Osman Bashir Mohammed Idris

Project/ Programme Manager/ Director / Consultant-

Corporate Communications, PR, Outreach,
Business Development Manager
Sudan
Email Address: osm25@hotmail.com osm255@yahoo.com

Day Phone Number: +249.918109421

Evening Phone Number: +249.123635444
Mobile Phone Number: +249.918109421

Target Job

Target Job Location: UAE; Bahrain; Jordan; Kuwait; Oman; Qatar; Africa Horn; East Africa;
South Africa; Middle East; Asia; Al Khartoum, Sudan
Career Objective: A management professional with 21+ years of track-record in handling
multiple projects with NGOs and other entities, possessing holistic
planning and organizational skills encompassing all aspects of the
project life cycle, including initiation of grants till project completion.
Seeking a challenging position with a dynamic organization to contribute
towards mutual success and growth.
Target Industry: Support Services; Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit;
Consulting Services; Customer Service; Administration; Distributions
and Logistics; Management; Business Support
Employment Type: Employee
Employment Status: Full time

Personal Information

Birth Date: 1 January 1968

Gender: Male
Nationality: Sudan
Visa Status: Citizen
Residence Location: Sudan
Marital Status: Married

Professional Experience (21 Years)

January 2016 Present Head of Programme Department

Human Appeal International U.A.E

Khartoum Sudan

Job Role: Management

Position Summary:

Responsible for the implementation, management,

supervision and evaluation of all the organizations
programs in accordance with the national standards
set out by the organization. As a member of the
senior management team, the head of programs
participates in strategic planning and budgeting
initiatives in addition to problem solving. Works
within the guidelines, policies and mission of the
organization and will be accountable and
responsible for specific projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in long- and short-term program

development and planning.
Develop and effectively manage program
timelines to ensure timely completion of
program deliverables.

Monitor program activities to ensure quality

and accuracy of program deliverables.

Manage and coordinate programmatic meetings

including managing logistical contractors.

Provide technical assistance to program team.

 Manage relationships with contractors and
vendors.

Participate in HAI strategic planning activities.

Identify partnership and funding opportunities

and promote relationship-building among HAI
and other organizations, UN agencies, and/or
individuals.

Liaise with government relevant authorities and

represent HAI in meeting with UN agencies and
INGOs.

Develop regular report to HAI and donors.

November 2006 Head of Sub-Office

December 2015: Turath Organization for Human Development
Sudan

Company Industry: Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit

Job Role: Management

Designation Chronology:

Feb 2013 Jan.2016 : Programme Manager - Khartoum

July 2012 January 2013: Head of Sub-Office Blue Nile State - Sudan
July 2009 June 2012: Head of Sub-Office - Republic of Sudan,
Central Equatoria State, Juba.
Nov 2006 - June 2009: Head of Sub-Office - Southern Sudan, Western
Bahr El Ghazal State, Wau.

Highlights :
Successfully set up and established Turath Organization offices in the
towns of Wau and Juba.
Administered trainings on leadership and management skills to more
than 800 participants.
Achieved the distribution of 1000 MT of Food for Education (FFE)
program provided by WFP to basic schools within the Wau and Jur
counties.

Key Responsibilities:
Conceptualizing and implementing integrated PR and outreach
initiatives to enhance social development and contribute to the success
of the entitys mission/goals of the project.
Devising program strategy and framework for development initiatives,
 in accordance with the priorities and guidelines established by Turath
Headquarters in Sudan, crafting appropriate messages and supervising
the rollout of all programs related to these initiatives.
Serving as internal and external communications liaison for the
organization to convey relevant matters using cost-effective channels, in
line with established operating budgets.
Supporting corporate social responsibility, community, education and
government relations programs/activities.
Monitoring effectiveness of project in relation to established SLAs by
analyzing project proposals, maintaining project accountability in
consultation with projects officers and office accountant, along with
formulating plans for future and current Turath projects.
Coordinating and establishing effective relations with
local/international NGOs, UN and other official agencies such as WFP
and UNOPS in developing projects and maximizing the efficiency of
Turath projects.
Prepared research-based reports and forecasts for senior management
to forecast project issues and effect preventive/corrective measures.

July 2005 - January Logistic and Administrative Manager

2006: Islamic Relief Worldwide in Niger - West Africa
Niger

Company Industry: Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit

Job Role: Management

Highlights:
Successfully set up and established offices across various towns in
Niger including Niamey, Tillabery, Fellenge, Oullam and Tera

Key Responsibilities:
Provided strategic guidance on procurement decisions, negotiating with
suppliers to source products from economically viable sources.
Designed a logistics and administration system, streamlining
operations, devising policies and standardizing procedures to reduce
overheads and enhance project profit margins.
Hiring, training staff, reviewing performance on a periodical basis in
collaboration with the HOM and re-engineering departments.
Optimized procurement supply chain by considering order delivery
times, organized warehousing capacities, logistics components,
transportation and distribution of supplies.
Ensured IR policies/procedures are followed in all aspects of
operations and branch personnel comply with all state/federal rules,
regulations and laws.
Managed the central store and ensured proper maintenance of
 centralized stock record of all supplies; documenting receipt of goods
and arranging for clearance of documents.
Managed the Islamic Relief transport pool, arranged visas,
accommodation facility for visitors and devised assignment in order to
dispatch goods/ commodity requirements for project activities.

