Mohammed EMAM

Experience

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  War Child Canada

  Sept 2013 - May 2015

  Livelihood officer

  • Took a lead role in identification of the new partners, identify capacity building needs of such partners for the purpose of the program, and develop a capacity-building work plan based upon identified needs.• Trained, supervised and built the capacity of implementing partner to conduct training of rural youth on vocational skills and village savings and loans associations (VSLA).• Assisted with convening and mobilizing target community to participate in the pro-gramme if required.• Coordinated with different agencies, partners and stakeholders in the state.• Established cordial and professional working relationship with local authorities, line min-istries and departments and align programmes in line with government plan.• Ensured that the programme is managed and implemented in accordance with organization polices and strategies; and that cross-cutting themes are mainstreamed.• Supported M&E team to conduct M&E activities in the field Show less

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  Concern Worldwide

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2018

  1. Project Development and Implementation. • Provided technical inputs to the planning, design, and implementation of projects, as well as technical advice and assistance to key parties consult with relevant stakeholders through inclu-sive and participatory processes; and undertakes continuous monitoring of project activities. • Developed Project Concept Notes and the subsequent development of proposals related to Live-lihoods program • Coordinated and mobilized the networks of local partners, technical groups (peacebuilding work-ing group, FSL working group, IPC networks, NGOs, community-based organizations, private sec-tor and facilitates their participation in the planning and implementation of Concern FSL pro-grammes and related activities.2. Project Planning Monitoring and Reporting • Ensured the production of good quality programme plans, annual/quarterly work plans and ac-curate, timely reports both for donors and internal use. • Continually monitored the external environment, propose adjustments to livelihood programme plans • Organized and undertook research and analysis on various aspects of food security and liveli-hoods work, including risk and threat assessments, target group profiles, political factors, securi-ty, and other issues affecting operations• Played a technical role in the periodic review of the existing livelihoods programme and design new strategies based on lessons learnt and a clear analysis of livelihood context of West Darfur3. Technical Training and Capacity Building • Encouraged staff development through provision of appropriate training and mentoring, and objective• Coordinated and Provided support in building capacities of Concern partners in the area of live-lihoods in west Darfur4. Budgeting • Prepared livelihoods programme budgets, monitor, and control the expenditures and if required, make budget revision in consultation with livelihood team, Programme Coordinator, Field Coordinator, and Area Coordinators. Show less - Project activities implementation • Oversaw the implementation of entrepreneurship related activities as per set work-plan and methodologies• Managed the beneficiary data base and ensure selection• Communicated with selected beneficiaries• Ensured distribution of SME rehabilitation grants• Followed with SMEs on grant use and rehabilitation works• Supported Concern MEAL team to assess the quality of the activities• Followed up with partners on effective implementation and set work plans with part-ners, follow up on activities, needs, and timeliness• Supported them whenever necessary on their BDS related activities• Followed up on partners narrative reports- Project support coordination• Ensured coordination with other NGOs and local authorities in targeted areas• Managed receive referrals of small and medium enterprises in need in targeted are-as• Referred un-addressed needs of small and medium enterprises to other CBOs and identified target groups- Reporting & Information sharing • Supported with drafting narrative and quantitative reports as per Concern internal requirements and donor requirements.• Ensured internal communication and information sharing on project with relevant staff (Socio-economic development project manager, Programme Manager, M&E team etc.). Show less

  • Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Livelihoods (Food, Income and Market) officer

    Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
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  Norwegian Church Aid / Kirkens Nødhjelp

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  Food Security and Livelihoods Coodinator

  Project Planning and Implementation• Prepared projects annual workplans and related sub-plans (budget, procurement, quarterly plans and monthly);• Provided support for timely implementation of project activities at the state/localities’ levels;• Provided inputs from the field to the EEFSL Programme Manager for project initiation, drafting of projects proposals and other technical documents as required;• Systematically apply best practice in project/programme management and implementation of the projects.• Provided support for the development of Project concept notes, proposals, reports and other project documentsProject Operations Support and Coordination• Provided team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.• Supported effective cooperation between NCA, Partners and key stakeholders• Maintained good relations and partnerships with stakeholders including consortium partners and local leaders.• Liaised with staff to ensure smooth operations in line with organizational policies and best practice.• Facilitated trainings and providing technical support to community volunteers throughout the project cycle, giving constructive feedback and ensuring implementation is as per plans and meet the commitments.Project Financial Management• Provided support and contribution on project budget development in the project initiation stages.• Supported effective internal controls and monitoring expenditures as planned in the projects documents and annual plans in line with NCA internal procedures and donor regulations.• Monitored financial expenditure through financial reports and do correction or action plans based on.Knowledge Management and Sharing• Regular exchanged of information/experience with other projects, cross-learning and sharing results and good practices.• Captured lessons learnt during the project implementation. • Participated in regular internal meetings. Show less

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  UNDP

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2024

  Project Planning and Implementation • Prepared project annual workplans and related sub-plans (procurement plan, quarterly plans if required, and others as necessary). • Provided support for timely implementation of activities of the project in the respective states/localities. • Provided support for the development of Project concept notes, proposals, and project documents. Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting • Identified the changes in the external environment and promptly take necessary actions (related to the planning and implementation of activities, need for new activities) with UNDP office, Project Board and implementing partners • Monitored expenditure to ensure that it is in line with approved budgets, AWPs and UNDP Programmed/Financial policies. • Drafted regular internal and donor project reports Knowledge Management and Cross-Learning • Regular exchanged the information/experience with other projects, cross-learning and sharing results and good practices• Provided high quality media inputs for publications, presentations and reports including high resolutions photos and videos from the field. Financial Management • Provided support for the implementation of sub-grants by drafting MCGAs, RPAs, LOAs (agreements with implementing partners), follow-up on the implementation, liquidation and reporting of all sub-grants.• Ensured that IPs were informed of their obligations for documentation, schedule of activities and payments and reporting. Partnership building and Coordination • Supported the identification and engagement of implementing partners and engagement of private sector partners for implementation of youth empowerment programme • Maintained good relations and partnerships with stakeholders including UN mission, agencies, Government counterparts, the private sector.• Attended State Technical Coordination Committee meetings and other related Coordination meetings with UN agencies, local stakeholders Show less A National Livelihoods Programme Analyst – Youth development and Value Chain Programme is to support day-to-day results-based implementation of its livelihood activities across Darfur. Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager and will work closely with the Programme team in the state, colleagues from other departments, and the operations teams within the respective states. Additionally, will promote a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach across UNDP and with various stakeholders. Show less

  • Programme Analyst - Darfur Livelihoods Recovery Programme

    Sept 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Programme Analyst - Darfur Livelihoods Recovery Programme

    Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
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  Norwegian Refugee Council

  Jul 2024 - Apr 2025

  Livelihood and Food Security Coordinator

  • Line management of project staff• Contribute to the development of technical standard operating procedures (SOPs) / guidelines, and Macro log frame (MLF)• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, LFS tools, handbooks, and guidelines.• Contribute to the development of funding proposals, project budgets and donor reports • Coordinate and manage LFS projects implementation (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements. • Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills. • Liaise and collaborate with relevant local and national stakeholders and represent NRC in relevant forums/cluster/working groups.• Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist• Promote the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs)/returnees/refugees in line with the advocacy strategy Show less

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  AIDONIC

  Apr 2025 - now

  Country Business Development and Sells Manager