Mariama Djibo
New York,NY
Summary
Highly experienced professional showcasing a diverse career success in management, business development, procurement, contracting, finance, grant writing and management. Customer-oriented problem solver with an ability to adapt to new situations. A proven record of team building, strategic partnering and long term planning. Proficient in MS Office. Excellent writing and reporting capabilities. Fully bilingual in French and English, working knowledge of Spanish.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER ADVISORY SPECIALIST
Department of the Treasury
New York, NY
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Working with a senior specialist, advised taxpayers in meeting their Federal tax obligations work
- Provided basic advise, technical and procedural information and customer assistance to a variety of taxpayers
- Provided taxpayer assistance on basic tax law inquiries, filing requirements, status and web base filing.
OFFICE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - Administration
New York Regional Census Center
New York
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Supervised and oversaw clerical staff in support of the Decennial Census.
- Managed activities to ensure timely and correct timesheet of staff and payment of salaries.
- Performed research and identified potential candidates to support census field operations.
- Conducted interviews and training of selected candidates.
- Responsible for the badging and fingerprinting of office staff and field staff.
MARIAKAD Consultancy Services
New York
10.2013 - 11.2019
- Assisted in project management and grants writing, editing and administration for the United Nations.
- Served as (i) Analyst Scorer, (ii) Badging Operator, (iii) Project Management Advisor, and (iv) Assisted in the preparations for the 2014 Annual Hardship Review meeting of classification of duty stations for the United Nations system.
- Developed the strategic framework and 50% of the communication strategy for the Comprehensive Review of the UN Common System Compensation Package.
- Provided professional services including language services (translation, editing and reviewing) and organization of diverse events (meetings, conferences and seminars).
CONTRACTS OFFICER
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Vienna, Austria
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Served as Team Leader/Contracts Officer handling all requirements for French-speaking countries in addition to other selected requirements in English:
- Prepared, developed and managed contracts of significant complexity for international and local procurement of diverse services and equipment for a wide range of industrial and industry-related activities.
- Implemented competitive bid program, assuring diversification among suppliers.
- Cooperated in a team, providing guidance on the full range of procurement issues, reviewing the work undertaken by support staff and ensuring timely and effective procurement activities.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
United Nations Department of Management (DM)
New York, NY
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Dedicated to the activities related to the Integrated Pension Administration System (IPAS) project of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).
- Advised requisitioners of UNJSPF on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance.
- Carried out planning, development and management of all procurement and contractual aspects related to IPAS aiming at the adoption of new process-driven working practices, modernization of the information technology platform and introduction of new systems.
- Conducted all stages of procurement activities ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Reduced cycle times by 30% by implementing improvements in internal processes.
- Participated successfully in meetings of the IPAS Steering Committee and provided guidance.
PLANNING OFFICER
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
New York, NY
12.2008 - 04.2010
- Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and reporting on the performance of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in relation to its strategic plan; ensuring the drafting of results-based performance reports and providing quality control for any reporting products produced by the Strategic Planning Unit. Served as Focal Point for Women (FPW) for OCHA New York.
- Ensured OCHA in 2009 and OCHA’s 2008 Annual Report were produced, published and distributed in a timely manner.
- Coordinated effectively the development of all relevant reports including updated reports against relevant audit recommendations.
- Managed effectively multi-year contract for the provision of design and printing services for OCHA’s yearly publications.
TEAM LEADER AIR CHARTER (LONG TERM)
United Nations Department of Management (DM)
New York, NY
05.2007 - 12.2008
- Oversaw team of seven. Provided strategic input to continuous improvement of Logistics and Transportation Section/Procurement Services (LTS/PS) operations and delivery. Reviewed and prepared air charter contracts and presentations to Headquarters Committee on Contracts. Served as Officer-in-Charge for LTS.
- Successfully negotiated financial and commercial issues with vendors leading to optimal results in the best interest of the organization.
- Coordinated the development and implementation of the Vendor Outreach Program, which resulted in an increase of air carriers registering with the United Nations.
- Headed up development of client satisfaction survey, teaming with other LTS leaders.
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
UN Office for Project Services
Dakar, Senegal
11.1999 - 12.2006
- Led a team of staff and consultants, managed international projects and programs. Solved a broad range of problems; furnished services to enhance economic and business development, capacity-building, health, environment, governance. Provided political and social advice and expertise to field and headquarters management.
- Managed effectively a team of 30 employees, overseeing international projects and programs, with budgets of $10M annually.
- Analyzed new grant opportunities at local, regional and international levels.
- Implemented best practices and improved implementation times by 15%.
- Built successfully strategic partnerships with ten West- and Central-African countries to achieve development goals.
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
New York, NY
04.1998 - 11.1999
- Assisted and advised Office of the Special Coordinator for Africa and the Least Developed Countries (OSCAL), responsible for follow-on implementation of programs for Africa and other areas.
- Instituted efficiencies, reducing brief preparation cycle times by 25%.
- Secured and assisted in obtaining grants at bilateral, regional and international levels.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHCertificate - Economics
University of Colorado
Boulder, COFrench Master degree - Business Administration and Finance
Université de Lille
Lille, FranceSkills
- Data analysis
- Sector knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional teamwork
Accomplishments
-As Advisory Specialist contributed effectively to client satisfaction by catering to the French speaking and Spanish speaking clients .-As Procurement Team leader at the United Nations I collaborated with a team of in the development of the Air Charter Vendor Outreach Program .
- As Portfolio Manager at the United Nations I managed effectively a team of 30 employees, overseeing international projects and programs, with budgets of $10M annually.
- As Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations I instituted efficiencies, reducing brief preparation cycle times by 25%.
Certification
Certifications provided by the United Nations throughout my career:
- UNIDO ERP Training on Procurement,
- Debriefing of Unsuccessful Vendors and Suppliers
- Procurement and Contract Management
- Financial Management and Certification Authority
- PeopleSoft Training for Portfolio Management,
Timeline
INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER ADVISORY SPECIALIST
Department of the Treasury
10.2023 - 03.2024
OFFICE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - Administration
New York Regional Census Center
12.2019 - 11.2020
MARIAKAD Consultancy Services
10.2013 - 11.2019
CONTRACTS OFFICER
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
10.2011 - 09.2013
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
United Nations Department of Management (DM)
05.2010 - 06.2011
PLANNING OFFICER
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
12.2008 - 04.2010
TEAM LEADER AIR CHARTER (LONG TERM)
United Nations Department of Management (DM)
05.2007 - 12.2008
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
UN Office for Project Services
11.1999 - 12.2006
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
04.1998 - 11.1999
Certificate - Economics
University of Colorado
French Master degree - Business Administration and Finance
Université de Lille
Master of Business Administration -
University of Toledo