SHEK AHMED BOBOR-KAMARA
Social Development
Freetown,Western Area
Summary
I am a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in humanitarian and development programming, with a track record of high performance and achievements over the years. I am always willing and competent to embrace challenges at all times with a focus on solutions. I have strong skills in capacity building and partnership management through collaboration and effective coordination that enhance the achievement of desired results.
Results-driven development professional with comprehensive experience in project management, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to collaborate with teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver impactful outcomes. Strong skills in communication, strategic planning, and relationship building. Highly reliable and focused on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
National Society Development Coordinator
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
11.2021 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Freetown Country Cluster Delegation- Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and Guinea Bissau.
- Provide professional and technical capacity building opportunities for the 4 cluster National Red Cross Societies (Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau), clearly aligned with IFRC Strategy 2030 and National Society Development Framework of 2013.
- Country Cluster (Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau) Focal person for leadership development initiatives, Risk Management, Youth and Volunteer, Protection, Gender and Inclusion and other national societies' development engagements in collaboration with regional and IFRC global office (Geneva).
- Provide technical support to National Societies' fund-raising opportunities through tailored IFRC Capacity Building Fund (CBF) seed grants (Empress Shoken, National Society Initiative Assistance (NSIA), Disaster Response and Emergency Fund, Emergency Plan of Action) and other funding opportunities.
- Build and strengthen two - way communication means with staff managing National Societies/organisational development and the movement partners operating in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau.
- Developed five-year' Strategic and National Society Development plans for 4 National Societies.
- Developed One-Country Plan, Unified plans for Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and Guinea Bissau Red Cross Societies through a comprehensive process.
- Facilitated the implementation of all plans to about 40% for all 4 National Societies within 2 years' period.
- Increased funding to 63% for Organisation development for all 4 National Societies.
- Strengthened coordination between the four National Red Cross Societies, Partner National Societies (PNSs) in the four countries and the IFRC Cluster office. This improved planning, collaboration and enhanced projects/program's implementation.
- Led the conduct of Organisational Capacity Assessment Certification (OCAC) for all 4 four National Societies and this informed the development of National Society Development Plans.
- Conducted Branch Development Capacity Assessment (BOCA) for all four national societies.
- Facilitated the conduct and completion of updated external financial audits for Guinea, Guinea Bissau and Liberia National Red Cross Societies.
- Facilitated the development of Resources Mobilisation Strategies for all four countries.
- Developed systems and mechanisms for Cash Transfer Programming for Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Red Cross Societies.
- Strengthened the skills of National Governing Boards of the four National Societies in governance, humanitarian diplomacy, auxiliary roles, financial management and localisation. This resulted into increased fund raising by Governing Boards and strengthened their relationships with governments, communities and internal donor partners/organisations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated fundraising initiatives, increasing donor engagement through targeted outreach strategies.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and deadlines.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline workflows and improve collaboration.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in services, recommending strategic solutions to leadership.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment and management, fostering a supportive environment for community involvement.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis, driving continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand service reach and resource sharing opportunities.
- Conducted prospect research to identify potential new donors, expanding the organization''s funding sources and opportunities.
- Optimized event planning procedures for various fundraising events, leading to higher attendance numbers and overall revenue generation.
- Served as primary contact for external inquiries from donors or prospective partners, providing timely and accurate information about the organization.
- Implemented targeted stewardship strategies that resulted in increased donor satisfaction levels and subsequent giving amounts.
- Developed compelling marketing materials for donor communications, effectively conveying the organization''s mission and impact on the community.
- Processed contributions and sent out acknowledgments.
- Assisted with budget preparation for development activities by analyzing past expenses while accounting for projected future costs.
- Supported executive leadership in setting annual fundraising goals based on historical data analysis of donor trends and projections.
- Streamlined grant application processes, resulting in an increased number of successful submissions and awards.
- Regularly attended community events to network with potential donors and partners, effectively representing the organization''s interests and mission.
- Maintained accurate donor records using database management systems, ensuring efficient tracking of contributions and communication history.
- Enhanced fundraising efforts by developing and implementing strategic plans for donor outreach and engagement.
- Monitored grant spending to ensure compliance with funder requirements, maintaining positive relationships with granting organizations.
- Evaluated grant-funded programs for effectiveness and impact, providing valuable feedback for future funding opportunities.
- Assisted in preparing annual reports showcasing the organization''s achievements, providing transparency and demonstrating impact to stakeholders.
- Prepared grant proposals under tight deadlines.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for NSD staff at National Societies.
- Drove NSD performance in the cluster and achievement of the IFRC key NSD strategies through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching and managing cluster target.
District Coordinator - Bombali & Western Area Districts
National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Take full responsibility for executing and reporting on the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) Performance Targets in Bombali and Western area districts for Regional and HQ consolidation and presentation to the Strategic Policy Unit at State House.
- Lead the implementation of all Social Safety Net (SSN) activities – payment delivery, behavior change workshops, setting up of Complaint and Grievance redress systems and support community engagement.
- Coordinate the implementation of social and economic opportunities program's within the districts and the implementation of technical assistance/support to local councils.
- Facilitate linkages of SSN beneficiary households with other NaCSA projects and Social Services provided by the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), donors and other Agencies in the districts.
- Harmonise SSN specific activities with generic NaCSA District Coordinator roles and responsibilities.
- Implemented the World Bank Social Safety Net (SSN) programmes in the Bombali and Western area districts.
