IFEANYI EGBUABA
Ado-Ekiti
Summary
Accomplished professional development with 14 years of progressive experience in state-level program leadership, economic empowerment, and community systems strengthening. Skilled in managing large teams, overseeing multi-million-naira budgets, and building strategic partnerships with government MDAs, private-sector organizations, and community stakeholders. Experienced in enterprise development, VSLA methodology, and incubation hub management, with strong knowledge of Ebonyi State’s socioeconomic landscape. Proven ability to translate strategic workplans into measurable outcomes for young people and communities. Seeking to apply technical and managerial expertise to advance the I-Youth 2.0 agribusiness objectives in Ebonyi State.
Overview
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Certification
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12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ekiti State OVC/Gender Technical Officer (State Thematic Lead)
ECEWS (SPEED Project)
11.2022 - Current
- Program Leadership: Lead program implementation across 16 LGAs, aligning activities with donor expectations and organizational goals. Supervise technical officers and field staff to ensure high-quality delivery and strong performance.
- Economic Strengthening: Lead household economic-strengthening activities using VSLA methodology and SAVIX to track savings and enterprise growth among vulnerable households, building skills relevant to youth agripreneurs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain strategic relationships with state ministries, including Women Affairs, Health, Budget and Planning, and Education, as well as local CBOs and the Child Protection Network, to support program sustainability and resource mobilization.
- Coordination and Integration: Lead technical working groups and quality-improvement initiatives at state and LGA levels to optimize resource allocation. Coordinate with specialized units to strengthen bidirectional referrals and continuity of care.
- Budget and Compliance: Ensure all state-level activities comply with organizational safeguarding policies, PSEA standards, and donor financial requirements.
- M&E and Reporting: Maintain systematic monitoring frameworks that improve data accuracy and support high-quality quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports for leadership.
OVC Associate (Technical Lead—Gender and Economic Strengthening)
Center for Integrated Health Program (CIHP)
Abuja
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Multi-State Coordination: Directed technical quality and strategic support for CBOs across five states, ensuring compliance with workplans, budget timelines, and donor guidelines.
- Enterprise and Digital Tracking: Introduced SAVIX and trained teams to use it for transparent, accurate digital tracking of community savings and enterprises under the Household Economic Strengthening program.
- Capacity Building: Facilitated step-down training for 25 CBOs on economic empowerment, gender-transformative approaches, and continuous quality improvement.
- Stakeholder Relations: Collaborated with state agencies, including KOSACA, the Ministry of Women Affairs, and SUBEB, and with partners such as UNICEF and PEPFAR technical working groups to strengthen coordination, policy development, and resource sharing, including support for the National Priority Agenda 2021–2030.
- M&E Oversight: Partnered with M&E teams to track program indicators and used monitoring data during quarterly participatory reflection events to guide strategic decisions.
- Kogi, Gombe, Kaduna, and Lagos States
Research Assistant (Supervisor)
Jhpiego (Rural Area Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP))
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Agricultural Relevance: Gained experience directly aligned with IITA’s agricultural mandate through work on rural agricultural marketing and value chains.
- Agricultural Context: Supervised research activities for RAAMP across Ebonyi and other states, gaining practical insight into agricultural value chains and marketing challenges.
- Team Leadership and Quality Assurance: Coordinated assignments, trained junior research assistants in research methods and data management, and enforced quality-control measures to protect data integrity.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Served as the link between the research team, principal investigators, and local institutions, providing progress updates and facilitating discussions on agricultural findings.
- Bauchi, Cross River, and Ebonyi States
Sub-National Program Manager
Community Life Advancement Project (CLAP)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Strategic Leadership: Managed external service-delivery partners and supervised eight State Program Leaders to achieve project results.
- Budget and Operations: Managed the development and approval of project plans, coordinated activities, and set operational priorities to meet contractual requirements on time and within budget.
- Policy and Stakeholder Engagement: Developed and strengthened policies through desk reviews, managed high-level correspondence with government agencies, and drafted technical planning documents to inform state-level policy.
- Quality Assurance: Led state project teams to meet operational standards and achieve safety, quality, and delivery targets.
- Ebonyi, Enugu, Benue, Nasarawa, Abuja
Project Officer
DOVENET / JSI (EQuIPP Project)
, Ebonyi State
07.2018 - 11.2018
- State Experience: Expanded hands-on program experience and stakeholder networks across Ebonyi State.
