IBRAHIM XAIMA ALIYU
Protection Manager
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Manager
Katsina Field Office- UNHCR Irrigation project
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Oversees the successful Developmental project implementation in Rimi LGA, Katsina state
- Guide & Supervise activities of Enumerators & Community mobilisers in Katsina state
- Ensures all activities related to the Irrigation project are effectively conducted
- Prepare Weekly update reports under the project coverage
- Liaise with UNHCR rep, State & LGA representatives in the implementation of the project in the State.
- Coach team members in Katsina and Rimi LGA on the implementation of the project
- In charge of office administration at Katsina Field office.
- Represent GISCOR in external meetings with stakeholders and Government agencies including NGO partners.
- Engaging with the project host communities under Rimi LGA.
Protection Manager
Katsina Field Office- IRC BHA/Consortium project
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Oversees/Coordinates the BHA Consortium General Protection project implementation in Katsina state
- Supervise activities of Protection Monitors, CP case workers & social workers, GBV & PSS Officers in Katsina state
- Ensures all activities related to General protection in Batsari LGA are efficiently conducted.
- Prepare Weekly and Monthly reports and other updates under the project coverage
- Built the capacities of the team members in Katsina and Batsari LGAs
- In charge of office administration at Katsina Field office.
- Represent GISCOR in external meeting with other stakeholders and Government agencies and Ministries.
PROTECTION COORDINATOR
UNHCR General Protection Project
01.2019 - 06.2024
- In charge of coordinating protection activities of Protection monitors in Ngala, Damasak, MMC, & Bama.
- Working independently as office responsible overseeing all field operational activities.
- Finalizing daily and weekly schedules for protection monitors
- Organized the day to day activities of protection monitors
- Supervised and managed daily activities of protection monitors and Protection Action Group members from the communities where we work
- Developed contact with stakeholders (authorities, civil society groups, other stakeholders and interfaced with the Divisional Secretaries of Nigerian Red Cross Society)
- Organizing and conducting awareness sessions, focus group discussions and advocacy visits to service providers and key stakeholders.
- Supervising the profiling of IDPs, Refugees and Refugee returnees and monitoring population movement in and out of Nigeria at points of entry in Damasak & Ngala.
- Ensured quality Incident reporting and registering new arrivals using protection monitoring tool.
- Organizing and conducting awareness and sensitization sessions on current burning issues related to IDPs in Camps and host Communities.
- Share with office decision making and informed response on situation of displaced population in the mentioned areas of coverage.
- Coordinated field technical activities during data collection and ensure quality data and timely reporting.
- Chair the Monthly Protection sector working group meetings as in the absence of the lead organization.
- Building the capacity of protection monitors through training.
- Interface with other partners and lead community based emergency response team to assist displaced persons.
- Coordinated effectively with other actors the mapping of organizations and their activities to avoid duplication of activities.
- Coordinated activities targeting Women and other vulnerable affected people in ensuring their dignity is maintained under SGBV file.
- When victims of SGBV are identified, we facilitate their referrals for complete case management, enrolment for livelihood and other support activities.
- Support the conduct of PSS activities to survivors of SGBV
PROTECTION MONITOR
UNHCR/GISCOR
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Working in IDP camps within Maiduguri metropolis and contributes to monitoring and evaluation of situation of the IDPs under general protection in camps.
- Identified SGBV cases among camp IDP communities and make referrals for case management.
- Identified and referred protection cases including child protection to service providers.
- Performed ad hoc duties as assigned by my supervisor.
- Conducted vulnerability screening and registration of new returnees using monitoring tools e.g. (ODK & Kobo collect).
- Organized and conducted sensitization sessions on concerns of IDPs in Camps and host Communities.
- Contributed to institutional reports (daily, weekly & monthly).
- Represent the organization during Protection sector and coordination meetings.
FIELD OFFICER AND HEAD OF OFFICE
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
03.2004 - 02.2018
- Organized and supervised the day to day activities of team members to ensure effective assistance to victims of the ongoing conflict.
- Developed contact with stakeholders (authorities, non-armed groups, civil society groups, Islamic Circles and interfaced with the Nigerian Red Cross Society) in implementing ICRC programs.
