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Benedict Kolubah

Benedict Kolubah

Monrovia

Summary

A trained and well-experienced development practitioner with efficiency in planning, coordinating, and budgeting development strategies that focus on raising peoples' living levels, growth or self-esteem, and increasing freedom to choose. A professional who understands Liberia's current development challenges/context through practical and multidimensional perspectives with an appreciable knowledge of development planning in a fragile state. A planner who understandings collaboration between the GOL and the United National systems through the ONE UN program implementation and their respective Country Programme Document (CPD) that seeks to support the Government Development priorities. An experienced person who has participated in evidence-based integration of SDGS and Agenda 2023 in national, sub-national, and sectoral planning processes. As an SDGs technical focus person, have a very good appreciation of documenting the progress of the SDGs through the national voluntary review process. A development practitioner who has experience in strategy and programmatic budgeting, program development, and funding negotiation with donors, and multilateral organizations as well as development partners. A manager who understands coordination to ensure activities are aligned with the participation of all partners or actors including INGOs, LNGOs, line ministries, and other relevant stakeholders for effective coordination, cooperation, and participation to avoid duplications. A Skilful and experienced person who understands the principles of development planning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure anentry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain thefull-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Minister for Development Planning

Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
03.2018 - 01.2024
  • The Assistant Minister is responsible for, developing, coordinating, and monitoring development plans, underpinned by sound evidence-based research
  • It guides all sectors and counties in formulating development programs and projects necessary for the implementation of the development plans to steer the country's economy in the desired direction
  • The division is thus responsible for the formulation of a development and growth strategy, which will culminate in medium/long-term national development plans
  • As the principal adviser to GoL on development planning and implementation, the division is the chief driver and coordinator of the National Development Plan
  • Additionally, the division coordinates all NGOs, United Nations systems, and development partners' strategic planning and programming activities in the country to ensure alignment with national priorities.
  • Mentored and supported junior ministry staff, guiding sermon preparation, pastoral care, and personal spiritual development.
  • Organized mission trips that provided valuable experiences for congregants while positively impacting communities both locally and abroad.
  • Developed relationships with local organizations to identify opportunities for partnership and community service projects.
  • Oversaw scheduling of all ministry-related activities, ensuring proper coverage for pastoral duties during peak periods or absences due to vacation or illness.

Pillar Specialist and Acting Assistant Director-Plan Development Coordination Unit

Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
11.2015 - 03.2018
  • Support the Assistant Director to coordinate the implementation of the national plan
  • Enhance coordination by strengthening inter-sectorial collaboration working with key stakeholders (MACs, Development Partners, CSO, and Private Sector)
  • Serves as Pillar Focal Point, ensuring that Pillars are functional, holding regular meetings, maintaining full records of the proceedings of the Sector Working Group Meetings, issuing citations, serving as a clearing house on LDA Pillar information, and informing all stakeholders regularly
  • Support the Policy Development process from the Pillar level to ensure that individual line Ministry and Agency activities fit into a broader strategic context
  • Participate in the development Facilitate MACs to develop and design projects/Programs to align with the national development strategy (AFT/Vision 2030)
  • Facilitate national plan implementation and analysis
  • Organize Pillar meetings to support coordination of the implementation of the national plan and Support Pillar Chairs to maintain focus on Pillar priorities and reporting to LDA Steering
  • Liaise with Budget, M&E, and Aid Management to ensure the pillar gets the support to implement planned interventions and also with the County Development Steering Committees to collect and collate implementation reports from the counties.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently staying within financial constraints while maximizing resource allocation for optimal results.
  • Organized large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution of logistics, registration, catering, and venue management.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

County Coordinator Lofa Land Commission of Liberia

Land Commission of Liberia
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • The core/Summary function of the county Coordinator included but was not limited to providing overall guidance and management oversight to the county field staff, developing work plans, and ensuring the timely completion of tasks
  • Coordinate the work of the county system partners the services providers as well as local authorities intervening in the land sector and serve as the main point of contact for local communities and government representatives
  • Manage all operations of the LCC in the county; with the development and management of all Programs
  • Establishing and maintaining good working and learning relationships with other Programs and participating in the national program development of the land commission through meetings, workshops, policy development consultations and validations, and other special assignments.
  • Developed partnerships with local organizations, fostering a collaborative environment for community development initiatives.
  • Managed constituent relations by addressing concerns promptly through appropriate channels.
  • Organized training sessions for staff members to enhance their skills and knowledge in various areas of responsibility.
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring the timely completion of projects.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using performance metrics, driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.

