORDAID and Government of Zimbabwe regulations. Major contribution recognized in the selection of the Independent counter verification firm for urban and rural programmes, Audit firms selection both internal and external, Consultants in the development of an electronic quality of care supervision Application, Client Survey Satisfaction tool, development of the Zimbabwe Health Care Pocket Guide for the Zimbabwe Health Sector, Marketing and advertising for Public awareness to the voucher project, and all the procurement of other goods and services for the programme while considering stakeholder satisfaction.
Compliance with the set standards and procedures for The Bank including preparation of Procurement plans, seeking necessary No objection, preparation of bid, proposal documents in line with the Bank Policy. Also manages CORDAID fleet, assets and office management.

Supply Chain Management Specialist à World Vision International
  • Philippines
  • août 2014 à février 2015

Providing leadership and support to the Supply Chain team. Assess and strengthen the capacity of country logistics teams by delivering training and development programmes. Provide technical support / advice on the organizational structure of country logistics teams on an ongoing basis and in advance of major new grants. Represent the Global Supply Chain Team at Zonal Level and supports the recruitment process for the local staff. Develop strong relationships across different functions and develop training material and tools to ensure optimal supply chain management in the organisation from procurement throughout the distribution function. Review all procurement, logistics, contracts, fleet management, and distribution documentation before transacting. Managing the SCM Zonal Budget, for Ormoc, Strategy mapping, Category management, managing transitioning from Emergency Response to Recovery. Grievance handling, Mentoring. Advisory role during tender meetings

Procurement & Logistics Consultant à Qatar National Food Security Programme
  • Qatar - Doha
  • avril 2014 à avril 2014

1. a) Supply Chain Management (Contracts, Procurement & Logistics) Consultant
The consultancy work as a specialist consultant included focusing on delivering a range of business improvement specifically in logistics and procurement to ensure value-added services to the organization during the transition of a programme to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. The jobs aimed at bridging the gap and provide an interface to facilitate end of programme and start of a new project under a government ministry. This include but not limited to the analysis of work, designing and implementing procurement strategies, policy review and work closely with senior management on decision making on end of programme (close out) and start up for the new project. This includes designing of some draft policies and review of the existing in procurement and logistics and also managing closing contracts and those for transitioning.

Logistics and Procurement Officer à Qatar National Food Security Programme
  • Qatar - Doha
  • novembre 2013 à mars 2014

Position held - Logistics and Procurement Officer
Mollen managed to ensure timely and sound decisions in procurement of the required goods and services while complying with The Bank Policies, CORDAID and Government of Zimbabwe. Major contribution recognized in the selection of the Independent counter verification firm for urban and rural programmes, Audit firms selection both internal and external, Consultants in the development of an electronic quality of care supervision Application, Client Survey Satisfaction tool, development of the Zimbabwe Health Care Pocket Guide for the Zimbabwe Health Sector, Marketing and advertising for Public awareness to the voucher project, and all the procurement of other goods and services for the programme while considering stakeholder satisfaction.
Compliance with the set standards and procedures for The Bank including preparation of Procurement plans, seeking necessary No objection, preparation of bid, proposal documents in line with the Bank Policy. Also manages CORDAID fleet, assets and office management
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
• Prepare the Procurement plan and deliver according to the Procurement Plan and along the World guidelines.
• Improve quality of services through effective market search for new developments.
• Manage and advise on complex project procurement and contract management, and give trainings and workshops presentations on key procurement and logistics procedures and protocols, e.g. obtaining NOL.
• Manage the routine care and maintenance of the vehicle fleet and keeping records of vehicle documents;
• Provide weekly and monthly reports and update procurement and logistics manual accordingly.
• Manages the document archiving at NPA and with the external archiving firm.
• Manages all assets and maintain the register.
• Yard maintenance and security, handling maintenance and proper functioning of the Cordaid Harare office building and its inventory
• Liaise with the security company on office security and the alarm system

Procurement Manager à GOAL Ireland - Zimbabwe Mission
  • Zimbabwe
  • mai 2011 à juin 2012

•In Charge of the procurement start to end activities at national level. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders like HO Logistics based in Ireland, Programme Managers, Donors etc.Manage High Value Purchases like vehicles, generators, machinery among other purchases. Prepare Procurement Reports and share with relevant stakeholders and Head of Logistics in Dublin, Ireland.

