Oluwatade Dada
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Goal-oriented professional, skilled leader and analytical problem-solver versed in budget planning, staff oversight and educational programme management. Uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections and enhance operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Program
Ngeria Agricultural Mechanization And Equipment Leasing Company
Abuja , FCT
2022.01 - Current
- Expertly managed programme budgets of up to $50,000,000 for various agricultural and rural programs being implemented.
- Facilitated programme-level discussions and workshops to achieve clear direction on key issues and priorities such as Project work and Operations scheduling and project resource allocations.
- Collaborated in assessing achievements against Customers'/clients' specifications, implementing improvement processes, as necessary.
- Provided leadership and coordination of various agricultural and Rural Development programs using techniques in behaviour management and prevention strategies.
- Increased client satisfaction by facilitating engagement and steering committees' meetings to improve stakeholders' communication management.
- Supervised desk officers, field Engineers and project supervisors to ensure optimal productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased efficiency and staff productivity outputs by 35% through diligent mentorship, supervision and team management strategies.
Head, Project Coordination
Nigeria Agricultural Mechanization and Equipment Leasing Company
Abuja , FCT
2020.06 - 2021.12
- Designed strategies and programs (schemes) to strengthen linkages with Investors, Financiers, NGOs, and government agencies in supporting rural development and addressing various farmers' needs.
- Coordinated implementation of various rural Agricultural Mechanization Extension programs worth $50,000,000 for farmers under Central Bank of Nigeria's Anchor Borrowers Scheme and provided technical input in close collaboration with other Stakeholders.
- Develop project work plans and ensure timely implementation of project activities in line with work plans and activity schedules
- Ensured timely provision of quality data for internal project management and managerial decisions.
- Monitor, identify and advise on challenges and risks facing project implementation.
- Conducted educational programs that provided farmers or cooperative members with necessary capacity to improve agricultural productivity.
- Trained nine (9) research and development staff to meet and exceed project goals consistently.
Desk Officer/Service Engineer
Integrated Nationwide Agricultural Land Development Scheme (INALDS)
Abuja , FCT
2019.05 - 2020.06
- Maintained all administrative communication and correspondence between the secretariat and Stakeholders.
- Served as a link between stakeholders (i.e., NAMEL, MANTRAC, Clients, Field Engineers, and the board) by always ensuring effective processing and dissemination of information to appropriate quarters.
- Liaised with customer support to facilitate service updates, maintaining efficient, effective services.
- Designed Templates and Established procedures for Clients' Correspondence and Project Communication Management.
- Achieved Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets by championing consistency and high-quality work.
- Carried out technical assessment of Farmlands for accurate analysis and work quotations.
Agricultural Extension Officer (Volunteer)
National Youth Empowerment Programme (N-Power)
Ibadan , Oyo State
2016.11 - 2019.05
- Evaluated, planned and implemented farm management procedures to mitigate the effects of fires, floods, soil erosion, drought, pests and diseases..
- Promoted technological developments and innovative research to create awareness about environmental changes.
- Used demonstrations and research-based teaching methods to instruct community members on locally relevant agricultural topics.
- Collaborated with other agents and specialists to plan, execute, and evaluate educational programs at wards, Community and Local Government state levels.
- Prepared and distributed educational leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids.
Intern
National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization, NCAM
Ilorin, , Kwara State
2012.05 - 2012.11
- Assisted in fabricating Agricultural Equipment and Machines e.g., Oil Expellers, melon sellers, cassava peeling and washing machine
- Participated in testing and standardization of agricultural machinery e.g., tractors, motorized processing machines and power tillers.
- Assisted researchers in conducting investigations and literature reviews to facilitate understanding of neglected initiatives worldwide.
- Coordinated and compiled supporting project research from peer-reviewed journals and other digital resources.
- Used computer-aided design software, including AutoCAD to prepare blueprints.
Education
M.Sc - Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State2017
B.Eng - Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Federal University of Technology Minna
Minna, Niger State2014
Skills
- High-value project management
- Customer relations specialist
- PMBOK methodology
- Project Engineering
- Project planning and development
- Budget administration
- Workforce training
- Contract Review and Recommendations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conceptual thinking
Certifications and Awards
- Project management Professional (PMP) - 2023
- Registered Engineering Professional (R. Eng - R63144) - Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) - 2020
- Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited Scholarship, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger-State, Nigeria 2009 – 2013
Training & Conference
- Simplilearn training program on Project Management Professionals (PMP) - 2022
- UDEMY training on Complete Project Management Fundamentals Course - 2022
- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences (CAAMS) training on Operation & Maintenance of Small-scale Agricultural Machinery for Developing Countries - 2021
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) training on Farm Data Management Sharing and Services for Agriculture Development - 2019
Affiliations
- Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
- Member, Society of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering Students (SABES)
- Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE)
- Nigeria Association of Agricultural Engineers (NAIE)
Timeline
Head of Program
Ngeria Agricultural Mechanization And Equipment Leasing Company
2022.01 - Current
Head, Project Coordination
Nigeria Agricultural Mechanization and Equipment Leasing Company
2020.06 - 2021.12
Desk Officer/Service Engineer
Integrated Nationwide Agricultural Land Development Scheme (INALDS)
2019.05 - 2020.06
Agricultural Extension Officer (Volunteer)
National Youth Empowerment Programme (N-Power)
2016.11 - 2019.05
Intern
National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization, NCAM
2012.05 - 2012.11
M.Sc - Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
University of Ibadan
B.Eng - Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Federal University of Technology Minna
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