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Hans-Armel NOGBOU

Grants Management Specialist
kampala City,Uganda

Summary

Professional Compliance Manager with 10 years of expertise in risk management, policy development, and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance and a proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and enhance the company's reputation. Strong understanding of humanitarian and development principles, focused on development cooperation and humanitarian response.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Donor Compliance Manager

Missionaries of Africa
01.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: The Society of the Missionaries of Africa is an International Catholic Organization working in collaboration with the local Church and development cooperation in East Africa, in the areas of education health, justice and peace and interreligious dialogue, sustainable livelihood.
  • Accomplishments
  • produced high quality of proposal which helped secured $5M. from big and small donors such as USAID, ECHO, DKA-Austria, Unicef.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments.
  • Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
  • Reviewed and recommended more than 50 project proposals yearly
  • Streamlined compliance processes by implementing efficient monitoring systems and tools.
  • Developed a partner assessment tool
  • Developed and facilitated workshops on PCM and financial management for 27 executive directors and management team
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for 70 employees and partners fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
  • Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
  • Developed and delivered training programs to inform new and current employees about compliance issues.
  • Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
  • Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
  • Oversaw a team of 5 compliance professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their continued growth and development.
  • Succeeded in maintaining a positive relationship with regulators through proactive engagement and timely responses to inquiries.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Delivered and tracked program training for associates and supervisors to safeguard continuing partner relationships.

Program Manager - Women and Youth Empowerment

Tushirikiane Afrika (TUSA)
02.2014 - 09.2019
  • Company Overview: Tushirikiane Afrika (TUSA) is an Organization working with 5200 refugees from Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, living in the urban set up of Nairobi. The Women and Youth Empowerment Program comprised of six (6) component: sustainable Livelihood, Peace Building, Gender Based Violence prevention and Response, Psychosocial support, Gender mainstreaming with special focus on male engagement and Advocacy for Urban refugees
  • Accomplishment
  • Developed and implemented the operational work plan and budgets with partners.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Managed cross-functional teams of 7 staff for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Provided leadership and management support to program team, ensuring effective and timely implementation of the program.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Coached 30 team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
  • Facilitated 10 workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Education

M.A - SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION / SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (Cuea)
Nairobi
01.2018 - 01.2022

DIPLOMA - THEOLOGY

Tangaza University
Nairobi
01.2016 - 01.2018

BACHELOR DEGREE - PHILOSOPHY

Institut Supérieur De Philosophie, Maison Lavigerie
Ouagadougou
01.2010 - 01.2013

Skills

Grants Acquisition & Management

Professional references

Ecosystem Sustainability for improved refugees' Livelihood: A case of Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement, in Turkana County, Kenya, https://www.ejdevelop.org/index.php/ejdevelop/article/view/122

Professionalreferences

  • Anoh Serge Krou, Justice and Peace Country Director, Missionaries of Africa, Uganda, +256 766 394 286, anohsergekrou@gmail.com
  • Christine Khavetsa, Programme Policy Officer Head of Resilience And Livelihoods, WFP, Jerusalem, +254 720-665-890, cfkhavetsa@gmail.com
  • Harriet Kipwola, Sr. program and grants officer, DKA-AUSTRIA, Uganda,

+256 777-646-122, kishacol@gmail.com

Timeline

Donor Compliance Manager

Missionaries of Africa
01.2020 - Current

M.A - SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION / SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (Cuea)
01.2018 - 01.2022

DIPLOMA - THEOLOGY

Tangaza University
01.2016 - 01.2018

Program Manager - Women and Youth Empowerment

Tushirikiane Afrika (TUSA)
02.2014 - 09.2019

BACHELOR DEGREE - PHILOSOPHY

Institut Supérieur De Philosophie, Maison Lavigerie
01.2010 - 01.2013
Hans-Armel NOGBOUGrants Management Specialist