Lawan Marouma Gonimi
About Lawan Marouma Gonimi
Lawan Marouma Gonimi serves as the Head of Operations at Catholic Relief Services in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in operational roles within the organization and holds advanced degrees in Banking and Finance as well as Business Management.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Lawan Marouma Gonimi currently serves as the Head of Operations at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Port-au-Prince, Haïti. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing operational functions and ensuring the effective implementation of programs. His responsibilities include managing the operational support functions of the country program, applying CRS and donor policies to mitigate risks and enhance efficiency.
Previous Experience at Catholic Relief Services
Lawan Marouma Gonimi has extensive experience with Catholic Relief Services, having worked in various roles since 2014. He served as a Budget Advisor (TDY) for two months in 2017 in Abuja, Nigeria, and Freetown, Sierra Leone. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Head of Operations in Niamey, Niger. He also acted as the Country Representative for three months in 2020 and held the position of Global Fund Project Finance Director from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Financial Specialist from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Qualifications
Lawan Marouma Gonimi has a solid educational background in finance and management. He studied at Université Mouloud Mammeri Tizi-Ouzou, where he earned a Licence es Science Economiques in Monnaie Finance Banque from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at London Metropolitan University, obtaining a Master of Sciences in International Banking and Finance from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Business Management at ICS Learn from 2005 to 2006.
Professional Background Prior to CRS
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Lawan Marouma Gonimi worked at Compass Group as a Supervisor in London, United Kingdom, from 2005 to 2010. This role provided him with foundational management and operational skills that he later applied in his positions at CRS. His diverse experience in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors has contributed to his effectiveness in leadership roles.
Contributions to Organizational Development
Lawan Marouma Gonimi has played a significant role in advancing organizational development at Catholic Relief Services. He contributed to senior management decisions and initiatives aimed at creating a motivating work environment. His efforts focused on strengthening management quality capacities among CRS staff and partners, collaborating closely with the Head of Programs to enhance operational effectiveness.