National Consultant (Liberia Micro Nutrient survey)

UNICEF-Liberia
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Assisted the Principal Investigator to provide technical advice and oversee the conduct of the micronutrient survey
  • Facilitated planning, design, and coordination to ensure that the field activities were properly between the data collectors and the Principal investigator/Unicef Helped the P.I
  • With his day-to-day work and Computer data entry and processing
  • Reviewed existing health/nutrition data
  • Liaised with the government/private agencies/officials to obtain needed health/nutrition data
  • Interpreted materials from national languages into English and from English into national languages
  • Made Field visits to counties/districts and villages with the P.I.

Executive Director –LEAF

01.2000 - 01.2010
  • The Executive Director provided strategic, programmatic, and operational leadership to ensure the development of projects/programs that serve LEAF's programmatic vision within Liberia Managed and ensured appropriate structures, standards, staffing, available resources, and policies adhered to for the strategic programs areas, which correspond to the standards set by LEAF, Government of Liberia and Donor partners
  • Guided the Management Team of the project, providing input and leadership for the overall technical direction of LEAF Managed and facilitated quality program and project design.

Senior Sector Analyst (Economic Growth Corridor Study)

03.2011
  • The SSA Conducted a critical situation Analysis taking into account all variables that would identify the growth potential of the targeted corridor and Served as a team leader in the conduct of fieldwork in the corridor including the management of all transport, logistics, and communications
  • Prepared a methodology and Provided strategic directions for conduct of the field works including planning, design, and coordination to ensure activities are successfully implemented in the targeted corridors
  • Prepare methodology of collecting baseline data on the targeted corridors and Carryout analysis and interpretation of data collected in the field that Provide policy advice and direction supported by the result from fieldwork
  • Assist in the final drafting of the growth corridor field study report and an operational plan with the statistical report and recommendations that will lead to Operational zing of the growth corridor concept, Institutionalizing regional and international trades from neighboring countries, Attracting FDI in the targeted corridors, Improving the key occupations and agricultural potential of the corridors, Promoting the growth corridor concept through strategic planning and the concerned counties

Education

Master of Arts - Peace And Conflict Transformation

Kofi Annal Institute of Conflict Transformation (KAICT), University of Liberia, Monrovai,Liberia
12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Zion University, Monrovia
01.2009

Skills

  • Good communications skills interpersonal, written, and verbal
  • Good computer software skills
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attitude
  • Good program development skills and capabilities
  • Knowledgeable in development practice
  • Good understanding of statistics, data collection, and analysis
  • Good report-writing skills
  • Good understanding of the development context of Liberia
  • Analytical Thinking
  • MS Excel
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Project Management
  • Excel proficiency
  • Information Gathering
  • Data Research and Validation
  • Process Improvements
  • Data Processing
  • Crisis Management
  • Research and analysis
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Media Relations

Dependants

6

Contact

0-231-886538467/775538467, benedictkolubah@gmail.com

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/19/78
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Hon.Tanneh Brusnson, Deputy Minister for Budget and Development Planning, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, +231886236578, tbrunson@mfdp.gov.lr
  • Dr.Roland C.Massaquoi, Lead Consultant-VGGT UNFAO, 0886511094, rolandmassaquoi@yahoo.com
  • Dr. Anthony Hena, Deputy Director: Koffa Anna Institute of Conflict Transformation, University of Liberia, +2318867211, anthonyhena65@gmail.com

Training

  • Project Engineering, ECOWAS Commission-Abidjan Department of Agriculture Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food, 12/2017
  • Diplomat Studies, Development management (M&E a component), Liberia Institute for Public Administration (LIPA), 2013
  • Training Proposal design, development and project management and M&E, The Catholic Relief Services, 2007, 19th Street, Monrovia
  • Training Proposal Development and M&E, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), 2004, Monrovia, Liberia

Reading,Watching soccer

I like to read subject matter books and also watcher soccer games than ordinary movies.

Timeline

Assistant Minister for Development Planning - Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
03.2018 - 01.2024
Pillar Specialist and Acting Assistant Director-Plan Development Coordination Unit - Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
11.2015 - 03.2018
County Coordinator Lofa Land Commission of Liberia - Land Commission of Liberia
01.2013 - 12.2014
Senior Sector Analyst (Economic Growth Corridor Study) -
03.2011
National Consultant (Liberia Micro Nutrient survey) - UNICEF-Liberia
01.2010 - 01.2011
Executive Director –LEAF -
01.2000 - 01.2010
Kofi Annal Institute of Conflict Transformation (KAICT), University of Liberia - Master of Arts, Peace And Conflict Transformation
Zion University - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

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