Experience

The Wellbeing Foundation Africa

• Nigeria
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs, Partnerships and Grants Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present



United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

• International Affairs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Project Coordinator - Consultant

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2020

  o Contribute to research initiatives and publications of the Finance and Private Sector Section of MPD including; Expanding and strengthening Local Entrepreneurship for Structural Transformation of Africa, Innovative methods for Financing SDG in Africa etc.o Develop reports and presentation materials using high standard of technical writing, analysis and presentation of results o Participate in internal and external meetings, field trips related to FPSS activities o Coordinate field interventions for data collection through interviews, focus group discussion o Participate in organising the 12th African Economic Conference, 51st Session of the Commission Conference of African Ministers of Finance and other workshops meetings and conferences,



Precise.

• Ethiopia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Value Chain Coordinator

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2017

  Coordinating the Dairy Section of USAID’s Ethiopia Sustainable Agribusiness Incubator Project. o Working with over 20 Dairy companies (new and existing) to increase their competitiveness in dairy value chain and to improve linkages between other actors throughout the value chain Managing and coordinating the Dairy Innovation Fund injected from Irish Aid into ESAI project. Completed grant applications under LMD, Food Security and Rural Entrepreneurship Fund, Ethiopian Competitive Fund, African Diaspora for various entrepreneurs.Coordinated the completion of 18 Business plans suitable for bank loan on various dairy sub-sectors including dairy processing plant, heifer production, dairy retail chain etc. o Designing and Implementing Innovative Business Models; Advocacy work - Milk Demand Stimulation Concept note submitted to the Ministry of Livestock Development. Assist new dairy companies in the process of company formation, recruitment of staff, accessing land and related services Write quarterly, midterm and annual reports on ESAI’s Dairy sector.



Center for Development Cosulting

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

  Managed various projects including the following;July 2013 – Sep 2013 - Ethiopia – Mauritius Buyers Sellers Meeting, Enterprise Mauritius o As the project manager led CDC in organizing the first Ethiopia – Mauritius Buyers Sellers Meeting in Sheraton Addis. The aim of the event was to enhance the image of Mauritius as a reliable sourcing destination and to increase trade with Ethiopia. o Devised and implemented an effective media and communication strategy to promote the event using TV, radio, newspaper and other forms of media o Arranged meetings for officials from Mauritius (Hon Minister of Industry and Consumer Protection of Mauritius and Chairman of Enterprise Mauritius with their counterpart in Ethiopia including Ministry of Trade and Ethiopia Chambers Of Commerce. o Conducted a Business matchmaking activity to arrange B2B meetings for Mauritian Suppliers from various sectors with Buyers in Ethiopia. o Drew a list of VVIP, VIP & Business operators for invitation to the BSM Opening Ceremony & Cocktail function. A total of 250 and 300 guests turned up for the ceremonies respectively. o Venue Selection and Stand Construction: Advised on the most appropriate venue for the BSM in terms of accessibility, ease of doing business & cost effectiveness April 2013 – July 2013 Market Research in Ethiopia, Enterprise Mauritius Conducted a market survey for marketing strategy to help Mauritian exports penetrate the Ethiopian market. Liaise with the client, Hire consultants to undertake the project, Arrange meetings with importers, chamber of commerce officials, Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Industry officialsWrite a final report summing up the findings o Conducted a presentation on the main findings of the Market Research to Enterprise Mauritius in Port Louise, Mauritius. April 2013 – May 2013 Assessment of Ethiopia Office, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation o In partnership with Dalberg International, CDC conducted an assessment on Bill and Melinda



Halifax

• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Banking and Saving Advisor

  • Feb 2004 - Nov 2009

  Reviewing clients’ banking, insurance and savings using a special computer package and making recommendations by analyzing information obtained from the client’s needs and aspirations.  Successfully built positive rapport with clients delivering effective and quality service and advice to maximize the customer experience as well as to achieve group and personal sales targets with integrity.  Worked in more senior roles with the Mortgage and Business Banking teams by communicating well at all levels, such as meetings with the Area Management, and championing the organization’s varying focuses. This role also involved successfully motivating, influencing, supporting and coaching colleagues in achieving targets.