SAMUEL LEGARIO FALSIS
Quezon City
Summary
With more than 20 years of experience in logistics/procurement and program management gained from property development, telecommunications and international humanitarian sectors. Seeking to use my experience in process improvement and program management to achieve efficient humanitarian operation. Completed Master of Advanced Studies in Humanitarian Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations
International Organization For Migration
08.2021 - Current
- Exercises effective management in the implementation of humanitarian assistance projects for Rohingya refugees and host communities
- Effectively works with the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCOM) and Program Support Unit (PSU) in donor engagement and resource mobilization
- Actively supports the DCOM in coordinating with the government counterparts in Cox's Bazar and other humanitarian actors in the response
- Effectively leads IOM's multi-sectoral emergency humanitarian assistance during sudden onset incidents
- Ably serves as DCOM ad interim whenever the DCOM is not in the mission.
Program Coordinator, Humanitarian Hubs Program
International Organization For Migration
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Ensured stakeholders' support to the humanitarian hubs operation by spearheading formation of the Humanitarian Hubs Steering Committee under the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator and IOM Nigeria's Chief of Mission (COM)
- Effectively worked with the COM in donor engagement and resource mobilization for the humanitarian hubs program; designed and implemented the cost-recovery mechanism of the program to augment donor funding for the humanitarian hubs operation
- Successfully engaged humanitarian actors in determining and prioritizing locations in Borno State where humanitarian hubs would be built
- Ensured the timely completion of the construction of humanitarian hubs facilities across Borno State despite the security and logistics challenges faced by the humanitarian responders
- Provided effective leadership and management to the operation of 8 humanitarian hubs in Borno State
- Inspired the Humanitarian Hubs team to document the team's business processes which paved way to the establishment of the standard operating procedures for the humanitarian hubs
- Coordinated with the mission’s Office of Staff Security (OSS) and the United Nations Department of Security and Safety (UNDSS) in ensuring compliance of humanitarian hubs to the security and safety standards of UN.
Procurement and Supply Officer
International Organization For Migration
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided strong leadership to the procurement team and ensured the timely procurement of goods, works and services needed by the mission’s emergency and non-emergency programs
- Enhanced the services of the Logistics and Procurement Unit of the mission by establishing a warehouse in Kramatorsk to support the emergency operation in Donbas Region
- Actively led the development of the standard operating procedures of the unit, including the mission's warehouse operations guidelines
- Strengthened the capacity of the procurement unit by providing procurement staff on the procurement module of PRISM FI
- Put in place the mission’s property liability insurance cover
Logistics and Procurement Officer
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Developed and implemented IOM Iraq’s Mission Instructions for Procurement, Asset Administration and Mission Vehicle Utilization
- Put in place 17 long term agreements with vendors to support the mission’s livelihood and community stabilization Program
- Improved the procurement processing turn-around time to an average of 4 days
- Put in place 3 trucking services agreements
- Lowered the trucking rates of the mission by 25%
- Led the deployment of IOM’s SAP-based procurement system inside Iraq
- Trained procurement staff on the use of the system
- Put in place the mission’s comprehensive motor vehicle insurance covers.
Head, Logistics and Procurement Unit
International Organization For Migration
09.2010 - 10.2014
- Developed and implemented IOM Haiti’s Mission Instructions for Procurement, Asset Administration and Mission Vehicle Utilization
- Put in place the mission’s comprehensive motor vehicle insurance, property liability and general liability insurance covers
- Developed and implemented fuel consumption monitoring system for both the generators and mission vehicles
- Designed, implemented and managed the mission’s supply chain management network that distributed non-food relief items and medicines to the affected population during the post-earthquake response and cholera outbreak
- Trained procurement and asset administration staff of the proper use of IOM’s SAP-based procurement system
- Oversaw the management and operation of the mission’s vehicles fleet made up of more than 100 four-wheel drive vehicles.
Head, Field Procurement Unit
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
05.2002 - 09.2010
- Wrote the first version of IOM’s Procurement Manual
- Assisted various IOM missions (e.g., Cambodia, Egypt, Afghanistan, Iraq, Indonesia, Pakistan, Moldova, etc.) in the procurement of non-food relief items, IT and telecommunications equipment, personnel protection equipment, service vehicles including armored vehicles
- Developed and implemented procurement strategy for transitional shelter materials while deployed on temporary duty assignment in Aceh after the 2004 tsunami
- Concluded global long-term agreements for communications equipment that cut the procurement processing turn-around time to 3 days
- Introduced the use of internet-hosted reversed auction procurement method that saved IOM Cambodia’s Enhanced Migration Management Program,15% of their budget for beneficiary IT equipment.
Logistics and Procurement Officer
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Streamlined the mission’s procurement and contracting processes
- Oversaw the management and operation of the refugee transit center in Kathmandu
- Oversaw the management of a fleet of 25 buses and four-wheel drive vehicles
- Put in place a fuel consumption monitoring system for both the generators and mission vehicles
- Oversaw the procurement of medical equipment for the mission’s clinic for migrants.
