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Signhedin Knudsen, Camp Manager

Signhedin Knudsen

Camp Manager·UNAMID, Ed Da’Ein

Portugal

Bachelor's degree, Applied Linguistics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 9 months

Camp Manager

July 2012 - June 2019

UNAMID, Ed Da’Ein

Sudan

July 2012 - June 2019

Provided leadership in all aspects of strategic planning and camp management operations, ensuring the achievement
of the UN objectives;
* Enhanced the protection and comfort of UN staff by ensuring that SE corporate facilities and perimeter infrastructure
comprising office and accommodation block buildings were always clean, well maintained and equipped with all
necessary amenities;
* Kept all the stakeholders satisfied with the services of SE FMU through regular inspections of facilities and amenities;
* Furnished accommodation units for civilians, staff officers, military observers, and police advisers;
* Performed related administrative issues related to camp management ICs, including monitoring attendance and
completion of Service Entry Sheets (SES) in UMOJA, staff recruitment, supervision, and administration of 34 ICs;
* Built robust reports with clients and acted as the liaison between the clients and service providers from Life Support
Services (formerly Supply), Integrated Warehouse, and Engineering Units (HVAC, Electrical, Water);
* Contributed to capacity development of the staff by providing guidance to camp managers in 2 Team Sites;
* Increased morale and productivity with professional development initiative for more efficiency, discipline, and more
commitment at work;
* Successfully contributed to environmental standards adherence.
Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Camp Manager

October 2011 - June 2012

UNAMID

Sudan

October 2011 - June 2012

Ensured proper work conditions to the UN staff on a daily basis, including clean and well-maintained
accommodation units and office facilities, as well as common grounds in the team site camp;
* Supervised multi-disciplinary teams of staff, including cleaning, maintenance, grounds, and security (20 persons in
total);
* Was in charge of timely solution provision for ad-hoc maintenance and repair requests from all categories of
personnel occupying team site camp facilities;
* Collected, maintained, and shared data to the Regional Office on active partners to identify opportunities and gaps
to provide a level ground while coordinating the delivery of services;
* Performed regular inspections and ensured the presence of staff, ensuring all MSA staff were properly checked-in
and records were well maintained and that accurate and timely monthly occupancy reports were submitted to FMU
HQ;
* Acted as the liaison between the clients and mission support service providers in the team site and Sector North HQ
(e.g. supply, HVAC, Electrical, Water, CITS);
* Contributed to the recovery of rental deductions from mission and non-mission personnel;
* Contributed to environmental compliance and garbage-free camps by coordinating cleaning and waste management
activities, including the tasking of independent contractors.
Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Management

Supply Assistant

December 2002 - January 2012

UNMIK

United Arab Emirates

December 2002 - January 2012

Responsible for all civilian patterned vehicle assignment database, including all the coordination with the Regional
Transport Officers with regards to vehicles at the RHQ’s and municipalities (CIVPOL and Civilians);
* In charge of receiving, registration, inventory of all UN-owned vehicles, trailers, equipment, and other items;
* Kept the vehicle assignment database up to date at any given time and monitored the vehicle fleet through the
mission area;
* Reported to UNHQ number of vehicles issued for insurance purposes. The UN fleet was comprised of approximately
Company industry:
Private Security Services
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Assistant

November 2008 - October 2011

UNAMID

Sudan

November 2008 - October 2011

Successfully established workable routines for the JLOC (Joint Logistics Coordination) procedures to take place in
EL-Fasher and Elginina;
* Maintained regular contact with UNDSS on security issues, received, reviewed, and advised on SG reports and
security resolutions that may have an impact on UNMAMID logistics operations;
* Responsible for receiving and inspecting goods shipped to Port Sudan, which included verification of goods shipped
against goods appearing on bill of lading (packing list), contacting vendors in the event of missing documents or
shipment discrepancies, and submission of claims for damaged goods;
* Conducted field visits to Depots, warehouses or project sites to monitor supplies and purpose actions to improve
logistic arrangements’;
* Ensured subordinates were performing to expectations (loading/offloading personnel and drivers);
* Effectively liaised with Sudanese Customs authorities for customs clearance which contributed to speedy receiving,
inspection, and forwarding of goods received in Port of Sudan;
* Supported for and attended regional UNJL Coordinating meetings and coordinated with Protocol Unit on VIP visits.
Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Administration

