FUNMILOLA MORAKINYO
Lagos
Summary
Dynamic Program Officer with Flourish Africa, skilled in programme coordination and virtual facilitation. Successfully managed a virtual learning initiative for 500 female entrepreneurs, enhancing participant engagement and achieving significant learning outcomes. Proficient in monitoring and evaluation, with a strong ability to foster cross-cultural collaboration and drive impactful community mobilization initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Officer
Flourish Africa
Lagos
12.2024 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end implementation of virtual learning program for over 500 female entrepreneurs across two streams.
- Scheduled and co-hosted online classes via Zoom, ensuring smooth delivery and facilitator engagement.
- Managed Teachable Learning Management System by uploading course materials, quizzes, and tracking learner progress.
- Provided participant support via email and WhatsApp, resolving queries to maintain positive learner experiences.
- Coordinated with facilitators, mentors, and staff to align curriculum and complete deliverables on schedule.
- Prepared activity reports, learning analytics, and session summaries for internal documentation.
- Managed competitive grants totaling ₦300,000,000 annually for 100 female entrepreneurs.
- Conducted post-award evaluations to ensure compliance with fund utilization.
Child and Family Development Coordinator
Child Lifeline (CLL)
Lagos
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of reception center, managing children's activities per safeguarding guidelines.
- Provided counseling, home tracing, and referral services for rescued children.
- Maintained attendance register and organized essential documents, including consent and discharge forms.
- Prepared administrative letters and comprehensive monthly activity reports, including quarterly newsletters.
- Facilitated training sessions and prepared donor reports for the Oworo Back-to-School project funded by Red Nose Day.
- Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation plans for various projects.
- Conducted evaluations on Federal Government’s home-grown school feeding project in Shomolu LGA.
- Reunited over 70 street children with families or referred them to shelters for care.
Training Facilitator (Consultancy)
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)
Lagos
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Facilitated community dialogue sessions to address COVID-19 myths and misconceptions.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Authored a comprehensive report detailing engagement outcomes and recommendations for adoption in other locations.
- Enhanced participant knowledge regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
- Increased vaccination rates by over 50% within the community.
Administrative Support (Consultancy)
Creative Associates International, Inc
Kaduna
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated administrative support for SARC Managers in Zaria and Kafanchan for advocacy campaigns.
- Served as primary contact for stakeholders, managing phone calls and email correspondence.
- Prepared training agendas, took attendance, and facilitated payment for transport and accommodations.
- Authored detailed weekly activity reports, including advocacy campaign summaries and closeout documentation.
- Facilitated case management for Sexual & Gender Based Violence, ensuring thorough follow-up.
- Coordinated logistics for Jema’a LGA Peace Summit 2020, including venue, catering, and transportation.
- Enhanced reporting system, resulting in improved documentation and comprehensive conference papers.
Program Officer/Education Officer (Educating Nigeria Girls in New Enterprises, (ENGINE))
Kindling Hope Across Nations Initiative
Kaduna
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Enhanced data collection with Commcare software to evaluate learning sessions for ENGINE II programme.
- Designed and documented professional practices, case studies, and reports shared with Senior Program Officers.
- Coordinated community engagements, workshops, and capacity-building sessions for teachers, girls, and stakeholders.
- Trained 70 teachers and 50 community members on addressing reported abuses and sensitive topics.
- Over 900 adolescent girls acquired functional literacy and numeracy; 50 out of school-girls returned back to school.
- Developed training work plans, agendas, budget and facilitated participant logistics including payments.
- Coordinated event logistics including hotel reservations, transportation, and catering for workshops.
- Promoted WASH activities in pilot schools to enhance hygiene through improved toilet facilities.
Chemistry/Basic Science Teacher
Zaria Academy
Shika
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Achieved ninety percent success rate among Chemistry students in senior secondary exams (2013-2016).
- Enhanced student-teacher interaction to promote academic excellence.
- Analyzed student performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Independent Monitor
World Health Organization (WHO)
Yemaltu deba LGA
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Supervised polio vaccine administration to prevent malpractice and ensure adherence to micro plans.
- Evaluated team performance through cluster monitoring for quality assurance.
- Presented findings and activity reports at briefings using team tally sheets.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Education) - Chemistry
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria08-2010
Nigerian Certificate in Education - Chemistry/Integrated Science
Federal College of Education
Zaria, Nigeria08-2006
Skills
- Programme coordination and implementation
- Virtual facilitation tools
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Curriculum design and learning
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Workshop facilitation and training
- Participant engagement strategies
- Report writing and documentation
- Community mobilization initiatives
- Data tracking and analysis
Certification
- Mercy Corps Girl-Centered Design, Philanthropy University (Online), 01/01/20
- Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro) Level 1, APMG International, 01/01/20, 0433344-01-IEFJ
- Girls' Education and Economic Empowerment Programme (ENGINE II), UNFPA, 01/01/19
- Managing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Emergencies, UNFPA, 01/01/19
- Programme Management at Mercy Corps (PM@MC) and Minimum Standards Training, Mercy Corps, Kano, Nigeria, 01/01/19
- Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Training, Mercy Corps, Abuja, Nigeria, 01/01/19
- Evaluation and Management Information Systems (EMIS) Training, Mercy Corps, Kaduna, Nigeria, 01/01/19
Hobbies and Interests
- Global Citizenship
- Women’s Economic Empowerment
- Inclusive Education
- Experiential Learning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Program Officer
Flourish Africa
12.2024 - Current
Child and Family Development Coordinator
Child Lifeline (CLL)
04.2022 - 12.2024
Training Facilitator (Consultancy)
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)
10.2021 - 10.2021
Administrative Support (Consultancy)
Creative Associates International, Inc
12.2020 - 06.2021
Program Officer/Education Officer (Educating Nigeria Girls in New Enterprises, (ENGINE))
Kindling Hope Across Nations Initiative
04.2019 - 09.2020
Chemistry/Basic Science Teacher
Zaria Academy
02.2013 - 12.2016
Independent Monitor
World Health Organization (WHO)
05.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science (Education) - Chemistry
Ahmadu Bello University
Nigerian Certificate in Education - Chemistry/Integrated Science
Federal College of Education