Logistics and Procurement Officer
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
10.2005 - 01.2010
- Developed and implemented the mission’s Instructions for Procurement, Asset Administration and Mission Vehicle Utilization
- Put in place the mission’s comprehensive motor vehicle insurance, general liability insurance and property liability insurance covers
- Oversaw the management of the fleet of mission vehicles including 18 armored units
- Put in place a fuel consumption monitoring system for both the generators and mission vehicles
- Oversaw the procurement of goods and services needed in project implementation
- Led IOM team that assisted UNDP Election Observers Program in purchasing more than 100 units of armored vehicles for the election observers during the 2009 Afghan election.
Logistics Manager
EXPRESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.
11.1997 - 04.2008
- Streamlined the import/export processes of the company
- Oversaw the procurement of cell site equipment, radio frequency antennae, microwave radios and antennae.
Logistics Director
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS PHILIPPINES, INC.
05.1998 - 05.2002
- Developed and implemented the company’s procurement manual
- Saved the company 25% of the budget by utilizing an internet-hosted reversed auction procurement method in procuring battery strings for cell sites
- Oversaw the procurement of various handheld radios, IT equipment, cell site radios, microwave radios, cell site towers, cell site cabins and construction contracts for the construction of cell sites
- Oversaw the performance of third-party warehouse service provider.
Assistant Manager, Procurement & Administration
SCIENCE PARK OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.
06.1995 - 10.1997
- Developed the company’s procurement policy and procedures used in the company’s application for ISO 9002 accreditation
- Oversaw the purchase and importation of various equipment and materials used in the development of industrial parks and golf courses.
Administrative Officer IV
BONDOC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
02.1994 - 05.1995
- Put in place the Project Management Office’s (PMO) procurement policy and procedures
- Led the PMO in complying with the documentary and procedural requirements in recruiting PMO staff members funded by the Philippine government
- Oversaw the budget preparation process and in presenting/defending the PMO’s budget before the Philippine government panel
- Oversaw the maintenance of the fleet of four-wheel drive vehicles.
Project Director, Literacy Program for Demobilizing Soldiers
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISSION
05.1993 - 09.1993
- Reviewed and revised project implementation plan to address the accumulated project implementation backlog
- Negotiated with donors in addressing the project backlogs
- Reorganized the project structure in consultation with the Country Director, to support the revised project implementation plan
- Oversaw the preparation and submission of the project’s final narrative and financial reports.
Instructional Supervisor, Resource Teacher, ESL Teacher
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISSION
05.1988 - 04.1993
- Developed and used traditional and non-traditional teaching strategies in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to high school-aged Indochinese refugees in preparation for their resettlement to the United States
- Trained, supervised and coached teams of ESL teachers.
Physics and Mathematics Teacher
HOPE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
05.1988 - 04.1993
- Taught Physics, Advanced Algebra, Basic Algebra and Trigonometry to high school students.
Education
Master of Arts - Humanitarian Operations And Supply Chain Managemen
Universita Della Svizera Italiana
Lugano, Switzerland09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physics For Teachers
Philippine Normal University
Manila, Philippines03.1985
Skills
- Process Analysis and Improvement
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Team Management
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organization
- Decision-Making
- Team Building
Certification
Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma
References
- Nihan Erdogan, Deputy Chief of Mission, IOM Bangladesh (Cox’s Bazar), nerdogan@iom.int
- Frantz Celestin, Chief of Mission, IOM Somalia, fcelestin@iom.int
- Manfred Profazi, Director, Regional Office for IOM South-eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, mprofazi@iom.int
Training
Logistics Response Team (LRT) - Logistics Sector, Brindisi, Italy, November 2008
Timeline
Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations
International Organization For Migration
08.2021 - Current
Program Coordinator, Humanitarian Hubs Program
International Organization For Migration
01.2018 - 08.2022
Procurement and Supply Officer
International Organization For Migration
05.2016 - 01.2018
Logistics and Procurement Officer
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
11.2014 - 04.2016
Head, Logistics and Procurement Unit
International Organization For Migration
09.2010 - 10.2014
Logistics and Procurement Officer
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
01.2010 - 08.2010
Logistics and Procurement Officer
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
10.2005 - 01.2010
Head, Field Procurement Unit
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
05.2002 - 09.2010
Logistics Director
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS PHILIPPINES, INC.
05.1998 - 05.2002
Logistics Manager
EXPRESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.
11.1997 - 04.2008
Assistant Manager, Procurement & Administration
SCIENCE PARK OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.
06.1995 - 10.1997
Administrative Officer IV
BONDOC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
02.1994 - 05.1995
Project Director, Literacy Program for Demobilizing Soldiers
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISSION
05.1993 - 09.1993
Instructional Supervisor, Resource Teacher, ESL Teacher
INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISSION
05.1988 - 04.1993
Physics and Mathematics Teacher
HOPE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
05.1988 - 04.1993
Master of Arts - Humanitarian Operations And Supply Chain Managemen
Universita Della Svizera Italiana
Bachelor of Science - Physics For Teachers
Philippine Normal University
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