“From Risk to Resilience: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Management”
09:05 – 09:15 | Opening Remarks from EAHS Nairobi 2024 Chair
Mr. Robert Kaufman
Head of Mission, Field Representative, Ukraine and Impacted Countries Crisis
American Red Cross
09:15 – 09:30 | Opening Keynote Address from Dr Ahmed Idris
Dr Ahmed Idris
Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross
09:30 – 09:45 | Keynote Presentation from Al-Khair Foundation
Imam Qasim Rashid Ahmad
Founder and Chairman
Al-Khair Foundation
09:45- 09:55 | Keynote Address from UN OHCHR
Mr. Marcel Akpovo
The Regional Representative, (OHCHR-EARO), and Representative to African Union
UN OHCHR
09:55 – 10:40 | Humanitarian Emergency Procurement | Sponsored by WhatIF Foods
Mr Oltesh Thobias (Moderator)
Regional Chief of General Services and Procurement
African Development Bank Group, Southern Africa Regional Office
Mr Ram Trivedi
Chief of Section, Procurement
UN MINUSCA
Ms Caroline Muthoni Nderi
Head of Procurement
UN WFP
Ms Carren Oyayo
Regional Head Procurement
IFRC Regional Office
Mr Rupert Dyer
Commercial Director
WhatIF Foods
10:40 – 11:10 | Morning networking tea & coffee break
11:10 – 11:55 | Keynote Presentation from UN MINUSCA
Mr. Ram Trivedi
Chief of Procurement
UN MINUSCA
11:55 – 12:10 | Keynote Presentation from Al-Khair Foundation
Imam Qasim Rashid Ahmad
Founder and Chairman
Al-Khair Foundation
12:10 – 12:15 | Keynote from United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Mr. Bruno Hussein Maboja
Chief Procurement Officer
UNSOS
12:15 – 12:30 | Keynote Presentation from the Republic of South Sudan
Hon. Albino Akol Atak Mayom
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
Republic of South Sudan
12:30 – 13:15 | Supply Chain Resilience and the Role of Public-Private Collaboration
Mr Allan Kilakah MASAVAH (Moderator)
Head, Global Humanitarian Services & Supply Chain Management, Africa
IFRC
Mr Dickson Musyimi
Regional Head of Supply Chain East and Southern Africa
Save The Children International
Mr Oltesh Thobias
Regional Chief of General Services and Procurement
African Development Bank Group, Southern Africa Regional Office
Douglas Mose
Head of Supply Chain
International Rescue Commitee
Mr Joseph Myers
Manager – Africa
Move ONE
13:15 – 13:25 | Keynote Presentation from UNON
Mr. Bregeneve Dorelus
Procurement Officer, Procurement Section
UNON
13:25 – 14:30 | Lunch and Networking Break
14:30 – 17:00 | UN & AID COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HUB
Our engagement zone will be open after lunch for bilateral meetings and introductions between the UN/ INGO’s/ NGO’s/ development banks, and representatives from both the local and global private sectors, as well as meetings amongst the agencies. This is an excellent opportunity to explore partnerships, funding, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and procurement opportunities.