MOCTAR MAHAMANE KAKA
Supply Chain
Niamey
Summary
Certified public procurement specialist with over 13 years of experience leading operations in challenging environments. Expertise in logistics, procurement, and compliance with donor regulations across EU, UN, and USAID projects. Proven success in training staff and improving operational efficiencies, with a history of working in fragile states and managing large-scale supply chains.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
17
17
Certification
Work History
Logistics Officer
UN World Food Programme
Zambia
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Contribute to daily planning and coordination of WFP logistics operations including monitoring of services provided by contracted external organizations to ensure cost-effective operations and that set objectives are achieved in full
Logistics Officer
UN World Food Programme
Benin and Liberia
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported the Country Office in updating the LCA (Logistics capacity Assessment) and ensuring that all information presented is up to date and in line with global LCA standards
- Worked towards localization of efforts and ensuring transfer of knowledge
Country Procurement Manager
Save the Children
DR Congo
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Responsible for performance (KPIs) and initiatives to improve delivery
- Structuring the team in line with operating model requirements
- Ensuring training/capability
- Stakeholder management
- Complex/High-Value tender leadership
- Strategy and Planning
Project Regional Close-Out Manager (Consultant)
Creative Associates International
Niger, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Chad
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of field office and operational closure of the USAID- Partnership for Peace project in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania and Niger and ensures Creative's good standing with the host government
Logistics Officer
UN World Food Programme
Haiti
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Served as operational support within the Bilateral Services Provision (BSP) Unit of the WFP Haiti country office
- Bilateral Services Provision (BSP) initiative refers to the strategic direction that has been chosen by WFP Supply Chain, to become the best possible logistics service provider to the United Nations different agencies and to the wider humanitarian community operating within the country
Supply and Logistics Specialist
UNICEF
DR Congo
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Supported logistics/supply planning through coordination with Operation/ field offices in North Kivu, South Kivu, Maniema, Tangyanika and Ituri
- Ensure appropriate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain operations, including establishment of performance indicators, and assessment of fit for purpose of products and services
- Monitored and update the supply plan and distribution plans for the UNICEF emergencies operation
- Participated in high level emergency coordination, implementation and monitoring meetings with internal and external partners and establish close collaboration with Logistics Cluster
- Managed Implementing partners logistics capacities assessments and capacities building in all aspects related to the logistics and Supply management
Supply Chain Manager
Chemonics Int'l (Contractor for the USAID GHSC-PSM)
Niger
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked with the program's in-country team, to develop and implement the strategic plan for SCM strengthening project
- Assisted in developing and implementing technical/quality standards, and guidelines and tools related to SCM strengthening interventions within the tiered network, including forecasting and supply planning, procurement, warehousing and distribution, logistics management information systems, and human resource development in SCM
Associate Supply Officer
UNHCR
DR Congo
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared plans for delivery of relief items according to operational needs
- Contributed within the Multifunctional team to Identify partners, in particular for supply chain projects, based on objectives, priorities, strengthened and resourced of the partner and/or contractor according to criteria consistent with UNHCR rules and regulations
- Resolved difficulties in the local supply chain by finding solutions to problems and bottlenecks, and provide regular reports on supply chain activities, the status of requests and the availability of items in the supply chain
- Ensured timely customs clearance of consignments and managed storage of goods according to 'best practices' and UNHCR rules and regulations
- Maintained an efficient system for the release, distribution, and redeployment of goods
- Coordinated transportation and distribution of relief items
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records on logistical activities and provided timely reports and updated both periodically and on request
- Coordinated activities of implementing partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities and ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures
Project Start-up Operations Consultant
Winrock International - USAID/RISE II-WSRA Project
