Maurice Momoh Kallon
Social Worker
Bo,Bo, Southern Province
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive project management and team coordination experience. Proven success in advocacy and facilitation, improving livelihood interventions for marginalized communities. Skilled in Microsoft Office and mentoring staff to achieve impactful results. Dedicated to fostering partnerships and enhancing communication for sustainable development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Sector Specialist - Agriculture
BRAC
Bo
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: AIM programme – working with Adolescent girls and young women to meet their social, economic and advocacy needs – Bo district
- Supported the planning and delivery of livelihood activities in agriculture and farming including training, asset procurement and transfer, asset follow-up, facilitating linkages with market actors and service providers
- Provided support to the Technical Coordinators for the development of specific livelihood pathway training modules, as needed
- Supported the training of front line staff on the newly developed training materials; finalize the participant training rollover plans and provide logistics and planning support to the cascading down of the training
- Supported the budgeting, planning and delivery of all agriculture related livelihood interventions, including supporting localized market assessments; training on chosen livelihood pathways; entrepreneurship training; asset mapping, procurement, distribution and management
- Supported the facilitation of relevant linkages to TVET, apprenticeship and entrepreneurship
- Support the training of branch staff and ensure the participant's economic needs assessment and market assessments are done effectively prior to livelihood selection
- Supported the selection and training of the Community Agriculture Promoter and ensure they are ready to provide service to participants
- Supported communication with key stakeholders (government and non-government) Agencies Mentoring and coaching
- AIM programme – working with Adolescent girls and young women to meet their social, economic and advocacy needs – Bo district
Project Coordinator
Kailahun
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Coordinated all the daily aspects of the project and monitor the action to ensure coordination with all beneficiaries and that implementation is in accordance with the grant contract
- Intermediary for all communications between the beneficiaries and the Contracting Authority
- Collated all documents and information for submission to the Contracting Authority
- Verified and consolidated information collected from beneficiaries before passing it on to the Contracting Authority
- Informed the Contracting Authority of any event likely to affect or alter the implementation time and strategy of the action
- Entrusted with the financial responsibility for ensuring that the action is implemented in accordance with the grant Contract
- Ensured that the appropriate payments are made to the beneficiaries
- Networked and collaborated with relevant partners and other stakeholders for effective coordination and dialogue throughout the implementation process
- Kept stakeholders and managers updated on project processes, milestones and results through regular reporting
- Helped senior management plan and carry out daily operations to meet key objectives
- Prepared reports and correspondences on complex resource management issues
- Developed training programmes to boost staff capabilities
- Represented organisation in coordination meetings, at community, chiefdom and district levels
M&E Officer - Women Empowerment in advocacy and social inclusion
Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD)
Bombali
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Supervise regular data collection using tools designed by Contracting Agency and ensure quality of the data by random field verifications and validations
- Recorded, managed and preserved monitoring and evaluation data in a safe and accountable way
- Analysed and discussed findings with management based on regular monitoring data
- Provided technical support on M&E and evidence-based recommendations to the Programme Coordinator, Project Officer and the Animators
- Ensured implementation of field activities adheres to Contracting Agency monitoring and evaluation system
- Supervised project staff in conducting base line and project impact surveys
- Participated actively in programme planning process and budgeting to enhance desired output
- Supported and supervised the project team in developing the quarterly and annual organization’s reports
- Supported and supervised programme team members in addressing any other task as may be required
Programme Assistant
World Food Programme (WFP)
Koinadugu
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Ebola Response- Nutrition Pillar
- Coordinated and monitored the implementation of the Ebola emergency assistance and all livelihood programmes at local level, in closed collaboration with the implementing Partners
- Networking with relevant stakeholders in the Ebola response team in Koinadugu District in planning and implementation of the Ebola epidemic preparedness and response programme
- Monitored and reviewed the overall commodity movement such as food deliveries, storage, transport, and distribution at project sites
- Monitored and verified beneficiary receipts of commodities and provide reconciliation report on receipts against distribution by Partners at community level
- Supervised the efficient distribution of food and non-food items to programme beneficiaries and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders/supervisors
- Participated in the implementation of plan of actions, review achievements and constraints and provide feedback accordingly
- Performed all administrative and coordination functions on behalf of WFP activities in the district
- Assisted other WFP programme staff and implementing Partners in encouraging Women's access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and gender focused activities
- Attended coordination meetings relevant to programme activities and provide feedback for effective planning and partnership engagement
- Supervised and trained other personnel staff/beneficiaries and other stakeholders on emergency preparedness and response as appropriate
