Joseph Chima Matthew

Communications and Advocacy Manager at The Wellbeing Foundation Africa
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(386) 825-5501
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Nigeria, NG
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Amina Douidi, PhD

I worked with Joey on a very important but also very sensitive project on raising awareness about period poverty at a global scale. He is an example of considerate and respectful allyship when it comes to gender equality. His calm and excellent communication skills have helped us at a number of occasions get things go smoothly. His solution-oriented midset has also led him to put in practice many of the great ideas at his school. I am sure you will enjoy very much collaborating with Joey.

MANDY SANGHERA

I have had the privilege of mentoring Joseph over the years I have seen him grow into a great leader who is empowering young people in Africa He is very passionate about educating the next generation He is a real HeForShe always advocating on behalf of young woman in Africa

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Credentials

  • Safe Driver Training Program for Staff of INGO/NGO
    Risk and Strategic Management, Corp.
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Active Citizens Virtual Upskill and Content Development Workshop
    British Council
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • HR and Digital Transformation
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Active Citizens - International Facilitators Development Workshop Nigeria
    British Council
    Oct, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • ADR, Mediation and Peacemaking for Women and Youth in Lagos State
    UNDP
    Aug, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • WYA Track A Training
    World Youth Alliance
    Jul, 2008
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • The Wellbeing Foundation Africa
    • Nigeria
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications and Advocacy Manager
      • Oct 2021 - Present

      ● Understand the Foundations programmes, audiences, stakeholders, and spot opportunities for driving change based on our programmes. ● Lead, develop and implement advocacy strategies and initiatives to a high standard. ● Lead consultations with partners from the private, public sectors, and civil society to enhance and develop the Foundations advocacy objectives. ● Develop media strategies for campaigns, programs and announcements● Represent the organization externally including in high-level meetings and events and with donors and other key stakeholders● Write advocacy briefings, externally published articles and blogs, as well as assist in the drafting of press releases, Q&As and opinion pieces. ● Design relevant press relations activities and explore proactive and reactive media coverage opportunities for the Foundation ● Building and maintaining relationships with media outlets and journalists both nationally and internationally

  • Monii Development Consult
    • Research Consultant
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research with critical stakeholders on Gender Inclusion in Corporate Development; Access to Healthcare; Child Rights; Girl Child Development; across various states in Nigeria.• Work with industry leaders to develop training manuals for various workshops on business development; alternative dispute resolution and conflict management in the workplace; communication for change; and youth engagement and development.• Conduct online and offline research on critical topics for the Founder of Monii Development Consult.• Train young business professionals on stakeholders engagement, community mapping, public relations, and corporate social responsibility.

  • Vivaville International Schools
    • Founder
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      Vivaville International Schools is a tuition free elementary school, that provides quality education using modern teaching-learning facilities, for children in underprivileged communities. Vivaville International Schools is a tuition free elementary school, that provides quality education using modern teaching-learning facilities, for children in underprivileged communities.

  • QS World Merit
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executor of MERIT360 Action Plan 001
      • Sep 2016 - Present

      World Merit is a global community of over 100,000 changemakers, representing every country in the world. Together with the United Nations (UN), World Merit focuses on tackling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Merit360 is World Merit’s flagship program.Merit360 is the worlds most significant program for young people to tackle the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It brings together 360 individuals from around the world to collaborate and inspire change, taking action to ensure a better future and work towards sustainable development.

  • The Wellbeing Foundation Africa
    • Nigeria
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications Lead
      • Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