Niger
03.2019 - 03.2019
- One (1) full month consultancy contract as project start-up expert
- Worked with the start-up team to establish the project office in Niamey
- Procured office space, residence for the COP, vehicles, utilities, and other items as needed
- Set-up office utilities
- Developed and maintained the various project management trackers created by the start-up team
- Developed list of local resource partners with Partnerships and Governance Advisor
- Supported recruitments for the project staff
Procurement Specialist
DT Global
Niger
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Contractor for the Millennium Challenge Account - Niger (A $ 437 million budget USG funded program)
- Managed and effectively administered the process for supplier selections, contractors and consultant for a wide variety of goods, works and services as requested by MCA-Niger
- Analyzed market conditions through market analysis and market outreach in order to promote competition and to optimize the success of the procurement activities
- Ensured adequate preparation of procurement documents that are complete, clear and unambiguous; and do not overstate the needs and do not use overly restrictive terms in describing the procurement requirements
- Assured that selection of all suppliers, contractors and consultants is performed in a fully professional, transparent, and ethical manner, and that all participating suppliers, contractors and consultants are treated on a fair and equal basis
- Assisted MCA-Niger in providing prompt and fair response to bid challenges
- Contractor for the Millennium Challenge Account - Niger (A $ 437 million budget USG funded program)
Logistics Specialist
UNICEF
DR Congo
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided support in designing logistics strategy
- Drafted: The Partner Logistics Capacity assessment tools;
- Warehouse Management SoPs
- Raised Logistics bottlenecks to supervisor
- Main office warehouse management assessment
- Identified and shared challenges regarding field supply and suggested few solutions
- Drafted Program supply managements SoP and necessary tools for the end user monitoring
- Drafted Programme Workplan to Requisitioning Programme Supplies Workflow chart SoP
- Drafted Request and Receiving Programme Supplies Workflow chart SoP
- Drafted Distribution and Monitoring Workflow chart
Operations and Security Manager
Mercy Corps
Niger
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Directed all procurement, supply chain management, contract administration, facilities and fleet management for $15 million in grants for Mercy Corps/Niger's work in food security and agriculture, water infrastructure, conflict and governance, disaster preparedness, and economic opportunity, as well as a large USAID Food for Peace project
- Ensured compliance with USAID and home office regulations and controls, including cost reasonableness, allowability and allocability, sufficient internal controls, and timely reporting
- Supported the COP in achieving program goals and objectives by contributing to activity implementation and collaborating with local government actors
- Oversaw and managed eight direct reports including and stand as the country program Security management focal person
Country Logistics Coordinator
Oxfam
Niger
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Directed field operations and logistics functions for a program portfolio for food security and emergency response, basic social services, livelihoods, and governance
- Supervised a team of four, trained and mentored staff and partners on logistics management
- Remotely managed and coordinated two cross-border area programs in north Mali (Menaka and Anderboukan)
- Managed a local grants portfolio of over $1 million
- Led closeout of Oxfam's Niger emergency program
Emergency Field Operations Officer
UN World Food Programme
Madagascar
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Supported the UN World Food Programme emergency response to Cyclone ''Enawo'', which impacted over 400,000 people
- Gathered data on the needs of the affected population, and established and oversaw logistical operations for receipt, transport, storage and shipping of emergency food and supplies to affected groups, starting distribution and rehabilitation within 30 days
Procurement Officer
UN World Food Programme -Regional Bureau
South Africa
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Directed operations, procurement, supply chain management, and logistics for a World Food Programme portfolio spanning WFP's southern Africa countries (Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Madagascar)
- Oversaw transportation, warehousing, distribution, and archiving systems
- Reviewed and updated existing policies and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with home office regulations
- Served as Regional Bureau procurement unit's focal point on issues related to the cash-based transfer program in the region
Logistics Manager
TearFund
Central African Republic
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Oversaw all logistics operations for TearFund's country program in CAR, including supply chain, asset management, and transportation, communications, and office infrastructure
