•Managed project Operations while implementing administrative and financial systems and procedures in compliance with USAID and Home Office’s policies and regulations •Responsible of overall procurement •Oversaw all start up operations from identifying office space, hire construction firm to accommodate building infrastructure with office space needs; procurement, handled all financial needs including opening bank accounts, payroll, and all related financial transactions. •Worked with local legal counsel regarding Human resources matters from employees’ long term agreement, benefits in conformity with local labor laws, home office and USAID policies and regulations. •Developed adequate administrative, procurement and financial procedures •Recruitment, hiring and supervision of Administrative staffReported to Home Office and Chief of Party

•Oversaw all financial transactions including budget management and all financial reports and statements •Provided country-level coordination of internal and external audits •Conducted regular analyses of project spending, including: oAllocation and accounting of resources funded by multiple sources oAssessing the rate of project spending and keeping track of variances between actual and projected spending •Oversaw global procurement and inventory for main office and field sites •Managed day-to-day Human Resources activities including staff recruitment, hiring, performance appraisal process, local compensation plan, payroll, timesheet and compensatory time, merit increases and promotions. •Liaised with legal counsel for advice on HR and other matters •Supervised administrative and financial staff •Managed office and field offices’ leases and contracts

•Monthly managed accounts with forecasts and explanations of variances with corrective action where necessary. Established adequate internal control systems related to financial, administrative, operations and logistics procedures. Managed project operating budget and preparation of monthly expense reports using DPK accounting system. Oversaw Grant and subcontract management. Managed day-to-day Human Resources activities, including recruitment, hiring of staff, employees’ submission of timesheets in a timely and accurate manner for payroll, overtime, withholdings, consultants’ fees, local benefits and compensation. Managed and supervised financial, administrative, IT and logistics staff. •Oversaw all procurement and ensure compliance with Home Office and USAID regulations.