Olusegun Popoola
Program Manager
Abuja
Summary
Proficient Program Manager with over four years of experience, specializing in administrative work, problem solving, planning, report writing and optimal project supervision. Known for increasing productivity, relieving workload of managerial staff and adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that projects have the highest level of professional execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Personal Assistant
Special Adviser CSO/NGO Coordination
04.2024 - Current
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
- Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
- Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
- Facilitated project completion, coordinated with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
Program Officer
Mariam Ladi Yunusa Foundation
11.2020 - 12.2024
- Coordination and implementation of the foundation's program activities (trainings, meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars) and other events according to grant requirements and project workplans;
- Conceptualize, research, and design new program interventions, consistent with the foundation's program objectives;
- Research, write and edit time-sensitive program documents and budgets, publications, activity reports, funding proposals, and training materials:
- Provide efficient and timely action on administrative and financial matters, written assignments and submission of reports
- Cultivate relationships and communicate with political parties, civil society organizations, relevant government officials, local partners, and members of the donor community on behalf of his/her supervisor, and represent the foundation at public functions as requested;
- Work with other program personnel to monitor and evaluate the performance of the foundation and partner organizations program activities, identifying successes and failures and recommending program adjustments accordingly;
- Assist with all aspects of team projects and objectives, and lead the development of work products in collaboration with other staff;
- Mobilize program participants, the media and stakeholders for events and program
Training and Technical Administrator
National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP)
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Provide tier 1 level real-time physical and virtual support on the use of personal Andriod devices for training beneficiary registration, and SPAQ administration activities to Health facility stuff and CDDs during SMC implementation
- Monitor and supervise CDDs and leverage on provided coverage, GIS data and other relevant information to resolve identified ICT4D-related issues and implementation bottlenecks.
Program Officer
Youth Economic and Entrepreneurship Initiative
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Reviewed diverse calls for proposals around the globe and acquired supplementary information/research as needed
- Sought for endorsements and communicated with advisors on grant proposals
- Wrote reports and analyses of program activities
- Supported the preparation of the programs budget
- Supervised administrative duties within the programs team including database management and grants administration
- Developed strategic grant making priorities for a region
Data Entry Officer
United for Development
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Corrected errors and organize the information in a manner that would optimize swift and accurate capturing
- Created accurate spreadsheets
- Entered and updated information into relevant databases
- Ensured data is backed up
- Informed relevant parties regarding errors encountered
- Stored hard copies of data in an organized manner to optimize retrieval
- Handled additional duties from time to time
Education
Master of Arts - English
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English Education
Ekiti State University
Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Providence High School
Skills
Report Writing Advanced
Certification
Proposal and Report Writing Certificate, 02/01/23 - Present
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Special Adviser CSO/NGO Coordination
04.2024 - Current
Training and Technical Administrator
National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP)
08.2023 - 10.2024
Program Officer
Mariam Ladi Yunusa Foundation
11.2020 - 12.2024
Program Officer
Youth Economic and Entrepreneurship Initiative
01.2019 - 11.2020
Data Entry Officer
United for Development
09.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English Education
Ekiti State University
Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Providence High School
Master of Arts - English
University of Ibadan
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