ISHIOMA AGATHA OKOLO
Project Management
Lagos
Summary
Strategic education and training professional with progressive experience across teacher development, leadership training, programme delivery, and stakeholder management. Currently a Project Officer with the British Council, with prior senior responsibility for large-scale teacher training, school supervision, and capacity-building programmes across public education systems. Proven ability to design and deliver training programmes, manage cross-functional teams and vendors, lead budget implementation, and use data to improve learning outcomes. MBA-qualified, with a strong commitment to equity, leadership development, and system-level impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Project Officer – English & School Education
British Council
Nigeria
08.2023 - Current
- Manage end-to-end programme implementation across states, events, grant administration, procurement, and stakeholder engagement for national education initiatives, ensuring effective budget implementation and utilisation.
- Source, vet and manage vendors needed to accomplish project goals, holding them accountable for quality delivery, timelines and contractual obligations.
- Analyse project data to identify trends and areas for improvement, basic analysis, and development of progress and donor reports.
- Manage programme compliance requirements such as due diligence, records management, data protection, and documentation standards.
- Organise and deliver event-based programme components and professional development trainings.
- Support programme managers in embedding diversity and inclusion principles across programme design and delivery.
- Establish and manage effective relationships with partners, service providers, and stakeholders.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion and maintain audit-ready financial records in line with British Council financial policies and SAP (FABS) guidelines.
- Improve stakeholder satisfaction by conducting thorough project needs assessments and delivering customised solutions.
Regional Manager (Schools)
NewGlobe Education
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Led regional teacher training, induction, and ongoing professional development programmes across multiple schools.
- Managed and coached school supervisors, headteachers, and teachers to improve instructional quality and learner outcomes.
- Oversaw performance management processes, using data to inform coaching and training improvements.
- Engaged community leaders, government representatives, and parents to strengthen school outcomes.
Learning & Development Officer
EDOBEST Programme
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Designed and delivered training for teachers and headteachers on instructional improvement, classroom practice, and technology integration.
- Supported implementation of Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL).
- Conducted monitoring visits, training evaluations, and feedback sessions to improve programme effectiveness.
Subject Teacher / Class Teacher
Various Schools
Nigeria
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Delivered curriculum-aligned instruction and assessed learner progress.
- Built strong classroom cultures supporting academic achievement.
Education
MBA -
Rome Business School
Nigeria 04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
Lagos State University of Education
NigeriaBachelor of Arts - English & Literary Studies
Delta State University
NigeriaSkills
Training & Leadership Development
Adult Learning & Instructional Design
Teacher Coaching & Capacity Building
Programme Strategy & Execution
Team Leadership & Performance Management
Certification
Business Leadership Development
AWARDS
Excellence in Internal Customer Service – British Council (2025), Supervisor of the Year – EKOEXCEL (2021), Best Supervisor – Amuwo/Badagry Region (2021), Best Supervisor – Lagos West 3 (2020)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Available for regional travel. Strong alignment with mission-driven, equity-focused education organisations.
Timeline
Project Officer – English & School Education
British Council
08.2023 - Current
Regional Manager (Schools)
NewGlobe Education
09.2022 - 08.2023
Learning & Development Officer
EDOBEST Programme
08.2018 - 12.2019
Subject Teacher / Class Teacher
Various Schools
01.2014 - 01.2018
MBA -
Rome Business School
04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
Lagos State University of Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & Literary Studies
Delta State University