Mrs. Hawa Irene Mabande, Acting Chairperson, Board of Directors Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Community Health Focal Point (CHFP) Organization: Bong County Health Team
Job Experiences
10+ years of progressive experiences in leading, managing and implementing community health activities that include health system strengthening from 2011 to present.
Hawa. Irene Mabande is a seasoned Liberian Public health expert with 10+ years of progressive experience in leading, managing and implementing community health activities that include health system strengthening, capacity building interventions, Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent and malaria services for community volunteers under the Bong County Health System in several positions.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
Provide advice, counsel and support to the ED in the execution of the ED’s duties; Provide advice and approve material decisions including the following: all acquisitions, dispositions, etc.; significant hiring decisions; and changes in strategic direction; With the approval of the Audit Committee, provide advice and give prior approval to material financial decisions including the following: significant capital expenditures; approve the spending limits for contracts, which must be approved by the Board. Review and approve all proposals to be submitted to donors. At the appropriate time, as determined by the Board in consultation with management, the Board should oversee: The adoption of a strategic planning process; Succession planning, including appointing, training and monitoring senior management; and the adoption of a communications policy for the organization and other organisations policies. Etc.
Mr. Samuka Blama Sannoh, Founder & Executive Director, Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Education
Bachelors of Science BSc Degree, Economics & Human Resource Management, at the United Methodist University Ashmun Street Monrovia Liberia. With several job trainings and workshops.
Job Experience
15 years working experiences March 2005 to Present
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
To carry out the entire executive management and administration of CSI and associate units so as to ensure short and long term corporate objectives are achieved. Convene and preside over regular management and staff meetings. Ensure that CSI adheres to statutory requirements and regulations. Ensure programme activities are implemented in compliance with contracts and agreements. General management. Lead organisational planning processes and ensure the preparation of organisational plans and budgets for approval by the CSI Board of Directors. Review work plans for compliance with the Strategic Plan and Job Descriptions. Ensure programme activities are implemented in compliance with contracts and agreements. Initiate projects, corporate policies, plans, objectives and strategies for consideration by the Board. Interpret and implement Board policies, instructions and decisions. Lead the development and or review of internal policies and organizational structure as and when appropriate. Develop and manage contracts and memoranda of understanding with third parties. In collaboration with the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, prepare and circulate Board meeting papers at least a week before scheduled meetings. Provide regular updates to the Chairperson of the Board on programme performance. Provide support and supervision to and appraise the Head of Programmes/Deputy Executive Director, Administration and Finance Manager and Communications Manager Ensure that Head of Programmes/Deputy Executive Director, Administration and Finance Manager and Communications Manager provide support to and carry out supervision and appraisals of the staff who report to them. Lead the review of human resource policies and plans of CSI as required.
Mr. Augustine Tamba Nyumah, Head of Programmes, Community Safety Initiative (CSI
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree, Public Administration & Sociology
At the A.M. E Zion in Monrovia- Liberia, with many Job trainings
8 years of job experiences with focusing on program and projects management 2011 to present.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
Coordinate and ensure efficient and effective implementation of programme activities to realise the strategic objectives in the Strategic Plan. Chair regular Programme Managers’ and other programme meetings. Establish and implement mechanisms for ensuring that programmes work in collaboration and make the best use of resources, Coordinate the development of programme activities and funding proposals. Ensure programme activities are implemented in compliance with contracts and donor agreements Sign off all project and programme reports before submission to the Executive Director or external stakeholders if delegated to do.
Mrs. Fatu Fuller, Finance and Administration Manager, Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Education
Bachelor of Business and Art (BBA) Degree, Accounting, United Methodist University Monrovia, Liberia
5 years working of experience, 2016 to present.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
Ensure safety of CSI funds and other assets like buildings, vehicles, computers, furniture etc.
Ensure that periodic management accounts and other financial reports are prepared for use by CSI and external stakeholders Verify financial reports prepared for the Board, General Assembly, Donors or any other stakeholders and ensure that the financial reports are accurately prepared. Ensure that CSI complies with statutory employment obligations including taxes. Ensure that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to financial transactions in the organization. Oversee budgeting and budgetary control within CSI. Ensure that CSI’s financial policies are interpreted and applied correctly by staff, Board and other stakeholders.
Mr. Sekou Vagamoh Fofana, Founder Log/Procurement Manager Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Education
AA Degree, Agriculture & Animal Science & Training Procurement and Logistics, Lofa County Community Collage. Voinjama City Lofa Liberia
13 years working of experience, 2007 to present.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
To oversee plan and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation in accordance with the established policies and procedures prepared. Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and distribution to the end users
Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle Liaise and negotiate with suppliers to minimize cost for the organization Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency. Arrange warehouse, catalogue goods, and plan routes and process shipments. Oversee the management of the procurement process of CSI in accordance with the established policies and procedures. Development of organizational procurement strategy. Creation and management of short, mid, and long term goals and objectives. Creation and improvement of best practice based processes (e.g., leadership of high-value/strategic sourcing efforts). Management of business process outsourcing activities; Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities Selection and management of procurement systems.
