Frederick Omondi

Experience

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  International Organization for Migration (IOM)

  Jan 1997 - Aug 2002

  External Relations , Administration Support and Safety Officer

  Support the Regional Director for East and Central Africa with administrative, safety, humanitarian access, and logistic Support based in Nairobi and covering IOM offices in Kampala, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, and Khartoum, Kigali Kinshasa through close liaison with Geneva headquarters with Administration, logistics and carry out Protocol matters (Importation of goods, equipment, medicines diplomatic assets, import declaration, safety and security risk assessment, manage Communication equipment, satellites, CCTV. Carry out safety training to staff, simulation on fire and first aid, crisis management of critical incidences, liaison with UN security office in Nairobi through sharing of Intel and safety-related information. map and track staff travels across the region, update the incident register, carry out investigations, and close files as appropriate.Overall corporate security and policy development• Delivered training and capacitation in; Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE); Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) Training; Women’s Security Awareness Training (WSAT); UN Security Certification Program (SCP); UN Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) Training of Trainers (TOT); UN Hostage Incident Management (HIM) Program; UN Local Security Assistants (LSA) Training Program organized by UNSCOORD; UN Security Risk Management (SRM) Online Course for Security Professionals Air Safety Show less

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  Concern Worldwide

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  Programme Officer (Support) Logs and Admin
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  GOAL IRELAND - KENYA OFFICE

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2010

  Procurement Officer

  Undertake in country Procurement, advise departments and consumers on procurement policy.undertake market surveys, update vendor register. ensure all procurement meet standard specifications and are done in coist effective manner.Liaise with Headquarters in Dublin for High Value procurements and ensure compliance with donor requirements.Direct, oversee and supervise support field procurement officers. undertake partner training and setting of procurement processes.

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  Danish Refugee Council

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

  Procurement, Logistics and Safety Officer- Danish Refugee Council - Kenya Programme

  Head of logistics and procurement unit in the DRC Kenya Programme, responsible for in-country Procurement, advising departments and consumers on procurement policy.undertake market surveys, and update vendor register. ensure all procurements meet standard specifications and are done in cost cost-effective manner.Liaise with Regional headquarters in Nairobi and global office in Copenhagen for high-value procurements and arrange for Hub stockpiling of emergency supplies for rapid humanitarian interventions.Direct, oversee, and supervise support field procurement officers. undertake partner training and setting of procurement processes.Provided both leadership and technical expertise in the construction of thousands of shelters for Refugees in Dadaab the largest refugee camp in the world and supported shelter reconstruction and restoration of livelihoods for victims of post-election violence in post 2007 elections in Kenya.safety and security focal person.custodian of safety and security management plansreviewer of standard operating proceduresresponsible for security incident trackingmonitoring security events and periodically undertaking and revising safety and security risk analysis collaborating with external agencies, UN, and NGO security forums in exchange of security information, and attending coordination meetings for purposes of working better together. Show less

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  SAVE the Children UK

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

  Senior Logistics and Safety Coordinator

  Provide quality, leadership in planning and execution in the provision of timely humanitarian logistics to support blanket humanitarian feeding to the famished in collaboration with WFP and UNICEF for Health and nutrition support to Ministry of Health, procurement receipt stockpiling emergency supplies for rapid intervention in the delivery of essential medicine and drugs, non food items, water treatment kits, and construction of water towers rehabilitation of boreholes across 6 districts within Mandera County Show less

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  Save The Children International

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

  Area Programme Manager

  Responsible for overall projects and program operational and grants management in Wajir the county. provide field technical staff with project leadership through dynamic coordination and technical, reviews, Promote collaborative efforts for emergency and drought intervention, maternal health and nutrition outreaches, Water and sanitation programming, poverty reduction through livelihood support, and implements culturally sensitive reproductive health among adolescents in collaboration with key stakeholders and community leaders. Carry out staff, recruitment, placement, and development through gap analysis and identifying opportunities for self-directed studies, external sponsorship, and internal OJT and negotiating for the best value for money for such. Providing leadership and strategic direction to staff and aligning all resources towards attaining the organization's objectives. Building partnerships with Government, communities, and like mandated NGOs other agencies on the ground through collaborating in searching for solutions to humanitarian challenges including crisis management. Carry out risk management, and access control to remote areas, and offer psychosocial counseling and leadership in times of crisis. manage the Organization's budget at the county level. Promote program development interventions at county and national government levels.Carry out research and inquiry on poverty alleviation, rights-based intervention, and technology-driven development in the least developed and marginalized of the society.fundraising through the project and program proposal developments, overall human resources, and people's focal person at the field level. Manage and report on project, program finances by managing monthly budgets versus actual prioritization and phasing (BVA)Carried out mentorship, team building, leadership, and cohesion workshops, and staff training. Show less

