
Aimé SEKONGO
Spécialiste en Gestion Administrative Bilingue
Salaire / Taux journalier
Ouangolodougou, Côte d'Ivoire
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
Expertises
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À propos
Introduction
Bilingual Administrative Management Specialist with 13+ years of international experience at US Embassy, UN, and multilateral organizations. Expert in French-English translation, project coordination, and cross-cultural communication with proven success managing teams and VIP events. Ready to streamline your operations with diplomatic-level professionalism and linguistic expertise.
Expérience de travail
CLO Management Assistant
US Embassy Abidjan
juin 2020 - Présent
6 ans 5 mois
Côte d’Ivoire · On-site
* Welcoming & Orientation to post : Facilitates adjustment to the environment by providing assigned personnel and family members with info about the post and surroundings, coordinating sponsorship programs, and contributing to orientation program activities * Liaison with Mission & Community: In support of needs of mission community, maintains contacts with post groups and offices, as well as host country and extended community organizations; including visits to offices and facilities, participation in meetings, and membership on boards and committees, as appropriate. * Mission Community Representative : Coordinates and attends special representational events hosted by the Ambassador and establishes relationships with host country personnel; Serve as a point of contact/reference between the Embassy and local vendors. * Mission Newsletter : Writes and edits mission newsletter, an informational publication that prints local and mission news, ads, articles, duty officer schedules, security bulletins and other information. * Information Management : Prepares written materials (reports, surveys and correspondence); edits, translates and proofreads for accuracy, formating, style and compliance with State Department regulations ; drafts routine correspondence, reports and other docs and responds to written requests with area of authority; writes projects proposals for administrative section ; researches reference and background material on host country that can serve the mission community. * Process/events-programs Management : Coordinates arrangements for meetings and conferences, VIP visits, special projects and events. Has parcitipatory role in major or minor emergencies facing the post; Develops and implements relevant programs for all segments of the post population by coordinating educational, cultural, recreational, and sports activities. * Specialist : As time and post management allows, may develop and apply expertise in some other specialty areas
FR-EN-FR Translator-Proofreader-Editor
UNV Online
juin 2016 - juil. 2024
8 ans 2 mois
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Through my translation skills, I am supporting several Non-profit organizations worldwide (UNDP, ILO, UNICEF West Africa Regional Office, MONUSCO, UNHCR Mauritania, TREE AID, UNAI, UNODC, ...) in achieving their goals and also by promoting the Sustanaible Development Goals.
SBA Group
nov. 2018 - mai 2020
1 an 7 mois
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Chargé d'affaires to the Technical Department
nov. 2018 - mai 2020
1 an 7 mois
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Project Management – Administrative Coordination & Communication – Technical Oversight & Budgetary Management - Documentation and Reporting : Organization of the assembly and administrative management of technical files • Accounting and budget monitoring; Production of a monthly report on all monitoring activities (SIDEL/GEBO CERMEX/VOLPAK) • Design in collaboration with the Technical Director and update of the activity monitoring tools (data tables) dashboards, timetables, schedules, etc...) • Organization of technical meetings / drafting of minutes. • Entering, formatting and filing of all types of technical documents (DV, technical reports, etc...) • Management and follow-up of the technicians' interventions (travel forms, reception, flight tickets, drivers, hotels, visas, etc.) • Control, follow-up, management of per diems, expenses of technicians with mandatory validation of the Technical Director before sending to the Financial Administration for payment • Management and control of interventions at the administrative and financial level (time, days worked, vacations, training, etc...) • Invoicing of After Sales Service customers (via SAGE) in close collaboration with the Finance Department • Management and follow-up of reports, requests and diagnostic visits made by the technicians • Participate in the weekly management review, as well as in the development of the agenda • Setting up and monitoring of turnover/profitability indicators by technician according to the budget with a monthly report with a comparison of the year N-1.
