Irene Obi

• Manage and oversee Tractrac’s Project activities including Projects, operations, business development, communication and technology units.
• Develop and implement a low-risk lease financing product working with equipment vendors and financial institutions
• Support lead conversion of prospective investors identified through Tractrac mobile and web platforms
• Facilitate the development of a sustainable system for expanding the pool of skilled actors available within the agricultural mechanization space including operators, mechanics and booking agents
• Create a sustainable model for delivering year-round capacity development to mechanization value chain actors to improve their knowledge and skills
• Assist in establishing partnerships and driving business strategy
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.
• Provide updates and detailed reports on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress of deliverables.
• Coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of project.
• Perform risk management to minimize risks in delivering objectives.
• Coordinating with cross discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Create informative presentations; present and deliver information to potential vendors at meetings, industry exhibits, trade shows, and conferences

• Responsible for managing the MasterCard Foundation funded $74,000,000 Young Africa Works (Connect to Work) project of job creation for youths under Retail markets through the Agrikore value chain.
• Supporting business development activities to expand Cellulant's customer base and community aggregators of agricultural products
• Daily management of the operations of implementing partners (IPs) to ensure the project is on track and aligned with specific terms of reference.
• Development of strategies for the effective execution the Project which focused on the connection of youths to work opportunities in Cellulant's agriculture ecosystem (Agrikore).
• Development, revision and tracking of budget based on the scope of work and resource requirements.
• Development and management of detailed project schedules, project and operational work plans.
• Measurement of project performance to identify potential barriers to the achievement of results as well as areas for improvement.
• Develop and revise project-related documents including project implementation plans, concept notes, survey protocols, log frames, M and E frameworks/Plans, work plans, performance monitoring plans, reports and other project documents.
• Conduct data analysis as well as the preparation of timely status/progress reports for informed decision making for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Regularly communicate project information or feedback to Programme Director, team members and Implementing Partner.
• Keep abreast of developments in the project to identify gaps as well as advise and implement corrective actions, tools and strategies to increase project performances and results.
• Conduct supportive supervisory visits, spot checks, data quality audits for the project
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
• Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
• Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures by exercising informed judgment to achieve optimal performance.
• Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
• Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
• Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Increased savings by initiating and fostering relationships with vendors to communicate on problem-areas and work closely to resolve.
• Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
• Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
• Headed 4 project teams specializing in Aggriculture and Technology activities.

• Developed and reviewed concept note/proposal/report
• Designed, reviewed, approved and/or implemented programme and evaluation frameworks, systems, methodologies, strategies, protocols/tools.
• Supported business development activities to expand Preston's clientele
• Engaged with potential clients during pre-award of contracts, at the inception stage and in the course of contract award.
• Supported in creating frameworks and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities
• Advising and recommending tools and strategies to increase program performances, results and data quality.
• Coordinated, collaborated and aligned with staff working to improve ongoing programme components such as Adolescent and youth programming, Healthcare Financing, Health Systems Strengthening, health- seeking behaviour, Community Engagement, commodity supply and logistics, quality improvement
• Coordinated various thematic programme areas in Gender, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N), Children, Youths, Social norms, Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis.
• Provided technical interpretations, guidance, support and recommendations on effective strategies, policies and programmes.
• Coordinated, managed and participated in program and project evaluations/field activities
• Led and conducted data analysis to provide timely information for report writing
• Collaborated with program staff and relevant multi-sectoral stakeholders in the achievement of developmental goals while also ensuring programmatic synergy.
• Facilitated and /or participated in meetings and working groups.
• Mentored, supervised and provided technical support to all internal staff and external ad-hoc staff
• Developed automated templates, tools and benchmarks to improve team performance, to ease data collection as well as to improve the quality.
• Scripted research protocols/tools into data collection software for electronic data collection.
• Developed and supported in establishing log frames, M&E work plans, and targets during the drafting of donor project proposals as well as throughout project implementation.
• Developed, reviewed and approved work plans, budgets, performance monitoring plans, reports, and other key relevant documents for programme activities.
• Supported all M&E initiatives for the assigned grant(s)/project(s) including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and leading staff capacity building initiatives as necessary.
• Supervised third party monitoring teams for USAID funded activities under the Health Population (HPN) office for Family Planning (FP), Malaria, Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC), supply chain and Health Financing activities.
• Supervised third party monitoring teams for USAID funded activities under the Education Office for Early Grade Assessment and Conflict in Education activities.
• Conducted numerous health facility data quality assessment
• Provided supervisory support to project staff on ways to properly document, organize and capture program progress.
• Participated in the development and/ or review of various national guidelines such as the National Adolescent and Young People Health Guidelines as well as its implementation plan.
• Supported standard data management processes by ensuring that the data management manual I created for Preston as well as other standard guides were adhered to.
• Identified strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and proposed solutions.
• Performed data quality audits to verify the accuracy of reported data.
• Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
• Improved success of program and evaluations by making proactive adjustments to operations.
• Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls.
• Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
• Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Oversaw a minimum of 4 projects each year from concept through final delivery.
• Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
• Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
• Developed and administered project budgets.
• Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
• Resolved problems and provided solutions to clients by communicating requirements to subordinates.

• Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of Deputy Chairman's availability.
• Provided monitoring and evaluation support for SURE-P projects to the M&E subcommittee headed by the Deputy Chairman.
• Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support the Deputy Chairman's office and boost team efficiency.
• Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence as well as coordinated with delivery and courier services.
• Managed external contacts for the Deputy Chairman and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.
• Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for the Deputy Chairman.
• Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
• Ensured prompt dispatch of files and documents.
• Took and transcribed minutes of high level meetings.
• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for 5-member executive team and senior management group.
• Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for executive-level meetings.
• Developed and maintained automated alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.
• Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for the Deputy Chairman's office.
• Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.

• Provided project management support to ensure programmatic and strategic achievement of SURE-P's Mandate including but not limited to technical duties such as monitoring, oversight and validation of SURE-P MCH selected primary health centres.
• Drafted documents related to project planning, implementation and management including memoranda, letters, performance reports, trip reports, analyses, presentations, advocacy strategy plans etc.
• Facilitated the production and use of information promptly.
• Performed monitoring, oversight and validation of SURE-P's social safety net programmes.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted data.
• Performed technical duties with other project officers, technical assistants, Project Implementing Unit (PIU) officials, and Implementing Partners (IP) and proffered solutions/ recommendations for the SURE-P MCH subcommittee where necessary.
• Updated Progress report on Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT)
• Regularly communicated relevant information in selected SURE-P MCH PHCs.
• Tracked funds disbursed for program activities.
• Participated in the drafting of Advocacy strategy plans in SURE-P MCH unit.
• Took Minutes at meetings and conferences
• Prepared reports and briefings to update Programme Coordinator and team members
• Maintained electronic and hard copy records filing systems.
• Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
• Evaluated and solved technical problems affecting project deliverables.
• Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
• Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
• Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
• Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
• Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
• Identified innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks, making suggestions that were widely received.
• Investigated and corrected or escalated project problems.
• Gathered requirements, defined scopes, allocated resources and established schedules meeting or exceeding project demands.

• Conducted and reported on microbiological, serological and chemical analysis on clinical samples.
• Prepared and validated culture media, buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
• Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
• Analyzed clinical samples, resolves unusual data trends and handled chromatography and instrument alarms as appropriate.
• Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
• Recorded, reported and posted test results using hospital information system software.
• Reduced turnaround time on lab results by 50% through proper planning of lab activities and preparation of testing apparatus.
• Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
• Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
• Ensured accurate storage of samples for analysis
• Developed and maintained validation in all protocols for various environmental controls.
• Developed and documented various microbiology laboratory processes and prepared final reports.
• Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
• Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
• Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to globally accepted, as well as internal and other regulatory standards.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

• Collected and processed specimens for clinical protocols.
• Performed laboratory investigations such as full blood count, strip test, microscopy/culture /sensitivity test etc.
• Counseled patients on prevention and control of viral infections such as HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis etc before carrying out investigations.
• Carried out paid and free HIV testing.
• Scheduled, trained and supervised interns in performing laboratory investigations, temperature chart readings of specimen and reagent storage sites; accurate storage of samples for analysis; preparation of culture media; smearing samples, microscopy, centrifugation and other tests.
• Utilized laboratory equipment to prepare culture media for laboratory investigations.
• Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
• Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
• Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
• Identified microorganisms present in bodily samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.
• Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
• Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
• Routinely retracted patient throat and cervical cultures and prepared for lab submission.
• Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
• Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.

• Tested and analyzed variety of samples, specimens, products and materials for chemical composition or presence of specific substances; following standardized analytical procedures.
• Used and maintained microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.
• Carried out culture media identification and preparation, Strip tests, smearing for samples, centrifugation and other tests in the laboratory.
• Worked closely with Medical Laboratory Scientist to reorganize laboratory supplies and increase productivity.
• Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
• Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
• Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.