John Ngebeh

Technical Adviser , The World Bank

Washington, DC, United States

John has over 20 years of experience and expertisee in:Design and implementation of Pro-poor Growth, Youth Employment,Community-Driven Development and sustainable livelihoods programs; Social Protection and Accountability; Post-war Recovery; Socio-economic and Policy Analysis; and Institutional Building. Has managed funds in excess of US$100m. He is currently a Technical Adviser at the World Bank

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
Professional Experience:

Apr. 2014 - Date Technical Adviser, The World Bank
May 2013 - Dec. 2013 Consultant, The World Bank
Nov. 2012 - Apr. 2013 Development and Management Consultant for various agencies
Jan.Nov 2012 Senior Director, Programme Development, Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization. National Commission for Social Action

2010 – 2011 Senior Director, Programmes. National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

2008 – 2010 Director – Social & Economic Opportunities, National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

2005 – 2008 Director – Community-Driven Programme, National Commission for
Social Action (NaCSA)

2003 – 2005 Programme Manager – Community Driven Programme, National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

2002 – 2003 Regional Coordinator, National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA)

2000 – 2002 Project Officer, Emergency Recovery Support Fund (ERSF) – National Commission for Reconstruction, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (NCRRR)

1999 – 2000 Research Officer, Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Freetown.

1993 – 1999 Zonal Officer, Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Rokupr Zone –
Northern Sierra Leone.

1991 – 1992 Teacher of Agriculture and Biology, Christ the King College, Bo

Education:

1999 Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree (Cum Laude) in Agricultural Extension, Njala University, Sierra Leone.

1991 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Division 1 (Cum Laude) in Agricultural Education, Njala University, Sierra Leone.

1986 General Certificate of Education (G. C. E. Ordinary Level) with a Division One (1) Pass – Christ the King College, Bo.

1981 Passed the Selective Entrance Examination with a Grade A – St. Francis Primary School, Bo.

Affiliations and Achievements:

CONTRIBUTION TO INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING
- Principal Author, NaCSA’s Policy on Support to the Decentralization Process and facilitated collaboration between NaCSA and Local Governance Structures at both the Policy and Operational levels.
- Co-Author, Section on Social Protection for the “Agenda for Change” - PRSP II.
- Principal Designer of a model for resource allocation for the World Bank funded National Social Action Project that is now widely adapted by other programme windows.
- Principal Author, NaCSA Beyond 2008: An Institutional Reform Perspective.
- Author: Policy paper on NSAP staff right-sizing to improve administrative efficiency.
- Presentation of concept on Structural and Functional Review of NaCSA in the context of an extended life-span and expanded mandate.
- Participated in a number of discussions both locally and internationally, on continued/future donor support to NaCSA.
- Operational Expense Analysis to improve programme efficiency ratio.
- Developed tools for ‘Programme’ and ‘Personnel’ Performance Management.
- Design model for assessing periodic institutional performance.
- Participant and Resource Person at several forums on ‘Social Protection’ and ‘Social Development’ both locally and internationally.

HONOURS AND COMMENDATIONS
Deans Honours Student, Njala University, 1988 – 1991
- Distinction in Research Project, 1991
- Distinction in Teaching Practice, 1991
- Recipient of University of Sierra Leone's 1st Division Graduate Prize Class of 91
- Received recognition for excellence in performance each year since employment at the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA) 2000 – 2007
- Awarded Gentleman of the Year by The Old Bo School Boys Association, 2002
- Awarded Staff Gentleman of the Year by NaCSA Retreat Planning Committee, 2004

CONSULTANCIES
Participated in a number of consultancies including:
- Review of Food & Nutrition Security implementation Plan
- Agricultural Value Chain analysis and estimation of formal & informal trade flows
- Socio-economic Baseline surveys
- Impact Assessments
- Sustainable management of small township water supply projects

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French, Creole

Nationality:

Sierra Leone

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