BERSHA RAOUL

-lead and manager for the Country office

-Responsible for effective strategic planning, leading to mobilization and placement of UN Volunteers, select administrative/operational support to volunteers, and advocacy and positioning of UNV interests in the country, in line with UNV’s Strategic Framework.

-Building and maintaining relationships with main partners, and effectively coordinating with the Regional Office and HQ organizational units, on volunteer mobilization, programme implementation, and provision of substantive inputs and facilitation of corporate initiatives.

-Lead and key actor for increase in volunteer volume in-country through strategic, programmatic and partnership functions.

-Led cross-functional teams in executing volunteer mobilization strategies, significantly improving outreach and resource allocation effectiveness.

-Cultivated a supportive environment for volunteers, promoting teamwork and enhancing morale to achieve program objectives.

-Collaborated closely with international teams to share best practices and learnings from country-specific experiences, fostering continuous improvement at global, regional and country levels.

-Implemented strategies to increase public awareness and expand the UNV Talent pool through general and targeted outreach and volunteer promotion initiatives.

• -Established and further develop partnerships with UN agencies, international organizations, governments, foundations, international NGOs and private sector organizations to diversify project opportunities within the Multi Country /Country Office or Partnership Group.
• -Undertake advocacy, public information and communication activities.
• -On behalf of the (Multi) Country Office Director, participate in and report on the relevant inter-agency, donor and government coordination meetings including addressing project development issues.
• -Take part in UN common planning and programming processes, including strategic country analysis, UNSDCF, response plans, etc.
• -Build a network of key partners, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to project and partnership development.
• -Jointly develop proposals with Government partners and lead negotiations with donor agencies.
• Developed strategic partnerships with stakeholders, enhancing project visibility and resource allocation across multiple initiatives.
• Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, streamlining processes and improving communication channels for project execution.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of partnership effectiveness, leading to optimized engagement strategies and improved project outcomes.
• Analyzed partnership data to identify trends and opportunities, informing strategic decisions and supporting organizational objectives.
• Represented the organization at international forums, advocating for collaborative initiatives and strengthening global partnerships.

• -Strategic lead and manager for KOICA Official Development Assistance (ODA) program and projects team.
• -Initiated, co-reviewed Basic Design Studies, reviewed RFS, MoU, Implementation plan and the PID (Project Initiation Documentation) for WASH project and upcoming e-Government project.
• -Tracked indicators and monitored progress, gathered, analyzed quantitative and qualitative data and reported on key findings through triangulation of sources and methods.
• Developed and implemented project implementation documentation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery of outcomes.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance communication and streamline project workflows, resulting in improved efficiency.
• Analyzed project performance data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions that optimized resource allocation.
• Led training sessions for team members on project management best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Managed stakeholder expectations by providing regular updates and addressing concerns, which strengthened project relationships.
• Conducted risk assessments for upcoming projects, enabling proactive adjustments that mitigated potential delays.
• Collaborated with external partners to align project objectives, enhancing the scope and impact of initiatives.
• Presented regular status updates to stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress toward established milestones.
• Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication and collaboration among team members.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Championed best practices in project management across the organization through training sessions, workshops, or other knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Drove successful project completion, maintaining strict adherence to budget constraints.

• -Team lead and manager for all KOICA projects, both development and humanitarian, in Cameroon (that is G2G cooperation: Health, Vocational Training, e-Government, e-Procurement and multilateral cooperation: Community Development project with UNHCR for refugees in East and Adamawa regions and A Violence Prevention and Response Project with UNICEF in the Far North region).
• -Liaison with the Resident Representative and KOICA HQ for all project related issues (M&E especially) - Managing and maintaining the team of coordinators for the above mentioned KOICA projects in Cameroon.
• -Focal point for KOICA Cameroon office in charge of maintaining relations with major cooperation partners and projects stakeholders (Government, UN, NGOs and others).
• Led cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic initiatives, resulting in improved project efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Developed comprehensive project plans, enhancing team collaboration and meeting critical deadlines consistently.
• Implemented risk management strategies that minimized project delays and maintained adherence to compliance standards.

• -Managerial responsibilities of KOICA projects in Cameroon including construction supervision, service supply and procurement contracts initiation, negotiation, signing and enforcement between KOICA and contractors.
• -Coordinated country level decision making process on project related issues.
• -Represented KOICA at high level meetings with partner institutions, sector group organizations and other stakeholders in Health sector and Vocational Training, for the Yaoundé Emergency Center (CURY) and the National Institute for Vocational Trainers and Program Development (NIVT) projects respectively.
• Coordinated diverse project activities, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational goals, enhancing overall project efficiency.
• Led cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives, resulting in improved project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Conducted regular project status meetings, fostering open communication and addressing challenges proactively to maintain project timelines.

• National Institute for Vocational Trainers and Program Development (NIVT) project
• -Drafted and negotiated project contracts (Design and supervision, construction, services provision, consultancies as well as procurement).
• -Basic financial management of project budget (USD 6.4 million).
• -M & E (progress tracking, official correspondences, expert visits, construction supervision, program development, equipment dispatch and installation).
• -Managed capacity building for MINEFOP Managerial Level and NIVT staff in Korea.
• -Co-reviewed operational plan, Master Plan and curriculum development (with focus on the CBA-Competency Based Approach).
• Operational preparedness Plan-Ebola Project
• -Proofread and coordinated signing of the MoU.
• -Monitored the supply chain and acquisition procedure for all project equipment for the Health Ministry.
• -Coordinated the financial management of the project.
• -Prepared and submitted end of project report to KOICA HQ.
• -Coordinated the setting up of the Isolation Unit at the Yaoundé Central Hospital.
• Yaoundé Emergency Center (CURY) project
• -Participated in elaboration of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) system.
• -Construction supervision, logistics and procurement management.
• -Coordinated project follow-up support program in collaboration with the Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), South Korea.
• -Drafted, negotiated and enforced sub contracts and protocol agreements.
• -Organized/ hosted major project high level events.

• -Expanded the KOICA Cameroon WFK volunteer program outreach to areas like Wabane, Limbe, and Mankon after leading feasibility studies and baseline surveys.
• -Coordinated volunteer micro projects for Wabane (fish pond, library and community water supply), Yaoundé- Nkobisson (multi media center equipment), and Yaoundé –Nkoleton (ICT basic knowledge book production).
• -Drafted and established a volunteer program manual and questionnaire for feasibility studies on volunteers’ placements.
• Collaborated with local organizations to build strategic partnerships, broadening resource access and enhancing program outreach capabilities.
• Developed and implemented volunteer training programs, enhancing participant engagement and improving program effectiveness across diverse community initiatives.
• Coordinated logistics for volunteer events, ensuring smooth operations and fostering collaboration among team members and community partners.
• Designed outreach strategies to recruit volunteers, significantly growing volunteer participation and strengthening community involvement in various projects.

• -Coordinated (receive question scripts, code, decode, administer, supervised, publish) faculty examinations and Continuous (progress) Assessments.
• -Executed administrative/ clerical duties for the faculty.