- Participated in detention visits to selected places of detention of interest to ICRC.
- Followed up some aspects of Protection related concerns with Non State Armed Groups.
- Identified and advocated for intervention to IDPs and persons affected by the conflict in Nigeria.
- Organized and conducted sensitization and training sessions to members of the civil society organizations on perception of Red Cross, Its Emblem & trust, basics of International humanitarian law and participated in conducting community first aid training together with NRCS branches.
- Conducted field missions to Niger Republic to discuss issues related to Communication, Protection and Networking with non-state armed groups.
- Followed up the mainstreaming of protection into networking and other activities of the ICRC.
- As office responsible, advised management on safety and security in the field through the established contacts with Non State Armed Groups and the authorities.
- Responsible for environment scanning to ensure the safety of staff going on field missions in the Northeast.
- In charge of networking with non-state armed groups in the Northeast and Niger Delta region.
- As head of office, I was responsible for general office administration, staff, office budget and finances including safety of colleagues in Kano area of responsibility.
- Proposed and participated in emergency response, planning and assistance programs to people affected by the conflict particularly in the Northeast and North central Nigeria.
- Take part to organizational exchange of information, discussions and contacts on Islamist networks among the Lake Chad countries.
- Contributed to the yearly PfR (Budget)
- Provided administrative support to other ICRC offices in Nigeria.
- Led complex operations during emergency response in Yobe, Borno, Kano and Chibok.
Admin and finance manager
Obekpa Petroleum limited
08.1997 - 04.2002
- In charge of general Administration, Finance and staff management.
- In charge of office finance disbursements, follow up on debts owed and payments.
- Provided supervisory support to the office cashier on financial management.
- Administrative Liaison in all office affairs including clients’ liaison.
Project officer
United Logistics LTD (OTOMELARA)
03.2000 - 02.2002
- Project liaison with clients
- Projects implementations and monitoring officer.
- Advisor to Management and periodic reporting.
- Follow up on payments after projects completion.
Commercial manager
Bauchi publishing & printing company
08.1988 - 07.1997
- In charge of all marketing of goods and services.
- Ensure early payments are made by clients.
- Advisor to management on sales strategies.
- Part of the management team.
Education
Humanitarian leadership and management
01-2016
Degree in Business Administration - undefined
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria01-1987
Skills
Project coordination
Crew management
Maintenance planning
Field operations
EXTRA COURSES ATTENDED
- Effective presentation techniques, Abuja & Nairobi- Kenya.
- Leading a team course, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Community based first aid training, Abuja.
- Communication to gain trust, Abuja.
- Security and crises management course, Amman, Jordan.
- UN Human Rights Based Approach to Protection activities, Maiduguri.
- Basic principles of International humanitarian law, Geneva, Switzerland.
- Management of priorities in complex humanitarian operations, online course
- Duty of care for Managers, Online course
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- I worked under pressure given short notices to go on an emergency response mission.
- I worked and can still work in a crises prone environment.
- I am a team player – had led a team in complex operation severally
- I speak English and Hausa fluently.
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Conversant with the dynamics of the conflict in the Northeast, north central and northwest of Nigeria.
- Maintained a cross section of contacts and networks with stakeholders in Nigeria.
- Committed to humanitarian service.
- Computer literate in MS word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Can maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Has strong written, oral communication and good public communication skills.
Timeline
Field Manager
Katsina Field Office- UNHCR Irrigation project
09.2025 - 03.2026
Protection Manager
Katsina Field Office- IRC BHA/Consortium project
07.2024 - 01.2026
PROTECTION MONITOR
UNHCR/GISCOR
02.2019 - 12.2019
PROTECTION COORDINATOR
UNHCR General Protection Project
01.2019 - 06.2024
FIELD OFFICER AND HEAD OF OFFICE
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
03.2004 - 02.2018
Project officer
United Logistics LTD (OTOMELARA)
03.2000 - 02.2002
Admin and finance manager
Obekpa Petroleum limited
08.1997 - 04.2002
Commercial manager
Bauchi publishing & printing company
08.1988 - 07.1997
Degree in Business Administration - undefined
Ahmadu Bello University