- Managed logistics and procurement for a $1 million portfolio in food security, construction of boreholes, wells, water springs, latrines, civil protection, and compliance oversight of USAID and EU grants
- Revamped TearFund's logistics procedures in procurement, warehousing, fleet management, and security coordination to ensure compliance with USAID and other donor regulations
- Procured and delivered seeds, 2,000 livestock and agricultural tool kits to over 2,000 beneficiaries
- Trained staff on logistics policies and procedures and ensured compliance
- Led startup of TearFund operations in Boda province
- Served on TearFund's senior management team and contributed to strategic decision making for the overall country program
- Acted as head of office when Country Director was away
Supply Manager for the Construction Project
Médécins Sans Frontières (MSF)
South Sudan
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Led procurement and supply management activities of construction materials for MSF's South Sudan program in Juba
- Established communication protocols with country mission construction project expert and field offices to ensure successful transportation of materials to work sites
- Monitored materials stock, followed up on orders, and regularly reported to Juba about the supply situation
Supply Team Leader
Médécins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Central African Republic
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Sourced, procured, and delivered over $1 million in complex medical supplies and emergency kits to four MSF project sites in CAR, all located in conflict zones and under the control of different armed groups, with no government presence
- Due to limited supply market, all supplies had to be sourced internally (Cameroon, France, UK), shipped to Douala, trucked across the border to Bangui, and then trucked by five-truck convoys on 12-day trips through the forest to the project sites
Procurement Specialist
United Nations Development Programme
Burkina Faso
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed the UNDP's Burkina Faso Country Office Procurement Unit and directly supervised two staff
- Led all procurement activities, frequently traveling to work sites in Gorum-Gorum, Djiboand, Dori and liaising with numerous local populations (Samos, Dioulas, Fulfuldes, Hausas, Touaregs, and Gourmatches)
- Analyzed and interpreted financial rules and regulations and provided solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement
- Built procurement implementation capacities in the country office by providing the necessary training and coaching to staff
- Promoted a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the unit
- Worked closely with other donors (USAID, EU) and central and local government representatives (Prime Minister's cabinet and the national independent electoral commission) on UNDP programming in enhancing good governance, free and fair elections, environmental protection, and economic development
Supply Chain Manager
World Vision International
Niger
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Led World Vision/Niger's supply chain management function
- Served as the procurement expert for commodities and managed procurement and contract negotiation processes
- Liaised with legal counsel for the negotiation of large agreements to ensure favorable commercial terms, risk mitigation, and the incorporation of robust ongoing service level agreements
- Coordinated procurement strategies aligned with gift-in-kind operations
- Managed supplier relationships and performance
- Evaluated actual and potential supplier cost factors (due diligence) to determine price relationships, supply capability, price competitiveness, financial stability, and determined their qualifications to provide goods and services
- Leveraged supplier expertise to develop recommendations and value engineering improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Administration Manager
World Vision International
Niger
02.2010 - 05.2011
- As part of World Vision/Niger's management team, established and oversaw compliance with office policies standards and procedures
- Managed all office administrative functions and supervised administrative staff, including all clerical and secretarial functions
- Reviewed and approved supply requisitions, and maintained all office equipment, including a fleet of 11 vehicles and 40 motorcycles
- Led procurement of office equipment and inventory
- Organized events with donors and other organizations
Administration and Procurement Officer
World Vision International
Niger
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Led, directed, coordinated, and managed administrative, contractual, and operational aspects of the purchasing division
- Trained, motivated, coached, developed, and evaluated assigned professional, technical, and clerical purchasing staff
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with other employees, public officials, and donors
- Led, managed, and coached cross-functional teams through the strategic sourcing process
- Facilitated team meetings, prepared supporting documentation, conducted market research, developed market analysis, and assisted with strategy development
Financial Accountant