February 2004 - Senior Programme Manager

February 2005: Islamic Relief Worldwide
Afghanistan

Company Industry: Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit

Job Role: Management

Highlights:
Played a pivotal role in the establishment of 17 community
organization committees and the rehabilitation of 10 irrigation networks.

Key Responsibilities:
Spearheaded numerous projects of diverse scale and defined project
objectives, plans, including scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting
performance requirements and assigned specialists.
Directed and implemented projects including ECHO, Comic Relief
funded projects and water/sanitation projects.
Planned and implemented initiatives for additional fundraising as
directed by the Head of Sub Office (Kandahar) and the Country Director.
Liaised with NGOs, other institutional donors and reviewed program
related financial reports for donors and the country office in relation to
the assigned projects.
Attended regular meetings, corresponding with seniors in regards to
ongoing activities, relations and other important issues relating to local
authorities, agencies and donors.
Identified performance improvement opportunities and developed
options, presenting strategies to senior management for funding and
approval.

Other Professional Experiences :

July 2000 - Feb 2004: State Manager, Islamic Relief Worldwide, North
Kordofan Office.
Nov 1995 - June 2000: North Kordofan Water Project (NKWP)
Manager, Islamic Relief Worldwide, North Kordofan Office.
Oct 1995: Food for Work Manager, Islamic Relief Worldwide, North
Kordofan Office/El Obeid.

Education
January 1996: University of Khartoum, Al Khartoum, Sudan
Bachelor's degree/higher diploma, Science Survey
Engineering

Other Training and Certification:

May 2015 : Training on Community Scorecard Care
International Switherland (CIS) Khartoum - Sudan
August 2013: Training on Combined PRINCE2
Foundation & Practitioner Exam Preparation Course
LAD Consultancy - Sudan
July 2012: Training on Strategic Planning Munazamat
Al-Dawa Al-Islamiya - Sudan
June 2012: Advanced Training on Conflict Sensitivity/Do
No Harm and project Management IOM/UNDP -
Sudan
June 2011: Practical Steps To an Effective Personal -
Top Quality, Khartoum.
Apr 2011: PMP/ Certification Prep. Course in
Compliance with PMBOK Guide - Sudanese Center for
Environment and Engineering.
Jan 2010: Proposal Writing and Fund Raising
Workshop - Capacity Concern Africa in Juba, South
Sudan.
Nov 2009: Training of Trainers (ToT) - Open
University of Sudan, Khartoum.
July 2003: Training on Methodology of Free Food
Distribution.
July 2003: Training on Gender Mainstreaming in
Development - British Council.
Aug 1999: Training Programme on Disaster
Management - Disaster Management and Refugees
Studies Institute (DIMARSI).
Aug 1999: How to Lead, Motivate and Communicate
Effectively - International Rescue Committee, Sudan.
Sep 1999: Report Writing Workshop - International
Rescue Committee, Sudan.
Apr 1997: Training on Project Cycle; Monitoring and
Evaluation System - Islamic Relief, El Obeid Office,
Sudan.
1997 and 2001: Tentative Programme for Food
workshops - World Food Programme.
1998: Intensive Labours Organization.

Career Level
Career Level: Executive/Director
Notice Period to 1 month or less
Work:

Skills

Years of
Skill Skill Level Last Used
Experience
Operations Management, Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less
Administration, Relationship
Management, Project Planning
Management
Report Generation, Customer Service, Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less
Advertising, Networking
Key Liaising with Government Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less
Echelons, Ministers and Industry
Leaders
Funding, Community Development Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less
Projects, Documentation, Project
Proposal
Analytical Skills, Ability to Work Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less
under Pressure, Communication and
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership, Critical Thinking, Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less
Decision Making and Problem
Solving Skills
IT Skills MS Office, Lotus approach, Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less
SPSS and Internet Usage

Languages

Years of
Language Skill Level Last Used
Experience
Arabic Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less
English Expert More than 10 years 1 month or less

References
Name
Job Title Email Address
Ibrahim Mohamed Salih Phone Number
Country
Human Appeal International +2491110481111
Director Ibrahim.abdellatief@gmail.com
(HAI) U.A.E Sudan
Ali Hamid Attayeb Director +249.912133751 Alia1919@hotmail.com
Turath Organization General
Salah Mohamed Al Hassan Country +967736288803 mohdhassan58@hotmail.com
Islamic Relief UK Yemen Director

Memberships

Organization Membership/Role Member Since

Project Management Institute (PMI) Discussion about project management May 2011