- Trained 210 Social Protection Volunteers (SPVs) in Bombali district on Cash Transfer Programming.
- Facilitated the communities and stakeholders' engagement in the two districts. This increased the involvement and participation of community members in the SSN project activities.
- Led the management and coordination of local and government partners (Local Councils, Anti-Corruption, National Commission for People with Disability (PWDs), Ministry of Social Welfare and Civil Society Organisations) in Bombali and the Western area districts.
- Supervised Emergency Cash Transfer to 25000 PWDs and other vulnerable groups in Bombali and the Western area districts.
Regional Emergency Programme Manager, Northern Region
Christian Aid- Sierra Leone
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Provide leadership in the management and implementation of Christian Aid – Sierra Leone Emergency Response Projects in the Northern region.
- Provide capacity support to 8 local partners including 3 District Councils in Emergency response and management.
- Conduct on-going assessments for the design of new project activities.
- Contribute to project reporting to donors and ensure downward accountability to beneficiaries.
- Support Christian Aid's humanitarian response to the Ebola Crisis in Sierra Leone across all parts of the country where our partners are active.
- Supervise the implementation, monitoring and reporting on the utilisation of humanitarian grants from the Christian Aid Appeals as well as other specific donors.
- 8 Christian Aid – Sierra Leone partners developed skills in humanitarian Emergency response and Management.
- 8 partner organisations in the northern region developed increased efficiency in data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting and management using KOBO collect and SSP.
- 16 Partner organisations developed skills in Humanitarian Response and programme management using the SPHERE and HAP standards through constructed and structured trainings.
- 4 District Disaster Reduction, Response and Management plans developed for Bombali, Tonkolili, Kambia and Port Loko districts.
- Functional accountability mechanisms strengthened at community and districts' levels in the region.
- Strengthened Collaboration and coordination between and among Christian Aid partners and other response agencies and state institutions including the District and Regional Ebola Response teams in Bombali and the Northern region, respectively.
- Facilitated the increased involvement and participation of traditional leaders in the EVD response mechanisms at district and regional levels.
Regional Programme Manager, North
Christian Aid-Sierra Leone/ENCISS
04.2011 - 12.2014
- Supporting and managing Enhancing the interaction and Interface between Civil Society and the State (ENCISS) grantees and projects, as well as the effective disbursement of funds to ENCISS grantees.
- Contributing to the representation of ENCISS strong portfolio of partners to be able to respond and support ENCISS's key themes and ensure that projects are delivered on time and in line with agreed budget.
- Coordinate technical and policy information on the 5 thematic foci of ENCISS.
- Developing monitoring tools and conducting monitoring of grantees and activities.
- Supporting and contributing to donor report.
- Assessing and recommending proposals/applications for ENCISS grants.
- Establishing and strengthening relationships with partners and institutional donors externally.
- Providing support to partners based on frameworks agreed with country team.
- Appraising, monitoring and reviewing programme in line with ENCISS/Christian Aid and external requirements.
- Designing and conducting trainings for grantees/partners.
- 64 organisations (grantees) successfully implemented projects in ENCISS's thematic areas.
- Facilitated the increase of 50% women representatives in local councils in Bombali district.
- Enhanced the skills of 64 grantees organizations Result Chain Thinking (RCT), proposal/project writing and management, Monitoring and Evaluation and reporting.
- Established mechanisms for regular Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) and Local councils' monthly coordination forum in the northern region.
- Facilitated increased accountability of the councils to citizens in the six districts in the northern region.
Education
Master of Art - Sustainable Development (Social Sustainability)
University of Makeni (UniMak)
Makeni09.2019
Skills
- Project management expertise
- Financial Management
- Dispute resolution
- Strategic planning
- Skill development
- Cash management programming
- Strategic partnership management
- Performance assessment
- Operations management
- Collaborative approach
- Training program development and delivery
- Fundraising strategy
- Quality control
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
- Esther Modupeh Nicol, Admin & Human Resources Officer, International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), Freetown, Sierra Leone, Esther.Nicol@ifrc.org
- Mohamed Sorie Conteh, Country Director, Mankind Activities for Development Accreditation Movement (MADAM)SL, Sierra Leone, MohamedSorie.Conteh@madam-sl.org, +23276687091
- Tom Omollo, Regional National Society Development Manager, IFRC, Africa Region, Nairobi, Kenya, Tom.Omollo@ifrc.org, +254740111092
Training
- Training on Nature Based Solutions to Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction, 07/01/23, Nairobi- IFRC
- Participatory Assessment of Climate Change and Disaster Risk (PACDR), 11/01/19, Bread for the World (BfTW-Germany), Sierra Leone
- Do No Harm, 07/01/17, Liberia
- Training of Trainers (TOT) – Result Chain Thinking (RCT), 08/01/12, Christian Aid/ENCISS – Sierra Leone
- Education in Emergency training, 03/01/11, Save the Children- Uk-Sierra Leone
Timeline
National Society Development Coordinator
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
11.2021 - 04.2025
District Coordinator - Bombali & Western Area Districts
National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)
04.2020 - 07.2021
Regional Emergency Programme Manager, Northern Region
Christian Aid- Sierra Leone
12.2014 - 06.2016
Regional Programme Manager, North
Christian Aid-Sierra Leone/ENCISS
04.2011 - 12.2014
Master of Art - Sustainable Development (Social Sustainability)
University of Makeni (UniMak)
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