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Qasim Adeeb Qasim

Amman

Summary

A strong leader and problem solver with more than 13 years of professional experience dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Area Manager

Oxfam GB
02.2018 - Current

Program Leadership and People Management

  • Oversee camp operations and lead implementation of Zaatari Camp and Mafraq area projects, ensuring effective delivery of Oxfam program.
  • Manage a team of around 60 staff, both national and international.
  • Ensure staff health and safety, as well as staff and asset security.
  • Make sure that all staff members adhere to Oxfam's safeguarding and anti-fraud policies.
  • Directly line manage staff at camp, including support functions( Finance, HR, and Logistics), project managers, and MEAL.
  • Ensure quality programming through effective MEAL processes and learning that complies with organizational standards of accountability.

Camp Budget and Logistics Management

  • Monitor financial commitments and expenditures against the available budgets.
  • Hold budget oversight and ensure spending is in line with planning to minimize variance.
  • Prevent the risk of ineligible costs.
  • Ensure budgets are designed realistically and accurately during project development stage for camp-relevant
  • Reviewing and approving financial transactions, including payments and procurement plans. interventions.

Grant Management

  • Proactively and consistently hold oversight over project implementation in coordination and consultation with relevant Technical Managers.
  • Support grants team in ensuring compliance with donor and affiliate requirements.
  • Participate in proposal development processes, contributing to budget planning.
  • Ensure that Oxfam program is cost-effective, efficient, and complies with requirements, technical design standards, and organizational standards of management and accountability.

Strategic Program Growth and Development

  • Ensure project learning informs project design and participate in Jordan's program strategy development and planning processes.
  • Develop and maintain a good understanding of the development and humanitarian sectors in Za’Atari Camp and the Mafraq area.
  • Ensure that projects address the needs of poor and vulnerable women as planned.
  • Proactively network with other camp actors and actively participate in relevant working and cluster groups.
  • Promote the design of and support the development of programs and projects that respond to emerging needs in the camp and/or fill gaps left behind by existing camp actors.

Influencing and Representation

  • Represent Oxfam and its’ projects in all camp visits, and subnational government, camp-based civil society, and UN agencies as required.
  • Participate in humanitarian and development planning and coordination for Za’Atari Camp, primarily at the Camp Management Coordination level.
  • Support the development of advocacy and influencing plans focusing on Za’Atari Camp and Mafraq.
  • Represent the program to internal stakeholders, including OGB and other affiliate senior management.

Area Coordinator

The CNSF
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Ensure CNSF Representation in thearea of activity
  • Supervised implementation of emergency projects ( Cash distributions and WASH)
  • Contributed to the development of intervention strategy and supported implementation at a provincial level
  • Analyze the context and develop strategic plans in consultation with the Country management team and Director of programs
  • Implemented the financial and operational strategy
  • Oversee reporting procedures and, More generally, communicate systematically to the Country
  • Direct the development of the sub-area strategy and its implementation
  • Oversee staff and security, supervising the departments( Finance, Logistics, Administration, and Accountability).

Central Coordinator- Iraq

ACTED
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Implementing multi-donor community-level program that integrates components of WASH, food distribution, livelihood, and shelter in Anbar and south of Diyala benefitting 60,000 IDPs and surrounding host community population.
  • Representing ACTED in South and Central areas within different forums, including Government and local authorities; donors;INGOs and other coordination forums; suppliers, etc.
  • Programs and Operations Management and Development
  • Business Development and Grants Management
  • Supervising finance and logistics teams
  • Implementation of proper monitoring mechanisms for financial activities
  • Development and maintenance of accurate financial forecasts to facilitate strategic planning.
  • Strategic Planning and Implementation
    Security oversight, Contingency Planning and Management
  • Contribute to country and KRG strategies
  • Recruited, hired, and trained all staff, providing direct supervision.