- Provided periodic report on all programme activities at district level to head of sub-office and other programme staff
- Ebola Response- Nutrition Pillar
Field Activity Coordinator
ACDI/VOCA
Koinadugu
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Promoting Agriculture, Governance and the Environment (PAGE)
- Conducted participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities at district level
- Supervised, leads, and provided technical support to field staff to enhance their capacity for efficient and effective service delivery
- Provided constant coaching and mentoring of staff, conducting staff performance appraisals, and identifying strengths, weaknesses and identifying staff development opportunities to build their capacity
- Promoted the formation of reputable and sustainable federation of farming organizations into marketing Associations for business farming, and promoting linkages to market outlets and financial services institutions
- Facilitated start-up and innovation grant development process for producer organizations to support activities along the rice value chain
- Facilitated the promotion of good governance and leadership skills within farming business units to enhance the capacity of the groups to reach the status of limited liability companies
- Supported the mapping out of forest bio-diversity and resource management in project environment
- Ensured the promotion of best environmental practices within project communities
- Collaborated and network with stakeholders, line ministries and consortium members and other partners in service delivery
- Provided oversight of sub-office project budget and grant expenditures
- Prepared quarterly reports to supervisor at headquarter on all project activities and provided constant feedback to programme beneficiaries on lessons learnt in programme implementation
- Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with team members to improve overall efficiency
- Promoting Agriculture, Governance and the Environment (PAGE)
Assistant Project Manager
CARE International in Sierra Leone
Koinadugu
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Company Overview: Livelihood Expansion and Asset Development (LEAD) Project (a consortium of four International NGOs)
- Supervised and participated in the selection process of local partner organizations for implementation of the project in accordance with the project design
- Participated in the reflective planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities to achieve project objectives
- Provided support to Partner Advisors to identify technical gaps within partner local organizations and help identified resource persons to deliver appropriate technical trainings to close these gaps
- Supervised all project staff to plan and implement the day to day project activities
- Monitored and administered project finances in accordance with CARE internal financial control systems and USAD Regulations
- Ensured that appropriate and timely technical assistance is incorporated into relevant project activities
- Represented the Lead project in Koinadugu district and strengthened linkages with other CORAD (Consortium for Rehabilitation and Development) for cross learning and experience sharing
- Provided quarterly and annual report to Project Manager on all LEAD project activities in Koinadugu district
- Attended district coordination meetings on livelihood provisioning, protection and promotion strategies for marginalized rural communities
- Communicated effectively with project stakeholders, building positive, professional relationships for enhanced service delivery
- Conducted general administrative oversight duties, including staff management, project finances and asset management
- Supervised annual project review at district level with project staff, to identify successes and lessons learn for future programming
- Livelihood Expansion and Asset Development (LEAD) Project (a consortium of four International NGOs)
Regional Reintegration Project Officer
National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (NCDDR)
Southern Province
03.2001 - 05.2004
- Supervised and participated in the selection process of local partner organizations for implementation of the project in accordance with the project design
- Participated in the reflective planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities to achieve project objectives
- Provided support to Partner Advisors to identify technical gaps within partner local organizations and help identified resource persons to deliver appropriate technical trainings to close these gaps
- Supervised all project staff to plan and implement the day to day project activities
- Monitored and administered project finances in accordance with CARE internal financial control systems and USAD Regulations
- Ensured that appropriate and timely technical assistance is incorporated into relevant project activities
- Represented the Lead project in Koinadugu district and strengthened linkages with other CORAD (Consortium for Rehabilitation and Development) for cross learning and experience sharing
- Provided quarterly and annual report to Project Manager on all LEAD project activities in Koinadugu district
- Attended district coordination meetings on livelihood provisioning, protection and promotion strategies for marginalized rural communities
- Communicated effectively with project stakeholders, building positive, professional relationships for enhanced service delivery
- Conducted general administrative oversight duties, including staff management, project finances and asset management
- Supervised annual project review at district level with project staff, to identify successes and lessons learn for future programming
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture General
Njala University College
Njala MokondeSkills
- Team coordination
- Advocacy and facilitation
- Project and partnership management
- Effective communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Mentoring and coaching
Certification
Certificates of participation in several on the job training programmes including: project management, Gender and Women Empowerment, Financial management practices, quality internal control systems, Accountable governance, Safeguarding, Emergency preparedness and response programmes (Safety Nets).