Mrs. Christiana-Yeawa-Kromah, Human Resource & Compliance Manager, Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Education
BSc Degree Accounting & Human Resource Management
United Methodist University, Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
4 years working of experience, 2018 to present.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
Contributing to the M&E systems facilitating the input of project staff, partners and other stakeholders in project design and measurement activities as per the M&E framework of CSI or any other recommend further improvement of the logical framework.
Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the program/project success Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results. Monitor the sustainability of the program and project results. Provide feedback to the project managers/program managers on program/project strategies and activities. Suggest strategies to the program/project management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project/program by identifying bottlenecks in completing project/program activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks, report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project/program activities to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system
Mr. Josephine Zwuogbae, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, Community Safety Initiative (CSI
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Agriculture & Gender at Cuttington University, Bong County, Liberia, with Extensive Training in Monitoring & Evaluation,
5 years working of experience, 2016 to present
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
Contributing to the M&E systems facilitating the input of project staff, partners and other stakeholders in project design and measurement activities as per the M&E framework of CSI or any other recommend further improvement of the logical framework.
Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the program/project success Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results. Monitor the sustainability of the program and project results. Provide feedback to the project managers/program managers on program/project strategies and activities. Suggest strategies to the program/project management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project/program by identifying bottlenecks in completing project/program activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks, report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project/program activities to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system.
Mrs. Matenneh Fombah Sesay, Administrative Manager, Youth Development Program, Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
Administrative Manager will work with the Programmes Head Manager, Director and Training Officers to provide modern skills in soap making, tailoring, tie and dye, (income generating activities- general agriculture), basis computer literacy, psychosocial, pluming, as well as, bread making, which will assist in disabusing the mind of youths from illegal mining. It will change the mind-set of community members particularly.
motorcyclists to accept other ways of livelihood. And will ensure that gender equality and economics empowerment for young women in rural communities of the district is improved Work in close coordination with the program Manager and Executive Director in developing effective support systems, especially as it relates to CSI/Japan programs for Youth Development that will ensure the success of our Mission in Liberia. Administrator will work to provide supportive supervision, coaching and mentorship to Training Officers in their respective training program at the Youth Development Center. Adhere to CSI’s policies, procedures, and performance expectations in all functions of the post. Adhere to CSI’s values including Accountability and Transparency, Respect, Love and Compassion, Team Spirit, Equity and Unity in Diversity and to actively promote their application amongst colleagues and Training Staff. Learn new ways of working and adapt to different work environments. Carry out effective documentation of program and adequate maintenance of Facility including program records and record system;
Mrs. Angie Fissibue Tipayson, Community Health Coordinator, Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Education
BSc Degree, Public Health, Adventist University of West Africa, Monrovia Liberia
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
Health Coordinator will work on the day-to-day coordination of the project. He will lead the process of activity planning, work scheduling, development of work plans, as well as direct the actual implementation of the project. He will have the responsibility for the overall implementation of the project, administrative controls as well as quality program delivery. Manages, monitored and supported by the Health Coordinator. Each Community Health Officer (CHO) who work with existing health structures in his/her catchment area to support CHAs, CHVs/CHAs. The Health Coordinator will provide backstop support to (CHO) and partners, coordinate documentation, relation building and reporting.
Mr. Junior Morris, Communication Manager, Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Education
AA Degree Management & Mass Communication
Voinjama Free Pentecostal Collage, Voinjama Lofa County and Several Training in Health and Advocacy
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
Develop communication strategic to build awareness on education, protection, health and food security Climat Change among the stakeholders. To secure the commitment of a defined group of stakeholders as reflected in the strategic plan. Ensure all staff know and understand the standards of care expected when dealing with beneficiaries. To ensure service users know the quality of services they should expect, and know what is expected of them to ensure service users have opportunities to communicate their needs within the organization to regularly gather feedback to ensure we are maintaining standards of care and support. Regularly showcase organizational successes in the local and occasionally in the international media. Provide a regular flow of information to key stakeholders.
Mrs. Tutu Kofel Akalawu, Gender Focus Person/ Lobby & Advocacy Manager, Community Safety Initiative (CSI)
Education
Under Graduate student studies Social and Mass Communication
Main Tasks and Responsibilities at CSI:
The Gender Focus Person (GFP) will work with CSI management to ensure that a gender analysis and action is done to promote gender equality at all program levels. During the analyses, the GFP will let CSI to understand how inequality and discrimination affect the lives of girls and boys and shall develop programs to overcome gender gaps. Will ensure that women and men working for CSI will share power and responsibility equally based on their skills and capacity. Will work with to take active steps to recruit, train and promote more women into leadership positions. All the CSI staff members will be gender sensitive and will know how to address overt and subtle forms of inequality in our offices. CSI work policies will be family friendly, enabling women and men to participate fully in work and family life. She will ensure CSI will create an enabling environment for gender equality to thrive in our internal organizational culture. The organization’s work environment will be inclusive, free of discrimination and prejudice Etc.