Resume of Mohamed Haffee Zihar (Age 43 year D.O.B 30.03.

1974)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Res. Phone No. +94112671210
Mobile Phone No. +94773073523
Official - mohamed.haffee@wfp.org
Personal - haffeezihar@gmail.com

Personal Statement;

A Humanitarian Supply Chain aid worker with invaluable knowledge of managing emergency or
nonemergency, development projects, and manage resources and staff in an effective and efficient
manner. Consistent & proven track record of successfully employing best business practices that
improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance.

Professional Qualifications, Skill, Knowledge and Experiences

21+ years experience in Supply Chain Management Logistics Operation. 7 years of

International experience as Logistics & Procurement focal point in Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and 14 years of Multinational experience in Supply Chain Management in the
United Nations World Food Programme.
Emergency and Conflict/Disaster Logistics experiences, trainings and missions were
successfully completed in several countries like Thailand, Tanzania, Italy, Nepal,
Myanmar, Vanuatu, Malaysia and Sri Lanka under United Nations.
Expertise in Planning, Funds Management (logistics operations), Communication,
Procurement, Processing, Shipping, Storage, Inventory, Security, transportation,
Emergency Responses and Distribution of Food & NFI (Nonfood Items) & CBT (Cash
Base Transfer) projects/activities.
Computer Science Diploma in programming and DMBS (Database Mgmt. System)
Executive MSC in Supply Chain Management AeU Asia e University Malaysia.

Professional Experiences

Head of Logistics
United Nations World Food Programme May 2003
#2, Jawatte Avenue, Colombo 5 to present

Presently working as Head of Logistics Operation Supply Chain unit for UNWFP Sri Lanka
country office. Currently working on the Country Programme activities such school meal
programme sustainable development on livelihood, resilience building, capacity
development, traditional handcraft, also focusing on emergency operations in collaboration
with Govt. counterpart (i.e. Ministry of Disaster Management, Ministry of Industry and
Commerce & Ministry of National Policies & Economic Affairs), UN agencies, INGO &
NGOs and other stakeholders.

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Duties and responsibilities;

Emergency Response Experience

Worked several emergency operations like tsunami (Sri Lanka), Nargis (Myanmar), PAM
cyclone (South pacific) and Sri Lanka CIVIL conflict operation until war ended 2009, other
flood and drought operation in the country.
Assist and provide info to prepare donor funding i.e. Central Emergency Response Fund
(CERF) and (IRA-EmOp) Immediate Response Account Emergency Operation for WFP.
Assist the management to prepare emergency response matrix on Who's doing What and
Where and WFP Emergency Operation Plan for natural and manmade disaster/shocks
responses.
Take immediate action based on 72 hours Emergency Response Assessment (or Initial
Emergency Response Assessment) report.
Training and facilitating the erection of temporary shelters, basic relief items, mobile storage
unit (wiikhall), mobile toilet/ablution kit, mobile office unit etc.

Logistics and Inventory Management Experience

Define logistics strategy within the WFP policies and procedures and ensure effective
integration of logistics operations, including coordination with Govt. and other organizations
in the area;
Provide and ensure logistics operations and activities following standard processes for an
effective and efficient storage and delivery of food & NFI assistance to beneficiaries.
Manage logistics operations including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost
effective delivery of WFP cargoes;
Manage Inventory of food and non-food items and supervision of non-capitalized assets
(inventory) and stock items.
Ensure inventory and stock of the most urgent needs/contingency NFIs (like shelters, temp
storage, office etc.)
Direct supervision of 4 logistics staff, 2 in the CO (Logistics Assistant Warehouse and
Logistics Assistant Pipeline/project mgmt.) and 2 logistics staff in the FO in logistics,
transport & storage.
Provide adequate support, assistance and training for effective and efficient performance.
And provide training to warehouse officials and other logistics staff to build relevant
technical capacity in the field.
Prepare logistics unit work plans, individual work plan etc., review annual performance
evaluation of subordinates
Oversee and regular monitor the shipping tasks related to Internal, Regional and local
purchase of food and nonfood items.
Work closely with the programme unit on sustainable development programmes, school
meal activity, emergency activities and other programms requires general logistics operations.
Support reconciliation of data in country office and corporate systems to determine validity,
ensure accuracy, and make follow-ups accordingly, in support to informed decision-making.
Ensure that WFP standard systems are properly maintained at warehouses and fleet
operations;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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 Vehicle Fleet Management

30 trucks of fleet were handled during civil conflict operation for food convoys
Maintain records books to monitor the for vehicles fuel consumption
Ensure vehicle insurance policy and revenue licenses are not expired and within the valid
period
Routine check on vehicles and drivers on duty at the premises, and check on log books.
Ensure UNDSS (United Nations Departement of Safety and Security) are strictly followed
during the convoys.

