Abdi Ahmed Kher
GARISSA
Summary
I am a seasoned and focused professional with over 11 years of experience ensuring an organization achieves its goals and objectives as well as improving its performance over the years. Well known for a strengthened, and coordinated proactive approach to the development and implementation of development plans, coordinating operations controls and processes to ensure organizational improvements. I am familiar with refugee assistant work, research and analysis, monitoring and evaluation, economics, sociology, project administration support and strategic management. Skilled in driving teams through the development and implementation of strategic procedures and systems while establishing effective operational processes and structures to propel organizational success. I am a motivated team player who excels at collaborating with other team members and project managers to solve issues, devise creative solutions, and ensure smooth sailing. I am currently looking for a position with more challenging working environment, where I can utilize the skills acquired through my many years of service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registration and Compliance Officer 1
National Health Insurance Fund
07.2012 - Current
- Increased indigents and vulnerable members covered
- Improved living conditions of people
- Access to health services that people need without financial hardship
- Easing financial burden to society
- Responsibilities: Registration of vulnerable members of the society to the scheme
- Community Outreach and Education explaining the importance of NHIF cover
- Registration of orphan children to be able to benefit from the scheme
- Partnering with Government Agencies and Non Governmental organization to sponsor vulnerable members
- Amendment of members details where necessary documents are provided
- Enforce compliance to NHIF act No
- 9 of 1998
- Preparation of reports and presentations.
Programme Coordinator
Agency for Minority Right and Development (AMARD)-Baidoa-Somalia
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Preparation of donor narrative reports and internal reports, including monthly follow up of the project
- Coordinating with the MEAL department in designing of activities, data collection, data analysis and reporting on contractual indicators
- Participate in preparation of needs assessments and reports
- Development of new interventions based on identified needs
- Writing of concept note and projects proposals as requested
- Participating in annual Country Strategy Development
- Preparation of reports and presentations
- Follow up on all requested supply needs of the project team
- Ensures that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to the project implementation are established and alerts her/his superiors if gaps are observed so that corrective action may be taken
- Involve in the recruitment of the project team
- Manage human resource administration of their team (daily attendance, leaves management) in collaboration with the HR department.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Volunteer
Nandi Hills District Hospital (Walter Reed)
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Program Development: Collaborating with a team to design and develop programs aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals living with HIV
- Research and Analysis: Conducting research on social and economic factors influencing HIV transmission, care and treatment
- Policy and Advocacy: Engaging in policy – making initiatives at local, national and international levels to advocate for the rights and needs of individuals living with HIV
- Counselling and Support: Providing emotional support and counselling to individuals affected by HIV
- Community Outreach and Education: Conducting outreach activities to raise awareness about HIV prevention, testing and treatment options
- Collaboration and partnership: Working closely with healthcare professionals, social workers, counselors and community organizations to ensure comprehensive care and support for individuals living with HIV.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Supported public relations efforts by representing the organization at various community events, building positive relationships with potential supporters.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
- Conducted surveys among service recipients to gauge satisfaction levels and identify areas needing improvement or expansion efforts.
- Developed construction skills by participating in several home builds.
- Developed marketing materials for events, increasing public interest and attendance rates.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Managed cases of [Type] clients receiving social or community service support.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Project Officer
READO - Rural Education and Agriculture Development Organization - Baidoa
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Plan various stages of project implementation and set direction by prioritizing and organizing activities and resources to achieve project objectives
- Reporting on the project's progress, budget and resources
- Oversee the implementation of the project’s field activities ensuring that quality and standards are considered and respected during project implementation
- Ensure budget utilization and physical target achievements are reviewed at least once a month as per work plan
- Organize regular project coordination meetings with project team
- Support the project manager in the provision of forecast for monthly cash requirements
- Support the program coordinator in the review of project-related
- Undertake regular appraisals of staff and follow career management and managing interpersonal conflicts
- Undertake regular field visits to provide technical guidance and supervision
- Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources
- Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to program manager and other team members
- Attending regular project coordination meetings, weekly area meetings, and, when appropriate, Consortium Coordination Meetings and provide structured updates on progress as well as ongoing challenges and bottlenecks.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
Intern
Eastern Produce Kenya Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Applying economic principles and sociological theories to analyze market trends and consumer behavior
- Assisting in conducting market research studies, collecting and analyzing data to inform strategic decision-making
- Prepared reports and presentations summarizing research findings and recommendations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering a cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
- Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
- Supported with creating project marketing materials to promote services.
- Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication throughout the team while promoting accountability for action items.
- Managed social media accounts to boost company visibility, generating increased interest from prospective clients and customers.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions for ease of reference in budget analysis or audits.
- Improved project outcomes by conducting thorough market research that informed strategic marketing decisions.
- Assisted in the design process for promotional materials which contributed to raising brand awareness among target audiences.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Conducted extensive research for startup company projects.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
Senior Management Course - Business Management
Kenya School of Government
Kenya, Embu03.2024
Master’s in Business Administration - Strategic Management Option
Kenyatta University
Kenya, Nairobi08.2018
CPA Section 1 - ACCOUNTING
KASNEB
Kenya, Nairobi12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Sociology
Egerton University
Kenya, Nakuru08.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Garissa High School
Kenya, Garissa08.2006
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Accountability
- Results oriented
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Business Development skills
- Operations Management
- Organization and Planning
- Strategic Leadership Skills
Leadership Positions
- Spiritual leader at Senior Management Course held from 01/22/2024 to 03/15/2024
- Acting Branch Manager NHIF Garissa Office for a period of one month while the branch Manager was on leave
- Acting Head Member Management Garissa Branch to date
- In charge of Registration in NHIF Nandi Hills Office
- In charge of a micro zone in NHIF with over one hundred (100) employers to manage where I ensure all employers under the micro zone are compliant to NHIF act no. 9 of 1998
- Librarian Egerton University Muslim Students Association
- Assistant Head boy in charge of academic affairs at Garissa High School
Trainings And Workshops
- Class spiritual leader in Senior Management Course No. 204/2024
- Occupational health and safety training held at Emboita Hotel – Nakuru city
- 05/2023: Occupational First Aid Training at Emboita Hotel – Nakuru city
- 05/2019: 3 day peer educator training at NHIF Auditorium, Nairobi
- 09/2018: 3-Day Customer Service and Experience Training at Co-operative University of Kenya – Karen, Nairobi conducted by DGMB Training Solutions Ltd
- 07/2018: Training on NHIF – Equity Partnership at Crowne Plaza Nairobi
- 07/2015: Huduma Kenya Customer service training at Boma Inn Eldoret
- Transforming lives through careers and education excellence
- Islam as a solution towards Scientific, Economic and social progress
- Attended the career talk held in Egerton University by the ministry of state for planning where issues of policy making, formulation, implementation process, strategies in place for attainment of vision 2030 and also economic challenges and benefits gained from establishment of the East African Community (EAC) and possible solutions were discussed
Hobbies And Interests
- Advocacy
- Volunteerism and community work
- Writing
- Travelling
Awards
- Dean list of honor for excellent performance
- Vice chancellors roll of honor on the graduation day
References
- Henry Kosgei, Head Member Management, National Health Insurance Fund, +254 724 392 173, hkosgei@nhif.or.ke
- Mohamed Musa, Sociologist, Northern Water Works Development agency, +254723174883, mohamedmusa4552@gmail.com
- Siyad Abdirahman Mohamud, Executive Director-AMARD, +252615777988, siyad.abdirahman@amard.org
Timeline
Programme Coordinator
Agency for Minority Right and Development (AMARD)-Baidoa-Somalia
01.2019 - 06.2019
Volunteer
Nandi Hills District Hospital (Walter Reed)
10.2017 - 11.2017
Project Officer
READO - Rural Education and Agriculture Development Organization - Baidoa
04.2016 - 03.2017
Registration and Compliance Officer 1
National Health Insurance Fund
07.2012 - Current
Intern
Eastern Produce Kenya Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2010
Senior Management Course - Business Management
Kenya School of Government
Master’s in Business Administration - Strategic Management Option
Kenyatta University
CPA Section 1 - ACCOUNTING
KASNEB
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Sociology
Egerton University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Garissa High School
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