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  Save The Children International

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

  Country Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

  The departmental Head responsible for overall leadership direction in strategic procurement and sourcing planning and ensured the country office had in place strategic sourcing and contract management approved procedures. Importation, customs documentation, Emergency, and Medical supplies Management, responsible for departmental staff, coaching, coordination, leadership directing, and capacity building, work closely with other NGOs through Interagency cluster meetings, UN agencies, and government departments and agencies. Overall responsible for fleet management and logistics freight movement planning, work closely and support programs through inputs to budget proposals inventory and warehousing management, assets, acquisition tagging, and disposal in line with donor regulations and local laws.Fleet acquisition and disposal management.Facility repairs, accessibility management, and Risk assessments for the establishment of warehouses and office locations.Market research and data analytics Show less

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  Save the Children International Kenya

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Safety, Security and Fleet Manager for Save the Children - Kenya and Madagascar

  Head of the department, responsible for Program risk assessment, safety, and security debriefing for visitors and newly onboarded staff.Manage critical incidents and update the incident register, Policy review for field operations, revise appropriate safety and security management plans for the region, support HEAT training for staff working in hostile areas, and staff capacity building. input to regional and global risk mapping teams. field support. facility risk mapping. liaison with the government and other humanitarian actors agencies. Responsible for the departmental budget and finance supervise drivers and mechanics, to ensure spare parts are stocked and vehicle maintenance and repair are well-resourced and scheduled to undertake and carry out monthly vehicle optimization reviews. vehicle expense tracking. Driver training including defensive training, vehicle recovery, Fleet disposals, inventory management, pre-departure information briefings to staff and visitors, control and providing legal support in incident mapping, route mapping, annual licensing, and insurance renewals for facilities and equipment,follow-up on pending actions, train staff on usage of radio communications such as UHF, VHF HF, and Satellite. In liaison with regional and Global security offices field coordinators attend regional and Global led and are issued with appropriate certificates to train staff in the use of reporting tools that use Excell, Microsoft, PowerPoint, and online presentations Show less

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  Save the Children International Kenya and Madagascar

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2021

  Head of the Kenya and Madagascar Country Safety and Security department, and a member of the Senior Leadership team. Ensure the culture of safety across the organization, supervise, and oversee a team of highly skilled field security managers, and ensure staff, assets, and visitor safety across all program implementations. Provider of guidance and oversight on safety security, and reviewer of humanitarian access control across program sites. Prepare and share country-level security management plans and metrics in liaison with the Regional Office for East and Southern Africa and the Global Office. Train and capacity-build staff on security policies and procedures, Revise and update the risk register, carry out security risk assessments, and prepare the Develop with field teams area-specific SOPs, and MoSS. Ensure staff embrace security culture, carry out field support and oversight, revise communication protocols, and ensure workplace safety through Health and Environmental safety training and audits by independent bodies. Close circuit security TV monitoring logs, and manage departmental budgets. undertake Senior leadership training in critical incident management. Review human resource gaps and support with development of staff capacity. Liaise with external stakeholders for collaborative sharing of safety and security intel. monitor critical political trends, track them, and simulate, fire response, kidnapping, active shooter, and first aid. trainings prepare for emergency response planning., the organization's strategic link with external agencies, regional office, and Global office. Ensure critical incident matters, and crises are escalated for support by the duty of care and accountability. The focal person in emergency interventions for civil cooperation and resource consolidation. collaborate with other departments to ensure incidents are tracked, tracked and reported, and resolved in real-time. Manage static security service providers. Show less A cross-departmental function. responsible for the country's supply chain and safety security issues.Supervise both departments, review policies, direct and supervise staff, and manage budgets.Supply Chain;Provide technical leadership in the supply chain, logistics, departments, and Prequalification of contractors, suppliers, and service providers, manage stocks, inventories, and assets, through Total inventory management software and assets tracking register work with the department in the preparation of their procurement plans, ensure compliance to quality and timely settlement of payments, manage suppliers, undertake fleet procurement, disposal and replacement. Development of vehicle management plan and tracking supervise, appraise, and mentor staff in the department in close collaboration with, project heads, and field Managers as appropriate. Attend regional workshops and global events to ensure new policy developments and ways of work are domesticated and aligned to local realities, policies, and laws, and participate in emergency response planning. Ensure programs and procurement comply with donor regulations and humanitarian principles. in liaison with the Disaster Risk Reduction Manager offer prompt procurement of emergency supplies, through framework agreements and in close consultation with the regional head of supplies in special case procurements, support the media manager with statistically analyzed data and information on security impacts on program implementation, especially in insecure zones. Carry out periodic logistics research and share concerns, advise senior leadership across the two countries. Member of interagency logistics cluster teams involved in multi-year planning. identify new site locations and carry out new program area logistics priorities Show less