Base Manager

ACTED
12.2014 - 05.2016
  • I oversaw the project implementation and ensured the effective delivery of the WASH and food distribution projects.
  • Direct supervision of the project managers.
    HR: Responsible on all the HR and administrative activities for the base in coordination with Country HR/Admin Manager, preparing the payroll and preparing the contracts
  • Logistics: In coordination with the Logistics manager, I supervised the logistic staff in the base, supervising all the Log activities
  • Finance: In coordination with Country Finance Manager , supervising the finance team at the base, managing the cash flow, authorizing the payments, etc
  • Flat Department( internal Audit): responsible for checking all the vouchers and all the procurement and making sure to be compliant with the donors and ACTED guidelines
  • Support/Representation: Work closely and Support other program teams; present the organization in all the meetings with the donors and the authorities

Country Financne and Admin Officer

Qandil Swedish
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Providing effective financial leadership to the organization, and providing knowledgeable
    and accurate information to colleagues and senior management related to finance
    Finance:


  • Authorizing all the payments a and controlling over the programs expenditures
  • Monitoring and controlling over the projects financial performance against the expected results,
  • Preparation of internal and external audits according to international donors requirements, checking the expenditure of each budget on a regular basis
  • Managing of cash and cheques, ensuring proper financial and administrative reporting
    Admin:
  • Developing and maintaining strong follow up system consistent with Government departments and Ministries for Qandil project applications and registration requirements
  • prepare and classify all the documents necessary for the correct implementation of project, according to Qandil and Donors procedures
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for the database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities

Finance Coordinator

Save The Children
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Maintain sufficient cash balances and report cash needs to Dohok Office on a regular basis.
  • Review all payments to ensure proper documentation and approval are obtained.
  • Keep track of outstanding advances in order to comply with the time frame for clearances and provide reports to the Head of Office and Area Director.
  • Review all journals related to ensuring proper account codes have been used and all expenditures

Finance and Admib Officer

DRC
05.2010 - 12.2013
  • Between May 2010 and December 2013 I worked with DRC in the following positions:
  • From July 2012 to December 2013, I worked as a finance and administration officer, with my main responsibilities including:
  • providing financial and administrative support,
  • ensuring accurate forecasting and cash booking. I was responsible for preparing the payroll for project-based staff and ensuring the collection of timesheets. Additionally, I reviewed all order requests and ensured the use of accurate account codes. Furthermore, I was responsible for the monthly closure of the accounts.
  • Logistics and procurement officer May 2010 to June 2012
  • The Procurement Officer supports and contributes to the organization
  • and implementation of all Procurement activities and ensuring procurement requirements for Khanaqin Office.Fulfilling objectives and directions from the Logistics and Procurement Manager
  • Act as the focal point for the proper control and operation of all the Procurement requirements for the DRC Iraq program in Khanaqin in coordination with Line Manager.•
  • Responsible to ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with DRCs operational handbook. Contribute to budget monitoring and expenses control including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements in coordination with Program coordinator

GCC Leader( Volunteering)

Mercy Corps
01.2006 - 12.2010
  • During university studies,I contributed to Mercy Corps as volunteer in youth project where I served as GCC leader. This transformative experience significantly contributed to my professional development, fostering increased competence, self-confidence, and enhanced skills. As member of a dedicated team of youth, we focused on executing community projects within the city of Khanaqin. Our responsibilities included identifying prevalent community issues and providing assistance to those in need.

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree - English Literature

University of Sullaymaniah
Sullaymaniah

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Project Management
  • Excellent budget management and development skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and competency in
  • People management
  • Excellent coordination skills
  • Proven track record of operations management and supervision
  • Project management expertise
  • Proven ability to plan and organize effectively
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Experience with change management

Languages

Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Kurdish
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Camp Area Manager

Oxfam GB
02.2018 - Current

Area Coordinator

The CNSF
10.2017 - 12.2017

Central Coordinator- Iraq

ACTED
06.2016 - 09.2017

Base Manager

ACTED
12.2014 - 05.2016

Country Financne and Admin Officer

Qandil Swedish
06.2014 - 12.2014

Finance Coordinator

Save The Children
01.2014 - 05.2014

Finance and Admib Officer

DRC
05.2010 - 12.2013

GCC Leader( Volunteering)

Mercy Corps
01.2006 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Arts degree - English Literature

University of Sullaymaniah
Qasim Adeeb Qasim