- Community Mobilization: Coordinated community engagement and awareness campaigns in Ebonyi State to increase service uptake.
- Capacity Building: Organized and facilitated training and refresher sessions for local vendors and community health workers, supported by routine quality assessments and supervision.
- Stakeholder Partnerships: Built strong relationships with local government authorities, health workers, and CBOs in Ebonyi State to support project delivery and advocacy.
Project Officer-Community Mobilization
EngenderHealth (Fistula Care+ Project)
, Ebonyi State
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Program Implementation: Led gender analyses and technical assessments to ensure project activities promoted equity and included marginalized groups.
- Budgeting and CBO Management: Prepared budgets, coordinated CBO partner activities for mobilization and implementation, and managed cross-functional teams to improve project processes.
- M&E and Reporting: Established financial and operational KPIs, compiled monthly and annual reports, and led LGA-level monitoring of gender-equality activities.
Education
PhD - Public Administration and Policy Development (in view)
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
09-2026
Master - Public Health (Community Health Science)
University of Washington
01-2024
Master of Science - Public Administration
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
01-2022
Post-Graduate Diploma - Public Administration
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
01-2017
Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) -
School of Health, Ebonyi State
01-2017
Higher National Diploma - Public Administration
Institute of Management and Technology
Enugu01-2009
Skills
- State Program Leadership and Team Management
- Youth and Women’s Economic Empowerment (VSLA and Enterprise Development)
- Stakeholder Engagement and Government Relations
- Budget Management and Donor Compliance
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Quality Assurance
- Incubation Hub Operations and Enterprise Development
- Capacity Building and Training Facilitation
- Safeguarding, Ethics, and Risk Management
Certification
Project Management in Global Health (PMGH) | University of Washington | 2020, VSLA Methodology and SAVIX Training Certification | Initiator of VSLA Training, Leadership and Management in Global Health | University of Washington, Fundamental Implementation Science | University of Washington, Humanitarian Access, Protection, and Negotiations Certification | Conflict Dynamics International | 2019, Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) Certification | John Snow, Inc. | 2018, I Know Gender (Stage 1-3) | UN System | 2021
REFEREES
- Kingsley, Otuze, MEAL Technical Advisor, otuzekingsley@gmail.com, 07031633568, Palladium
- Dr. Remi, Obinatu, Executive Director, remiobinatu@gmail.com, 08033139486, AOON/CLAP
- Mrs. Tayo, Olatilu, Permanent Secretary, Tayoolatilu2@gmail.com, 08039553116, Ekiti State Ministry of Women Affairs
- Chief Mrs. Ugo, Nnachi, Executive Director, dovenet@yahoo.com, 08068597868, DOVENET
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Sub-National Program Manager for exceptional program coordination, high-quality implementation, and stable partnerships that helped secure new project awards.
- Awarded Best Employee of the Year in 2019 for outstanding performance and exceeding project targets by 15%.
- Managed programming for more than 15,700 households, approximately 62,800 beneficiaries and achieved over 45% enrollment in sustainable income-generating activities through VSLAs and enterprises.
- Established quality-improvement teams and technical working groups that increased retention by 25% and achieved 90% of key performance targets related to suppression.
- Established sustainable VSLA management and digital-reporting systems using SAVIX across multiple states.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Global Implementation Society (GIS)
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Social Work (NISW)
- Member, Nigeria Association of Evaluators (NAE)
- State Adviser, AfriHealth Optonet Association
Timeline
Ekiti State OVC/Gender Technical Officer (State Thematic Lead)
ECEWS (SPEED Project)
11.2022 - Current
Research Assistant (Supervisor)
Jhpiego (Rural Area Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP))
08.2020 - 10.2020
OVC Associate (Technical Lead—Gender and Economic Strengthening)
Center for Integrated Health Program (CIHP)
05.2020 - 10.2022
Project Officer
DOVENET / JSI (EQuIPP Project)
07.2018 - 11.2018
Sub-National Program Manager
Community Life Advancement Project (CLAP)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Project Officer-Community Mobilization
EngenderHealth (Fistula Care+ Project)
02.2015 - 08.2017
PhD - Public Administration and Policy Development (in view)
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Master - Public Health (Community Health Science)
University of Washington
Master of Science - Public Administration
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Post-Graduate Diploma - Public Administration
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) -
School of Health, Ebonyi State
Higher National Diploma - Public Administration
Institute of Management and Technology