Ratsuda Poolsuk
Project And Operations Manager
Chiang Mai,,50
Summary
With nearly 20 years of experience managing regional and international programs across Southeast Asia, I bring expertise in program coordination and operations. Since 2015, I have led regional operations, overseeing administration, logistics, finance, and grant management. My key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with donor regulations, preparing financial reports, and providing support to management in partnership development and donor relations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Finance and Grants Administrator
Freedom House
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee financial and grant management to ensure compliance with funder requirements throughout their lifecycle.
- Coordinate with program staff on the grant approval process, contribute to managing the grants database as necessary, and assist with budget preparation and sub-recipient agreement negotiations.
- Review or create subaward agreements (including contracts, letters of agreement, and other related documents) and assess sub-recipient financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to donor regulations.
Finance and Accounting Manager
Community Resilience Program
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided overall oversight and support for financial management by ensuring accounting and finance activities adhered to donor procedures and regulations.
- Reviewed and submitted financial reports to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations, ensuring sufficient funds were available.
- Oversaw bank reconciliation statements for all funds and managed the payment process for program activities.
- Monitored advances and ensured proper use and management of financial resources in alignment with donor and implementing partner requirements.
- Led both internal and external audits and coordinated with implementing partners and government officials to ensure smooth operations.
Operations and Partnership Manager
Southeast Asia One Health University Network
06.2015 - 01.2024
- Led the operations management of the regional foundation office, overseeing administration, logistics, human resources, and financial functions such as budget preparation, projections, and monitoring, while maintaining strong communication with implementing partners and stakeholders.
- Developed and enforced financial and accounting procedures to ensure compliance with Thai law and donor requirements.
- Guided the Operations team through internal and external audits, preparing audit responses and ensuring the implementation of accepted recommendations.
- Assisted the Executive Director in partnership development, project management, office management, and donor relations.
- Served as the Foundation’s primary liaison with government officials and provided HR orientation and financial training to new staff and partners, ensuring adherence to rules and regulations.
Project Coordinator
TREAT Asia/amfAR – The Foundation of AIDS Research
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed implementation of project and study protocols for the research program, overseeing grants, finance, and accounting functions, and developing and tracking annual research project budgets.
- Fostered and maintained relationships with research organizations and stakeholders at project sites.
- Assisted the Director of Research and the Asia project management team in research, education, and community program activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to donors.
Senior Program Officer
ASEAN University Network Secretariat
08.2006 - 07.2012
- Led regional project activities across ASEAN countries, including conferences, dialogue meetings, roundtable discussions, workshops, training sessions, and seminars.
- Managed the development, completion, distribution, and processing of Project Implementation Reports.
- Prepared proposals to secure funding for project initiatives on the Quality Assurance System in ASEAN Higher Education and ASEAN+3 Educational Cooperation, collaborating with leading universities in Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Secretariat, the Ministry of Education Thailand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand, and international agencies.
International Business Development Officer
Federation of Thai Industries
02.2003 - 08.2006
- Served as the main point of contact for organizing business activities in Europe and Africa, handling coordination, promotion, and administration of project budgets, logistics, and other arrangements.
- Liaised with government and private organizations involved in trade and investment, including relevant ministries, foreign embassies, the United Nations, and the private sector, to strengthen business partnerships.
Education
MBA - International Business Management
National Institute of Development Administration
Bangkok, Thailand 04.2001 -
Graduate Certificate - Economics
Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand 04.2001 -
BBA - Banking And Finance
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Operations Management
Financial Management
Grant-making process
Event and Logistics
Budget Planning
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Timeline
Senior Finance and Grants Administrator
Freedom House
08.2024 - Current
Finance and Accounting Manager
Community Resilience Program
02.2024 - 08.2024
Operations and Partnership Manager
Southeast Asia One Health University Network
06.2015 - 01.2024
Project Coordinator
TREAT Asia/amfAR – The Foundation of AIDS Research
06.2014 - 05.2015
Senior Program Officer
ASEAN University Network Secretariat
08.2006 - 07.2012
International Business Development Officer
Federation of Thai Industries
02.2003 - 08.2006
MBA - International Business Management
National Institute of Development Administration
04.2001 -
Graduate Certificate - Economics
Victoria University of Wellington
04.2001 -
BBA - Banking And Finance
Chulalongkorn University
04.2001 -
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