BENJAMIN IGBER
Development Worker
Maitama
Summary
Results-driven Project Officer with a proven ability to cultivate strong relationships and foster quality-focused teams. Consistently delivers projects on time while achieving exceptional client satisfaction. Expertise in managing diverse project requirements and navigating challenges to ensure successful outcomes. Committed to driving continuous improvement and enhancing team performance through effective collaboration and communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer on INSPIRE Project
PanAfricare
FCT-Abuja, Abia, Bauchi, Lagos, Kaduna And Rivers
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinates project activities to ensure alliance with organization’s objectives and donor requirements.
- Facilitates the training of STEM-Based teachers on the use and maintenance of modern laboratory science equipment and innovative tools.
- Monitor day-to-day implementation to ensure timely and quality delivery of project outputs across the nation
- Supported the development and implementation of project strategic and operational plans
- Develop and execute project work plans, track project progress against targets, indicators, and timelines.
- Prepares activity and monthly reports as required by management and donors.
- Identify and flag risks, challenges, and deviations from plans for timely corrective action.
- Facilitate communication and coordination with internal teams, partners, and beneficiaries.
- Foster relationship with project partners and relevant stakeholders
- Maintain stakeholder databases and track engagement outcomes to support project objectives.
- Support budget monitoring, procurement, and proper utilization of project resources.
- Assist in maintaining financial records and documentation for audits and donor reporting.
- Ensure effective utilization of project resources in compliance with organizational policies.
- Support quality assurance by reviewing deliverables and monitoring adherence to project standards.
- Promote ethical practices and accountability in all aspects of project implementation.
- Led project planning and execution to achieve program objectives and deliverables.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and streamline project workflows.
- Developed and maintained project documentation to ensure compliance and knowledge sharing.
- Monitored project progress and budget to identify variances and implement corrective actions.
- Led project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Developed and maintained project documentation to enhance communication and compliance.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Project Officer on Future Skills STEM project
PanAfricare
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported students developed prototypes of their innovation projects
- Coordinated the training of teachers on use of innovative tools in teaching STEM-based Subjects
- Conducted weekly monitoring of coding and robotics sessions to track progress and mitigate challenges
- Developed and tracked work plans and manage timelines accordingly
- Collated project records, data, directory and inventory of supplies
- Drafted monthly and annual reports
- Coordinated the conduct of inter-schools coding and robotic competitions among project schools
Project Officer on Power Forward project
PanAfricare
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Monitored the conduct of 2 basketball sessions a week at assigned school
- Monitored the conduct of a life skill session weekly
- Supported National Basketball Association(NBA) in conducting student clinics quarterly.
- Conducted monthly inventory checks for project sport supplies in the assigned school
- Enrolled and maintained a student database at assigned school to capture students personal information and interest.
- Tracked students progress towards their goal/interest.
- Designed workout activities to suit students goal/interest
- Monitored student Work Aids on weekly basis and ensure they are filled to date
- Drafted activity reports on project implementation in the assigned school.
- Prepared students for Power Forward inter-school Basketball league games
- Function as table official/support staff during inter-school league games and carry out any other assigned duties
Education
TIA Education Group
M.Sc - Public Health
National Open University of Nigeria
Wuse Study Center01.2023
Certificate - Social and Behaviour Change
Johns Hopkins Centre for Communication Programs
01.2021
B.Sc (Ed) - Physical & Health Education
Benue State University Makurdi
Benue State01.2010
SSCE - undefined
St. John’s Day Secondary School Gboko
Gboko, Benue State01.2004
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Gboko International Nursery and Primary School
Gboko01.1998
Skills
Proficient in MS Word
Strong interpersonal communication
Skilled in high-pressure environments
Creative problem-solving
Effective communication skills
Diligent and dependable
Effective document organization
Effective meeting facilitation
Project coordination
Data collection
Stakeholder relations
Effective presentation skills
Quality control
Timely project completion
Budget management
Schedule coordination
Schedule management
Effective team leadership
Time management
Effective relationship management
References
Terfa, Akpoyibo, Project Manager – Power Forward, takpoyibo@panafricare.org, 08151948546, PanAfricare, FCT Abuja, Nigeria
Interests
Reading research and motivational books, watching discovering channels and tourism
Accomplishments
- Trained by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on use of Jr. NBA Curriculum in teaching developmental basketball and Fitness activities for High School
- Coordinated the training of over 250,000 direct and indirect Power Forward project beneficiaries
Timeline
Project Officer on INSPIRE Project
PanAfricare
01.2025 - Current
Project Officer on Future Skills STEM project
PanAfricare
01.2024 - 01.2025
Project Officer on Power Forward project
PanAfricare
01.2018 - 01.2023
M.Sc - Public Health
National Open University of Nigeria
Certificate - Social and Behaviour Change
Johns Hopkins Centre for Communication Programs
B.Sc (Ed) - Physical & Health Education
Benue State University Makurdi
SSCE - undefined
St. John’s Day Secondary School Gboko
First School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Gboko International Nursery and Primary School
TIA Education Group