Frulla Francesca

Experience

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  C'art and Co.

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Shop Assistant

  Managing the shop,responsibilities of opening and closing the shop, advising customers, setting up shop windows.

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  Studio dentistico Vincenzo Mannetta e Emanuele

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

  Secretary

  Organizing appointments, relations with the public, providing secretarial services such as answering the telephone, data entry, filling patient form, checking the accuracy of orders and invoices.

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  Language Direct

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

  Office Administrative Assistant

  General office duties as data entry, data storage, data management, accounting and internet banking; paying staff and suppliers via internet, sending them notification of payments.

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  Capstans

  Nov 2009 - May 2011

  Store Manager

  Managing the shop, maintaining relationship with suppliers, arranging orders and deliveries, responsibilities of opening and closing the shop, paying the staff.

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  CVM Comunità Volontari per il Mondo

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Desk Assistant (Internship)

  Working on WASH - HIV/AIDS projects for Tanzania and Ethiopia. Researching for grants and tenders, liaison between the field level and the HQ, data entry, writing essays for meetings, organizing events, maintain relationships between private donors and NGO, translations, collecting information-research.

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  ISTAT

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  Statistical Officer

  Updating databases, assistance in filling out the forms for the census, reviewing and reporting the data contained in the questionnaires, premises evaluation, report writing.

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  Cesvi Fondazione Onlus

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Post emergency livelihoods - agriculture program - European Union• Accounting, monitoring and logistic support.• Controlled expenditures, procurement procedures and contracts with suppliers.• Prepared budget forecast; organized supporting documents, stock card, and inventory.• Monitored and evaluated project progress and impact • Managed agreements with partners and institutions, represented the NGO with donors, andpartners.• Planned and organized visitors travel in the Country. Show less

  • Project Coordinator

    Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Desk Assistant

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
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  Cesvi Fondazione Onlus

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

  Country Administrator- Base Manager

  Managed finances and coordinated the Uganda programme in Livelihoods, FoodSecurity, Refugee Response; donors: WFP, UNHCR, Italian Cooperation, Irish Aid.• Coordinated with local partners and stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders• Monitored and evaluated project progress and impact • Conducted regular field visits to monitor project activities and collect data• Ensured the correct use of procurement and logistic procedures• Supervised staff on boarding and monitored their performance·• Monitored projects implementations and expenses to ensure smooth running of activities• Prepared timely financial reports requested by donors, efficiently managed budget flowsof various projects.• Managed the set up and closure of office bases. Achievements:• Increased donor’s portfolio and organization budget• Strengthened the organizational presence at state coordination meetings• Increased organization scope and sector of operation Show less

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  60 Acres Ltd

  May 2015 - Nov 2015

  Export Manager

  Planned and coordinated the start-up phase of a social agribusiness enterprise• Worked together with farmers to bring to the export market fresh and processed tropical fruits and vegetables from Uganda. • Hired, trained and supervised staff.• Managed the international shipment of goods, negotiated with shippers, agents and vendors.• Acted as an intermediary between foreign buyers and domestic sellers.• Kept track of invoices and prepared reports to expedite the billing process. • Ensured shipments are in compliance with the laws and regulations governing the export industry. Show less

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  Lutheran World Federation

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  Supported the program management team in program design and resourcing, program delivery,accountability and reporting. Focus on Refugee Response, Education (EiE), Child Protection, Livelihoods, Food Security, Human Rights.• Represent LWF in donor/partners liaison meeting and cluster coordination meetings interacting withstakeholders with tact• Established partnerships and consortia with agencies and partners maintaining acollaborative and diplomatic spirit• Coordinated knowledge management activities on donors' rules & regulations and internalprocesses both digital and vis-à-vis.• Mapped key potential donors and monitored trends• Identified suitable experts to be recruited under projects, drafted their Terms of Reference, and reviewed their final work • Supported staff on boarding processes• Developed monitoring trackers to ensure smooth programmatic implementation of a portfolio of projects• Maintained an overview of project progress and initiated corrective actions as needed • Developed budgets and managed funds utilization• Convened ad hoc project-specific review meetings with staff, partners and grassroots organizations• Supported the development and review of high-quality proposals, reports, and information material Achievements:• Improved collaboration and team spirit among office departments• Created new project monitoring tools• Ensured donors' funding commitment for new project phases Show less Managed the quality, accountability and reporting of programs focused on Refugee Response, Education, Child Protection, Livelihoods, Food Security, Human Rights; donors: BPRM, UNHCR,UNOCHA, UNDP, SIDA, Church of Sweden, European Union, BFW.• Researched new business growth opportunities and developed strategies• Supported all aspects of project management, including grant, contract, and partnership development and monitoring, work plans, logical frameworks, and budgets • Reviewed grant and contract activities for compliance with donor regulations and internal procedures • Supported staff capacity building and performance management on donor rules and regulations and Core Humanitarian Standards.• Refined country data management practices to support efficient program implementation • Drafted timely and accurate proposals, narrative and financial reports• Monitored projects progress and budget expenditures Vs workplan and Logical Frameworks Achievements:• Enlarged donors’ portfolio• Increased organization budget and scope• Strengthened the organization presence and coordination at state cluster level• Improved data collection and analysis systems Show less

  • Deputy Program Coordinator

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Grants Manager

    Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
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  Lutheran World Federation

  Mar 2022 - now

  Global Funding Officer

  Responsible for identifying, researching, and securing funding, while acting as Program Coordinator, responsible for organizing and managing the day-to-day operations of the response in support of Ukrainian IDPs and refugees, managing multiple grants and projects simultaneously.• Identified potential funding sources, gathering information about funding trends and opportunities, eligibility requirements, application processes.• Built and maintained relationships with new and existing donors and partners• Developed and submitted grant proposals including preparing budgets and other supporting documents.• Analysed and evaluated data, and synthesizing findings into clear reports.• Collaborated with several teams within the organization, such as program, finance, procurement and communication staff to ensure that projects are implemented effectively and that funding is used efficiently.• Tracked the progress of the program, including collecting and analysing data, and reporting on the results.• Developed and managed budgets, tracking expenses, assessing the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the projects Show less