Regional MEAL Advisor

• Nov 2022 - Present

Provides technical oversight, leadership and quality assurance in the implementation of MEAL systems and activities by our implementing partners in the Lake Chad Region. Support and accompany MEAL managers, officers, and programme teams in their roles related to the MEAL functions in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon. Advise on MEAL best practices in project implementation. Provides technical oversight, leadership and quality assurance in the implementation of MEAL systems and activities by our implementing partners in the Lake Chad Region. Support and accompany MEAL managers, officers, and programme teams in their roles related to the MEAL functions in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon. Advise on MEAL best practices in project implementation.

Protection MEAL Officer

• Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

•Support all technical aspects and actions of MEAL regarding the specific project or area; respond to program needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data collection, analysis, and reports. Enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors•Represent IRC at technical meetings, forums, and other events & build partnerships within IRC and area of expertise•Champion access and use of data for shared learning, sound decision-making, and data-informed programmatic adaptations.•Run the MEAL system and processes for a specific project or area in harmony with the MEAL Country and Global Strategies throughout the project cycle which include-Collaborate with MEAL and non-MEAL staff to ensure that data is collected, compiled, and checked for its quality and completeness in compliance with IRC and donors’ standards for data quality-Document and share learning, evidence, and data from previous projects to inform project proposal design-Undertake regular analysis of monitoring data and work closely with program officers and managers to facilitate decision-making for real-time program adaptation-Produce quality reports and updating dashboards with key findings that foster learning and decision-making and share in project cycle management meetings and team meetings•Support deployment of surveys such as baseline and end line, and the commission of evaluations in coordination with colleagues and partners•Join and contribute to IRC’s effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms. •Coordinate, lead, and mentor MEAL Assistant(s); foster timely and high-quality achievement, and an inclusive and respectful team climate•Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners: present high-quality technical training and learning material for partners, colleagues, and junior staff •Participate in the recruitment of MEAL Assistants Show less

Acting Protection Programme Manager

• Sep 2022 - Sep 2022

Supervise programme implementation. Develop and implement an action catch-up plan for the UNHCR project. Evaluate the project's progress and develop plans to realign programme implementation.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Conultant

• Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

• Planned, designed, and developed M&E frameworks and procedures, consolidated monitoring, and evaluations system for the ECHO project. • Guide and support the team in developing monitoring and reporting tools for ECHO, CERF and ROK projects. • Developed and delivered MERL Plans for ECHO, CERF and ROK projects. • Trained project staff on how to conduct GBV safety audits and prepare reports. • Developed indicators tracking and analysis and reporting dashboards. • Proposed human resource requirements and internal team alignments for the UNFPA programme. Show less

Communications/Administrative support Officer

• Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

. Provided grants and organisational communications support to the operations team • Liaised with external partners to provide updates and reporting on project status • Report progress on WFP Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINS) Project • Organised logistics and transportation of WFP project items from the warehouse to the field locations • Facilitated the compliance of the services provided by COMINSUD to donor standards in terms of reporting and asset management • Support a culture of environmental sustainability throughout WFP by role modelling actions that drive sustainability in all administrative activities. • Built capacity of junior staff and provide guidance, supervise their activities, acted as a point of referral and supported them with analysis, integration and queries. • Contributed to COMINSUD’s annual plan, including administrative processes, aligned with donor standards including WFP strategies and policies to facilitate efficient and effective administration services. • Actively supported the development of annual plans and implementation of policies, systems and procedures to support the organisation’s strategic objectives. Show less

Project Management and Community Mobilisation Lecturer

• Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

Logistics Assistant

• May 2015 - May 2019

• Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed delivery documents. • Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with the accounting department. • Documented received materials into the online reporting system for head office verification. • Processed and entered customer orders into the database and provided proactive customer service for accounts. • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems from India and the Philippines. • Managed and coordinated the transportation and dispatched of 5 drivers for daily delivery to retail shops and hotels. • Prepared timeframe logs, order tracking sheets, reports tracking information such as purchase orders, inventory numbers and invoicing activities. • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and delivery dates. Show less

Student Internship

• Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

• Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information at the reception • Assisted at the reception in answering phones, booking reservations, Check-ins, check-outs, room services with great success. Became comfortable working independently. • Assisted the marketing manager in developing marketing campaigns and strategies for the new hotel. • Became accustomed to dealing with guests' inquiries, complaints, and finding practical solutions. • Worked in the kitchen where I assisted in preparing meals, learned great and delicious recipes, and washed utensils. • Collaborated with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes, in the area of customer sales, order management, accounting. Show less

Teacher

• Jul 2007 - Jun 2010

It was a much-cherished period teaching children in primary five and six for 4 years. • Developed and implemented children friendly lesson plans for class five and subsequently class six children. • Established reward and motivation systems to manage behaviours. This resulted in a significant decrease in absenteeism, failures and increased classroom participation. • Incorporated science and art craft practicals into the curriculum. This improved well-rounded learning and the development of new skills and interests. • Observed and evaluated children’s performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health, submitted weekly reports for supervisors, and top management. • Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help. This and more improved our public examinations results from 60% when I took over class six to 100% in both the Common Entrance and the First School Leaving Certificates examinations. • Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in a workshop in the development, evaluation, and revision of the elementary school programme. Show less

Coordination Volunteer; Njong Community Water Project

• Aug 2006 - May 2007

Being very enthusiastic to join the community development team on the Community Water Project, I was given the role of coordinator. Participated in the design and built of the water pipeline and dams, a cost-effective and ecologically sustainable alternative to high-maintenance water treatment systems. Completed projects ahead of schedule, on or under budget, and with high-quality results. Being very enthusiastic to join the community development team on the Community Water Project, I was given the role of coordinator. Participated in the design and built of the water pipeline and dams, a cost-effective and ecologically sustainable alternative to high-maintenance water treatment systems. Completed projects ahead of schedule, on or under budget, and with high-quality results.