Experience

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  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

  • Nigeria

  • Assistant Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer

    • Jul 2021 - Present
    • Nigeria

    Explore partnerships to facilitate the economic inclusion of refugees, such as line ministries, private sector and development actors in accordance with UNHCR Global and Country level policies, priorities, and strategies, in particular the Global Compact on Refugees. This includes advocating with public and private sector services providers to include UNHCR PoC in supporting services (business development, micro-finance, training, saving accounts, poverty alleviation and social protection, etc.); Work with the multi-functional team, more specifically with the Protection Unit, support the assessment of the legal framework for the right to work and rights at work and recommend/implement advocacy initiatives and policy reform to improve UNHCR PoCs economic inclusion, rights and access to work; Build on UNHCR databases to support regular information sharing and coordination among different humanitarian, developmental and governmental stakeholders, which includes supporting the implementation of socioeconomic and wealth ranking surveys, utilizing community-based strategies to inform targeting, monitoring and facilitation of development programmes; Conduct necessary assessments in collaboration with relevant private and public stakeholders, including impact assessments on local economies and surveys that help to identify investment and funding opportunities that enhance the economic inclusion of UNHCR PoC.; In case UNHCR is implementing specific livelihoods activities, work closely with and provide technical assistance on livelihoods interventions to help ensure they are market-based, and that the role of UNHCR has been strategically determined in consideration of its comparative advantage vis-à-vis other partners; and, Perform other related duties as required.

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  Cuso International

  • Ogoja, Cross River, Nigeria

  • Food Security and Livelihood Manager/ Head of Ogoja Sub-Office

    • Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
    • Ogoja, Cross River, Nigeria

    Food Security and Livelihood Manager and, Head of Ogoja Sub-Office, B-LIVER Project, UNHCR Supporting Cameroonian Refugees in Nigeria. Managing the Project Resources and collaborating with UNHCR, Government Officials, CSOs/NGOs and Community Stakeholders to deliver Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural, Business and Vocational Livelihoods to Cameroonian Refugees and their Host Community Members in Nigeria.

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  Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA

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

  • Deputy Head of Department, Food Security and Livelihoods, Borno State

    • Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

    • FSL Technical Lead in Borno State.• Supervising 6 FSL Sector Managers in Borno State• Provides Support to the FSL-HoD to Consolidate, develops and strengthens ACF’s strategic focus and technical leadership in food security and livelihoods;• Provides support in implementing Action Against Hunger’s food security and livelihoods technical strategy• Provides technical support to program development and ensures program quality;• Represents ACF and its positioning in external coordination, donor, and technical meetings/visits on technical and operational matters;• Leads programmatic integration and related capacity building;• Provides technical inputs in proposal design and ensures new or adapted project focus on maximizing efficiencies, impacts and integrated approaches.• Engages with key State stakeholders in the coordination of activities and policies; • Compiles and shares State reports on FSL programs; • Disseminates tools, research, best practices and lessons learnt internally and externally;• Contributes to State level insights and data towards the development of the National Food Security and Livelihoods Strategy including cash based transfers and markets in consultation with FSL HoD and the field team; and, • Represents the organization in external coordination, donor and technical meetings/visits on technical and operational matters.

  • Deputy Regional Coordinator, Food Security and Livelihoods

    • Aug 2018 - Apr 2020

    The Deputy Regional FSL Coordinator provides support to the Regional FSL Coordinator in the consolidation, development and strengthening of Action Against Hunger strategic focus and technical leadership in food security and livelihoods in the North East of Nigeria:Specifically:Supports program development and ensure program quality.Provides support in implementing Action Against Hunger food security and livelihoods technical strategy.Develops reports on the FSL activities including developments in cash and market based approaches.Provides technical support to the Project Managers and other FSL team in the implementation of Action Against Hunger project to a high quality standard.Participates in overall strategic planning when required.Provides technical inputs in proposal design and ensure new or adapted project focus on maximizing efficiencies, impact and integrated approaches.Engages with key regional stakeholders in the coordination of activities and policies.Compiles and share regional reports on FSL programs.Disseminates tools, research, best practices and lessons learnt internally and externally.Contributes to regional level insights and data towards the development of the National Food Security and Livelihoods Strategy including cash based transfers and markets in consultation with Reg FSL co and the field team.Represents the organization in external coordination, donor and technical meetings/visits on technical and operational matters

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  Oxfam International

  • Adamawa State, Nigeria

  • Food Security & Livelilihood Program Coordinator, EU-Oxfam GB PROACT Project, Adamawa State

    • May 2016 - Aug 2018
    • Adamawa State, Nigeria

    State Team Lead: Works with partner, to support Food Security, improved Livelihoods and Resilience to emergencies and Impacts of Climate Change; for vulnerable Rural Farming Communities in Adamawa State, through Rapid Recovery, improved Agricultural production and Diversification; Access to Markets and, improved Farmers' Voice.

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  NACA/SURE-P HIV/AIDS Project, State Liaison Office, Jalingo, Taraba State

  • Taraba State

  • State Program Manager

    • Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Taraba State

    Provided Overall leadership to Liaison Office Team and, guided the Team Leader of the State Implementation Unit (SPIU) to ensure adequate support to the SPIU for effective implementation of Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care, Treatment and Support Services in supported Healthcare facilities and Community based Organizations; Also Provides Technical Guidance to the State AIDS Control Agency (TACA) and State Management Team (SMT), for effective coordination of HIV/AIDS Programs in the State.