  • Head of Humanitarian Access Control Safety and Security

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Head of Safety, Security and Supply Chain

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Smart Lead Logistics

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Operations Manager Smart Lead Logistics Ltd.

  • Manage the company procurement, logistics, fleet management, and schedule transport and accommodation for field sales teams• Research and outreaches on new business opportunities including community engagement and acceptance• Safety and security focal person responsible for program Risk Assessments• Program policy reviews and budgeting• Contingency and Business continuity planning for emergencies, after-action reviews, and Emergency preparedness whilst maintaining confidentiality of beneficiary and stakeholder data.• Training and guidance to departmental heads• Review Standard operating procedures, templates, documents, and workflow processes.• Carry out an in-depth analysis of operational gaps and plans to recommend alignment with donor requirements.• while ensuring compliance while adopting and adapting to the changing business environment. Train staff in crisis management.• jointly and consultative develop business development plans whilst ensuring global gender, participant, and beneficiary rights in line with humanitarian principles.• Review incident and critical incident management plans, and carry out periodic simulations including CIMT team training.• Audit through after-action reviews and ensure, information flows are updated.• Incident data is uploaded and updated in real-time and case closure procedures are followed develop guard force procedures and ensure static guarding processes are revised where needed to ensure organizations' policies are aligned with their global policies and procedures• representation and external relations with stakeholders Show less

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  Kaizen Renewable Energy

  Feb 2023 - now

  Program Operations, Projects Coordinator, Safety and Security Head

  Responsible for Program and Business continuity planning. Logistics, procurement, inventory management, , field mission assessments. support community resilience and adaptation empowerment. Livelihood restoration, environment monitoring. Map and track disaster occurrences across Kenya and regional geopolitical events. Adapt and align operations to identified threats and risks while creating and offering leadership, technical support, audits, and oversight field teams work closely with clients to identify and prioritize green energy needs, construct water and sanitation facilities, and align them to agricultural, domestic, and livestock need, support with mapping industrial usage, import, and custom clears types of equipment, taking into consideration timelines, cost efficiencies, while collaborating within departments and prioritizing departmental needs through consultative and joint planning.Managing the overall safety and security of the company, developing policies, guidelines, and operational plans, capacitating staff through technical gap review meetings, talent identification and reviews of work plans and forecasts, supporting the CEO in coordinating and directing diverse technical field teams, and acting as a strategic link across all stakeholders, national government, UN bodies, and nongovernmental organizations. Engaging and onboarding external consultants where appropriate on logistics and security cluster meetings. Engage, clients, and communities in budget preparation, identification of suppliers, onboarding, and vetting strategic suppliers.Market intelligence analysis, procurement of equipment, and Support community engagement. in risk analysis and mapping, and gain community trust and acceptance where we work, in a hostile, environment while meeting multicultural community expectations. Identify and capacity-build key members of the communities through mentorship, for program continuity, recovery, and sustainability. Show less