Hi, I’m
Naira Namara
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Learning and Growth oriented social scientist with over ten (10) years of experience in Administration, social work, and Procurement. Possessing a strong understanding of Administration, procurement systems, and processes aimed at getting the best value for money, overseeing the administration function of the organization, and very open to learning.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
STiR Education
Principal Administration Coordinator
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Uganda
- STiR Education is UK registered nonprofit organization that uses a unique model to reignite intrinsic motivation among teachers in order to enable better learning outcomes for learners to enjoy and learn better
- Its operations in Uganda and India have realized impact on over 200,000 teachers
- I currently work as Principal Administration Coordinator and report to Associate Head-Finance and Administration
- On this role, I am responsible for;
- Planning, developing, overseeing implementation of administration department work plans, operational systems, and procedures in line with organization goals and expectations
- Developing organization-wide procurement plan and ensuring timely approval and execution of our procurement process in line with organization policies.
- Managing vendor contracts and relationships to ensure compliance of all terms of reference therein for all existing contracts.
- Overall leadership of staff under my supervision.
- Overseeing fixed assets and inventory management for proper use and maintenance.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Organized and detail-oriented with astrong work ethic
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
STiR Education
Administration Associate
12.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
- On this role, was responsible for;
- Planning and coordinating periodic pre-qualification of organization's service providers ensuring timely submission of supplier list to our procurement committee for approval per policy guidelines
- Maintaining regular check-ins with suppliers with contracts for purposes of performance management
- Ensuring invoices from suppliers are well received and reconciled with all supporting documents before submission for Finance for further management
- Organizing staff retreats, boot camps internal meetings through checking readiness for venues plus all logistic support
- Doing regular reconciliations of inventory/asset records verse physical assets
- Supporting people-culture manager in tracking all staff-related insurance policies as required
- Providing Executive support to Country Director's office as directed from time to time.
UGAFODE Microfinance ltd
Front line Agent/Bank Teller
07.2013 - 11.2015
Job overview
- The role ushered me into banking industry and was very instrumental in building foundational skills in banking especially bank systems and interpersonal skills
- Under this, I performed these roles;
- Provided account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments and over-the-counter withdrawals
- Reconciled cash drawer by proving cash transactions; counting and packaging currency and coins; reconciling loan coupons and other transactions; turning in excess cash and mutilated currency to head teller; maintaining supply of cash and currency
- Maintained customer confidence and always protected bank operations by keeping information confidential.
USAID, School Health
Research Assistant
05.2013 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
Ag
School Administrator
03.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
Community Mobilizer, Bwindi Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Education
Uganda Management InstituteUganda
Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
09.2021
Harvard UniversityOnline
Certificate in Child protection: Children’s rights in theory and from Child Protection
07.2020
Uganda Christian University-Bishop Barham UniversityUganda Eat Africa
Bachelor of Social Work And Social Administration from Social Administration
2010
Skills
- Strategic Administration procurement
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Negotiation, events and contract performance management
- Interpersonal relationships Communication
- Project Administration
- Educational Administration
Accomplishments
- I participated in developing the Uganda office's first administration risk matrix, which was incorporated organization-wide totally cubing previous incidents like office break-ins, and loss of organizational monies because of gaps in the procurement practices.
- I spearheaded forming the first competent standing procurement committee at STIR Education-Uganda office in 2018, a move that saw the organization cut costs by 35,000EUR within one year.
- I collaborated with the team while at the bank and increased bank revenue by USD 20,000 to the Bank’s annual income through Money Transfer Transactions
- Achieved increased school enrollment by 55% through securing a registration number and UNEB Centre for Kan-com,a school I managed in 2012,
Certification
Certificate in Child protection: Children’s rights in Theory and Practice 2020 by Havard University.
Certificate of Participation in Western Union convention 2015-by Diamond Trust Bank.
Certificate of Recognition as MoneyGram star of the year2015-Diaomond Trust Bank.
Timeline
Principal Administration Coordinator
STiR Education
01.2018 - Current
Administration Associate
STiR Education
12.2017 - 11.2018
Front line Agent/Bank Teller
UGAFODE Microfinance ltd
07.2013 - 11.2015
Research Assistant
USAID, School Health
05.2013 - 07.2013
School Administrator
Ag
03.2011 - 01.2012
Community Mobilizer, Bwindi Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2011
Uganda Management Institute
Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Harvard University
Certificate in Child protection: Children’s rights in theory and from Child Protection
Uganda Christian University-Bishop Barham University
Bachelor of Social Work And Social Administration from Social Administration
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