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  FHI 360

  • Taraba State Office, Jalingo

  • Senior Program Officer

    • Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
    • Taraba State Office, Jalingo

    Provides support to the state office and IAs focusing on work plans, sub agreement management, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting; Assist in developing and overseeing execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all SIDHAS IAs’ sub agreements; ensuring that FHI 360 delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services); monitoring and enforcing compliance with donor and FHI 360 policies by the state office and IAs; Give support in ensuring appropriate monitoring of sub grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals; Assist in guiding and supporting the state office and IAs in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities; Assist in Coordinating capacity development efforts in support of state and IAs’ staff and other partners; Give support in ensuring availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall program management; Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the program; Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the programs; Perform other duties as assigned.

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  Management Sciences for Health

  • Taraba State, Jalingo

  • Community Care Specialist

    • Feb 2012 - Aug 2013
    • Taraba State, Jalingo

    • Provided leadership to the state program in building a network of community HIV services (identification, referral and support of HIV positive clients; follow-up of clients on ART and/ or TB treatment and follow-up of PMTCT mother-baby pairs; home-based care, OVC and other related services) and link them with the health-facility based services.• Provided technical input in the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project state plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Team. Together with the Clinical Services Specialist, take lead in the establishment of the community component of the comprehensive HIV/ AIDS and TB services.• Took lead in building the capacity of Community Service Providers (CBOs, PLWHA, volunteers etc) in all the technical areas so they are able to provide the said community HIV/ AIDS services• Advocated among Community Gate Keepers to accept and Support of MSH Activities and Services in the Communities; • Mobilized Communities and Organize Outreaches to create awareness about HIV/AIDS and Related Issues and MSH services in the State;• Participated as MSH Point Person at Facility and CBO Sub-Contract supported meetings and other activities and reported findings.

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  Columbia University-International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Program

  • Benue State Office, Makurdi

  • Network Coordinator

    • Nov 2007 - Feb 2012
    • Benue State Office, Makurdi

    Coordinated advocacy engagements with Senior Government Officials and other Stakeholders for program acceptance and support; Created Networks and Linkages with relevant Organizations for Quality Service Delivery to Target populations; Coordinated Capacity building for Health Care Workers and Community Service Providers (CBOs, PLWHA, volunteers) in all the technical areas for effective service delivery in Supported Hospitals and targeted Communities; Mobilized Communities and Organized Outreaches to increase uptake of supported Services in Facilities and Communities; Identified Partnership Opportunities, Participated in Organizational Assessment and Monitored Sub-Contract Implementation by Partner Facilities and CSOs; and, participated as CIHP/ICAP Point Person at Stakeholders Meetings.

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  Oxfam - Middle Belt Small Scale Farmers' Network, Lafia

  • MIBSSFANET Secretariat, Lafia, Nasarawa State

  • Network Coordinator/ Project Manager)

    • Jul 2006 - Oct 2007
    • MIBSSFANET Secretariat, Lafia, Nasarawa State

    Headed Secretariat of the Network; Developed Proposals and Sourced Funds to Support Network Activities; Coordinated Staff Activities at both the Head and State Offices (In 3 States of operation namely Nasarawa, Benue and Plateau States); Mobilized Communities, Identified Agricultural Ventures and formed Farmers into Commodity Cooperative Societies; Identified learning opportunities/ training needs at various levels and accordingly, coordinated the design and implementation of learning/ training events; Made Advocacy to Relevant Stakeholders for Program Support; Created Networks and Linkages for Market Access and Value Chain Management; Coordinated Program Monitoring and evaluation.

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  NYSC/ UNICEF RH & HIV/AIDS Prevention Project, Oyo State, Ibadan

  • NYSC Secretaria, Ibadan, Oyo State

  • State Project Manager

    • Apr 2004 - Jun 2006
    • NYSC Secretaria, Ibadan, Oyo State

    Responsible to the NYSC State Director and the UNICEF Program Officer (Protection and Prevention); Head of Project Management Team; Developed Proposals and Sourced Funds for Program Implementation; managed Secretariat and Field Staff; Coordinated Corps Volunteerism and Peer Education Training for TOT and In- and Out-of School Youths and, other Training programs for project Staff and Stakeholders; Sourced and established Relevant Collaborations and Linkages for effective project implementation and sustenance in the state; Coordinated Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting; Made Advocacy, identified Collaboration Opportunities and created Linkages for effective program implementation.

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  National Youth Service Corps, NDHQ, Abuja, Nigeria

  • Danaturu, (1992 - 1993); Yola, (1993 - 2000); Ibadan, (2000 - 2004)

  • Agricultural Officer/ Farm Manager

    • Jan 1992 - Mar 2004
    • Danaturu, (1992 - 1993); Yola, (1993 - 2000); Ibadan, (2000 - 2004)

    Agric. Officer II/ Farm Manager, NYSC (CDS) Farms, Damaturu, Yobe State (1992 – 1993);Agric. Officer I/ Farm Manager, NYSC (CDS) Farms, Ngurore-Yola, Adamawa state (1994 – 1999); Senior Agric. Officer / Farm Manager, NYSC (CDS) Farms, Iseyin, Oyo State (2000 – 2004):Responsibilities: Farm Planning and Implementation; Proposal Development and Fund Raising; Management of Farm staff, Corps Members and Casual Hands, Agricultural Extension Services Rural Farmers in the Catchments’ communities; Monitoring of Commodity Value Chains and Market Access Creation; and, Preparation of Period Reports.

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  NYSC Secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State

  • NYSC Farms, Iseyin, Iseyin LGA, Oyo State

  • Corps Farm Supervisor

    • Oct 1989 - Oct 1990
    • NYSC Farms, Iseyin, Iseyin LGA, Oyo State

    (Compulsory one (1) year National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C) Program - Assisted the Farm Manager in recruiting and supervising activities of casual farm hands. - Assisted the Farm Manager in farm production planning and implementation.