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Francis Gale

Francis Gale

Juba,South Sudan

Summary

Experienced in humanitarian program management, technical leadership, and strategic planning with a focus on emergency Title II and IDA projects. Proven ability to closely monitor field activities, develop productive relationships with clients and staff, and extract key information from partners. Skilled in composing quality correspondences, diagnosing problems, devising solutions, and meeting project objectives under pressure.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Management Specialist

USAID/BHA
12.2017 - Current
  • I support program oversight, technical assistance, and coordination of activities implemented by the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) in South Sudan through its Office of Humanitarian Assistance (OHA).
  • I manage OHA's operations by attending meetings relevant to food security and livelihoods, providing a technical review of proposals and concept notes, and executing mission critical field monitoring visits.
  • I also serve as an Activity Manager for BHA awards to Public International Organizations (PIO) and Non-Governmental Organizations.
  • I maintain direct communication with the Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) located in Washington, coordinate with the OHA Program Officer based in Juba, South Sudan.
  • I am cognizant of current events and contextual information that can influence program implementation.
  • My primary responsibilities are to monitor the effectiveness and quality of the food security programs and provide guidance on various subjects (e.g., agriculture, nutrition, community development, and/or humanitarian assistance).
  • I have a demonstrated knowledge of South Sudan's cultural diversity and experience working in different parts of the country.
  • I am required to identify new opportunities for the food security sector in South Sudan.
  • I work closely with the in-country food security analysis team (FEWS NET) and the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Technical Working Group (IPC TWG).
  • I coordinate with other offices within the U.S. Mission in South Sudan that are affiliated with food security activities, including (but not limited to) the Program, Economic Growth, and Health offices.
  • I also have the required knowledge needed for the food requirements and characteristics of each livelihoods zone in South Sudan.

Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager

ACF-USA
03.2017 - 11.2017
  • Planned/conducted FSL activities of the program, ensuring correct implementation complying with indicators and outcomes expected.
  • Developed and ensured the use of appropriate techniques and materials for staff and community training.
  • Prepared bill of quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, and technical drawings for any proposed FSL infrastructure and procurement.
  • Ensured program activities are completed on time, within budget and with acceptable quality.
  • Ensured that all data and information is updated, well organized and easily accessible; and that lessons learnt, and best practices are capitalized.
  • Analyzed and report on the evolving humanitarian needs and provide clear recommendations for interventions.
  • Carried out needs assessments and participate in the definition of FSL strategy for ACF as well as identification and design of potential new intervention areas.
  • Participated in FSL coordination meetings held at county and state levels; and maintained ACF's position as a leader of FSL Cluster at State and county level.
  • Coordinated FSL activities with local authorities, stakeholders and NGOs and participated in any FSL and/or emergency coordination meetings at county and state level when feasible.
  • Kept an update on the evolution of the FSL situation in all states targeted by the response, and on the evolution of the responses in the areas.
  • Followed up of FSL program budgets in liaison with FSL Coordinator, Admin., and Field Coordinator to ensure budget expenditure is in line with program objectives and timeframe.
  • Closely managed the FSL related expenses and ensured regular budget follow-up as well as accurate forecasts for planned activities.
  • Provided communication to field staff for all matters concerning human resources.
  • Provided necessary trainings to FSL Field Staff regarding program implementation as well as ACF and Code of Conduct.
  • Reported on attended meetings or trainings to share with program staff and FSL Coordinator, prepared monthly ACF report to be sent to the FSL Coordinator - which includes an overview of the FSL situation in Warrap State, external coordination update, achievements for the past month and objectives for the following month.
  • Prepared end of Mission report to be sent to the FSL Coordinator.
  • Provided regular and timely reports to ACF Coordination team regarding the risks, constraints and escalating or evolving issues relating to the program management in the field and inform the hierarchy accordingly.
  • Documented the results of all assessments and situation reports and provided timely feedback to the FSL Cluster in both written reports and formal presentation if needed.
  • Ensured project indicators are monitored, reported, and reach performance according to international/national thresholds.
  • In case results did not meet thresholds, proposed additional solutions towards the improvement of the results and on process to learn what might be affecting performance.
  • Created monitoring tools and data collection formats that track program performance and ensured that simple beneficiary feedback mechanisms are in place to provide accountability for FSL activities.

Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator

Plan International
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked with the Area EFSL Team Leaders and Officers, ensured all relevant systems are put in place for a quality program and there was flexibility to scale up or reorient program according to the context evolution with the Food Security and Livelihood Cluster leads - WFP and FAO.
  • Directly line-managed a team of Area Emergency Food Security and Livelihood Team Leaders (and potential Emergency Food Security and Livelihood Officers).
  • Designed the MEAL approaches and systems with the MEAL Advisor and supported in the monitoring of the programme and its impact on the Food Security and Livelihoods of the population in operational areas.
  • Represented Plan International South Sudan on Emergency Food Security and Livelihood issues at the Food Security Cluster meetings and such sub clusters as was appropriate having regard to our programming.
  • Supported the Area Emergency FSL Team Leaders in ensuring the technical quality of the programme in the field locations.

