Faya Blaise Koniono
About Faya Blaise Koniono
Faya Blaise Koniono is a Grant Accountant currently working at Catholic Relief Services in Kankan, Guinée. He has extensive experience in financial management, having held positions at various organizations including the United Nations Population Fund and Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Faya Blaise Koniono currently serves as a Grant Accountant at Catholic Relief Services, a position held since 2021 in Kankan, Guinée. In this role, he supervises financial management and administrative procedures for projects, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. He also represents the organization at various meetings and workshops, acting on behalf of the Project Coordinator. His contributions include developing and implementing program strategies as part of the project management team.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Faya Blaise Koniono accumulated significant experience in financial management across various organizations. He worked as an Assistant Financier at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) from 2017 to 2021, and at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) from 2015 to 2016. He also held a position as an Assistant Financier at Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium for five months in 2014. His responsibilities included organizing training sessions for sub-recipients to ensure compliance with Global Fund requirements.
Educational Background
Faya Blaise Koniono has a strong educational foundation in finance and management. He obtained a Licence in Economie Finances from Université Général Lansana Conte de Sonfonia, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He later achieved a Master's degree in Gestion des Entreprises from École Supérieure de Commerce et de Gestion de Conakry in 2021. Additionally, he completed a Master I in Gestion Administrative, Comptable et Financière through online training in 2019. His early education includes an Attestation de Réussite au Baccalauréat Unique in Sciences Mathématiques from Ernesto Che Guevara de Kissidougou.
Skills and Contributions
Faya Blaise Koniono has demonstrated expertise in financial management and project efficiency. He has recommended and supervised the implementation of procedural changes to enhance project operations. His role in organizing training sessions has been crucial in ensuring that sub-recipients adhere to Global Fund requirements. His ability to contribute to program strategy development reflects his strong analytical skills and commitment to effective financial oversight.