      • Led the national communications team on various projects for the organization - donor sponsored projects such as the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) project on Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care in Kwara; the Alive and Thrive FHI360 Infant and Young Child Feeding Project in two states; the WASH-PSHE Adolescent Skills and Drills Project in four states; and the MamaCare Antenatal and Postnatal Education project in five states.• National Co-Lead on the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Personal, Social, Health and Education project – trained over 8,000 Primary and Secondary School Students in Lagos, Kaduna, Kwara and Abuja; and co-ordinate the activities of the Midwives in promoting WASH training in Healthcare Facilities across the various states.• Write briefing and speeches for the Founder-President (Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Former First Lady of Kwara State and Wife of the President of the 8th Senate of the National Assembly of Nigeria) and other Wellbeing Foundation Africa staff representing the organization at national and international stakeholder's conferences and summits, on relevant policy areas.• Developed advocacy messages/briefs on the organization's programmatic, policy and partnership engagements.• Lead timely delivery of press releases before and after program activities, newsletters, annual reports from various project coordinators, and ad-hoc publications.• Lead on the organization's online media campaigns on Maternal Health, WASH, and Health Workers developments. • Developed advocacy messages/briefs on the organization's programmatic, policy and partnership engagements.• Supervise the activities of the Personal Assistants to the Founder-President to ensure all documentations needed are prepared for her daily activities.

  • World Youth Alliance
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Country Director
      • Apr 2011 - Dec 2016

      The World Youth Alliance works to understand and speak about the idea of the human person. We work with young people around the world to build a culture that supports and nurtures the dignity of each human person. Our work can be divided into three program areas: Advocacy, Education and Culture.MissionTo promote the dignity of the person by building a global coalition of young people able to articulate, defend and live the dignity of the person in their lives and influence the communities and world in which they live.VisionA world in which the dignity of the person is the foundation for policy and program implementation; in which we understand that progress entails a commitment to the dignity of each human person and the adoption of person-centered solutions.Duties/Responsibilities• Lead and manage the organization's membership within the country. • Develop advocacy programs for youth engagement and development - Implemented the First Emerging Leaders Conference in Nigeria in 2012. • Represented the organization at various activities both within the country and outside the country. • Organized youth impact projects on human rights and dignity within the country.• Manage the budget, accounting, and administration of the organization.

  • Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND)
    • Public Relations/New Media Executive
      • Jun 2014 - Apr 2016

      VisionKIND’s vision is an Africa where women are full participants in the continent’s social, economic and political development.MissionOur mission is to empower democracy and development in Africa by strengthening organizations and creating initiatives dedicated to the advancement of women.Duties/Responsibilities• Communications Lead for the various projects of the organization - the Voices for Change Purple Project for students in the University of Lagos and Lagos State Polytechnic; the Kudra and Junior Kudra Project for Young Women in Universities and Secondary School across the country; the Young Women Political Mentorship Programme for Young Women in the University of Lagos and Lagos State Polytechnic.• Project Lead on the Young Women Political Mentorship Programme – Trained and paired 20 young women with Female Political Mentors, 8 of whom ran successfully for various elective positions, with 4 other young women appointed to support politicians.• Worked with relevant stakeholders to secure the safe return of a mentee who was a victim of trafficking to the middle-east.• Represent the organization at various workshops, training, and conferences.• Lead on the organization's online media campaigns on Women in Politics, Female Leadership Development, and Youth Engagement.• Project Monitoring and Evaluation

  • AdeGrange Child Foundation
    • Program Manager
      • Dec 2012 - May 2014

      • Managed the daily activities of ongoing projects – Tell 1 Campaign on Public Health, AdeGrange Maternal Health Initiative, and the Youth Engagement Campaign.• Led the design, development, and deployment of innovative programs on public health and youth development.• Managing the daily administrative activities of the organization.• Managed the itinerary of the Founder (Professor Adenike Grange, Former Minister of Health in Nigeria and Former President of the International Paediatric Association) to ensure her appointments are properly scheduled and attended.• Ensured her local and international travel schedules are updated frequently and tickets are booked properly and timely.• Manage the organization's volunteer staff for effective implementation of programs.• Write health briefings, speeches, and reports as directed by the Founder.

  • Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI)
    • Fellow
      • Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

      An initiative of the US Consulate of Lagos. An initiative of the US Consulate of Lagos.

Education

  • University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
    B.Sc Political Science, Major
    2008 - 2011
  • Copenhagen Business School
    Specialization in Strategic Management and Innovation
    2016 - 2016
  • Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Akoka, Yaba, Lagos
    Associate Degree (NCE in Science Education), Major
    2003 - 2006
  • International Bible Academy
    Diploma, Theology/Theological Studies
    2012 - 2012

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