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RssTrust Fund Operation| Procurement| Financial Operations | Budgeting and Forecasting | Operations Analysis

Trust Fund Operation| Procurement| Financial Operations | Budgeting and Forecasting | Operations Analysis Qualifications Summary Seasoned, competitive, and dynamic professional, with comprehensive years of experience in start-up and established companies. Equipped with decisive judgment and critical thinking skills; capable of multitasking effectively with minimum supervision in fast-paced and challenging environments. Accustomed to areas covering financial management, procurement, project management, human resources, banking, office administration, and policy implementation. Well-versed in English, Arabic, and French languages.  Established a reputation for designing, executing, and interpreting financial results of operations to assist management with corporate objectives.  Frequent recognition for excellent communication, public relations, and presentation skills as well as for exceeding expectations in positions requiring strong planning, analytical, problem-solving, financial, and leadership abilities.  Interpersonal skills; easily interface with business clients, staff, and other professionals.  Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project), SAP, and Business Warehouse. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THE WORLD BANK, WASHINGTON, DC Human Development Network, Trust Fund, and Procurement Focal Point 2008–Present Manage the preparation and submission of monthly trust fund portfolio reports for HDNSP to track, analyze, and determine performance and status of disbursement/commitment/cash balances of trust funds. Lead and supervise HDNSP trust fund portfolio and analyze all trends, composition, and flag key implementation risk and governance issues. Work in collaboration with task managers in monitoring their trust fund programs, including preparing trust fund extension requests and waivers; negotiating terms of the trust fund agreements with the Legal Department; and formulating and implementing a quality control tool to ensure compliance of the disbursing funds against the terms and conditions of the Administrative Agreements and Trust Fund handbook.  Played an integral role as the first point of contact of procurement and trust fund that communicated with the TTLs in order to resolve trust fund/DGF/and projects related issues  Cooperated with VPU TF coordinator in providing substantive inputs regarding the status of HDNSP Trust Fund Programs  Took charge of reviewing unit’s procurement selections, and notified sector manager on the approval process  Communicated with task managers on Trust Fund, Procurement, and World Bank Operational procedures and policies.  Co-authored the trust fund progress reports of the Rapid Social Response and the Trust Fund for Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development.  Developed accurate budget projection spreadsheets for various TFs in order to monitor cash flow and corresponding project activities. Concessional Finance and Global Partnership Department, Quality Control Assistant 2003-2008 Ensured proper maintenance of databases and generated accurate and timely financial reports for management and various stakeholders in SAP. Assisted in the management of a Trust Fund portfolio (GEF, Global Fund, HIPC and other) consisting of $6 billion. Responded to incoming correspondence and queries.  Worked closely with high level officials and central banks to deal with sensitive and highly confidential financial matters.  Gathered and documented all information on issues related to human resources, IRIS, and budget. Executive Director for Saudi Arabia, Executive Assistant 2002–2003 Conducted secretarial and executive assistance responsibilities, including setting priorities of the workflow of the Executive Director and other staff, such as two advisors and two ACS staff.  Strategically designed and implemented standard and routine correspondence through bank standards.  Organized director’s schedule of meetings and appointments to ensure time management as well as travel itinerary for high-level meetings and conferences. Global Environment Facility, Conference Organizer 2001–2002 Handled and coordinated four thematic roundtables, such as Energy, Forests, GEF Land, Water, and Food Security, GEF Ministerial on financing the Environment and Sustainable Development.  Negotiated and won contact with the Arab League; facilitated workshop on Land, Water, and Food Security in the Western Asia Region.  Reviewed and modified Arabic translation of the GEF publication, such as GEF in the Western Asia Region: Project Fact sheets, OPS 2. Special Programs, World Bank, Conference Coordinator 1999–2001 Served as Chairman of the World Commission on Water for the 21st Century, and reported directly to the Vice President. Provided support in launching and implementing all the objectives and activities of the commission.  Cooperated with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the World Water Council, and The World Commission on Water for the 21st Century in organizing the Second World Water Forum held in The Hague. EARLIER CAREER MAKASSED PHILANTHROPIC ASSOCIATION, BEIRUT, LEBANON Assistant Director of International Affairs Bureau BEIRUT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, BEIRUT, LEBANON Development Office Assistant EDUCATION Master of Science in Project Management: 2012 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (UMUC), COLLEGE PARK, MD Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs: 1991 LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (LAU), BEIRUT, LEBANON PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Project Management | Procurement | Financial Products PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Project Management Institute (PMI): 2011–Present ACTIVITIES Volunteered in the Community Connection Campaign

Administrative Services Manager

Alexandria, VA

About Me

Industry:

Management & Business

Occupation:

Administrative Services Manager
 

Education level:

Master

Will Relocate:

Yes

Location:

Alexandria, VA

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