OSAMA ABDALLAH
Kassala
Summary
For more than two decades, my professional journey has been centered around the humanitarian sector, working with different entities such as UN agencies, international NGOs, donor-funded projects, and intergovernmental agencies in various sectors and locations.
As someone with extensive knowledge in this sector, I am well-versed in operations management, project coordination, and program monitoring and evaluation in both emergency and development settings.
Self-motivated, highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding institutional targets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Offices National Coordinator
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP- Sudan)
Khartoum
2020.11
- Ensure the effective delivery of project implementation support services, effective operational management of projects, and transparent utilization of financial resources.
Consultant
The Kizen Company - USAID contractor
Khartoum
2019.11 - 2020.03
- Provide operations support services to position Kaizen for a winning OTI/SWIFT 5 Sudan proposal.
Country Operations Coordinator
Accion Contra El Hamber (ACH Spain)-Sudan mission
Khartoum
2019.09 - 2019.11
- Supervising, overseeing, and managing all accounting aspects of the organization, including budgeting and budget management, donors' reporting and establishment and maintenance of effective policies and procedures.
Senior M&E & Operations Manager
JICA Project on Strengthening Peace in Darfur
Khartoum
2015.04 - 2019.03
- Support the state governments in the Three Darfur States to build, strengthen, and fully institutionalize the Monitoring and Evaluation system (M&E).
National Consultant for Coordination
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Khartoum
2014.12 - 2015.03
- Support the JICA Sudan office on the formulation of the peacebuilding project in Darfur (SMAP-II).
National Consultant for Project Coordination
KRC Consulting Company (contracted to JICA Sudan)
Khartoum
2014.02 - 2014.11
- Support and coordinate the initiation phase of JICA Project on Strengthening Peace through the improvement of public services in Darfur.
National Project Coordinator
Project on Human Resource Development for Darfur States and Three Protocol Areas, Japan International Agency (JICA Sudan)
Khartoum
2012.05 - 2013.09
- Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the project through coordination and consultation with stakeholders at the federal and states level, as well as other donor organizations.
Senior Operations Specialist
AECOM International Sudan
Khartoum
2009.06 - 2012.03
- Management and oversight of all logistics and operations issues including logistics and operations set up in the fields.
Operations Specialist
PADCO/AECOM
Khartoum
2008.06 - 2009.03
- Management of logistics including transport, fleets, stores, utilities, and travel.
Admin & Finance Associate
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP- Sudan)
Kadugli
2006.06 - 2008.06
- Budgets preparations, detailed record of financial transactions and accounts related to the UNDP projects in South Kordofan state.
Admin & Finance Assistant
United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Malakal
2005.06 - 2006.06
- Assist the area coordinator in managing the admin, finance, and logistics issues.
National Human Resource Manager
Action Contre La Faim- France
Khartoum
2005.04 - 2005.05
- Lead and direct the Human Resources (HR) department for ACF including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, leave, and enforcing the organization's policies and practices.
Log/Admin & Finance Manager
Action Contre La Faim- France
Wau
2004.04 - 2005.03
- Tasked with the overall management of the regional office operations including; administration, finance, human resource, safety, and security.
Log/Admin & Finance Assistant
Action Contre La Faim- France
Wau
2003.06 - 2004.03
- Assist the log/Admin & Finance manager in managing the logistic, administration and finance for the office.
Radio Operator
Action Contre La Faim-France
Bentiue
2001.03 - 2003.05
- Communication with HQ & other bases
- Assist the office with administrative and financial issues.
Education
M.Sc. in Development Studies -
University of Medical Science & Technology
03.2013
B.Sc. in Business Administration -
University of Khartoum
03.1998
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Staff Management
- Operations Analysis
- Cost Analysis
- Project Implementation
- Problem-Solving
- Resource Evaluation
- Strategic Planning
- Management Coaching
- Performance Tracking
References
- Mr. AKAHIRA SANO, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), sanox12@gmail.com
- Mr. PATRIC DAVID, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, patricknaji@yahoo.co.uk
- Ms. SAHAR AZIZ MURTADHA, Cultivating New Frontiers for Agriculture, saharalrufai@yahoo.com, 202.296.3920 - Ext (19)
Certification
- Logistic Management- ACF- 2005.
- Humanitarian Context, Systems, and Standards Course (May 2020)- Online course.
- Project Management in Development Sector (December 2016)- Online
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) in Emergencies (April 2020)- Online
- Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace (June 2020) – Online course
- Human Rights Education Training - February 2022.
- Humanitarian Response to conflict and disaster- HarvardX March 2024.
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field Offices National Coordinator
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP- Sudan)
2020.11
Consultant
The Kizen Company - USAID contractor
2019.11 - 2020.03
Country Operations Coordinator
Accion Contra El Hamber (ACH Spain)-Sudan mission
2019.09 - 2019.11
Senior M&E & Operations Manager
JICA Project on Strengthening Peace in Darfur
2015.04 - 2019.03
National Consultant for Coordination
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
2014.12 - 2015.03
National Consultant for Project Coordination
KRC Consulting Company (contracted to JICA Sudan)
2014.02 - 2014.11
National Project Coordinator
Project on Human Resource Development for Darfur States and Three Protocol Areas, Japan International Agency (JICA Sudan)
2012.05 - 2013.09
Senior Operations Specialist
AECOM International Sudan
2009.06 - 2012.03
Operations Specialist
PADCO/AECOM
2008.06 - 2009.03
Admin & Finance Associate
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP- Sudan)
2006.06 - 2008.06
Admin & Finance Assistant
United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
2005.06 - 2006.06
National Human Resource Manager
Action Contre La Faim- France
2005.04 - 2005.05
Log/Admin & Finance Manager
Action Contre La Faim- France
2004.04 - 2005.03
Log/Admin & Finance Assistant
Action Contre La Faim- France
2003.06 - 2004.03
Radio Operator
Action Contre La Faim-France
2001.03 - 2003.05
M.Sc. in Development Studies -
University of Medical Science & Technology
B.Sc. in Business Administration -
University of Khartoum