MHINDATE ABDELMOUNAIM CV, Updated on April 2017

Curriculum Vitae

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: MHINDATE ABDELMOUNAIM

Date of Birth: 14/08/1977
Place of Birth: Morocco
Marital status: Married
Nationality: Moroccan
Permanent Address: Agendis N 122 Youssoufia - Morocco
Email Address: mhindate2015@gmail.com
Years of Experience: More than 16 years of continuous working in Humanitarian
Management
Personal Abilities :
Enthusiastic Self-starter .
Willing to accept responsibility and take on new challenges.
Ability to work well and punctually under pressure.
Ability to work in unsecure remote areas.
Able to function effectively in a position requiring independent decision-making-skills .
Areas of Experience: General and Operational Management Programme Management
Disaster Management - Administrative Assistance Staff Management.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE

A-Country Director Islamic Relief Worldwide - Mali

May 2016 March 2017 responsible for
- the Country Programme development, management, monitoring of operation
and Country Strategy development
- supervision of expatriate and national staff, as well as office and management
procedures
- examine the funding situation and solicit funding for programmes
- ensure all aspects of programs are implemented in accordance with grant
agreements, budgets and schedule
- overseeing all aspects of IRWs presence
- overseeing the reporting to the International Office in Birmingham and
 donors.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

Provide direction to ensure the effectiveness and positive impact of the programmes
implemented by IRW in Mali.
Maintain effective communications within the programme and Regional Desk at the
International Office
Review, update and communicate the country situation analysis and emergency response
twice a year to the Regional Desk
Ensure the production of high quality donor reports, annual reports and project proposals
for both IRW and donors by the agreed deadlines
Ensure transparency and accountability in all programmes and follow humanitarian
accountability principles and standards
Ensure programmes are gender-sensitive and adhere to child protection principles

STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND PLANNING

Provide overall strategic planning leadership and technical backing for programmes in line
with IRWs strategic parameters
Develop and ensure the Country Strategy, thematic areas of work as well as the Annual
Country Business Plan and Emergency Preparedness Plan are implemented in line with
regional and global strategies and reviewed as necessary in consultation with staff and
stakeholders
Ensure that projects fit into the overall country strategy and thematic areas and that this
integration is understood by all involved
Work with programme teams, partners and beneficiaries to produce action plans as per
the country strategy within agreed timeframes
Contribute to regional and IRW global policy/strategy development based on the
experience of the country programme
Maintain and update on a regular basis emergency preparedness and response plans for
the country
Contribute to the development of policies on major issues and/or advocacy with a range of
stakeholders

2. PROGRAMME MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Develop and implement approaches to monitor the performance of programmes
Ensure adequate evaluation of the impact of the programmes and measurement of
change as a result of the programmes
Monitor and ensure the capacity of budget holders to manage and monitor their budgets
and ensure proper expenditure phasing
Ensure effective and continuous monitoring of the appropriateness, effectiveness,
impact and direction programmes implemented by IRW using appropriate IRW and
other international tool
 4. FUNDRAISING, REPRESENTATION AND NETWORKING
Identify potential donors and institutional funding opportunities and secure
funding sources in-country
Build and strengthen significant relationships between IRW partners,
INGOs, UN, institutional donors and relevant Government Departments at all
levels
Be cognisant of advocacy opportunities and develop these as appropriate
through the media, government, the UN, international agencies, donors and
diplomatic missions

5. STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING, SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

Ensure the full implementation of IRWs Personnel Management Policies and Code of
conduct
Ensure that a human resource strategy and implementation plan is developed,
monitored and reviewed as an integral part of the strategic planning process
Optimise staff performance through ensuring that effective processes are in
place to support and encourage their personal and professional development
Maintain an effective Country Management Team (CMT) to facilitate
involvement of staff in the running of the programme through an appropriate
participatory and open team approach to decision making .

B- Head of Mission Qatar Red Crescent - Afghanistan

April 2015 March 2016
Responsible for oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of an ongoing program
including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Management
Develop country specific strategic plan and proposals for programs
Represent the organization and liaise with local and national authorities, UN, NGO, and donor
agencies to promote the organizations programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities and
ensure transparency and accountability to all stakeholders
Participate in writing and reviewing proposal applications
Participate in UN health, Nutrition and WASH Cluster coordination
Compliance
Oversee program operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with agency policies and
procedures, Donor regulations and local laws
Monitor, evaluate and report on all program activities and progress to the central office and Donors
Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and budgets
Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project
developments
Program Development
Primarily responsible for expanding country portfolio
Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain
identified program and support activities
Drafting and editing proposals
Remaining aware of donor funding intentions
Human Resources
Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified program field staff, recommend promotions,
disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors
Collaborate with security staff to maintain security of staff in the field locations
Training/ Capacity Building
Determine training needs for the field staff
Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure
sustainability of programs
Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff
Working Relationships
Maintain frequent communication with Regional Director to ensure program activities and objectives
are communicated
Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings,
UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings
Interface with national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of
programs and maximize resource distribution and allocation of available funds

C-Country Director at Direct Aid Gambia

2010 - 2015
Senior Executive and Legal Representative of Direct Aid in the country (Gambia) , Responsible for
Planning, Leading and Managing country programs and activities, and providing strategic guidance
and ensuring effective coordination of all team members. Managed different scale projects in the field
of Education and Teachers Capacity Building. , Water, Housing, Income Generating Activities, and
Relief..