Procurement functions

Vendor Management, analysis, market assessment and prepare matrix for vendor board
Support procurement programs and operational activities, contributing to successful
procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
Contribute to analysis of data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
Support auditing of procurement activities by collating the necessary information for
recommendations to be responded to appropriately to ensure conformity with compliance
rules.
Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts to align procurement activities with
wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.

Logistics Funds Management and budget preparation

Responsible for logistics budget i.e. Landside, Transport, Storage and Handling (LTSH)
management, regular monitoring, reviews and analysis of LTSH matrix/tools;
Use logistics budget calculation tools (like LTSH matrix and other logistics estimates) and
provide essential inputs to the project budget; prepare quarterly budget analysis report.
Contribute to project documents, computation and other budgetary estimates/issues;
Ensure approved budget is fully utilized in line with WFP policy and procedures on effective
and efficient manner, and ensure proper filling of invoices, contracts and correspondences
related to Logistics fund management and invoice processing.

Human Resource (Logistics & Outsource staff) Experiences

Analyze and take a variety of data on staff recruitment and selection, contractual conditions,
entitlements, performance and training requirements, workforce, etc.,
Monitor staff deployment and handle related administrative actions including preparation of
comprehensive reports, to support efficient HR service enabling WFP to respond quickly to
a crisis.
Oversee and support the delivery of on boarding activities for new staff joining WFP
Ensure that relevant processes are followed and the conditions of terms of service are
explained and understood
Collaborate with outsource companies on contractual agreement and providing right
candidate for the position.

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 Inventory Assistant, May 2002
Seylan Bank Private Ltd. April 2003
Ceylinco Tower, Galle Road, Colombo 3

Its temporary post, I worked as an inventory controller for a short period, I was responsible for
overseeing the physical count checking analyzing and certifying the inventory system to monitor
goods i.e. ICT & other office equipment/items of the bank.

I created a user friendly inventory system tools/application using MS-Access (DBMS) which still
running successfully.

Purchaser/Senior Buyer Jul 1995

Materials Management Department Feb 2002
KING KHALID MILITARY CITY HOSPITAL
Hafar Al Batin, Saudi Arabia Kingdom

Joined as a Computer Programmer, later assigned as a Purchaser/Buyer and supply chain coordinator
under Materials Management Manager, I was responsible for procurement of medical (medicines) and
NFIs i.e. Non-Medical, and Equipment, Medicine, Nursing Items and stationary.

Vendor Management i.e. supplier and market assessment, evaluation and short listing.
Checking Stock list and reordering stocks which reaches the reorder level
Processing and Analysis of Purchase Request & Purchase of Direct turnover goods to requesting unit
and regular stocking items.
Preparing monthly report, quarterly and annual report
Take part in inventory management and physical count
Created Inventory Control Management System using MS Access
Take part in physical inventory count as member committee

Computer Operator Jun 1994

COMINDTAX MANAGEMENT SVS LTD Jul 1995
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Computer operator (programming), used MS Office (world/excel) and programming and data base
DBMS Dbaseiv.

Seconded and funded by USAID project office set-up to promote public/private partnership for
infrastructure Development, the company was the sub-contractor to a USAID Consultancy
Company.

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Computer Operator cum Secretary Jan 1993
Trans Asia (Clearing & Forwarding Agent) Apr 1994
Colombo 01

First job after my secondary education and other professional studies, it was a learning stage, served
as data entry and computer operator (Windows, Excel & Word processor) and junior secretary to
the managing partner. Most of the work related shipping and clearing & forwarding NFI items
imported mainly from Asia.

Education

Year/Month : - Currently reading course period from 2015 - 2017

Course: Executive MSc in Supply Chain Management
University/Institution Name: university - AeU (Asia e University) Malaysia..

