Mr. Samuel M. Kamara Senior Research and Operations Manager
areas of expertise
- Project Monitoring and Evaluating
- Organizational Policy Development and Application
- Partnership and Grants Management
education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from the Njala University.
- Bachelor of Science with Honors (B. Sc. Hons) in Social Work and Sociology from the Njala University.
- Higher Technical Diploma in Agriculture from the Bonthe Technical Training College (BONTECH)
- Certificate in Governance in Urban Sanitation from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research
- Certificate in Project management, Monitoring and Evaluation from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) in Sierra Leone
Mr. Samuel Kamara is currently the Senior Research and Operations Manager at the Management for Sustainable Development (MSD) Consulting Services Limited. He has effectively engaged in the planning, development, and implementation of multiple consultancies executed by MSD. Samuel has solid demonstrable experience in undertaking research efforts in diverse contexts including monitoring and evaluating, health systems strengthening projects, Education, livelihood, agriculture and food security, social protection as well as accountable governance projects. Very knowledgeable in contextualizing Humanitarian Accountability Partnership Framework (HAP Standards) with track records of championing and ensuring the effective applicability of Research Methods, efficient utilization of Statistical Analysis Software packages/Mobile data collection platforms and experience in developing and implementing research proposals.
Management for Sustainable Development (MSD) Consulting Services Limited in Sierra Leone
His over nineteen (19) years remarkable working experience with more than (8) International Non-Governmental Organizations in Sierra Leone and Liberia respectively, have enriched his technical expertise and analytical skills within the context of Child protection, programs Monitoring Evaluation and Learning, undertaken research works within the contexts of Child Protection, agriculture and food security, Nutrition/sexual reproductive health, Education, WaSH, agriculture/livelihood programs with a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Lens (GESI). He possesses the ability to move teams to achieve organizational and set assignment objectives in a timely manner. He also has effective and efficient leadership skills, especially in handling challenging issues.
He is Knowledgeable in organizational policy development and application, Partnership and grants management, ensuring donor compliance and engagement with a solid experience working in consortium of INGOs and local NGOs including in emergencies. He is also experienced in identifying, developing, and managing internal controls that helps improve effective programming and organizational development. He is well experienced in the designing and delivery of capacity building trainings to various individuals and institutions/organizations. He is well grounded in organisational formation and inclusive governance, risks associated with agribusiness and mitigation measures, project cycle management, gender mainstreaming in development projects, youth in development projects, business planning and development.
publications
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A digital prescription for the pharma industry
Supported by a robust sales force and tight cost controls, Pharm Ltd. experienced sustained double-digit growth over a number of years, only to find that their supply chain struggled to keep pace.
December 9, 2019Read More -
Narrow Your Focus to Prevent Overanalysis
Bring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
April 2, 2018Read More
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