Transport Assistant

December 2006 - November 2008

UNAMA

Afghanistan

December 2006 - November 2008

Managed the region’s fleet of 14 vehicles ensuring timely maintenance provision, with the armored vehicles being
operational for meetings’ support;
* Supported 3 sub-offices in the region and contributed to successfully opening of a new sub-office in Khost;
* Coordinated a team of 50 persons, kept attendance sheets and ensured payment of salaries in a timely manner, and
supported the recruitment of all national staff in the region;
* Made assessment on accident and prepared Damage Discrepancy Reports;
* Maintained proper filing systems and records on DDRs. Prepared all DDR in Galileo System; Assigned temporarily to
the TPT stores for the annual inventory of spare parts in the Galileo;
* Managed a petty cash fund of 20, 000 dollars, completed monthly cash count of petty cash, and submitted reports to
Finance section in MHQ Kabul;
* Attended meetings with the
Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Transport Assistant

June 2004 - December 2006

ONUB (United Nations Operation

Burundi

June 2004 - December 2006

Successfully managed the Fleet Vehicle Inventory Unit fleet comprised of approximately 573 vehicles (light and
heavy-duty vehicles) and updated Galileo Transport database, acting as a focal point for the control of vehicle
inventory in the mission;
* Supported the CTO and the entire ONUB Mission during several Burundian electoral phases by ensuring the
outstanding provision of transport section when was required the issuance of the vast majority of the Transport
Reserve Fleet in order to meet electoral mandate tasking;
* Played a vital role in establishing the Transport Heavy and Light Vehicle Vehicle Recovery Unit in a well-organized
manner so as to enable smooth operation and provide excellent recovery services to various sections in ONUB when
was tasked to set up and organize the unit;
* Liaised with a local vendor for the purchasing of spare parts in the local market;
* Processed check-in and check-out of international and national staff;
* Conducted vehicle recovery trainings to several national staff in the Transport section.
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Camp Manager

January 2002 - January 2006

UNEERO

January 2002 - January 2006

Developed and implemented processes aimed at improving security support for the Ebola and COVID-19 response
team that allows for the complete operation and control activities in the area, in coordination with the Congolese
authorities;
* Ensured a safe and successful operational infrastructure for UN employees, including front-line health workers and
other respective stakeholders, as well as the corporate facilities;
* Supported the Head of the Unit in overseeing the technical, maintenance, and general activities under the FM Unit.
* Handled smooth daily operations and efficient maintenance of buildings, related infrastructures, and other
installations of the camps;
* Developed, implemented, and managed systems such as preventive and predictive maintenance to improve
efficiency and reduce operating cost;
* Effectively managed FMU staff (15 persons) and provided timely submission of attendance sheets for all staff at all
times;
* Acted as the liaison between the clients and service providers from Life Support Services inclusive of Integrated
Warehouse and Engineering Units (HVAC, Electrical, Water);
* Continuously participated in supporting the organization in reaching its goals by performing duties outside FMU
domain to advance UNEERO Mission mandate;
* Maintain proper records of all activities undertaken in the camp and submit reports to the Regional office.
Job role:
Management

Logistics officer

April 2003 - October 2003

UNHCR

Angola

April 2003 - October 2003

Responsible for the inspecting, issuing, and transferring of UN fleet, comprised of approximately 69 vehicles (light
heavy-duty vehicles);
* Ensured the maintenance of outstations, including minor engineering activities, movement, and relocation of offices,
equipment, and materials;
* Contributed to the construction of utilities;
* Supervised the local mechanical staff and UNVs, transfer of returnees in UNHCR trucks;
* Maintained accurate inventory records.
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Supply Assistant

April 2000 - October 2000

April 2000 - October 2000

Responsibilities included maintenance of UN outstations in Haiti and supervision of movement and relocation of
offices, equipment, material, and management of local staff;
* Under the Transport Unit, was responsible for Trip Tickets and updating FACS, issue and handover of vehicles;
Care USA, Pristina, Kosovo
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Logistics Officer

June 1999 - August 1999

WFP

United Arab Emirates

June 1999 - August 1999

Was responsible to deliver humanitarian aid to all the IDP camps in Kosovo;
* In July, also operated as an Air Operations Officer delivered relief food by helicopter to various IDP camps;
* Successfully contributed to accomplishing the organization's goals by delivering 20 tons of food by helicopter and
150 tons by truck per day during the contract period.
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Truck Driver

July 1996 - May 1999

CJ Transpor

Denmark

July 1996 - May 1999

Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Mechanic

March 1995 - March 1996

ASSIST UK (NGO)

Republic of Congo

March 1995 - March 1996

Job role:
Engineering

Truck Driver

October 1993 - March 1995

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)/UNHCR

Jablanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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October 1993 - March 1995

DRC acted as an implementing
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Education

AMU Hoverdal

September 1989

September 1989

Bachelor's degree, Applied Linguistics

Denmark

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