Ibrahim Lavalie
About Ibrahim Lavalie
Ibrahim Lavalie is a Logistics Manager at Catholic Relief Services in Sierra Leone, where he has worked since 2019. He has held various roles within the organization, including Supply Chain Officer and Compliance Agent, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Njala University.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Ibrahim Lavalie has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2015, holding various positions in the organization. He currently serves as the Logistics Manager and has been in this role since 2019, contributing to logistics operations in Sierra Leone for five years. Prior to this, he worked as a Logistics Management Information Systems Officer, where he focused on stock level reporting and data verification. His career at Catholic Relief Services also includes roles as a Supply Chain Assistant and Supply Chain Officer, where he supported the development of implementation plans and budgets for supply chain operations.
Education and Expertise
Ibrahim Lavalie completed his high school education at The Bo School, Prince of Wales, and Sierra Leone Grammar School, focusing on Sciences from 1998 to 2004. He later pursued higher education at Njala University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in logistics and supply chain management, which he has developed through various roles at Catholic Relief Services.
Background
Before focusing on supply chain management, Ibrahim Lavalie held several positions, including Compliance Agent, Food Aid-Monitor, and Research Supervisor. His diverse experiences have contributed to his understanding of logistics and compliance within humanitarian contexts. He began his career at Catholic Relief Services as a Supply Chain Assistant in 2015, where he demonstrated his capabilities in logistics and supply chain operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Catholic Relief Services, Ibrahim Lavalie has demonstrated versatility and leadership in supply chain roles. He was promoted from Supply Chain Assistant to Supply Chain Officer, where he was responsible for securing import documentation and overseeing shipping processes. His ability to act in the capacity of Supply Chain Manager highlights his leadership skills and commitment to effective supply chain management.