Auwal Ibrahim
Kano,Kano
Summary
Results-driven development expert with 15 years of experience in project design, implementation, and evaluation. Currently oversees data quality and operations at Hearts Calling India, with previous roles in public health and agribusiness research. Expertise in leading successful initiatives for food security and behavioral change communication, alongside a strong ability to build and mentor teams. Committed to ethical practices and operational excellence, with proven skills in fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
State Program Manager Jigawa State
Catholic Relief Services (ACOMIN Global Fund Malaria Community Led Monitoring Project Jigawa)
- 01.2019
- Providing support to the day-to-day implementation and running of the project co-design phase in Jigawa. Provide oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all (ACOMIN) activities in the assigned state, also assisting in developing and overseeing execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of ACOMIN malaria, Global Fund Project.
- Support CBO partner to conduct client interviews, KII, FGD, Advocacy and community consultation activities as outlined co design proposal and report happenings to project director
- Lead the consolidation of inputs from CBO consultations and ideation workshop
- Organize & conduct regular health facility supervision to ensure malaria service delivery and surveillance
- Organize & conduct on the job health facility based training for Laboratory DOTS services;
- Support facility assessments and strategic expansion and remedies to all stock out and bottlenecks
- Support the State CBOs to create awareness and demand for Malaria services;
- Organize & conduct regular visits to health facilities to ensure timely data collection, compilation and reporting according to M&E plan;
- Support the State Program on routine data analysis & utilization;
- Organize and establish state Malaria partners forum to coordinate partners support and implementation of key intervention areas;
- Assist in coordinating the program portfolio to ensure key performance indicators are met and its impact is in line with strategy;
State Program Coordinator Routine immunization lot quality assurance survey (RILQAS) Kano
World Health Organization (WHO Kano)
- 01.2018
- Coordinate and assist the Programmed Development Officer and Project Managers, in the drafting and submission of intermediary and final reports of project to donors.
- Coordinate and assist the programmer Development office (PDO) in project related documents drafting and preparation of work plans budgets and proposals.
- Write letters and send them to appropriate bodies ,and receive incoming mails.
- Monitor and keep track of ongoing projects in coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation officer.
- Keeping records of approved projects proposals and budgets and their revisions
- Draft project budget on a monthly basis and ensure that it meets all necessary protocols
- Intermediate between the director and other workers to prevent agitation that may hinder the smooth flow of project execution
- Keeping records of all information related to project for documentation, clarification and presentation to management
- Supervise project workers and ensure that they stick to project specification and guideline
State Coordinator Trivalent/Monovalent Polio Vaccine
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Kano State
- 01.2017
- Supporting the integration of a strong gender equality perspective on the “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make Informed Choices for their Health” (REACH) project at the community level while also looking at child safeguarding and participation. This may include ensuring that gender equality is mainstreamed at the community and partner level throughout the project’s results based management frameworks, strengthening and supporting gender equality strategies and facilitating gender equality capacity strengthening for field teams via training and tool development
- Provided high quality technical assistance to local government REACH program delivery team, building a solid evidence base to support the development implementation and evaluation of gender-transformative approaches
- Lead on planning and implementation of feedback mechanisms with leaders, communities and beneficiaries
- Responsible for the strengthening and coordination of complain and response mechanism (CRM) activities
- Supports REACH community program staff to strategically integrate gender equality through training and knowledge sharing activities.
- Supporting in integration and collection of appropriate gender equality indicators and collaborates to monitor and evaluate to ensure that gender equality outcomes and results are achieved and documented.
- Support in the development of social and behavior change communication approaches, materials and tools.
- Support REACH program teams to review project deliverable and donor reports from a technical quality control perspective
Data analyst using dhis2
Clinton Health Initiative Assets
- 01.2015
- Participation in data collectors training at specified locations
- Participation in field testing of data collection tool's
- Screen, recruit and consent study participants
- Conduct primary data collection using audio- recorders, note book and Microsoft word and tablet android device as necessary
- Conduct translation and transcription of data collected.
- Conduct data quality assessment and clearing
- De- identify the data, upload or submitted to recommend server or email
- Conduct translation and transcription of data collected.
