Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
III- UN LANGUAGES
IV- MOST SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONS
Timeline
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SAHI FULGENCE MAH

SAHI FULGENCE MAH

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Summary

High-skilled and Results-driven HEAD OF MISSION with more than two decades of experience in developing and implementing strategic plans nonprofit organizations with complex needs - Proven record track in achieving client satisfaction rates, in increasing revenue, reducing operational expenses and improving efficiency by collaborating with cross-functional teams and identifying cost-saving opportunities - Results-driven in building clusters and multi-stakeholder Partnerships - Adept at utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making and secure grants, while effectively managing budgets to achieve cost savings without jeopardizing program Quality – Exceptional skills in strategic planning, program management and development and process improvement, with an extensive commitment to driving businesses growth and achieving company-wide objectives- Hands-on experience in front-line of Humanitarian Analysis for Access in Challenging Contexts

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Knowledgeable Chief of Party with proven history of orchestrating seamless and memorable events. Effectively managed large-scale parties, ensuring high guest satisfaction and smooth operations. Demonstrated leadership and multitasking abilities, enhancing team performance and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

CHIEF OF PARTY

NGO, Kara, MALI
06.2018 - 09.2024
  • Participate in good partnership relations and the development on national societies – Ensure the coordination ,strategic positioning and security management – Participate in identifying the needs and priorities – Manage and lead the team – Ensure operational implementation and monitoring of program/project activities – Represent and coordinate the host entity’s actions with all stakeholders, partners, actors, local authorities and civil society - Implement /supervision emergency, early recovery and development programming and “ surge Capacity ” positions ; Provide direction for the Quality management of the programs; oversee program development, provide diverse, inclusive and collaborative leadership to programming - Ensure support to program coordination team ; Bring innovative thinking, sustainable solutions and propose innovative activities based on the context evolution - Monitor needs and suggest new operations and development tracks of the mission ;Supervise the teams and represent the organization in its relations with stakeholders such as funders, partners, donors, the media and other counterparts - Ensure that health and technical uses are in compliance with the organization’s procedures, formats, operational framework and policy ; Accountable for the safety and security of the mission ; Ensure that the information is properly circulated between the Headquarters and the field of operations ; Oversee the administrative, financial and logistic components at the site and ensure compliance with the relevant procedures - Support on learning and using the findings to direct future strategic guidance, in addition to supporting resources mobilization management and Fundraising activities ; Build clusters and multi-stakeholder partnerships and sustain relationships of Trust with Donors , local Authorities, Government, Civil society Organizations, Religious, Youth and other stakeholders - Ensure procedures ,tools and guides are implemented and updated in compliance with the regional office recommendations ; Implement the set country and program by working closely with the Head of the Unit strategy

ADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

NARA NGO, COTE D'IVOIRE
12.2012 - 02.2018
  • -Administrative and legal management: supervise administrative records and guarantees that the status and functioning of the mission are in legal accordance with the requirements of the intervention country - Financial, budgetary and accounting management: responsible for all aspects relating to finance, including budgetary and accounting elements ,as as well as the mission cash flow - Representation: represent the organization in its relations with partners, authorities and a wide range of local actors for the financial, administrative, legal and human resources areas of the mission - Human resources management: accountable for the administrative management of the local and international teams, for the definition/updating of procedures and HR management tools in accordance with local labor regulations in in the intervention countries and the HR policies of the organization, and for the monitoring of risks linked to HR questions - Coordination: centralize and diffuse information within the mission and to Headquarters for all financial, administrative, legal and human resources aspects of the mission, and consolidate the internal and external reporting for these domains

AREA COORDINATOR

Private Sector, Niamey, NIGER
04.2006 - 11.2011
  • Fundraising and Resources mobilization: assist in donor relations and identification of fundraising and resources mobilization opportunities, especially in the area of responsibility - Coordination: centralize and disseminate information to the area of responsibility and consolidate the external and internal reporting activities implemented in the field of operations; ensure effective communication and dissemination of information bases, including the coordination when appropriate - Human resources management: indirectly supervise all the teams under the area of responsibility, composed of international and national staff and support the field coordinators in recruitment, briefing and follow up as needed - Safety & Security: responsible and accountable for the safety and security of all staff, asset and premise under the areas of operations - Programs implementation and quality intervention : supervise the implementation of programs and provide technical support to project managers, ensuring that operational and qualitative aspects of programs are put into practice properly ( quality control, budgetary provisions, monitoring of the objectives, respecting due dates, etc) - Logistics and administration: Oversee the logistics and administrative duties of the projects - MEAL: supervise the MEAL processes ,as well as WASH,MHPSS and PSEA programs in synergy with programs, ensuring accountability and quality improvement measures; initiate the design of relevant tools as needed and ensure compliance of projects to the MEAL framework – Representation: engage and liaise with multi-stakeholder partnerships (INGOs, NGOs, local authorities, government, religious, civil society organizations, etc);actively participate in the technical forums such as Working Groups and Clusters