Year/Month : - July 1993

Course: Diploma in Computer Word and Excel Processing - Secretarial Work
University/Institution Name: I.R.E.T. Polytechnic Institute, Sri Lanka

Year/Month : - June 1993

Course: Diploma in Computer programming and application development
University/Institution Name: Data Processing Aides Limited, Sri Lanka

Year/Month : - June 1992

Course: Certificate in Programming and Developing
University/Institution Name: ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Sri Lanka

School/College: Primary & Secondary School G.C.E. (O/L) and (A/L)

University Name: Zahira College
Location: Sri Lanka
University/Institution Date: 1993

Technical Skills

Computer Programming knowledge and application development

Computer expert with Windows 7 and other versions, familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook & Lotus notes for emails, also use social websites.
Core Skills of Warehouse Management - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Introduction to Logistics (Hill Street Academy)- Sri Lanka
Core Supply Chain Management Function Training under United Nations
Several Emergency Response Operation Trainings and ToT activities

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 Professional expertise and skills

Workshops & trainings followed and attended during last 15 years in the United Nations
Agencies and other institutions;

Supervisory Skills Development

Certificate for professional training - AIT (Asian Institute for Technology)

Emergency Management and Preparedness Trainings, Workshops and facilitation

ERT - Emergency Response Training Colombo, Sri Lanka

FASTER - Functional and Support Training for Emergency Response (FASTER) training in
Brindisi, Italy
OSET - Operational Support Equipment Training UNHRD Subang, Malaysia
TFOT - Technical Field Operational Training UNHRD Brindisi, Italy
SIMEX (Simulation Exercise) facilitate on preparedness and response training to Govt.

Accounting system training

IPSAS (International Public Standard Accounting System) training, IPSAS adoption and
implantation with effect from 1 January 2008.

SAP system

WINGSII Materials Mgmt. - (PR, PO, GRN, SES) and vendor mgmt. in SAP system, Italy
WMS Warehouse Management System (Commodity Movement Processing Analysis Sys)
LESS - (Logistics Execution Support System) Bangkok, Thailand

Inventory and Warehouse Management Training

Inventory, Warehousing & Commodity Management - Colombo, Sri Lanka

AMD (Assets Management Database) for non-food items
COMPAS (Commodity Movement Processing and Analysis System)

Transportation and Port Operation

Port Operations Management Training - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Surface Transport Contracting - Bangkok, Thailand
Annual Reporting Writing- Training Workshop - Bangkok, Thailand
Advanced Report Writing British Council Colombo, Sri Lanka
Enhanced Commitments to Women (Gender) Colombo, Sri Lanka

Safety and Security

Fire and Safety, First Aid (UNDSS)- Colombo, Sri Lanka

Basic and Advance Safety and Security Awareness trainings - Colombo, Sri Lanka

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 Achievements
Received UNWFP Merit Award and appreciation letter from Executive Director Mr. James
T. Morris for the contribution to the Asian tsunami emergency operation 2005, Rome, Italy.
Successfully completed temporary duty assignment in disaster/emergency operations in
Myanmar Nargis Disaster Operation & PAM Cyclone South pacific Vanuatu.
Continuously received 03 Outstanding rate for disaster/conflict operation for Performance
and Competency Enhancement.
Created and implementing SOP (Standard Operating Procedure for logistics hub operation),
LCA (Logistics Capacity Assessment) for Sri Lanka and other policies,
procedures/guidelines for WFP logistics operation.

Languages

English - Fluent
Sinhalese - Fluent
Tamil - Fluent
Urdu/Hindi - Fluent
Arabic - Intermediate knowledge

Sports

Participated in Marathon race for National Health Run from 1991 to 1994 and UNWFP
walk the world 2004-2005.

Participated in Walk the World event organized by UNWFP joined with TNT

Participate in family cricket games on regular basis

Non Related Referees

Mr. Nguyenduc Hoang Mr. Yaseer Arafath

Deputy Country Director Finance Officer
UN World Food Programme UN World Food Programme
#2, Jawatte Avenue, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka #2, Jawatte Avenue, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94112586244 Phone: +94112586244
Email: nguyenduc.hoang@wfp.org Email: yaseer.arafath@wfp.org
Mobile: +94774440564 Mobile: +94773679661

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