- Complete progress and final report or activities conducted
Education
Masters - Health Economics
Bayero University Kano
01.2018
BSc. - Economics
Bauchi State University, Bauchi
01.2016
Diploma - IT
Kano City Computer Academy
01.2009
Skills
Leadership and Relational Skill: has good team playing spirit, good resource in advocacy and community mobilization, excellent in communication, strong inter-personal and public relations skill
Sound Project Management: Good understanding of donors’ (USAID, WHO, UNICEF, UN and Global Fund) requirements, stakeholders management, work planning, budgeting and implementation, report writing, program implementation support and service delivery across technical areas
Computer Application and IT: Proficient use of Microsoft office applications such as word, excel, access and PowerPoint, electronic application such as SPSS and has average knowledge of computer hardware maintenance & software installation
Creative and Analytical Skill: Strong ability to think outside the box while paying attention to all details
Having a mature and professional attitude towards working conditions
Excellent use of Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Excellent use of Internet facilities
Excellent use of Microsoft Power point
Excellent Use Of Kobo collector Application
Microsoft Access And Outlook
ABILITY TO USED MANY COMPUTER ASSISTED PERSONAL INTERVIEWER INCLUDING:
ODK
GEO=ODK
SURVEYCTO
Certification
Monitoring and Evaluation Fundamental 2019
References
- Bala, Mukhtar, Dr., balamukhtar62@gmail.com, 08028378611, World Health Organization Kano
- Hussaini, Tahir, Dr., hussainimairiga@gmail.com, 08034531797, Bauchi State University, Department of Economics
- Sani, Umar, Dr., msumar27@gmail.com, 08032387096, WHO Kano
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ATTENDED
- 10 Days Workshop On Malaria Control, Prevention And Illumination Royal Tropicana Hotel 2022
- A 5 Day training on data collection from 4th - 8th March 2019 Organized by Jhpiego Corporation
- A 2 Day Peer Educators Training From 11th -12th January 2019 organized and conducted by Family Health and Youth Empowerment Organization (FAHYE) kano.
- A 4 Day Training on Child Participation, Gender Responsiveness / Gender , Child Safe Guarding and project reporting tools (SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL )
- A 4 Day Step down Training on Child Safeguarding Policy, Gender Responsiveness, Grants and Compliance Policy and Finance and Reporting Procedure conducted on 13th -17th November 2018 organized by (SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL )
CUST
Dear Sir/Madam, I was excited to see your opening POSITION and I hope to be invited for an interview I hereby signify my interest to deploy my present and accumulated experience working with both national and International organizations to add value to the work of your team here in Nigeria. Having studied carefully the general requirements, skills and competencies for this position, I am convinced that I am perfectly tailored for high performance if recruited. Involved in ACOMIN MALARIA CMMUNINITY LED MONITORING PROJECT, lot quality assessment (LQAS) for world health organization Kano office (WHO) and also program State coordinator, also a data analyst with CLINTON HEALTH INITIATIVE ACCESS I have acquired a deep experience and appreciation on service. Duties and responsibilities: My current and previous jobs considerably address the duties and responsibilities of this job position as can be seen from my Resume. Academic Qualification: The position requires at least, a degree, and I hold a Master’s Degree with a professional certificates and training in Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Management; Health Safety; Environmental Risk management and certificate in computer applications and appreciation. Work experience: I have worked with international organization where I was faced with the key responsibilities of Conditional and Unconditional cash transfers on field. Field Data Collection and Entry, Monitoring and evaluation of the overall program as well as writing reports after detailed assessment. I have more than 6 years of experience in both Data collection and Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV Clients and ARVs , Nutritional and Complementary Therapy, Linking prevention and Cure , Voluntary Counseling And Testing. Knowledge and skills: My knowledge and skills fit into the requirements of this position and the context as shown in my detailed job description. Equally, as stated above. I have practical experiences on the use of Microsoft Applications, SPSS, STATA, ATLAS and EPI. Statement of core values: My core values in any work environment are Integrity, Professionalism, Confidentiality, respect for diversity, innovation and accountability. Equally, I am a team player, compassionate service leader and skillful in both conflict resolution skills/management and humanitarian services. Communications and Reporting Skills: I have practical hands-on experiences in effective communications especially in communicating complex information to audiences as well as been creative and efficient negotiating skills. I equally possess an efficient and effective networking and performance management abilities. The above sterling qualities motivated me to apply for this position, as I am convinced that I will deliver the expected results of this position if recruited. In view of this, I would be grateful to be invited for the interview(s) when fixed. Yours sincerely, Auwal Ibrahim Awall5566@gmail.com
Timeline
State Program Manager Jigawa State
Catholic Relief Services (ACOMIN Global Fund Malaria Community Led Monitoring Project Jigawa)
- 01.2019
State Program Coordinator Routine immunization lot quality assurance survey (RILQAS) Kano
World Health Organization (WHO Kano)
- 01.2018
State Coordinator Trivalent/Monovalent Polio Vaccine
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Kano State
- 01.2017
Data analyst using dhis2
Clinton Health Initiative Assets
- 01.2015
Masters - Health Economics
Bayero University Kano
BSc. - Economics
Bauchi State University, Bauchi
Diploma - IT
Kano City Computer Academy