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Sandy Solofonirina

Centreville

Summary

Dynamic Government Contracting Specialist with USAID, adept at negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts and conducting complex cost analyses. Proven track record in safeguarding U.S. resources, achieving significant savings, and enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in financial data analysis and fostering professional development, with a strong focus on student-centered instructional methods.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Government Contracting Specialist

USAID
08.2021 - Current
  • Review government contract proposals for compliance with regulations and guidelines.
  • Negotiate, award and administer multi-million-dollar portfolio of acquisition and assistance awards for the USAID Resilience and Food Security Office.
  • Conduct complex cost and price analysis to determine price reasonableness.

Attaché Des Affaires Etrangères

Madagascar Mission to the United Nations
11.2019 - 08.2021


  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • U.N. fifth Committee expert “Administrative and Budgetary matters”. Based on the reports of the Fifth Committee, the General Assembly considers and approves the budget of the Organization.
  • Review all the budget application of any decision made by the other five committees and present the consensus decision to the General assembly. In the event a consensus is not reached, proceed to a vote.
  • Madagascar representative within the OIF (Francophone Organization)

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist

USAID/Madagascar
01.2010 - 11.2019

Main achievement within USAID/Madagascar: Safeguard of U.S. Government resources and providing considerable savings to the
U.S. taxpayers in finalizing $160 million new procurement in 2019. Assisted in developing an action plan to improve the Mission’s teamwork with innovative ways to improve efficiency.


  • Responsible for planning, developing, carrying out, administering and advising on all aspects of procurement and contract management relating to and affecting USAID/Madagascar assistance programs.
  • Develop staff training plan to ensure career development of the workforce.
  • Analyze financial data, Prepare budget reports, Participate in regular audits and recommend corrective financial action plans.
  • Serve as French/English translator.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Government Contracting

American Military University
Online
07-2027

Associate of Arts - Administration

Ecole Supérieure Sacré Coeur Antanimena
MADAGASCAR
07-1996

Skills

  • Student-centered instructional methods
  • Effective vocabulary usage
  • Lesson planning
  • One-on-one tutoring

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Government Contracting Specialist

USAID
08.2021 - Current

Attaché Des Affaires Etrangères

Madagascar Mission to the United Nations
11.2019 - 08.2021

Acquisition and Assistance Specialist

USAID/Madagascar
01.2010 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Government Contracting

American Military University

Associate of Arts - Administration

Ecole Supérieure Sacré Coeur Antanimena
Sandy Solofonirina