Favorite Parts Of Working In The International Aid Industry As A Project Director
Tony's favorite part of working in international development and aid is the tangible impact on humanity, having contributed to the distribution of over "$400 million dollars worth of commodities to the last mile" for critical health programs and finding immense joy in seeing the positive effects in remote areas. Furthermore, a love for people and a desire to mentor and positively affect more lives are also significant sources of fulfillment in Tony's career, reflecting a deep "love for humanity" and a passion for keeping people healthy.
International Development, Humanitarian Aid, Global Health, Logistics and Supply Chain, Project Management
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Tony Anammah
Project Director
Global Logistics and In-Country Support Services Provider
University of Nigeria
Masters in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of Salford Manchester, United Kingdom
Medical, Sciences & Related
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. Impactful Work: Distributing over $400 million worth of commodities to remote areas for health programs like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and maternal health.
2. Humanitarian Focus: Experiencing joy from seeing medication reach the last mile and save lives in places like Nigeria and Uganda.
3. Passion for People: Enjoying managing and engaging with people, with a desire to mentor and positively affect more lives.
Transcript
Q7: Favorite parts - industry
My work is in international development and international aid, and it touches humanity. One of the things I've been able to keep track of is the value of commodities. This is for projects I've led or been part of the team on.
In the last 20 years, I've been on the road distributing over 400 million U.S. dollars worth of commodities to the last mile for different health programs. These include HIV/AIDS, malaria, back losses, and family planning commodities needed for maternal and child health.
It brings me joy when I travel to remote areas of Nigeria, or places like Uganda, and see that a tiny pack of medication reached its destination and is saving the life of a baby, a mother, or a family. That's the greatest joy I get from my work.
Another aspect I know about my industry is that when you're managing people, it's all about the people. I naturally love people and enjoy engaging with them. Part of the reason I agreed to this interview is to affect many more lives and mentor more people.
These are the two sides to it. I would generally say that at the end of the day, it sums up like this: my love for humanity is the greatest source of joy and fulfillment for me. Keeping people happy and healthy is what I enjoy most in the industry I work in, especially as I work in the health sector.