Olubunmi Victory Dili-Ejinaka
Abuja
Summary
Seeking senior program management opportunities in global health where extensive USAID experience, advanced education, and digital innovation expertise can drive measurable impact in international development programming.
MBA/MPH-qualified global health professional with 18+ years of progressive experience in complex, multi-state health program coordination for USAID Nigeria. Demonstrated expertise in managing strategic oversight of $250+ million health portfolios, coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives across 11+ Nigerian states, and leading team development programs. Advanced proficiency in digital program management systems (Asana, Jira, ClickUp, Zendesk) with proven ability to drive innovation in federal compliance frameworks and stakeholder coordination. Consistently delivered senior-level results while advancing through USAID program management roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Assistant | Multi-State Health Program Leadership
USAID Nigeria
Abuja
06.2014 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Health Population & Nutrition Office
- Served as Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative (A/COR) providing strategic oversight for President's Malaria Initiative for States ($90M) and Integrated Health Program ($33M). Partnered directly with Office of Financial Management to execute complex financial operations, including leading de-commitment of $50 million in expiring funds through Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS). Ensured 100% compliance with federal reporting requirements by coordinating quarterly and annual project report reviews and secure archival in Agency Secure Image and Storage Tracking (ASIST) system.
- Established and led bi-weekly virtual coordination platform managing insecticide-treated bed net mass campaigns across 11 Nigerian states during COVID-19 pandemic. Convened over 100 Google Meet sessions with 100% stakeholder attendance through systematic coordination protocols and stakeholder communication systems. This initiative improved campaign transparency, enabled real-time issue resolution, and strengthened President's Malaria Initiative oversight of partner implementation progress across multiple states.
- Led collaborative development and timely submission of nine Health Implementation Plans and Operational Plans representing over $70 million in strategic funding. Utilized advanced project management tools including Monday.com for task assignment and compliance monitoring, coordinating with Budget Office for accurate funding alignment. Worked directly with Health Population & Nutrition team to update strategic narratives, ensuring coherence and successful submission of all planning documents.
- Led orientation and certification training programs for 25+ USAID staff toward achieving Agreement Officer's Representative and Contracting Officer's Representative certifications at Level I and Level II. Became proficient in Federal Acquisition Institute/Cornerstone On-Demand platform implementation and conducted comprehensive training sessions for staff navigation. Achieved 100% certification rate for all Contracting Officer's Representatives while establishing ongoing compliance systems for continuous learning requirements.
- Transformed President's Malaria Initiative Nigeria storytelling strategy by developing over 50 success stories in collaboration with implementing partners and Washington D.C. malaria team. Leveraged multi-channel approach including social media, email campaigns, WhatsApp, and high-resolution photography to achieve 80% publication rate. Methodology gained recognition from President's Malaria Initiative Headquarters, resulting in invitation to present approach, with multiple stories featured in annual reports showcasing grassroots impact.
- Led development of first-ever Health Population & Nutrition Landing Page on USAID Pages, improving staff access to business operations and financial resources while increasing team efficiency by 35%. Conducted comprehensive needs assessment using Google Forms, collaborated with Washington D.C. team for intuitive icon design, and worked with Management & Operations team to create user-friendly Standard Operating Procedures. Secured approvals from Office Directors and presented finalized system to team, ensuring sustained utilization and organizational buy-in.
- Improved Health Population & Nutrition Contracting Officer's Representative compliance with Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System submissions from 80% to 100% through systematic process improvements. Implemented Google Calendar reminder systems tagged to activity anniversary dates for early task initiation and completion. Participated in performance assessment webinars and proactively shared guidance with technical teams to support consistent implementation across all program activities.
- Coordinated over 400 team meetings using advanced documentation systems including Evernote and Google Docs for accurate transcription and actionable minute development. Implemented systematic follow-up processes via Slack with final document archival in Google Drive, resulting in 100% increase in stakeholder engagement. Achieved over 80% completion rate of assigned actions while enabling faster access to critical information for strategic decision-making processes.
- Provided comprehensive logistical oversight for malaria implementation assessment across four states: Cross River, Ebonyi, Nasarawa, and Sokoto States. This assessment generated critical evidence supporting decision to expand President's Malaria Initiative program from three to eleven states. Coordinated with implementing partners including Integrated Health Program, President's Malaria Initiative for States, and Global Health Supply Chain Program for data collection and high-resolution photography supporting program documentation.
- Health Population & Nutrition Office
Admin. Assistant | HIV/AIDS Program Coordination
USAID Nigeria
Abuja
01.2008 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: HIV/AIDS & TB Office
- Coordinated over 100 stakeholder meetings while maintaining detailed records, action trackers, and comprehensive logistics that improved reporting accuracy by 40%. Ensured timely submission of all program deliverables while strengthening internal communication systems across implementing partners and technical leads. Support contributed directly to enhanced program performance and streamlined inter-agency coordination processes.
- Managed semi-quarterly and annual data collection processes at Interagency Agreement level between USAID and CDC for six consecutive years to inform Country Operational Plan development. Participated in comprehensive data quality assurance activities ensuring accuracy and reliability of Semi-Annual Program Report and Annual Program Report submissions in FACTS Info system. This work supported effective budget planning by U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health while maintaining compliance with federal reporting standards.
- Collaborated with national agencies including National Agency for the Control of AIDS and UNAIDS on comprehensive review of national Orphans and Vulnerable Children policy framework. Organized and convened multiple internal and external stakeholder meetings for development of HIV/AIDS Health System Strengthening Strategy. Contributed to foreign assistance program success through advanced knowledge of host government health institutions and strategic alignment of data reporting with U.S. foreign assistance performance standards.
- HIV/AIDS & TB Office
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of South Wales
UK01.2022
MBA - Business Administration
Nasarawa State University
Nasarawa01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
University of Ilorin
Kwara State01.2001
Skills
- Program Management Excellence
- Multi-State Health Program Coordination
- $250M Portfolio Strategic Oversight
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategic Operations
- Government & Community Stakeholder Engagement
- Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
- Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Budget management and resource allocation
- Public Health Expertise
- Malaria Elimination Program Strategy
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Community-Based Health Interventions
- Multi-Sectoral Partnership Development
- Data Analytics & Reporting
Certification
- Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer's Representative Level II, Current
- Advanced Digital Program Management Certification: Asana, Jira, ClickUp, Zendesk, Freshdesk, 2025
- PRINCE2 Foundation in Project Management, 2023
- Advanced Acquisition and Assistance for Practitioners, 2023
- Budget and Resource Management Training, 2023
- Activity Design and Implementation Certification, 2021
Accomplishments
- Maintained responsible stewardship of $250+ million in the U.S. Taxpayer resources throughout a career with zero incidents of waste, fraud, or abuse
- Strengthened bed net campaign implementation across 11 states by establishing a stakeholder coordination framework, resolving early bottlenecks, securing increased state funding, and implementing theft-prevention protocols that improved distribution efficiency
- Spearheaded training initiative for 25+ project specialists on certification systems, achieving 100% compliance with contractual standards
Languages
English
First Language
French
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Assistant | Multi-State Health Program Leadership
USAID Nigeria
06.2014 - 03.2025
Admin. Assistant | HIV/AIDS Program Coordination
USAID Nigeria
01.2008 - 05.2014
Master of Public Health -
University of South Wales
MBA - Business Administration
Nasarawa State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
University of Ilorin
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