Professional program management expert with extensive experience in implementing and overseeing successful projects. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to achieve strategic goals. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, project planning, and resource allocation. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in this role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Officer
Neem Foundation/Karuna Centre For Peace Building
08.2020 - 09.2024
Conducted Training and facilitation for Early warning early response training and reflective structured dialogue.
Supported the Programme Manager and Department during outreach programme and in developing relations with key individuals and groups in the target areas in the Project host communities.
Populating sit-rep form in monthly for security situation on general and domestic conflicts as it relates to security
Typically developed and presented a comprehensive work plan for the entire year, structuring it in a quarterly format to ensure manageable and systematic progress.
Led the team advocating for and providing support on stakeholder engagement, peace building and reconciliations including GBV projects in Kaduna LGAs.
Liaised effectively between the host communities and the project with regards to community relations and conflict resolution and management in Kaduna LGAs.
Coordinated and support state M&E reports, data collection, validation and reports
Community Dialogue to resolve conflicts among households.
Supported the Programme Manager during advocacy initiatives to source support from other potential donors or partners for local institutions in Kaduna LGAs
Responsible for the deployment of the stakeholder engagement sessions, as well as gathering relevant information to Identify and mobilize local targeted communities for the project in Kaduna LGAs.
Coordinated Logistics and state administrative processes in social cohesion field engagement
Provided supervision to external administrative work to the coordination team in terms of logistics in Kaduna LGAs.
Negotiated with local and state officials to secure additional resources, enhancing program offerings 20% without exceeding budget.
Developed and implemented community engagement strategies to enhance program outreach and participation.
Coordinated training workshops for staff and volunteers, improving capacity in peace-building initiatives.
Monitored project progress and compliance with organizational standards, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather feedback and refine program objectives based on community needs.
Analyzed program data to assess effectiveness, informing decision-making for future projects and resource allocation.
Established partnerships with local organizations, expanding resource networks and collaborative opportunities for initiatives.
Led strategic planning sessions, identifying key priorities to drive organizational growth and mission fulfillment.
Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative programs that addressed community needs.
Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions, incorporating valuable feedback into program development processes.
Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.
TCF Coordinator
Train the Girl Child Foundation
01.2017 - 07.2020
Responsible for coordination of advocacy visits to village influencers and LGA officials on community-based health management information.
Coordination of community base officers work on TCF data tools and reports in LGAs.
Conduct mapping of all community ward-heads, village and district head, and LGA officials in Kona LGA.
Conduct monthly review meetings to strengthen data tools knowledge and track challenges.
Conducts analysis and presentation of monthly reported data after collection to community influencers, facility charges, focal persons and LGA officials.
Completed bi-weekly meeting for 12 employees.
Education
PGD - Logistic and Supply Chain Management
Nigerian Defence Academic
Kaduna, Nigeria
08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Taraba State University
Jalingo, Nigeria
01.2021
Secondary School Certificate -
Classical International School
Warri, Nigeria
01.2014
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Bambur Day Primary School
Bambur, Karim Lamido LGA
01.2008
Skills
Approachable and inclusive in stakeholder and community engagement
Skilled in Microsoft suite
Skilled in building and managing effective teams
Demonstrates integrity and trust in leadership roles and community projects
Results-driven, consistently achieving project goals and positive impacts
Fluent in both English and Hausa Language
Comfortable working with higher management and key stakeholders
Demonstrated in experience in data collection for FGDs, KIIs, PRA, Kobo collect and other digital tool
Experienced in negotiating, mediating and facilitating dialogues for successful outcomes
Adaptable and agile in managing projects across dynamic environments
Capacity building
Monitoring and evaluation
Certification
Anti-Piracy course, [Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Center] (2025)
Introduction to Peacebuilding, [United States Institute for Peace] (2020)
Servant Leadership - The Deciding Difference, [YALINETWORK] (2020)
Early warning early response and Reflective Structured Dialogue application workshop 2020 (NEEM Foundation)
Areas of expertise
Peace building, Community Engagement, stakeholders’ mobilization, Field Logistics, supply chain management and Budget Management, project management, and Data Collection and Management, Project Implementation Plan.
References
Ashraf, Usman, Conflict & Political Economist, ashraf.usman@undp.org, 08142944494, UNDP