Amos Sahr JAMES
Waterloo
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- A certified public health and Development specialist with an extensive knowledge in project/ programme management.
- This has propelled me working for ChildFund – as Programme Officer Health, Living water international –Sierra Leone as Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist/Community Engagement coordinator and currently as Country Programme Manager
- Christian Health as Programme Manager, UMC/CBM as Programme Officer for CBM projects in Sierra Leone with the UMC Annual conference mission, Sightsavers as Programme Officer Health (NTDs and Eye Health), Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone – Public Health superintendent, United Nations High commissioner for Refugees as an interpreter and Every Nation Academy, Bo - Biology and Health Science Teacher etc
- Have extensive knowledge in programming, staff management, budget management and reporting
- Coordination and collaborating with partners directly working with the agencies, work with programme staff, finance staff, coordination with key government and community stakeholders and monitoring programme activities implemented and supported in targeted communities
- Have good representation experience and proven leadership, report writing, proposal development and training skills backed with high level of integrity and accountability.
Country Programmes Manager
Living Water International
11.2019 - Current
- Deputizes country Director as when required and act periodically.
- Responsible for providing programming and technical implementation guide including Water Access, Hygiene and Sanitation promotion, Community Engagement for Sustainability and stakeholder engagement and management.
- Proposal development and Donor management, report writing, monitoring and Evaluation and budget management skills.
Programme Officer Health
Sightsavers
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Sierra Leone
- Line managed all eye care project Managers in the regional eye care facilities and the NTDs country coordination team on detailed plans for project Activity implementation
- Working closely with other INGO like Helen Keller and World Vision on NTDs, CBM on Primary eye care, Standard Charter on Seeing is Believing projects with all eye care partners in the entire country
- Attend to programme pro calls on key performance Indicators on a quarterly basis to explain the progress of the project(s), engage partners on financial management, internal controls, reporting, mentorship and coaching, procurement, and management of supply chain for eye care partners
- Responsible to authorize quarterly financial request made by partners and, purchase orders as directed by the country Director/ Head of programmes
- In addition, I work closely with the finance team to coach partners on the new financial reporting template, financial quarterly request template, project implementation, and internal controls, reporting and variance explanation
- To adhere to the donor policies and procedure, I conduct quarterly monitoring visits in the supported Project areas/districts to check on the quality of services delivered, payment done by the finance and regional project managers, conduct meetings with community stakeholders and monitoring reports shared with the head of programmes and the Country Director
- Represent the country head of programmes to health sector meetings, INGOs meetings, donor meetings, advocacy, and work with partners on policy document development (Eye Health policy and the strategic plan) proposal development and all etc.
Country Program Manager
CBM-Christoffel Blindemission
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Develop funded proposal
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Donor reporting and program reporting (Monthly, quarterly and yearly reports)
Programme Manager
Christian Health Association of Sierra Leone
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Line managed all the project staff and deputized the executive Director
- Formulation and implementation of project and programme strategies Work closely with the procurement department for procurement of equipment for use and distribution to CHASL memberships
- Lead project staff in the planning, implementation, and programming of activities
- I Supervised and facilitated monitoring and evaluation of project, ensure timely submission of donor reports, produce relevant periodic reports on project and other areas of responsibilities for management and donors, ensuring they meet the required deadlines, Network with local and international partners, government authorities, and donors, Provide staff with performance reviews and feedbacks
- Compile reports and produce monthly situation reports on activities implemented.
Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist/community Engagement
Living Water international
02.2013 - 05.2015
- (Sierra Leone/Liberia)
- Lead hygiene and sanitation team in the country office represent the operations manager in WASH sector meetings; participate in the development of hygiene guidelines for the country office, Oversee the implementation of WASH activities in the organization, Routine Monitoring and Evaluation, donor management and reporting, Advocacy, and finance/budget management skills.
Programme Officer Health
Child
12.2011 - 11.2013
- Fund Sierra Leone
- Managed nine (9) social workers and support the programme manager on the day-to-day running of the office
- Support social workers on activity planning and implementation, mentor staff on data collection, analysis, interpretation, and report writing skills
- Lead the team to develop the strategies for the work programme area; I was the focal person for child safeguarding policy
- Budget holder, compile donor reports and work with other INGOs on health interventions such as Nutrition, WASH, etc.
Science Teacher
Every Nation Academy
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Sierra Leone
- Teaches Biology and Health Science, I was responsible for school exams coordination
- Draw up examination timetable, coordinate with colleague teachers to submit questions on time prepare and submit to the principal request for the conduction of the examination, support and maintain discipline in the school.
Community Mobilization & Safe Blood Donor Promoter
Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS)
03.2004 - 10.2008
- 100% Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Development Studies
Njala University - School of Environmental & Social
Mokondae -Njala University Main Campus04.2019
Master of Science - Master in Public Health
School of Community Health Science - Njala Univers
Kowama Campus, Bo08.2018
Certificate in Management - Program Administration And Management
LV Prasad Institute
Hyderabad -India 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Community HealthSciences
Kowama Campus, Bo08.2013
Skills
- IT: Proficient
- Word, Advance Excel, SPSS, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Zoom & Skype
- Driving/riding Motor Bike: Licensed for light vehicle and motorcycle
- Project Management
- Training/Capacity building
- Negotiation, report writing, proposal writing
Certification
2nd Feb. – 30th June 2003Certificate in Reproductive HealthARC, Reproductive Health School, Guinea
Sporting, Reading, Writing and listening to news.
I love playing and watching sport especially men soccer. Normally, I read books to keep abreast with current happenings and to broaden my capacity. I love writing especially technical writing to support my work example; policy development, work plans, concepts notes, proposal etc. I love listening to news to be aware of my surrounding and to keep me abreast with both local and global happenings.
Timeline
Country Programmes Manager
Living Water International
11.2019 - Current
Programme Officer Health
Sightsavers
12.2016 - 11.2019
Country Program Manager
CBM-Christoffel Blindemission
09.2015 - 12.2018
Programme Manager
Christian Health Association of Sierra Leone
06.2015 - 11.2016
Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist/community Engagement
Living Water international
02.2013 - 05.2015
Programme Officer Health
Child
12.2011 - 11.2013
Science Teacher
Every Nation Academy
08.2011 - 11.2011
Community Mobilization & Safe Blood Donor Promoter
Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS)
03.2004 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Development Studies
Njala University - School of Environmental & Social
Master of Science - Master in Public Health
School of Community Health Science - Njala Univers
Certificate in Management - Program Administration And Management
LV Prasad Institute
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Community HealthSciences
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