Alejandro Tobar - Development Program Specialist, USAID

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Work Background

USAIDDevelopment Program Specialist

Oct. 2017El SalvadorServes as the Mission’s senior advisor to USAID/El Salvador and the Central America Regional Mission leadership, and other stakeholders in the U.S. Government regarding budget policies, framework and methods of budget planning in both the design and implementation phases of programs/activities. Leads the development and submission of annual reporting related to budget programming in coordination with technical offices, other support offices and other USG foreign assistance agencies. Annual budget reporting for both operating units (OUs) includes Mission Resource Requests, Congressional Budget Justifications, and Operational Plans. Leads coordination with all program funds stakeholders to analyze and identify funding needs and ensure timely utilization of funds. Manages the development and negotiation of both bilateral and regional Assistance Agreements and the amendment of those Agreements for all regional and bilateral development objectives ultimately affecting the obligation of all bilateral and regional funding for both Operating Units.

USAIDRegional Voucher Auditor

Oct. 2015 - Oct. 2017El SalvadorIn charge of all accounts payable for Honduras Mission, support includes the Latin America Region countries related to their accounts payable portfolio. Provided direct assistance to AORs/CORs and Implementing Partners on the compliance of USAID guidance related to financial management (ADS 600 series). Examines and audits a full range of vouchers for Acquisition and Assistance awards such as contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, PIOs, Task Orders and Implementation Letters. Conduct comprehensive voucher examination and audit of authorized expenditures and applicable indirect cost rates to prevent improper payments. Types of payment methods include direct reimbursement to grantees, suppliers and contractors, advances, liquidations and fixed amount reimbursements.

U.S. Department of StateVoucher Examiner

Jul. 2014 - Oct. 2015El SalvadorAudits and process a variety of complex payments for goods and services received such as rent and lease liabilities, transportation, airfares, local guard contracts, cell phones, grants and cash payments. In addition, performs complex vendors’ accounts reconciliations. Determines if budgeted funds are obligated, available to support the liquidation and payment claims and if it contains appropriate authorization, supported by correct documentary evidence showing validity of the expenditure. Ensures that appropriate authorizations, certifications, other documentation are on file and that payment claims are in accordance with the provisions, terms, and conditions of applicable authorizing documents such as contracts, purchase-orders, receiving and inspection reports, grant and/or loan agreements, travel authorizations, lease agreements and provisions. Ensures compliance with the Prompt Payment Act and FMC ICASS services standard Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Teleperformance El SalvadorBusiness Analyst

May. 2007 - Jul. 2014El SalvadorEnsures the adequate allocation of financial resources to operate projects efficiently. Determines projects operational objectives (KPIs) by analyzing business objectives and strategies. In charge of the budget, strategic planning and financial execution of projects. Recommends controls indicators by identifying problems and advising improved procedures to maximize project deliverables. Proactively communicates and collaborates with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements. Tracks and analyzes business trends and makes appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the business. Leads a number of key projects for the company and is the point of contact between the business department and the information technology department.

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