Experience

Helen Keller Intl

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Program Officer

  • Nov 2022 - Present



S2R Project, Atiku Institute, American University of Nigeria

• Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria

• Project Director

  • May 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Leads the overall project implementation and programs related to reconciling and integrated low-risk NSAG activities. • Coordinates all Livelihood and Sport for Recreation (S4R) programs designs to support the retuned low-risk NSAG associates and victims of terrorism. • Coordinate timely programs reporting working with officers, other program teams and stakeholders. • Supervises the logistical implementation of livelihoods support materials • Supervises closely with M&E on program targeting, data collection and management. Supervises the conduct of training, awareness sessions and any other activities carried out by the Capacity Building Officers. • Integrates community approaches, gender sensitivity, protection and capacity building into all project activities as appropriate. • Leads where necessary community meetings, advocacy and sensitizations. Show less



MDYRP Project, American University of Nigeria

• Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria

• Livelihood Specialist

  • Mar 2022 - May 2022

  • Lead project programming related to increasing livelihood opportunities and priorities. • Coordinate and implement all the Livelihood programs of the GIZ-MDYR project. • Coordinate, lead and conduct rapid sectorial needs and market assessments in the field. • Coordinate timely programs reporting working with officers, other program teams and stakeholders. • Lead the context analysis to contribute to the conceptual development of Livelihoods Resource centers. • Supervise the logistical implementation of livelihoods goods, to ensure proper transport of goods to the distribution point. • Organize and assist in data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection, as well as for monitoring and evaluation of program activities, as well as ensure analysis is used in reporting. • Coordinate closely with M&E on program targeting, data collection and management. • Lead in the conduct of training, awareness sessions and any other activities carried out by the Livelihood Officers in the field. • Produce periodic report on distributions, success stories and case studies with beneficiaries. • Contribute to and provide livelihood inputs into work plan meetings and project reports. • Support project management and administration of livelihood related activities including beneficiary identification and validation, activity site allocation, planning and implementing the communal and individual activities, working with partners and facilitate monitoring. • Contribute to all field work in collaboration with community and LGA stakeholders, providing professional skills and support towards all income generating activities. • Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity, protection and capacity building into all livelihood activities as appropriate. • Lead where necessary community meetings, advocacy and sensitizations to identify livelihoods priorities. • Any other duty as may be required from time to time by the Project Director. Show less



BRSA Project, American University of Nigeria (AUN)

• Yola. Adamawa State. Nigeria

• Project Director

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

  Provided leadership on management, financial and high level representation and visibility for the "Building Resilience through Sustainable Agriculture (BRSA) project being implemented by American University of Nigeria (AUN) and GIZ. The project applied the principles of straightening of Agricultural Extension Workers, to further enhance the capacities and improve livelihood of farmers' returnees, farmers in host communities and farmers that are IDPs in 3 LGAs in Adamawa State. • Led in the overall management of programs and finance of the project. • Implemented value additions strategies to agricultural practices that results in improved livelihood • Strengthened the Capacities of Agriculture Extension Agents and other critical stakeholders • Utilized community structures for promoting resilience in Agriculture practices and financing • Leveraged on existing opportunities for effective warehousing and off-taking systems • Sourced for and respond to expansive proposals • Maintained the cordial relationship with the donor and respond to donor request on timely manner. • Managed human and materials resources for optimization in achieving deliverables. • Supported data collection, analyses and utilization for planning. • Wrote detailed reports. • And other task as may were assigned by the supervisor upon consultation. Show less



Private

• Abuja, Nigeria

• Development Consultant

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

  Consulted on Capacity and Organizational Development, Advocacy, New Business Development (Proposal Writing), Documentation, Community Mobilization, Conflict and Peace Management, Modules and Assessment Tools Development, Report Writing as well as Home Economic Strengthening Programs. Had done consultancy with Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternatives (WRAPA), American University of Nigeria (AUN) UNHRC Project in Yola, Borno State, American University of Nigeria (AUN) Enabling Writers Project Yola, JDPC/Catholic Diocese of Abuja Abuja, Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State and International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) Abuja. Show less



Pact

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisor, Capacity Development

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Coordinated and maintained sustainable capacity of CSO and partners for the project.• Designed and developed capacity development materials, manuals and methodologies/strategies ensuring its implementation in the project.• Designed the training interventions with relevant modules on advocacy and organizational capacity development including design and customization to suite the target audience• Coordinated and implemented Pact’s organizational and advocacy training activities• Planned, measured and monitored project’s organizational capacity building objectives• Designed and developed assessment tools, organizational assessment to build sustainable institutions• Provided support with technical review of proposals; budget planning and financial oversight of sub partners.• Developed a strategy to build Coalition and networking with partners and CSOs• Implemented, maintained and managed the knowledge and information sharing systems within and outside the project, maintaining and enhance the sources and methods for capturing knowledge• Facilitated, Trained, coached and mentored partners and CBOs• Contributed and coordinated organizational development manuals• Coordinated unit team and various organizational projects; relationship management of key stakeholders• Supervised and enhanced the internal capacities within the organization and among CSO partners• Coordinated Pact Communication, visibility and produce Pact Newsletter• Ensured the documentation of the partnership program, in compliance with Pact approach to knowledge sharing and management is completed on a timely basis. Show less

• Capacity Development Specialist

  • May 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Coordinated Pact Communication, visibility and produce Pact Newsletter• Ensured the documentation of the partnership program, in compliance with Pact approach to knowledge sharing and management is completed on a timely basis • Shared Knowledge, reflect and learn with the team and ensure learning is integrated into Pact capacity development approach • Kept up-to-date with new tools, best practices and international and national policies on organizational development, capacity development, civil society and other relevant issues.• Facilitated the development and maintenance of long term relationship with partner organization(s).• Mentored staff to build knowledge, skills and confidence in assessing and identifying the support required and desired by partners and developing appropriate capacity development strategies to deliver support.• Developed and implemented an annual capacity development plan with sub-grantee.• Facilitated the ongoing learning, to continually refine and evolve the PCAT, OCAT and MCAT approach to capacity development.• Provided regular reports of activities conducted in support of staff and partners.• Facilitated the development and review of program strategy and work plan.• Led the development of program policies/guidelines and tools for working with partners and civil society.• Facilitated team meetings and conduct workshop.• Identified ways to inspire and encourage staff to continue on their own learning journey and ensure that a positive learning environment within the team and its partners is cultivated and maintained.• Maintained an active and up to date professional development plan. Show less



Management Sciences for Health

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health System Strenghtening Specialist

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2012

  • Developed and managed the Performance Improvement Strategies of CHAN, CSOs, CBOs, Member institutions (Hospitals) Church Networks and Partners. • Strengthened and Implemented Organizational Development (OD) strategies, Health System Technical Assistance (STA) to Church Networks, Member Institutions (MIs/Hospitals) CSOs, CBOs and Partners. · Coordinated the implementation of Grants to Church Networks. · Built and maintained relationship with CHAN, MIs/Hospital and 3 key Partners for achieving progress on set goals. • Focused on scaling-up and mainstreaming project approaches through mentoring strategies. • Produced quarterly NICaB Project newsletter • Evolved and maintained feedback and periodic reporting mechanism. Show less