Procurement Supervisor à CARE International
  • Zimbabwe
  • octobre 2010 à avril 2011

In charge of procurement sector and work closely with the Country Director, ACD Systems and head of programmes to ensure no bottlenecks in supply chains.
Manage all procurement activities, tenders, contracts, logistics, budgeting, planning and relations management.

Procurement Officer à World Vision International
  • Zimbabwe
  • janvier 2006 à septembre 2010

Successfully delivered the needful service through sound team management and lead to a team cohesive, delivery results, cost cutting on fleet management and close collaboration with programmes.

Logistics and Procurement Officer à ICRISAT
  • Zimbabwe
  • mars 2005 à décembre 2005

Reporting to: The Country Administrator.
•In charge of all logistics and procurement aspects of ICRISAT Research Institute in Matopos; Zimbabwe.
•Procurement of goods and services whilst applying the ICRISAT International procurement policy and rules.
•Ensure the smooth running of operations, fleet management, and in charge of the Institutional assets
•Ensuring the security of both human and material resources.
•Handling projects procurements funded by such donors like World Bank, EC, USAID, CGIAR, FAO etc.
•Stock Management, team management Administrative and financial management of the programme logistics. Management of the fuel station and ensure calibration to improve on efficiency.

Logistics Officer à CARE International in Zimbabwe
  • Zimbabwe
  • juillet 2002 à février 2005

Commodity accounting, Invoicing, reporting and logistics of Emergency Food distribution from WFP, C-SAFE, UNICEF. Liaising with government officials on necessary permits. Supervise all inbound and outbound logistics and implement logistics management systems. Collaborating with program staff on logistics, Asset management. Handling mandatory reports, proper logistics set up of new sites or closure of sites.

Assistant Warehouse Supervisor à DuPont Pioneer Zimbabwe Office
  • Zimbabwe
  • janvier 1999 à juin 2002

DuPont business is a leading developer and supplier of plant genetics to farmers worldwide with its Head office in USA. Pioneer is highly technical and innovative and its success is through better yields as a world leader in agronomy.
Warehouse Assistant Supervisor (Jan. 1999 to June 2002) Reporting to Warehouse Supervisor - Mr. C. Chirape
• Stock management and update of Stock on systems and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Organize warehouse filing system to include all equipment manuals, maintenance schedules and reports.
• Asset management including services and repairing of machinery and equipment.
• Supervise loading and offloading, sales and export, containerization and ensure accurate documentation.
• Procure requirements for laboratory, workshop, packaging, warehousing, and administration, operational including fumigation materials and chemicals and other consumables.
• Receipt and maintenance of parent seed and ensure the customs and entry to the said.

Éducation

Master, Administration
  • à Women's University in Africa
  • octobre 2012
Diplôme, Procurement and Supply
  • à Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
  • mai 2012
Diplôme, Humanitarian work
  • à University of Zimbabwe
  • décembre 2009

Certificate in Humanitarian work

Diplôme supérieur, Purchasing and Supply
  • à Harare Poly Technical College
  • décembre 2000

Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and supply.

Diplôme, Purchasing and Supply
  • à Harare Poly Technical College
  • décembre 1998

National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply, (HEXCO),

Specialties & Skills

Procurement
Administration
Tender Management
International Logistics
Contract Management
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
GLOBAL SOURCING
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
ASSET MANAGEMENT
BUDGET PREPARATION
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
CLIENTS
Global Logistics
ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT
TENDERING

Langues

Anglais
Expert

Adhésions

Chartered Institute Of Purchasing and Supply
  • Student
  • January 2012
Humanitarian Logistics Association
  • Member
  • January 2010
Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA)
  • Member
  • January 2012

Formation et Diplômes

Advanced Diploma-CIPS (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
June 2019
Diploma Certification (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Certificate of Completion for US Government Grant management (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
July 2008
Valide jusqu'à:
July 2008

Loisirs

  • Dancing, singing, reading, gymnastics and listening to music