DANIEL DENG ATHIAN

Programme Associate (G6) – UNICEF-Juba, South Sudan

Programme Associate (G6) with over 14 years of experience in humanitarian programme support, project management, and financial administration in South Sudan. Proven track record coordinating programme implementation, grant management, and compliance with organizational standards. Skilled in budget monitoring, data analysis, and capacity building, seeking to contribute expertise to UNICEF's development programmes.

[email protected] +211 915 821 738 South Sudan
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Work Experience
Project Officer (Financial Management)
Winrock International – USAID BRIDGE Programme
  • Supported programme implementation.
  • Coordinated capacity-building activities for government partners.
  • Monitored programme budgets.
  • Prepared implementation reports.
Programmes Accountant / Administration & Finance Officer
South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (SSRC)
  • Supported programme implementation through financial management.
  • Coordinated administrative processes.
  • Prepared financial and programme reports.
  • Maintained programme documentation.
Material Planning Coordinator
Winrock International – USAID Room to Learn
  • Coordinated logistics and programme materials.
  • Maintained programme tracking systems.
  • Supported programme implementation.
Grant Specialist
USAID VISTAS Programme (AECOM)
Mar 2016 — Dec 2017Juba, South Sudan
  • Coordinated 100% of assigned grant implementation and reporting activities, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with donor and organizational requirements
  • Reviewed 100% of grant budgets and implementation plans under assigned projects to support effective programme planning and resource utilization
  • Monitored grant performance and compliance, contributing to 100% adherence to donor regulations and organizational policies
  • Coordinated communication with implementing partners, ensuring 100% timely submission of grant documentation and reporting requirements
  • Supported grant risk management and maintained comprehensive documentation, strengthening accountability and audit readiness
  • Prepared accurate and timely grant performance reports, enabling evidence-based programme monitoring and management decision-making
  • Coordinated payment processing and financial documentation, ensuring 100% compliance with financial procedures and internal controls
Finance Administrator
Tear fund
Jan 2018 — Mar 2020Aweil, NBeG, South Sudan
  • Assisted with budget tracking and implemented administrative processes to support seamless execution of donor-funded NGO initiatives
  • Monitored multi-donor project expenditures closely to secure total alignment with standard Compliance and Organizational Rules across emergency distribution sites
  • Prepared accurate financial monitoring reports that strengthened programme oversight, grant utilization, and management decision-making
  • Supported procurement and logistics documentation, ensuring timely operational support for programme implementation
  • Coordinated workshops, meetings, and capacity-building events, improving stakeholder engagement and programme delivery
  • Maintained comprehensive programme records and electronic filing systems, enhancing information management, compliance, and audit readiness
  • Built the capacity of implementing partners by delivering training on financial compliance, reporting requirements, and organizational procedures
  • Provided administrative and operational support to programme teams, contributing to timely implementation of humanitarian activities and achievement of objectives
Finance & Management Accountant
Malaria Consortium
Mar 2020 — Nov 2021Jonglei, South Sudan
  • Strengthened programme implementation through effective budget monitoring, grant tracking, and financial oversight of donor-funded health programmes
  • Produced timely monthly financial and expenditure reports, enabling informed programme planning and management decision-making
  • Supported evidence-based programme management by conducting financial data analysis and monitoring budget utilization
  • Enhanced implementing partner compliance by providing financial guidance and ensuring adherence to donor and organizational requirements
  • Maintained accurate financial databases and electronic records, improving data integrity, reporting efficiency, and audit readiness
  • Contributed to successful audit preparations, grant reviews, and month-end financial closures by ensuring accurate financial documentation and compliance
HR, Admin & Finance Manager
Action Against Hunger
Nov 2021 — Dec 2025NBeGs, South Sudan
  • Coordinated programme financial planning, budget implementation, and reporting, contributing to the 100% timely delivery of humanitarian programme activities
  • Supported programme implementation in complex settings using Humanitarian Context Experience to track budgets and ensure strict adherence to Compliance and Organizational Rules
  • Produced timely financial and programme performance reports that enhanced management decision-making, accountability, and programme oversight
  • Improved implementing partner compliance through financial monitoring, data analysis, and systematic reporting
  • Utilized Excel and SharePoint to maintain program databases and document safeguarding compliance, specifically upholding critical PSEA guidelines across all emergency responses
  • Coordinated internal and external audits with successful compliance outcomes and strengthened internal control processes
  • Built the capacity of staff and implementing partners through training on financial management, grants administration, and organizational procedures
  • Supported emergency programme implementation by providing timely financial and operational support, ensuring uninterrupted programme delivery
Skills
Programme CoordinationProject ManagementGrant ManagementBudget MonitoringFinancial ReportingComplianceData AnalysisCapacity BuildingStakeholder EngagementERP SystemsInformation ManagementEmergency Programme SupportProgramme Coordination & ImplementationImplementing Partner CoordinationProgramme Monitoring, Data Analysis & ReportingResults-Based Management (RBM)Compliance, Risk Assessment & Due DiligenceERP Systems (Sylogist/SAP)SharePoint & Electronic Records ManagementExcel and SharePoint & Information ManagementCapacity Building, Event Coordination & Knowledge ManagementStakeholder Engagement & Partnership ManagementAdministrative, Procurement & Operational SupportInternal Controls & Audit CoordinationExcel and SharePoint (Advanced)Compliance and Organizational RulesPSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse)Humanitarian Context ExperienceSecondary Education (Completed Academic Foundation)Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointSylogist ERPSAP (Working Knowledge)Financial Information SystemsBudget Monitoring Systems
Education
Master of Business Administration, Oil & Gas Management
UNICAF University
2025
Bachelor of Commerce
University of Nairobi
2008 — 2011Second Class Upper Division
Languages
English
Fluent
Dinka
Native
Arabic
Working Knowledge
Earlier Professional Experience
Material Planning Coordinator
Winrock International – USAID Room to Learn

Coordinated logistics and programme materials and maintained tracking systems to support programme implementation

Programmes Accountant / Administration & Finance Officer
South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (SSRC)

Supported programme implementation through financial management, coordinated administrative processes, prepared financial and programme reports, and maintained programme documentation

Project Officer (Financial Management)
Winrock International – USAID BRIDGE Programme

Supported programme implementation, coordinated capacity-building activities for government partners, monitored programme budgets, and prepared implementation reports

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