Accomplishments
- Graduated from the position of Field Agent to Manager/Coordinator positions as a result of outstanding performance and achievements.
- Developed the capacity of Junior staff to grow and assume higher positions within the various organizations of my assignment.
- Organised, trained and supported Women's groups in Koinadugu district to graduate from farmer-Based Organisations (FBO) to a coalition of smallholder commercialization farmers, and linking them to financial institutions and market outlets.
- A team member that instituted and popularised the VSLA methodology in Koinadugu district.
- Contributed to the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone.
Languages
4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5
References
- Joseph Nabie, Head of Programme, BRAC Sierra Leone, joseph.nabie@brac.net, 076 599809
- Lansana Jabati, Administrative and Finance Officer, Agency for Integrated Development, Sierra Leone (AID-SL), lansana_edward@yahoo.com, +23278 182742, +23277 357614
- Alice Kamara (Mrs), Programmes Coordinator, Network Movement for Justice and Development – Makeni (NMJD), mariamalice93@gmail.com, +23276 289086
Additional Information - Selected Training Workshops
- Training in Advocacy and campaigning skills, Street Sport Hope (SSH) and Agency for Integrated Development in Sierra Leone (AID-SL), 07/01/20
- Training in Human Right Based Approach (HRBA) with focus on Inclusivity, Gender, and conflict sensitivity, SSH/AID-SL, 07/01/20
- Basic training in project proposal development and fund-raising strategy, Trocaire, 08/01/17
- Training on basic concepts and management of Ebola virus disease, DFID, 11/01/14
- Business planning training for small-holder farmers in Koinadugu district, SLIBA, 05/01/11
- Financial Literacy and management training for small-holder farmers in Sierra Leone, SLIBA, 06/01/11
- Enterprise development training on promoting sustainable youth development, SLIBA, 05/01/10
- Training in Geographical Positioning Systems (GPS), ACDI/VOCA, 11/01/09
- Field visit to Republic of Guinea (cross visit) to observe and discuss forest co-management systems for possible adaptation in Sierra Leone through the PAGE programme implemented by ACDI/VOCA, 07/01/09
- Training workshop in Organizational Development and donor compliance policies in grant management, 06/01/07
- TOT in monitoring and reporting organized by CARE, 07/01/07
- Training workshop in emergency capacity building and project management – simulation pilot project, 05/01/07
- TOT in Village Savings and Loans (VSLA) methodology, CARE Sierra Leone, 03/01/06
- Training workshop in the cultivation and utilization of Moringa oleifera, The Gambia - organized by GOSL, 03/01/06
- Commodity management system review (supply chain management) and gap analysis, 11/01/05
- Inter-Agency capacity building workshop in Project management, 09/01/05
- Farmer Field School training workshop (a food security approach/methodology), 10/01/04 to 11/30/04
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Sector Specialist - Agriculture
BRAC
03.2023 - 12.2024
Project Coordinator
11.2019 - 02.2022
M&E Officer - Women Empowerment in advocacy and social inclusion
Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD)
07.2017 - 11.2019
Programme Assistant
World Food Programme (WFP)
01.2015 - 12.2015
Field Activity Coordinator
ACDI/VOCA
06.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Project Manager
CARE International in Sierra Leone
03.2004 - 06.2009
Regional Reintegration Project Officer
National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (NCDDR)
03.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture General
Njala University College
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