Expertise in food security initiatives and economic inclusion, with significant contributions to project management and community mobilization. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder efforts and facilitate agricultural development, empowering marginalized populations to achieve sustainable livelihoods.
Facilitated partnerships to promote refugee economic inclusion through coordination with ministries and private sectors. Supported legal framework assessments alongside protection units to advocate for refugee work rights. Developed databases for regular information exchange among humanitarian and governmental stakeholders. Conducted impact assessments to identify investment opportunities for enhancing refugee economic inclusion. Assisted in strategic planning for market-based livelihoods interventions within UNHCR programs. Guided the training of Cameroonian refugees in vocational skills, providing business starter packs for self-reliance. Led assessments under a joint UN initiative to establish baseline data for energy needs in Nigeria. Coordinated procurement of livelihood starter packs, ensuring support for refugees and host communities.
Oversaw project resources and donor reporting for agricultural and livestock interventions. Implemented farmer field school for 1,089 refugee beneficiaries; distributed inputs and starter packs. Trained staff as VSLA master trainers; coordinated registration of 120 VSLAs in Benue and Cross River. Established farm villages to provide integrated value chain training in poultry, fisheries, goat rearing, and vegetables. Led entrepreneurship and TVET training for 1,000 beneficiaries; established youth resource center for ICT-based livelihoods.
Enhanced ACF's strategic focus on food security and livelihoods through consolidated support for FSL-HOD. Maintained program quality via technical support for various project development initiatives. Actively represented ACF in external donor meetings, addressing critical technical and operational concerns. Drove capacity-building initiatives through successful programmatic integration across teams. Executed rapid market assessments that led to a shift from general food distribution to food vouchers. Successfully trained staff in Borno and Yobe states on VSLA methodology, establishing over 30 groups. Collaborated with M&E department to coordinate farmland access survey, refining input distribution strategies for 2020 farming season. Delivered presentations at FSS coordination meetings on insights from market assessments and agricultural value chains.
Supported food security initiatives by collaborating with partners to improve resilience of small-scale farmers. Successfully organized MOU signing between EU/Oxfam ProAct project and Crudan in Adamawa State. Advocated for project acceptance among key stakeholders, ensuring community support and understanding. Worked with OGB country office to recruit staff for enhanced project execution in the state. Implemented baseline survey to assess community needs and inform future evaluations. Directed selection process for targeted districts and beneficiaries involved in the project. Facilitated formation of approximately 1,200 VSLAs and farmers groups in selected communities. Established market linkages for 3,000 smallholder farmers with Guinness Nigeria through strategic partnerships.
Supported the procurement processes and facilitated the distribution of about 300 Trucks (180,720 bags) of fertilizers (NPK and UREA) and 485 Water Pumps to farmers’ groups to support Rain-fed and Dry Season Irrigation cultivation of Rice and Vegetables.
• Coordinated Household Economic Analysis (HEA) to establish Baselines for Food Security and Livelihoods support to vulnerable households in Adamawa State; Based on the HEA Results, also coordinated Poverty Mapping and the generation of Poverty Register of Vulnerable Households (HHs) for the targeted communities for interventions with Social Protection, Food Security and Livelihood programs.
• Supported the Implementing Partner and facilitated the successful establishment of a Radio Program titled “Dandalin-Manoma” which broadcasts Peace and Conflict Resolutions and Farming messages in Hausa and Fulfude Languages, on the AM and FM Waves at the Radio Gotel in Adamawa State.
In collaboration with Adamawa State Agricultural Development Project (AADP), coordinated the Farmer’s Training Field Schools (FTFS) Training-of-Trainers (ToT) Workshop for the AADP Extension Workers (Government Officials) in the State; a subsequent Step-Down to Lead Farmers; and, the establishment of 40 Community FTFS in targeted LGAs.
• Successfully organized a Mid-Year Review Meeting, which futured Stakeholders’ Reflection
Session, Project Performance Review and Team Capacity Building.
• In collaboration with the Adamawa State Government, organized a Weeklong Series of Programs to mark the 2017 World Food Day in the State.
