Prince Cummings
Freetown,Western Area
Summary
Programme Management Executive with 20+ years’ experience in driving successful high-profile Programme initiatives.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Program
GermanF Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association -Mano River Cluster
Freetown, Sierra Leone
2022.02 - Current
- Represent GLRA -MRC in all aspect of operations in Sierra Leone and the Mano River Cluster which includes Liberia and Guinea
- Responsible for hiring staff and in charge of HR activities.
- Responsible for all contracts with government and other organizations
- Responsible for budget approval and related donor relations
- Ensure creation of partnership and strategic direction for the organization.
- Work with government line ministries for project implementation.
Communication for Development National Consultant (Polio)
United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF Sierra Leone
2021.04 - 2022.01
- Provide C4D support to the district’s social mobilization coordinators at the District Health monitoring teams to plan, implement and monitor social mobilization activities for polio vaccination campaign in Sierra Leone
- Provide technical support to evidence planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of documentation of activities.
Country Director, Sierra Leone
Health Poverty Action International
2018.11 - 2021.03
- Overall responsible person in charge of all affairs and programmes in Sierra Leone
- Represent HPA on all contract negotiations and government representation
- Responsible for all budget approval
- Responsible for all human resources issues in terms of job employment and staff development.
Executive Director
Flopac Development and Education Consultancy Ltd Sierra Leone
2018.07 - 2018.10
- Led operational activities ensuring alignment with workflow with programme objectives, delivery times, and budget parameters
- Provide consultation and oversight in the development of proposals and research dissertations.
National Director
SOS Children's Villages Sierra Leone
2016.07 - 2018.06
- Direct the national day-to-day Sierra Leone operational activities of the SOS Children’s village
- Managed 220 multinational staff and annual budget of $3M+
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with other organizations.
Communication for Development Specialist
United Nations Children's Fund-UNICEF
Freetown
2013.01 - 2016.07
- Oversaw the development, implementation, and facilitation of communication strategies for the GovSL, Unicef, and DFID with a focus on the individual and collective house-hold level behavioral changes in alignment with programme initiatives.
Consultant/Executive Director
Flopac Development and Education Consultancy Ltd UK
2011.12 - 2013.11
- Led operational activities ensuring alignment with workflow with programme objectives, delivery times, and budget parameters
- Provide consultation and oversight in the development of proposals and research dissertations.
Director of Studies/Lecturer
Crown International College
London, United Kingdom
2009.01 - 2011.01
- Managed various processes in support of college objectives including the identification, selection, supervision, and evaluation of lecturers.
Country Director
Right to Play International
2006.01 - 2009.01
- Provided strategic leadership and direction over programme performance and a $2M+ budget
- Led, mentored, and evaluated the performance of 53 national and international staff.
Country Director, Sierra Leone
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International
1997.01 - 2005.01
Intern /Programmeme Director
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International
Accra , Ghana
1997.01 - 1997.12
Intern -Administration and Project Management
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International
Silver Spring , Maryland
1996.01 - 1997.01
Deputy Director
Rehabilitation Department, Masanga Leprosy Hospital
1991.01 - 1993.01
Social Worker
Plan International
1986.01 - 1987.01
Education
Ph.D. - Social Sciences
St. Clements University, London School of Graduate UK Branch
United Kingdom 2007-11
Master of Science - International Development
Andrews University Michigan, USA
Michigan 2000-06
Social Work
Embu Development Institute, University of Nairobi-Kenya
Embu -Kenya 1991-12
Skills
- Programme Management
- Leadership & Development
- Executive Direction
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Training & Facilitation
- Strategic Analysis & Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Community Outreach & Advocacy
- Education & Development
- Budgetary Management
- Operational Management
- Budget Administration
- Analytical Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Idea development
- Program Development
- Business Management
- Promotions Development
- Budget coordination
- Operations Management
- Problem-Solving
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Performance Quality Assurance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Partnership Development
- Excellent Communication
- Task Delegation
- Educational Program Planning
- Strategic leadership
Websites
Professionalcommunityinvolvement
- Adventist Development Professionals, USA
- Association of Project Managers -APM, UK
- Adventist Sierra Leoneans Abroad – SLAA, UK
- Chairman- Adventist Lay Members Association Sierra Leone
- Author -Book Unforgettable Life’s Journey – Memoir (Published 12/01/18)
Personal Information
Title: Certificate in Industrial Relations-IPAM SL, Certificate in Project Management-UK
References
- Mr. David Sombie, Consultant, Private Partnership Programme Vice President Office, +232 76642442, dsombie@yahoo.com
- Mr. Alfred Campbell, Finance Director, Gold Tree, Daru, Freetown, Sierra Leone, kelfredro@yahoo.co.uk, +232 76417472
- Dr Patrick Okoth, WASH Manager, UNICEF –Sierra Leone, paokoth@unicef.org, +232 78171954
Accomplishments
- Award from UNICEF support the end of Ebola in Sierra Leone
- Award for dedication and commitment service to children and young people
Timeline
Head of Program
GermanF Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association -Mano River Cluster
2022.02 - Current
Communication for Development National Consultant (Polio)
United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF Sierra Leone
2021.04 - 2022.01
Country Director, Sierra Leone
Health Poverty Action International
2018.11 - 2021.03
Executive Director
Flopac Development and Education Consultancy Ltd Sierra Leone
2018.07 - 2018.10
National Director
SOS Children's Villages Sierra Leone
2016.07 - 2018.06
Communication for Development Specialist
United Nations Children's Fund-UNICEF
2013.01 - 2016.07
Consultant/Executive Director
Flopac Development and Education Consultancy Ltd UK
2011.12 - 2013.11
Director of Studies/Lecturer
Crown International College
2009.01 - 2011.01
Country Director
Right to Play International
2006.01 - 2009.01
Country Director, Sierra Leone
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International
1997.01 - 2005.01
Intern /Programmeme Director
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International
1997.01 - 1997.12
Intern -Administration and Project Management
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International
1996.01 - 1997.01
Deputy Director
Rehabilitation Department, Masanga Leprosy Hospital
1991.01 - 1993.01
Social Worker
Plan International
1986.01 - 1987.01
Ph.D. - Social Sciences
St. Clements University, London School of Graduate UK Branch
Master of Science - International Development
Andrews University Michigan, USA
Social Work
Embu Development Institute, University of Nairobi-Kenya