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Kivu, RDC
02.2002 - 12.2005
  • Participate in meetings with stakeholders such as Religious, local authorities, NGOs, Civil Society organizations, Government and other counterparts on logistics and security issues ; Define and plan logistical needs for the Mission and monitor logistical activities - Provide logistics guidance, advisory, training and technical support to field teams; Manage contracts in relation to logistics and supply chain activities ; Manage transportation of people and goods - Recruit and manage the logistics staff, define capacity building needs, set objectives and ensure skills management ; implement and adapt procurement plan and procedures - Supervise installation of office and accommodation areas; Monitor IT and communication resources ; Carry out any other duties as required by the superior -.Identify and support events which showcase the work and impact and encourage Donors and Funders to invest ; Oversee and ensure high quality Donor relationships of trust for which the grants and Donors care staff are the key relationship managers ; Manage significant amounts of funding, manage complex projects, complying with multiple rules and regulations and juggling requests, deadlines, meetings and general expectations - Responsible and accountable for researching, preparing, submitting and managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet Funders guidelines and criteria ; act as the focal relationship manager with some Donors and Funders, providing excellent Donor care, ensuring continued investment in the local community through the host entity - Ensure that funds and programs meet targets and objectives and returns and reports are submitted accurately and on time ;develop and maintain relationships of trust with Funders and Donors in order to provide an excellent quality Donor service and Donor care ; Coordinate the day to day operations of the grants team and grant funds ,programs, processes and budgets

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Private Sector, Man, COTE D'IVOIRE
01.1995 - 12.2001
  • .Ensure adherence to internal reporting standards and compliance with deadlines outlined in program specific agreements - Promote accountability and facilitate learning to enhance the impact of interventions- Provide technical and operational support to maintain high-quality program standards – Foster and develop strategic partnerships to enhance the delegation’s impact – Guarantee that programs align the organization’s international strategy and country-specific strategic plans – Ensure alignment with the delegation’s annual operational programming - Provide guidance to program teams to ensure effective planning, execution and monitoring of programs – Ensure effective coordination among program and project teams for the successful management of all activities - Staff management, mentorship and development program operations ;Emergency Response and Preparedness Management ; Logistics, supply chain, inventory and procurement ; Leadership and oversight of program operations ; timely implementation of activities of on-going projects/programs and develop new proposals for the coming year and beyond - Accountable for the safety and security of the site; consolidate the external and internal reporting activities in field of operations ; supervise the teams at the site and the national and international staff - Oversee the administrative, financial and logistic components at the site and ensure compliance with the relevant procedures, addition to representing the organization in its relations with stakeholders - Strive in multi-sectoral programming (Humanitarian-Development nexus programming) in fields such as WASH-BN/FSL- PROTECTION-EHA-SAME-SHELTER & SETTLEMENT-NUTRITION ;involve in continued Capacity building of the program and MEAL teams in coordination and bases ; ensure high quality program and timely implementation of projects amidst tight deadlines - Provide technical leadership and management of the strategic programming, overseeing the strengthening of the organization’s programs development, quality and accountability ; Ensure that programs are driven by needs, based on evidence, adaptable to contextual changes and conflict sensitive, monitored closely and resourced appropriate - Roll-out SOPs and processes to improve programs quality; ensure needs assessment reports are finalized ; Proposal development with the support of Grants manager and other program team ; build and sustain strong partnerships and solid relationships of trust with Donors, Funders, clusters, local authorities, Civil society organizations, religious ,and other stakeholders –

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Humanitarian program coordination, International Development and International Relations

Canadian Academy for Technology and Management
Toronto, ON

Postgraduate Certificate - Management/Administration

HEC, Montreal

Ph.D. - Education planning & Management

Selinus University of Sciences And Literature
London,United Kingdom
01-2023

Skills

  • Client relationship building
  • Event planning expertise
  • Brand awareness
  • Crisis management
  • Workflow management
  • Catering coordination

III- UN LANGUAGES

  • International professional Fluency ( Mother Tongue ,Level C2 ) in French -
  • Intermediate knowledge working language (Proficient, Level C1 ) in English -
  • International knowledge working language (Intermediate Level A2 ) in German -
  • International knowledge working language ( Intermediate Level A2 ) in Spanish

IV- MOST SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONS

  • Active Member of more than 35 Associations for French Teachers, whose well-known is the International Federation for French Teachers (IFFT),Paris, FRANCE -
  • Canadian Academy for Management and Technology, Toronto, ON,CANADA -
  • Canadian Partnerships for Women and Children ‘s Health, Toronto, ON,CANADA

Timeline

CHIEF OF PARTY

NGO, Kara, MALI
06.2018 - 09.2024

ADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

NARA NGO, COTE D'IVOIRE
12.2012 - 02.2018

AREA COORDINATOR

Private Sector, Niamey, NIGER
04.2006 - 11.2011

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Kivu, RDC
02.2002 - 12.2005

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Private Sector, Man, COTE D'IVOIRE
01.1995 - 12.2001

Postgraduate Certificate - Management/Administration

HEC, Montreal

Postgraduate Diploma - Humanitarian program coordination, International Development and International Relations

Canadian Academy for Technology and Management

Ph.D. - Education planning & Management

Selinus University of Sciences And Literature
SAHI FULGENCE MAH