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Representing Direct Aid with Host Government, International and National Organizations.
Developing the the country programmes (Social Welfare, Education, Women and Children, Water
and Sanitation, Health, Relief activities)
Management and development of local and international staff (about 270 local and 6 international
staff).
Ensure proper staff performance management and capacity building.
Writing Project proposals , monitor effectiveness and evaluate ongoing and new activities .
Managing all DirectAid Projects including supervision, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Preparing and submitting regular reports to HQ in Kuwait programmatic issues.
Attending and representing the Organization at the International NGOs and the UN-INGOs
coordination meetings .
managing emergency programmes .
Management of programme in Health, Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Water, Sanitation and
Health.

D- Field Office Manager

2002 - 2010
Direct Aid in Gambia , Malawi , and Benin .
The Field office is comprised of a socio- educational centers which contains : an Orphanage House
accommodating orphans and
destitute children, Primary and Secondary School, Training Skills Center , and Health Clinic .

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure a transparent process of selection and recruitment of orphans and street children to
accommodate them into the Orphanage.
Ensure and monitor the good living conditions of these children inside the social center in mater of
their feeding, education, health and recreation.
Management of the Field office activities including the human resources and financial management.
Supervising and monitoring programs and activities of Direct Aid
Preparation and submission of the monthly and annual reports to the Direct Aid national office.
Representing Direct Aid into the local authorities and NGOs;
Representing the organization into the local humanitarian coordinations meetings.

EDUCATION

- 2/2011 / 9/2011 : DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES - Management Development

Institute KANIFING GAMBIA
- 9/1998 / 7/2201 : Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language and Literature - University of
Chouaib Doukkali Eljadid / Morocco

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
-07/2016 : Induction Program for Islamic Relief Worldwide Country Directors Birmingham UK.
- 08/2016 : Core Humanitarian Principles on Quality and Accountability Humanitarian Leadership
Academy .
- 11/2015 : Building Better Response (Disaster Emergency Response) OCHA
. Disaster Management Training AL-Khor Qatar : 04/2015 -
. IFRC Stay Safe Course : 02/2015 -
. Practical Use of Sphere Handbook IFRC Learning Platform : 12/2014 -
- 12/2014 : Introduction To Disaster Response Laws , Rules , and Principles IFRC Learning
Platform .
-12/ 2014: Project / Program Management (PM Cycles + Logical Log frame) IFRC Learning
Platform.
- 12/2014 : Accountability and Transparency in the NGO Operations ( The Best practices) Gambia .
-.Forum of Country Directors : " Effective Management " Kuwait : 04/2012
. Workshop " Scientific Bases for the Executive Management - The Gambia : 12/2011 -
Forum of Country Directors Visions to Develop the Field Work Kuwait : 4/2010 -
Forum of Country Directors : Sustainable Development " - Ghana : 5/2006 -

3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION :

- 16 years experience of managing large field based operations in challenging and unsecure areas
in Africa and Asia.
-Extensive experience in programme management and ability to lead a programme and support a
team working from remote locations.
-Skills and experience in project/programme monitoring review, reporting and evaluation.
-Strong team management and capacity-building skills and experience.
-Experience in management of Human Resources, logistics, administration, and representation.
 -Ability to produce successful project proposals and reports.
-Ability to Representing, and maintaining good relations at a regional and provincial level with
UN organizations, international and national Non Governmental Organizations and local
authorities.
--Ability to work with limited supervision and to use own initiative.
Experience in programme Management of the following sectors: Health, Nutrition, Child -
Protection and Orphans Sponsorship, Education, Seasonal projects, Water and Sanitation, and
emergency

4. Competence and Personal Attributes :

- High motivation for improvement and ability to deliver in a challenging environment
- Dedication, commitment and integrity
- Team work, commitment to a collaborative and supporting approach
- Problem solving abilities
- Communication, analytical and reporting skills
- Self-supporting in computers
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of the global organization
- Written and verbal communication skills required for interactions at all levels
- Ability to work toward tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks
- Tolerance and acceptance of diversity

5. COMPUTER SKILLS
Excellent Knowledge of various types of computer application such as : Microsoft Word / Excel ,
Power point presentation , Electronic Mail and Communication ( Outlook Skype lync ) .

6. REFERENCES :

1- Name : Abdellatif Ourahou

* Email: Abdellatifourahou@gmail.com
*Tel : 00965 66498803
2- Hassan Azekour
*Email: azekour@hotmail.com
*Tel : 0022792196100