Ismail Wadi
Richardson
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
NEPAD- AUDA
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Represent the continental AUDA-NEPAD office in Sudan and work with relevant authorities to achieve the objectives of Continental AUDA-NEPAD.
- Lead AUDA-NEPAD’s policy and advocacy on development, fragility, peace and security issues.
- Identify Sudan's needs for projects that are compatible with continental AUDA-NEPAD 's objectives of the 2030 development plan.
- Mobilize Sudanese national energies from government agencies, organisations of civil society, political parties, youth, women, religious and tribal leaders to participate in writing the Sudan’s national plan and present it to continental AUDA-NEPAD as general determinants to achieve its 2020-2063 goals.
- In coordination with the competent authorities, transforming Sudan’s national plan into action plan (projects) accompanied by budget to achieve it.
- Attend the meetings, formulating, and legalizing recommendations and decisions issued by continental AUDA-NEPAD and setting appropriate plan in Sudan.
- Act as the focal point for communication for continental AUDA-NEPAD and local authorities and partners in Sudan.
- Lead and contribute to writing annual and semi-annual reports and Submit to the cabinet of Sudan and continental AUDA-NEPAD.
Academic Advisor
Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission
07.2009 - 12.2019
- Provide support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Conduct academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Assess data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Manage ongoing liaison with Embassy staff of all levels, university academics and professional staff and students from a range of disciplines.
- Apply a close attention to detail, sensitivity, cultural awareness, discretion, and empathy to manage student academic performance and personal matters.
- Extract data and prepare annual reports (detailing student numbers, study stage, degree, and performance) for the Ministry of Higher Education (in Riyadh).
- Prepare applications from students regarding their study plans, institution and scholarships, for the information of the Ministry and Cultural Attache's office.
- Coordinate and prepare for meetings with many universities and educational providers to discuss cooperation with Saudi counterparts, with the goal of increasing the number of Saudi students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Act as the point of contact for academic and administrative staff in Australian universities regarding Saudi students, including managing large volumes of emails and phone calls.
Project Coordinator
Anglicare
01.2005 - 10.2006
- Supervise multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Keep projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaise between managers and staffs to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties update on project developments.
- Establish rapport and engage with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Coordinate venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
- Manage competing demands and professionally adapte to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Keep corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Assist with onboarding newly hired staff members and coach on task prioritization.
- Maintain database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Prepare meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Respond to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Program Manager
Sudan Culture & Information Centre
02.2001 - 05.2004
- Address and resolve technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Coach team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interact with target groups identify project's needs and requirements.
- Design and develop projects for dissemination to personnel of the Cenre.
- Manage and supervise administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Establish milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and donors of projects.
- Met with project stakeholders (donors) on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Education
Ph.D. - Philosophy
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC05.2016
Master of Arts - International Relations
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD12.2006
Graduate Diploma - International Relations
Khartoum University
Khartoum, Sudan12.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science
Khartoum University
Sudan12.1995
Skills
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Researcher
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Director
NEPAD- AUDA
01.2020 - 06.2022
Academic Advisor
Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission
07.2009 - 12.2019
Project Coordinator
Anglicare
01.2005 - 10.2006
Program Manager
Sudan Culture & Information Centre
02.2001 - 05.2004
Ph.D. - Philosophy
Victoria University
Master of Arts - International Relations
Griffith University
Graduate Diploma - International Relations
Khartoum University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science
Khartoum University
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