NICHOLAS ACHODA
DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
Doctors' Quarters, Yola,ADAMAWA
Summary
PROFILE SUMMARY: An experienced self-driven and highly motivated social worker, with acquired skills, personal traits and diverse expertise in social development planning, project monitoring and evaluation, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention/care & treatment, community advocacy, research and development. Equipped with a result-oriented mindset and efficient in meeting deadlines, I am passionate about community development, selfless service and social justice. I possess the requisite experience for multicultural diversity and inclusion, with the capacity to work and thrive with diverse professionals at both national and international levels. I also have vital ER experience working in developing countries, as well as in conflict prone areas.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Good project management and community mobilization skills Adept in report generation and writing, action plan creation and execution Proficient in computer application and quantitative method of data analysis Highly knowledgeable in project management/Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Exceptionally organized and meticulous with good time management skills Requisite team work experience & respect for multicultural diversity and inclusion Strategic communicator with strong written and oral communication skills Independent thinker, multi-tasker, service-minded and result-oriented mindset.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Mubi South, Adamawa State
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with the Project Director for implementation of the BRSA project.
- Office focal person for Building Resilience through sustainable Agriculture (BRSA) project
- Project Support officer for BRSA
Livelihood Officer
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Mubi North, Adamawa
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Improved the capacity of agricultural extension system to provide extension service support to farmers
- Knowledge improvement of farmers
- Market expansion
- Access to credit/loan facilities for farmers.
Project Office Manager
Atiku Institute of Development, American University of Nigeria
Yola, Adamawa State
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Technical Support Project Manager
USAID SENSE (STRENGHTENING EDUCATION IN NORTH NIGERIA STATES) PROJECT
01.2019 - 12.2020
- USAID Funded Program; Strengthening Education in North-East Nigeria States (SENSE)
- Supported the production of Educational Quality Improvement Program (EQUIP)
- Identified and Implemented Early Grade Reading Program
- Participated in the distribution of 1,02,500 Hausa Readers to 253,000 learners across 335 Primary Schools.
Project Support Officer
United State Agency for International Development (USAID)
Shelleng LGA, Adamawa State
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Implementing education program
- Translation of Educational Books
- Radio transactional learning
PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE FACILITATOR
01.2018
- THE PRESIDENCY PROGRAM ON SDGs-,
- Made presentations & knowledge sharing to educate diverse target audience about MDGs
- Organizing and ensuring all materials and logistics are available during workshops
- Conducting data quality assessment (DQA) on program objectives and deliverables
- Providing professional guidance, training, mentorship & quality improvement (QI) of facilitators and build capacity of participants
- Compiling and preparing weekly and monthly report on MDGs programs
- Coordinating activities, exhibitions &events in collaboration with the national office
- Designing and implementing feedback mechanism from field and program data
Program Coordinator
USAID WAVE
01.2017
- Women Against Violent Extremism)
Content Writer
01.2016
- USAID TELA (Technology Enhanced Learning) Program
- Creating, developing and producing scripts for the USAID TELA Program
- Developing radio content to improve literacy and numeracy skills of participants
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial Sociology And Human Resource Management
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt 01.2013 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management
University of Port Harcourt
06.2010 - 07.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management
University of Port Harcourt
01.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science (Double - Business Education (Accounting) Double Hons
University of Calabar
Cross River State 01.2000 - 06.2005
National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Certificate -
University of Calabar
09.2007 - 11.2008
Advanced Level (A'Levels) -
Ahmadu Bello University
01.2000 - 12.2000
Diploma - Diploma in Computer& Advanced Digital Appreciation
ADAPTI
01.2015 - 07.2015
Conflict of Interest Diploma. Code of Conduct Diploma. Anti-Bribery - undefined
Management Diploma - Industrial
Relations Diploma - undefined
Survival Swimming Certification with PFD & PPE - undefined
Skills
Teamwork and People Skills
undefinedAccomplishments
- Construction of five-room toilet
- IMPACT: Reduced public defecation, water pollution and improved environmental sanitation
- Free immunization program against Hepatitis B & Polio for kids aged 0-5years
- IMPACT: Reduction in infant mortality rate
- Youth Training and Empowerment with start-up kits
- IMPACT: Reduction in youths’ engagement in vices & militancy in the Niger Delta
- Value Re-Orientation and Business Investment Training for Police Officers
- IMPACT: Attitudinal change in the Nigerian Police Force
- Donation of Books to Secondary School students
- IMPACT: Promoted literacy and reading culture among students
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Best NYSC “Batch B” Corp Member, Bayelsa State (2007)
- Best Program Coordinator, Presidency program on MDGs (2006)
- Best Independent Program Facilitator-Bayelsa Health Ministry (2007)
Affiliations
International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)
National Association of Business Educators (NABE)
International Writing Center Association (IWCA)
Association for the Tutoring Profession (ATP)
Technology Enhanced Learning Program (TELA)
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
Certification
Gender-Based Violence (GBV)Training Certification
Timeline
Project Officer
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
06.2021 - 12.2021
Livelihood Officer
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
06.2020 - 12.2021
Project Office Manager
Atiku Institute of Development, American University of Nigeria
06.2020 - 07.2021
Technical Support Project Manager
USAID SENSE (STRENGHTENING EDUCATION IN NORTH NIGERIA STATES) PROJECT
01.2019 - 12.2020
Project Support Officer
United State Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2019 - 12.2019
PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE FACILITATOR
01.2018
Program Coordinator
USAID WAVE
01.2017
Content Writer
01.2016
Diploma - Diploma in Computer& Advanced Digital Appreciation
ADAPTI
01.2015 - 07.2015
Ph.D. - Industrial Sociology And Human Resource Management
University of Port Harcourt
01.2013 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management
University of Port Harcourt
06.2010 - 07.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management
University of Port Harcourt
01.2010 - 12.2010
National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Certificate -
University of Calabar
09.2007 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science (Double - Business Education (Accounting) Double Hons
University of Calabar
01.2000 - 06.2005
Advanced Level (A'Levels) -
Ahmadu Bello University
01.2000 - 12.2000
Conflict of Interest Diploma. Code of Conduct Diploma. Anti-Bribery - undefined
Management Diploma - Industrial
Relations Diploma - undefined
Survival Swimming Certification with PFD & PPE - undefined
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