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Konul Mammadli

Konul Mammadli

Baku

Summary

Experienced Project Administrative and Finance Officer with over 12 years of expertise supporting high-impact projects funded by GEF, EU, and government entities within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Proven track records in efficient budget monitoring, accurate financial reporting, maintaining comprehensive financial records, facilitating procurement processes, and coordinating as well as managing project events.

Proven ability to successfully manage up to three projects at the same time, delivering seamless coordination across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Administrative and Finance Officer

United Nations Development Programme
Baku
03.2019 - Current

Projects with total budget of EUR 10 million : “Vocational Education and Training (VET) for the future", "VET Lankaran", "VET Ganja", "Inclusive Education" key functions:

Finance

  • To be fully responsible for financial management of the project ensuring accurate disbursements, record-keeping, cash management etc.
  • Prepare and compile financial reports in compliance with UNDP and EU requirements.
  • Monitor and review the project budget, prepare budget revisions, and ensure all financial activities stay within approved limits.

Administrative

  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the project, ensuring smooth coordination and timely delivery of project outputs as outlined in the project document.
  • To be fully responsible for preparation and coordination of project events, including workshops, meetings and high-level events, study tours to European Countries, training sessions, camps, festivals, competitions and other relevant activities.

Procurement

  • To prepare and update procurement plans
  • To manage the tender and evaluation procedures
  • Recruitment of local and international experts


Project Administrative and Finance Assistant

United Nations Development Programme
Baku, Baku City
03.2016 - 03.2019

Projects : "VET Lankaran", "VET Ganja", "Red Bridge" key functions:

  • Assist in preparing direct payment requests, vouchers, requisitions in line with the project’s Annual Work Plan, ensuring all supporting documentation is in order.
  • Support the procurement and recruitment processes, including drafting Terms of Reference (TORs) for project staff and consultants, preparing contract requests, tender evaluations, and other necessary documentation.
  • Support the management of logistical arrangements for project consultants and staff, including travel and accommodation, and coordinate preparatory activities for workshops, including logistical and administrative support.
  • Support public relations efforts by helping develop visibility and communication materials for the project.
  • Support in preparing project reports and translations.


Local Consultant- Technical Support

United Nations Development Programme
Baku, Baku City
11.2015 - 03.2016

Project: " Sustainable land and forest management in the Greater Caucasus landscape" key functions:

  • Liaise with the Project staff and consultants, collect reports and documents related project activities
  • Data entry for pasture inventory and carbon pool monitoring
  • Data analyzing pasture inventory



Team Assistant

United Nations Development Programme
Baku, Baku City
03.2014 - 11.2015

Projects:-"Agro-biodiversity" and Biennial Update Report" key functions:

  • Provide administrative and finance assistance in the management of the project according to the project document and UNDP Programme and Operational Policies and Procedures
  • Provide support in the organization of project events, including workshops, meetings and missions of international expert, as required
  • Ensure operational and financial project management in line with the project document etc.


Local Consultant -Website content manager     

United Nations Development Programme
Baku, Baku City
04.2013 - 12.2013

Project: "Third National Communication" key functions:


  • Manage and develop of project website content.
  • Developing strategic and attractive ways to make information readily available to online visitor
  • Provide methodologies to improve communication with community and answering online questions


Assistant

Norwegian Embassy
Baku, Baku City
01.2009 - 02.2009

Key functions:

-Translation of documents from Azerbaijani into English and vice versa

-Translation of documents from Azerbaijani into Norwegian and vice versa etc.




Education

Bachelor's Degree - International Relations

Azerbaijan University of Languages
Azerbaijan, Baku City
09.2007 - 06.2011

Ceritificate - Norwegian Language

Oslo University
Norway/Oslo
07.2009 - 08.2009

Master's degree - Regional Studies (European Countries)

Baku Euroasia University
09.2013 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project financial reporting
  • Problem-solving
  • Result-Oriented approach
  • Multi-tasking
  • Customer relations
  • Event planning
  • Deadline-driven

Certification

  • Certificate on Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority
  • Certificate on Human Rights Responsibilities
  • Certificate on Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse of the local population
  • Certificate on UNDP Procurement Onboarding Session
  • Certificate on UNDP Foundations
  • Certificate on WHO First Aid Course
  • Certificate on EU Communication and Visibility Training


Timeline

Project Administrative and Finance Officer

United Nations Development Programme
03.2019 - Current

Project Administrative and Finance Assistant

United Nations Development Programme
03.2016 - 03.2019

Local Consultant- Technical Support

United Nations Development Programme
11.2015 - 03.2016

Team Assistant

United Nations Development Programme
03.2014 - 11.2015

Master's degree - Regional Studies (European Countries)

Baku Euroasia University
09.2013 - 06.2015

Local Consultant -Website content manager     

United Nations Development Programme
04.2013 - 12.2013

Ceritificate - Norwegian Language

Oslo University
07.2009 - 08.2009

Assistant

Norwegian Embassy
01.2009 - 02.2009

Bachelor's Degree - International Relations

Azerbaijan University of Languages
09.2007 - 06.2011
Konul Mammadli