World Vision International
Niger
10.2006 - 08.2009
- Served as financial accountant for World Visions' Niger Relief Program, a $2 million donor portfolio from USAID, ECHO, UNICEF, and the World Food Programme
- Revamped departmental accounting policies, procedures, and processes and monitored compliance of accounting staff with donor policies and procedures
- Verified supporting documents for validity, accuracy and completeness, and captured payments and/or receipts in the accounting system
- Verified and approved payment transactions, including transfers, conditional grants, and payroll transactions
- Captured and maintained master file information (creditors, debtors, payroll, assets) on the accounting system
- Prepared the monthly and annual financial statements and supporting working papers
- Managed liabilities and commitments within budget constraints, including recording, reconciliation, and settlement
Education
Certificate - Public Procurement
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
England01.2014
Certificate - Entrepreneurial Training and Professional Exchange
University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio, USA01.2012
Diploma - Computer Science
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Zaria, Nigeria01.2005
Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bellow University (ABU)
Zaria, Nigeria01.2005
Skills
- Operations
- Logistics
- Emergency Management
- Cultural Fluency
- Program Start-up
- Program Closeout
- Grants Management
- Reporting
- Financial Management
- Cost Control
- Remote Management
- Low-profile Operations
Websites
Certification
- 2020, Immunization Supply Chain Management, UNICEF
- 2020, Procurement Certification, UNICEF
- 2020, Logistics Certification, UNICEF
- 2019, Protection Induction Certificate, UNHCR
- 2019, Supply Chain Learning Programme Certification (9 SCM speculated modules), UNHCR
- 2019, BSAFE training Certificate, UN Department of Safety and Security
- 2018, Award Management Certificate, Creative Associates International
- 2018, Fundamentals of Grants Management Certificate, Creative Associates International
- 2018, Grant Closeout Certificate, Creative Associates International
- 2018, Grant Monitoring Certificate, Creative Associates International
- 2018, Senior Operations Leadership Workshop, Mercy Corps HQ in Portland, Oregon, USA
- 2016, Emergency Supply Training Certificate, UNHCR in Nairobi, Kenya
- 2016, Humanitarian Logistics & Logistics Training, UN-WFP HQ in Rome, Italy
- 2015, First Mission preparedness training workshop (12 practical modules), MSF Spain HQ in Barcelona, Spain
- 2013, Procurement Certification programme Level 1, UNDP in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- 2010, Global Supply Chain Management Learning Workshop, World Vision in Nairobi, Kenya
- 2024, Building a Better Response Certificate (Emergency Response training), Harvard Humanitarian Academy
- 2024, Importation and Customs Clearance training Certificate, Help Logistics
- 2024, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, UNFPA Certification
Languages
- Fluent in French
- Fluent in English
- Hausa (mother tongue)
- Zarma
- Nigerian Pidjin
Personal Information
Citizenship: Niger (Republic)
Languages
French
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Accomplishments
Country Logistics Capacity Assessment in Benin and Liberia.
Timeline
Logistics Officer
UN World Food Programme
07.2024 - 03.2025
Logistics Officer
UN World Food Programme
09.2023 - 06.2024
Country Procurement Manager
Save the Children
10.2021 - 06.2023
Project Regional Close-Out Manager (Consultant)
Creative Associates International
05.2021 - 08.2021
Logistics Officer
UN World Food Programme
09.2020 - 12.2020
Supply and Logistics Specialist
UNICEF
02.2020 - 08.2020
Supply Chain Manager
Chemonics Int'l (Contractor for the USAID GHSC-PSM)
11.2019 - 01.2020
Associate Supply Officer
UNHCR
05.2019 - 10.2019
Project Start-up Operations Consultant
Winrock International - USAID/RISE II-WSRA Project
03.2019 - 03.2019
Procurement Specialist
DT Global
11.2018 - 02.2019
Logistics Specialist
UNICEF
09.2018 - 10.2018
Operations and Security Manager
Mercy Corps
10.2017 - 08.2018
Country Logistics Coordinator
Oxfam
05.2017 - 10.2017
Emergency Field Operations Officer
UN World Food Programme
03.2017 - 04.2017
Procurement Officer
UN World Food Programme -Regional Bureau
12.2016 - 03.2017
Logistics Manager
TearFund
02.2016 - 12.2016
Supply Manager for the Construction Project
Médécins Sans Frontières (MSF)
12.2015 - 02.2016
Supply Team Leader
Médécins Sans Frontières (MSF)
03.2015 - 09.2015
Procurement Specialist
United Nations Development Programme
08.2012 - 08.2014
Supply Chain Manager
World Vision International
05.2011 - 07.2012
Administration Manager
World Vision International
02.2010 - 05.2011
Administration and Procurement Officer
World Vision International
08.2009 - 01.2010
Financial Accountant
World Vision International
10.2006 - 08.2009
Certificate - Public Procurement
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Certificate - Entrepreneurial Training and Professional Exchange
University of Findlay
Diploma - Computer Science
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bellow University (ABU)
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