Bilingual Administrative & Commercial Assistant
nov. 2018 - déc. 2019
1 an 2 mois
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
*Reception • Physical and telephone reception • Receiving, processing and directing emails, calls and phone messages • Processing of letters, folders and documents (Sending, saving, sorting, distributing and archiving) *Office Management • Making appointments, keeping executive agenda; • Planning and organization of internal and external meetings; preparation of weekly meetings of Monday, note-taking, debriefing and dissemination; • Processing and formatting of documents, notes, letters, decisions, memos (writing, reception, shipping) • Preparation and follow-up of files; • Work review Management *Commercial management assistance • Collection and transmission of commercial reports *Administrative management assistance • Management and follow-up of supplier accounts (Orange, insurance, etc.) • Reproduction of documents • Implementation and use of a clear and accurate archiving method for paper documents and electronic (Liaison book); • Management of office supplies and equipment + shopping • Planning and organization of internal and external meetings; note-taking, debriefing and dissemination; • Support to HR department (leave and absence management, airline tickets, Visa/DST, ...) • Reservation of hotels and rental vehicles; • Flight planning maintenance (daily update)
Project Coordinator for the UNODC Results Based Management (RBM) Project Translation
UNDOC Regional Office for West and Central Africa
juil. 2018 - oct. 2018
4 mois
Sénégal · Remote
Leadership & Team Coordination - Project Planning & Execution Quality Assurance and Attention to Detail - Cross - Cultural Communication - Time & Task Management - Volunteer Management: Coordinated a team of 5 online volunteers to translate a 68-page Handbook on UNODC Results Based Management (RBM) from English to French, ensuring accessibility for French-speaking staff. • Managed the entire translation process, including task assignment, progress monitoring, and deadline adherence, demonstrating effective project management and organizational skills. • Conducted thorough proofreading and editing to ensure the accuracy and quality of the translated document. • Facilitated communication between team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment. • Developed and implemented strategies for overcoming linguistic and cultural challenges, enhancing the quality and relevance of the translation. Achievement: Project completed and delivered on time. Link to the manual: https:www.unodc.orgdocumentsSDGsRBM_Manual_French_final.pdf
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Agence de la Cooperation Economique Internationale du Ministère du Commerce de la Chine
déc. 2017 - mars 2018
4 mois
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Administrative Support: Perform general office duties such as answering phones, managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining calendars. Prepare and edit documents, reports, and presentations in both languages. Maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical, ensuring organization and accessibility. Communication: Serve as a liaison between the agency and external partners, clients, and other government bodies. Translate documents and communications as needed, ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness. Facilitate meetings and conferences, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items. Project Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of agency projects and events. Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodations, and itineraries for agency staff and visiting delegations. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, providing regular updates to supervisors. Office Management: Order and maintain office supplies, ensuring resources are available and properly stocked. Oversee the maintenance of office equipment, coordinating repairs and servicing as needed. Ensure compliance with office policies and procedures, recommending improvements as necessary.
Language Assistant (Peace Operations Support)
United Nations
déc. 2011 - mars 2016
4 ans 4 mois
Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire
Peace Operations Support – Conflict Resolution & Negotiation – Training & Capacity Building - Translation & Interpretation – Cultural Mediation – Liaison & Coordination – Information Gathering & Reporting: Provides clear and concise verbal communication/interpretation/translation, interfacing between mission officials and local population, in support of operations and mission activities. • Monitor and be well-informed of news in the Media and report or present daily briefs of relevant contents. • Drafts correspondence and assists with the preparation of drafts, briefing notes and background information.• Provide accurate, timely and factual daily and weekly reports to the Battalion or his/her designate on activities within the area of responsibility.• Ensure that the concerns and perceptions of the local population are effectively communicated to the Head of Field Office. • Participate in Patrol/Field missions (long, medium and short) and meetings and in support of other UNOCI sections including uniformed and civilian actors as directed. • Provide local level facilitative support to UNOCI’s uniformed components, and civilian substantive components based on need and capacity as directed. • Support the Battalion & MILOBS to engage with local communities and enable effective monitoring and other peace-keeping activities, including information gathering and more general interaction with local populations; • Provide confidence-building, dialogue, understanding and cooperation between UNOCI sections and local level stakeholders; • Act as a language and cultural interface for UNOCI staff as directed, making local level introductions and helping provide clarity in respect to local level dynamics relevant to the UNOCI mandate; • Assist in the coordination of UNOCI meetings and activities with local level stakeholders; • Maintain local level contact with relevant stakeholders to enhance Mission situational awareness; • Assist as necessary with VIP visits
Enseignant vacataire d'anglais
Lycée Moderne BAD de Ouangolodougou
nov. 2008 - juil. 2011
2 ans 9 mois
Ouangolodougou, Côte d'Ivoire
Dispenser des cours d'anglais aux élèves des classes de 6ème à la terminale Évaluer les élèves par l'organisation de devoirs surveillés et interrogations écrites ou orales Être un mentor pour la réussite scolaire des élèves Accomplir les tâches administratives scolaires en bonne et due forme Participer aux conseils d'enseignement et aux formations sur les curricula Encadrer les activités du club d'anglais
Formation
Chaire UNESCO pour la Culture de la Paix (Université Félix Houphouet Boigny d'Abidjan)
Master's degree
2021 - 2022
1 an 1 mois
Université Charles Louis de Montesquieu d'Abidjan, Côte d'ivoire
Licence 3
2013 - 2014
1 an 1 mois
Université Alassane Ouattara de Bouaké (Ex Université de Bouaké)
Maîtrise
2008 - 2009
1 an 1 mois
Université Alassane Ouattara
Licence
2007 - 2008
1 an 1 mois
Collège Catholique Don Bosco de KORHOGO
Baccalaureat A2
2004 - 2005
1 an 1 mois