• Successfully organized the 2018 PROACT Project Annual Review Meeting with stakeholders
to review achievement, challenges and to chat a way forward for more effective implementation (April 12, 2018), Homtel Hotel, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State.
Guided liaison office team and SPIU leader for comprehensive HIV/AIDS care implementation. Offered expert advice to state AIDS control agency for efficient program coordination. Assisted SPUI team lead in formulating FY15 work plan and obtaining first-quarter funds. Coordinated legal agreement between NACA/SURE-P and Taraba State government. Collaborated with SPUI to establish sub-agreements with medical centers and faith-based groups. Conducted state-level reviews and joined national meetings to address project challenges. Mentored NACA office professionals, enabling self-reliant state-run HIV/AIDS services.
Managed comprehensive program activities in Taraba State, focusing on support for subproject design. Oversaw stakeholder management while ensuring technical assistance provision to implementing agencies. Executed sub-agreement management and fund oversight for robust program evaluation processes. Conducted two end-of-year and four quarterly meetings to optimize project implementation strategies. Facilitated workshops for developing costed work plans for state office and partner agencies. Produced timely monthly and quarterly reports for country office and donor audiences. Led procurement processes for renovating six secondary and five primary health facilities per USAID guidelines. Organized a three-day training workshop on program and financial management for partner staff.
Led community mobilization efforts to improve uptake of healthcare services at facilities. Secured advocacy support from stakeholders, enhancing program acceptance among government officials. Established partnerships and created networks to assure quality service delivery to populations in need. Facilitated organizational development initiatives for partner CSOs and PLWHA support groups. Identified capacity gaps and coordinated training programs for staff across partner organizations. Oversaw sub-grant implementation with community-based partner CSOs. Acted as focal point for HTC OVC clients’ adherence counseling within hyper-accelerated PMTCT framework. Provided technical leadership during community outreach campaigns, achieving over 60% increase in ANC attendance.
Engaged with senior government officials to coordinate advocacy efforts for program support. Created linkages with relevant organizations to improve service delivery quality. Led capacity-building initiatives for health care workers and community service providers in effective service delivery. Organized community mobilization efforts to enhance uptake of services at facilities and in communities. Identified opportunities for partnerships, assessing organizational capabilities, and monitoring sub-contracts. Acted as MSH representative in stakeholder meetings, focusing on OVC HTC and CHBC programs. Collaboratively implemented CIHP/ICAP integrated health programs, activating 12 secondary facilities and 29 PHCs. Successfully coordinated the launch of the renovated Family Support Clinic with notable stakeholders' support.
Implemented learning events tailored to diverse training needs across various levels. Advocated for program support through strategic stakeholder engagement. Built essential networks for enhanced market access and effective value chain management. Managed comprehensive program monitoring and evaluation activities. Formed 37 commodity cooperative societies from small-scale farmers in three states, securing official registration. Enhanced farm productivity by facilitating micro-credit access for 22 cooperative societies. Guided farmer leaders at the 2007 World Food Day in Abuja to expand networking opportunities. Conducted pre- and post-season review meetings to identify gaps and strategize enhancements.
Headed project management team under guidance of NYSC State Director and UNICEF Program Officer. Developed proposals and secured funding for program execution in Oyo State. Coordinated corps volunteerism and peer education training initiatives targeting youth and staff. Facilitated collaborations for effective project sustainability within the state. Organized sensitization workshop for stakeholders, enhancing project implementation strategies. Achieved establishment of program in 210 secondary schools across Oyo State. Secured five million Naira World Bank grant to support HIV/AIDS initiatives for youth. Successfully aligned NYSC/UNICEF program with existing state life skills curriculum in schools.
Established beef fattening ranches in Katarko, Yobe State, significantly boosting local livestock production. Launched Arabic gum tree nursery project, distributing 200,000 seedlings at no cost to farmers. Achieved production of 25 tons of grain corn from 10 hectares at NYSC arable crop farm. Supervised soybean seed multiplication on 5 hectares for distribution to farmers in 2001/2002 season. Oversaw cultivation of 2 tons of melon seed on 5 hectares during 2003/2004 season. Coordinated planting of 10 hectares for cassava farm project, contributing to food security.