Agriculture Project Manager

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
09.2012 - 04.2013
  • Led the implementation of agriculture strategic objective of EC grant according to the proposal, budget, detailed implementation work plan and agreement with the donor.
  • Represented CRS in meetings with local authorities, donors, UN and NGO representatives and church partners.
  • Assisted in the implementation of data management system and collecting tools for monitoring and evaluation for the program.
  • Ensured that the agriculture activities are implemented according to design, quality standards and schedule through planning and close monitoring.
  • Ensured consistent application of agricultural best practices and lessons learnt throughout the project area.
  • Assisted the Program Coordinator in organizing/leading planning meetings with key staff.
  • Monitored field activities on a regular basis and ensure follow up on any recommendations made.
  • Liaised with and increase the capacity of government and civil society stakeholders as well as church partners regarding project activities.
  • Supervised the development of FSTP program learning documents.
  • Assisted in collection of data on monthly basis to update Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT).
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual FSTP reports about the program.

Supply (Rations) Assistant

United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
11.2005 - 09.2010
  • Supporting in the development, review, monitoring, assessment, and management of outsourced services supporting specific mission wide (and regional) operation under the purview of the supply section.
  • Carried out inspections, compiled reports and monitored food standards in the warehouses.
  • Coordinated diverse projects in the food cell and liaison with other services and entities as required.
  • Coordinated all reports, process invoices for warehousing and air transport.
  • Verified/consolidated vendor's equipment delivery against returns.
  • Assisting in preparing rations requisitions and adjustment of Rations and Troops Strength.
  • Assisting in preparing and updating data base related to requisitions, delivery, and consumption of rations.
  • Signing ration delivery receipts and inspection, health, and hygiene reports.
  • Prepared inputs for the work program of the Cell, determining priorities and allocating resources for the completion of output and their timely delivery.
  • Planned and prepared cost estimates/budget implications, performance reports and long-term forecasts of mission's requirements for services.
  • Ensured that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems were functioning and that all relevant records were maintained.
  • Initiated and managed the necessary administration control mechanisms to allow for proper review and auditing of services.
  • Monitored and analyzed contract performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, schedules, and cost objectives.

Dissemination/Communication Officer

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
10.2005 - 11.2005
  • Participated actively in meetings, being aware of activities of other departments, providing support to every department when necessary, respecting every department rules and procedures.
  • Was aware of the socio-political situation and kept information up to date, channeling all relevant information related to the context to the delegates, advising the expatriates in various fields such as culture, politics, economy…etc.
  • Interpreting in any situation with accuracy for the delegates.
  • Adopted behavior to various interlocutors, registering and treating information (general and specific) with confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Established contact with various interlocutors at local level on demand of the delegates, represented the mandate and activities of ICRC to different interlocutors.
  • Kept the delegates informed about any protection issues in the region.
  • Followed up on individual tracing cases in the field and in the office.
  • Participated in assessment of tracing needs, getting involved in the dissemination about the tracing services to civilians and different authorities.
  • Participated in assessments, registration, organization, and distribution of relief items.
  • Ensured the cooperation in Diss/Com field with the local Red Cross branches.
  • Supported the delegates and the local Red Cross in the implementation of selected projects.
  • Participated in the evaluation of projects, dissemination, assessing needs and possibilities for dissemination sessions in areas of responsibility.
  • Responsible to ensure an appropriate stock of diss/com materials in the office and to follow up on newly issued brochures, films… etc.
  • Proposed distribution plans of ICRC communication materials to different audiences.
  • Constantly assessed the media environment and proposed means of transmitting messages to different audiences and participated in these activities.

Capacity Building Officer

International Rescue Committee
01.2004 - 10.2004
  • Oversaw the implementation of capacity building projects in the field.
  • Collected information from communities and the local civil society organizations and disseminating project materials.
  • Set-up project activities in the field of operation.
  • Leading and coordinating capacity building activities - trainings, civic forums and community assessment; Monitored and evaluated project activities.
  • Maintained strong and continuous contact with local civil society organizations.
  • Administered project grants, advised field and head office management on shortfalls and successes of the projects.
  • Provided logistical and other support to trainings and community meetings.
  • Jointly planned monthly activities and targets with implementing partners.
  • Reported to the field and capacity building team in the head office.

Education

Master of Science - Food Security & Rural Development

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
The Netherlands
09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science

Juba University
Khartoum, Sudan
10.1999

High School Diploma -

Comboni Senior Secondary School
Juba, South Sudan
01.1991

Skills

  • Project development and lifecycle
  • Workflow planning
  • Award Management
  • Computer - Word
  • Computer - PowerPoint
  • Computer - Excel
  • Computer - Access
  • Proposal Writing
  • Report Writing
  • Advance Writing Skills - Writing for USAID
  • Project development
  • Project tracking

Timeline

Project Management Specialist

USAID/BHA
12.2017 - Current

Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager

ACF-USA
03.2017 - 11.2017

Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator

Plan International
10.2014 - 03.2015

Agriculture Project Manager

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
09.2012 - 04.2013

Supply (Rations) Assistant

United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
11.2005 - 09.2010

Dissemination/Communication Officer

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
10.2005 - 11.2005

Capacity Building Officer

International Rescue Committee
01.2004 - 10.2004

Master of Science - Food Security & Rural Development

Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science

Juba University

High School Diploma -

Comboni Senior Secondary School

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