Ameerah Mohammed Tukur
Abuja, Nigeria ,Nigeria
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in ERP systems, financial literacy, and business acumen. Demonstrates high-level confidentiality and resourcefulness in crisis situations. Adept at board meeting preparation, time management mastery, and influential communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with clear communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Proven leadership abilities aimed at driving organisational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Individual Consultant Project – Admin and Finance Consultant & part time assistant to the Deputy Resident Coordinator, Programmes (DRRP)
United Nations Development Programme
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Enrollment and Payment of external vendor fees
- Planning and execution of team workshops
- Planning and execution of large Northwest Project
- Effective resource management
- Effective financial reporting and budgeting
- Information management
- Effective risk control and management tools
- Coordination of on-going projects
- All other administrative tasks assigned
- Manage the executive's calendar, scheduling meetings, and appointments
- Prepare and organize documents, reports, and presentations
- Handle incoming communications and ensuring timely responses
- Assist in project management and coordination of tasks
- Maintain confidential information with discretion
- Conduct research and compile information as needed
- Prepare travel itineraries and arrange travel logistics
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive
- Support the execution of special projects and initiatives
Policy and Implementation Associate– HR Generalist
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Supported new vendor onboarding for staff welfare packages, drafting procedures for effective HMO management resulting in a reduction of staff complaints by 35%
- Liaised with external suppliers, to ensure effective end-to-end claims handling and processing
- Planning and logistics of staff and senior management training from start to finish
- Annual policy reviews
- Mediated conflicts amongst employees, resulting in harmonious working relationships.
- Advised top management on HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Handled grievances for improved workplace harmony.
Human Resources Senior Associate – Staff Welfare
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
Abuja
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Designed and methodically managed workshops on Staff professional and personal development across two sites covering more than 400 employees
- Worked with senior management to design and implement performance improvement plans for underperforming staff, ensuring the proper disciplinary procedures are always adhered to
- Provided general clerical and administrative support to senior management, ensuring timely processing of staff entitlements, as well as managing communication with staff regarding company policies
- Start to finish management of medical insurance scheme for all staff
- This included liaising with external health management organizations to provide seamless access to health care
- Conducted bi-annual industry surveys of HMO providers, collating best practices that were tailored and adopted internally
- Liaised with heads of department to ascertain staff training needs and knowledge gaps
- Researched, engaged, and evaluated training providers based on staff knowledge gaps
- Designed staff training and development data base
Small Loans & Public & Finance Sector Associate
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
Abuja
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Debt recovery agent for small loans and finance & public sector accounts for belonging to individuals, small businesses and public sector organisations
- Proactively worked with debtors to restructure loans and agree on affordable repayment plans, by analysing and synthesising data from various sources in order to aid with the decision-making process, while showing some empathy and emotional intelligence
Intern
United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization
Paris
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Supported the Nigerian Ambassador and the delegation with various secretarial administrative and clerical duties, including calendar management, document translation and event planning
- Office administrative duties such as ensuring office supplies were ordered and restocked when needed
- Any ad hoc responsibilities that were assigned to me by the Ambassadors' Personal assistant
- Delivered exceptional administrative support to senior executives during peak business periods.
- Streamlined filing system, enhancing office efficiency.
Education
MSc - Violence, Conflict and Development
School of Oriental And African Studies (SOAS) University of London
London 10.2021 - 09.2022
BSc - Business Studies
University of Greenwich
London, UK 09.2012 - 06.2013
Skills
- Knowledge of ERP systems
- Financial literacy
- Business acumen
- High-Level confidentiality
- Resourcefulness in crisis
- Board meeting preparation
- Time management mastery
- Influential communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Clear communication
- Calm under pressure
- Leadership
Additional Information
Proficient in the use of modern office productivity tools such as Microsoft Office 365, Oracle ERM., Good general digital awareness, including social media and information security best practices., Excellent cultural and situational awareness and ability to work in challenging environments.
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native
Hausa
Fluent
Affiliations
- yoga
- Swimming
- Spoken word Poetry
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Individual Consultant Project – Admin and Finance Consultant & part time assistant to the Deputy Resident Coordinator, Programmes (DRRP)
United Nations Development Programme
01.2024 - 03.2025
MSc - Violence, Conflict and Development
School of Oriental And African Studies (SOAS) University of London
10.2021 - 09.2022
Human Resources Senior Associate – Staff Welfare
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
06.2017 - 08.2021
Policy and Implementation Associate– HR Generalist
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
06.2015 - 08.2021
Small Loans & Public & Finance Sector Associate
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria
06.2015 - 05.2017
BSc - Business Studies
University of Greenwich
09.2012 - 06.2013
Intern
United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization
07.2010 - 08.2010
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