Feb 2024 – Feb 2025: DAI Global LLC: Operations & Procurement Officer (Somalia People-Centered Governance Activity ($39.9M) | USAID | Somalia)
- Coordinated administrative, procurement, and logistics operations across Somalia to ensure uninterrupted program delivery
- Managed end-to-end procurement (RFQs, RFPs, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation) in full compliance with USAID regulations
- Conducted market analysis and risk assessments, achieving cost savings while mitigating operational and compliance risks
- Led procurement audits, asset tracking, and inventory management to meet donor and organizational standards
- Managed offices in Somalia and Kenya, overseeing regulatory compliance, budget tracking, and staff capacity building

Mar 2022 – Feb 2024: DAI Global LLC: Operations Coordinator (Africa Trade & Investment Program ($465M) | USAID | Kenya)
- Coordinated pan-African administrative and logistical operations supporting trade and investment initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa
- Supervised HR functions including onboarding, personnel records, and consultant management across multiple countries
- Managed procurement approvals, vendor relationships, and contract compliance to ensure ethical and transparent operations
- Developed and enforced SOPs for administration, HR, fleet management, and procurement
- Oversaw office infrastructure, security coordination, asset management, and cross-time-zone operational support

Oct 2017 – Sep 2021: DAI Global LLC: Operations & Office Manager (Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (KIWASH) ($50M) | USAID | Kenya)
- Led logistics and procurement across multiple regional offices, reducing transport costs by 50% through strategic vendor engagement
- Ensured strict compliance with USAID procurement policies and documentation requirements
- Managed asset disposition and project close-out activities in line with donor guidelines
- Oversaw daily office operations, digital filing systems, and shared team tools
- Coordinated staff onboarding, HR documentation, payroll support, and regulatory compliance

May 2015 – Oct 2017: RTI International: Senior Administrative Officer (Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity ($81.4M) | USAID | Kenya)
- Led procurement and logistics operations, strengthening supply chain efficiency and donor compliance
- Optimized office administration including fleet, inventory, and facilities management
- Implemented a digital filing system, improving audit readiness and documentation accessibility
- Delivered cost-saving initiatives, including a 50% reduction in transport costs
- Managed budgets, compliance reporting, and cross-departmental event coordination

Earlier Experience:
Mar 2013 – Apr 2015: Administrative Assistant, RTI International
Jul 2010 – Dec 2012: Administrative Officer, Koditex Consulting Ltd
Aug 2007 – Jun 2010: Administrative Assistant, Benham International Ltd
Jan 2003 – Dec 2006: Administrative Assistant, Wasuna & Company Advocates