Lyden KONG
Operations Specialist
Steung Meanchey
Summary
Experienced operations professional skilled in optimizing processes and improving operational efficiency. Recognized for fostering effective team collaboration and delivering results in fast-paced settings. Proficient in operations management, project planning and monitoring, and logistics coordination. Brings an energetic and detail-oriented approach, enabling quick adaptation to new environments and overcoming challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Specialist Consultant
The World Bank
01.2020 - Current
- Assist the Task Team Leader in overseeing all operational matters for the projects under the Agriculture Sector, such as coordinating, guiding, supervising, and supporting the government counterparts in the project implementation;
- Prepare and consolidate project documents for board submission including Concept Notes, Project Appraisal Documents, Project Costing, and Safeguard documents;
- Monitor project implementation progress, track procurement plans and assist the government teams where necessary, proposing corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;
- Review project documents submitted from the government counterparts, including annual work plan and budget (AWPB), project implementation plan, procurement plan, etc;
- In collaboration with other task team members, prepare project reports such as Implementation Status Reports, Mid-Term Review Reports, Implementation Completion Reports, and other reports required by Task Team Leader;
- Provide operational and logistical support for the bi-annual implementation support missions, including coordinating mission schedule, compiling mission documents and drafting aid-memoire.
Executive Assistant to Country Manager
The World Bank
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Undertake representational duties on behalf of the Country Manager, including serving as the first point of contact and liaison both inside and outside the World Bank;
- Facilitate the preparation of the five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF 2019-2023), including organizing logistics for country consultations with multi-stakeholders and consolidating inputs;
- Assist the Country Manager oversees country portfolios, includes tracking disbursement and performance;
- Serve as a focal point for the JCPPR with other DPs; and responsible for ODA database inputs for the Council of Development of Cambodia;
- Coordinate and monitor multiple diverse work processes and activities to ensure that management decisions are properly carried out and smooth workflow;
- Prepare correspondence on a range of topics on behalf of the Country Manager and perform quality check of documents requiring the CM's approval and/or signature;
- Prepare briefing notes for high-level visits;
- Supervise Program Assistants and front office staff allocation to support Cambodia country operations, including mentoring and ensuring effective administrative service support in the country office;
- Manage Country Manager's calendar, including effective prioritizing and resolving related conflicts and competing demands;
Program Assistant
World Bank
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Keep track and monitor project milestones and monitor project expenditure and consultant commitment;
- Assist Task Team Leaders and the team with annual reports such as Grant Reporting Management, Implementation Status Reports;
- Manage fund transfer submissions and coordination with the program accountant and donors;
- Administer contracts for individual and firm consultants, facilitate the payment process, and keep track of deliverables;
- Provide logistic support and coordinate meeting schedules with Implement Agencies, donors, NGOs, and private sectors;
- Manage printing and publication of the projects to ensure the quality and accuracy of the printout materials; proofreading translation when required;
Finance and Administrative Assistant
International Labour Organization
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Manage overall project financial matters including budget planning, budget controlling, financial status report and project inventories;
- Assist in monitoring project activity against expenditure; prepare and deliver service contracts, agreements for external collaborators, consultants and sub-contractors;
- Manage all office procedure and standard including leasing and contracting arrangement with landlord, and maintain project filing system;
- Undertake logistic arrangement for meetings, seminars and workshops; draft minutes of meetings; and translate office documents/publications when needed.
Administrative Assistant
World Vision Cambodia
07.2004 - 04.2007
- Manage all project administrative issues including communication, preparing incoming and outgoing letters and pro-active following up;
- Prepare monthly cash forecast for project operating expenses and budget; facilitate the outreach activities such as per-diem, honorarium and allowance of project staff;
- Responsible for all procurement/printing work related to project activities;
- Provide logistic support for meeting, training and other workshops; translate project documents and other related materials;
- Assist the project manager in collecting of data/information for report writing;
- Maintain/update the project inventory/fixed assets list on regular basis and manage project records/filing system;
- Supervise and conduct performance appraisal for project driver
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Panasastra University of Cambodia (PUC)
01.2009 - 01.2014
Diploma English Course (IEAP) - undefined
Pannasastra University of Cambodia (PUC)
01.2005 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - undefined
National University of Management (NUM)
01.2000 - 01.2004
High School Certificate - undefined
Bak Touk High School
01.1997 - 01.1999
Skills
Operations coordination
Cross-functional communication
Project management and planning
Process project documentation and board submission
Logistics management
Place Of Birth
Phnom Penh
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/25/83
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Cambodian
Other Information
English (good in writing, speaking and reading comprehension), Reading, Traveling, Doing sports
Timeline
Operations Specialist Consultant
The World Bank
01.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant to Country Manager
The World Bank
09.2017 - 07.2019
Program Assistant
World Bank
03.2011 - 08.2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Panasastra University of Cambodia (PUC)
01.2009 - 01.2014
Finance and Administrative Assistant
International Labour Organization
05.2007 - 02.2011
Diploma English Course (IEAP) - undefined
Pannasastra University of Cambodia (PUC)
01.2005 - 09.2005
Administrative Assistant
World Vision Cambodia
07.2004 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - undefined
National University of Management (NUM)
01.2000 - 01.2004
High School Certificate - undefined
Bak Touk High School
01.1997 - 01.1999
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