Organized and dependable candidate with more than 4 years experience in humanitarian assistance and protection of vulnerable populations, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals ,skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Hi, I’m
AMBEISE ERNESTINE AKOUADOU
Humanitarian/ social worker
Bafoussam
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
International Polytechnic of Science and Technology(IPOSTEC) Baham
Director: Internally Displaced Persons
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Resource mobilization for IDP Projects
- Networking and representation
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on project activities
- Programme integration and mainstreaming
- Partner Development and strengthening
- Staff development and management
Rhema Care Integrated Development Centre Bafoussam
Programme Officer
01.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Led overall management of cash transfer operation of UNICEF-funded Educational Cash Assistance and Social protection Mechanisms for Vulnerable Households in 6 Municipalities in Cameroon
- Managed School projects on UNICEF-Funded Educational Cash Grants to Schools exposed and affected by insecurity crises in North West and South West Regions of Cameroon
- Provided Programme management support
- Maintained frequent communications with Programme partner
- Systematically applied, integrated and documented Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective in all activities
- Effectively registered and enrolled 210 Beneficiaries through Open IMIS Software and supervised 20 community volunteers on
- Worked in collaboration with other Programme, Logistics, Finance, Human Resource and other staff to create and implement project activities
- Provided technical support to team(3 Parent Volunteers, 3 Head Teachers and 3 School councils made up of 9 members each) for traceability and accountability of funds disbursed for execution of school priority projects
- Managed and monitored grants
- Supported local community engagements, cash granting to beneficiary schools
- Used coordination and planning skills to mobilize beneficiaries and achieved results according to schedule
- Liaised with Financial Service Providers for effective and efficient Cash Transfers to Beneficiaries
- Effectively utilized financial resources allocated to projects with transparency and accountability
- Facilitated verification and payment of grants to selected schools with Internally Displaced persons
- Served as focal person of organization in UN OCHA Coordination meetings and other GBV Task Force Meetings.
- Prepared funding reports and provided guidance
- Coordinated cash transfer operations of field and ensured that payments are duly authorized, in accordance with existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cash trash transfer and internal policies and procedures.
- Analyzed and troubleshoot program challenges
- Supported project monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Ensured quality control over data in OpenIMIS, through performing regular analytical reviews.
- Reviewed and certified all transactions related to Cash Transfer as well as Monitoring and Evaluation worksheets for quarterly and annual reporting
- Supported staff recruitment in line with organizational policies and supported Human Resource in maintaining personnel records for all staff.
- Managed and monitored grants and prepared funding reports
- Liaised with vendors and prepared necessary documents for purchase and dispatch didactic materials and furniture to schools
- Supervised sessions on prevention of Violence and discrimination in schools, promotion of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- · Drafted payrolls for cash payments for 3 project locations
- · Prepared and generated cash transfer Standard Operating Procedures
- · Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- · Initiated Cash transfer bulk payment and reconciliation of transfers.
- Facilitated trainings and meetings with stakeholders and Beneficiaries.
- · Transcribed Key informant Interviews.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines
- Promoted safe working environment.
- Supported GBV case management and birth registration processes for Persons of Concern
Rhema Care Integrated Development CentreOgoja
Volunteer
12.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Supported program assessment and distribution of Non Food Items, Cash Based Intervention, Shelter, WASH in UNHCR-funded protection project for Cameroonian Refugee operation.
- Mobilized about 6000 Persons of Concern monthly for all project activities
- Monitored projects through home visits, and surveys
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to sensitize refugees during pre- distribution and post distributions
- Coordinated distribution of food, clothing and household items refugees for over 6000 Refugees
- Collaborated on program operations and relayed beneficiary feedback for improvements.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid field activities centered on community support and enrichment.
- Assisted Administrative Manager with planning and other responsibilities.
Association Rayons Des Soleils on the Engage for Peace Project in Partnership with US Embassy Buea
Volunteer
07.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Coordinated work of project dedicated to raise awareness on “The Role of Youths in Safeguarding Community Peace” in 8 secondary schools in Buea and Bamenda, Cameroon
- Organized seminars and workshops with more than 1000 teenage girls sensitized on role of women in peace building.
- Facilitated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities in 8 secondary schools in Cameroon
- Promoted good menstrual menstrual hygiene practices in 8 boarding schools and supplied free kits to teenage girls
- Created peace clubs in selected schools for peace campaigns both at home and in their various communities
- Organized cleanup campaigns in selected schools and implanted garbage cans in schools
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities
United Youth OrganizationBamenda
Volunteer Coordinator
02.2011 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Oversaw training and mentoring of up to 10 new team members each quarter.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and youth talent exhibition.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems
- Document minutes of meetings and conferences
- Managed team with diverse array of talents and responsibilities
- Designed and facilitated talk shows and jiggles on women and girl empowerment
- Drafted weekly and monthly reports
Education
Pan African Institute For Development, West AfricaBuea Cameroon
Entrepreneurship And Business Development from Project Planning And Management
06.2016
University Overview
- Diploma in Entrepreneurship in Business Development
University of BueaCameroon
Bachelor of Arts from History
2015
University Overview
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Planning, coordinating and partnership
- Trouble shooting
- Respect for Diversity
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Integrity
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Deadline Adherence
Languages
English, French, Bamenda
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Director: Internally Displaced Persons
International Polytechnic of Science and Technology(IPOSTEC)
10.2022 - Current
Programme Officer
Rhema Care Integrated Development Centre
01.2021 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Rhema Care Integrated Development Centre
12.2019 - 12.2020
Volunteer
Association Rayons Des Soleils on the Engage for Peace Project in Partnership with US Embassy
07.2015 - 01.2016
Volunteer Coordinator
United Youth Organization
02.2011 - 02.2014
Pan African Institute For Development, West Africa
Entrepreneurship And Business Development from Project Planning And Management
University of Buea
Bachelor of Arts from History
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