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Strategic Operations Advisor to the Treasurer and Comptroller
International Labour OrganizationStrategic Operations Advisor to the Treasurer and Comptroller
Jun. 2023 - May. 2025Geneva, Switzerland• Led cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions for operational, financial, and risk management processes. • Developed operational policies and guidelines to streamline operations and mitigate organizational risks. • Coordinated with various departments to negotiate buy-in on proposed approaches.
Head of  Procurement Unit
International Labour OrganizationHead of Procurement Unit
Jan. 2022 - Jun. 2023Geneva, Switzerland• Led procurement operations overseeing $150M in annual spending and 14,000 procurement actions. • Developed a community of 200 procurement operational professionals to discuss industry challenges and opportunities. • Represented the ILO in engagements with internal and external stakeholders, as well as in UN coordination meetings.
Regional Chief Administrative and Finance Services- Africa Region Abidjan
International Labour OrganizationRegional Chief Administrative and Finance Services- Africa Region Abidjan
Jul. 2017 - Jan. 2022Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire• Directed finance, operations, procurement, budgets, and administrative services for offices in Africa, overseeing a team of 7 and 10 indirect reports. • Implemented operational systems and policies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. • Led workshops for finance and operations managers and managed monthly budget reports for directors.
Audit Coordination Specialist
UNDPAudit Coordination Specialist
Oct. 2014 - Jul. 2017Greater New York City Area• Served as the main contact for external audits of UNDP headquarters, regional, and country offices. • Managed audits for UNDP engagements with regulatory bodies like the Audit Advisory Committee and Corporate Executive Board. • Tracked audit priorities, developed recommendations, and improved implementation status from 30% to 77%.
Manager, Operations Services Section
UNDPManager, Operations Services Section
Sep. 2008 - Sep. 2014Greater New York City Area• Managed a team to implement international public sector accounting standards and internal controls, resolving audit issues. • Maintained compliance with IPSAS financial reporting requirements and defined key operational policies in five functional areas. • Developed systems configurations and training for IPSAS implementation, contributing to organizational financial statement preparation.

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