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Reema Adam

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Demonstrates outstanding capabilities in financial oversight, records management, and operational support, thereby enhancing efficiency and fostering collaborative teamwork.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Humanitarian Officer

UNOCHA
Baghdad, Iraq
09.2016 - 12.2024
  • Advised management on OCHA activities, enhancing coordination and policy development.
  • Established partnerships with NGOs for collaborative emergency response.
  • Supported strategic coordination for disaster preparedness with national NGOs.
  • Facilitated communication between NGOs and local authorities for improved coordination.
  • Strengthened NGO and international community relationships for better humanitarian efforts.
  • Led initiatives to enhance coordination among national NGOs, improving disaster response efficiency by 20%.

Admin/Finance Officer

UNOPS
Baghdad, Iraq
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Supported administrative and finance tasks, following UNOPS guidelines, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Managed HR functions for national staff in Iraq, ensuring compliance and smooth operations.
  • Maintained personnel files, and prepared monthly attendance sheets for all project staff.
  • Coordinated recruitment processes, and arranged travel logistics for staff and visitors.
  • Supervised project drivers, and assisted in financial authorization requests.
  • Facilitated seamless HR operations for national staff in Iraq, ensuring efficient personnel file management, and coordination of travel logistics.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes and managed monthly attendance for project staff, significantly improving operational efficiency and staff organization.
  • Prepared detailed work plans and financial authorization requests, ensuring compliance with UNOPS policies, and enhancing project management accuracy.

National Operations Coordinator

Relief International/Microfinance
Erbil, Iraq
12.2012 - 12.2014
  • Supported Relief International operations in emergency relief and development for vulnerable communities.
  • Conducted field visits, offering technical and operational support to grantees.
  • Developed and implemented strategic work plans, leading to significant improvements.
  • Assisted the Project Director in project growth and potential expansion.
  • Resolved operational issues promptly, ensuring smooth processes.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by developing and implementing new systems, resulting in significant process improvements.

Executive Assistant

USAID-INMA Agribusiness Program
Baghdad, Iraq
11.2010 - 12.2012
  • Managed executive calendars, resolving conflicts to save significant time and reduce stress.
  • Organized team meetings and events, ensuring smooth logistics and efficient execution.
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support, enhancing overall office productivity.
  • Led the administrative team, fostering strong internal communication and collaboration.
  • Developed and implemented procedures, resulting in improved operations and staff training.
  • Streamlined administrative processes, enhancing team efficiency and reducing operational bottlenecks, fostering a more productive work environment.
  • Directed logistic support for program events, ensuring seamless execution and optimal resource utilization, significantly improving event outcomes.
  • Analyzed and recorded transaction data, verifying invoice accuracy, which led to a 15% reduction in billing discrepancies.
  • Developed training protocols that improved staff proficiency and service quality, directly contributing to a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for executives, resulting in a 25% reduction in travel costs.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -

University of Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq
08.2010

Skills

  • Leadership and management
  • Office administration and secretarial support
  • Program and project monitoring
  • Financial management and oversight
  • Business communications and interpersonal skills
  • Research and analysis
  • MS Office Suite proficiency
  • Logistics coordination and operational support
  • Emergency response and disaster preparedness
  • Team collaboration

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Personal Information

Title: Resourceful Administrative Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Humanitarian Officer

UNOCHA
09.2016 - 12.2024

Admin/Finance Officer

UNOPS
01.2014 - 09.2016

National Operations Coordinator

Relief International/Microfinance
12.2012 - 12.2014

Executive Assistant

USAID-INMA Agribusiness Program
11.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -

University of Baghdad

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