Peace Nneka Ojukwu
Non-profit Program Manager/Mental Health Coach
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Highly motivated & Talented professional with passion for helping others, considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings [13+] years of Non-profit valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Possesses great Crisis Management & Team work skills, resilient and always eager to learn & grow.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-profit Program Manager
Fountain Of Wisdom Ministries
10.2016 - Current
- Manage and supervise administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations. In charge of developing budgets for 6 departments, 4 branches and operating plans for programs. As well as support in writing program funding proposals.
- Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues decisions on services, and ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Tasked with developing programs to support organization's strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long term goals.
- Develop strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for team members. Develop evaluation method to assess program strengths every month and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets. · Ensure goals are met in areas including community outreaches (once or twice every month), safety of team, quality, distribution of resources, and team member performance.
- Conduct comprehensive program evaluations every month, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcome of programs.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments where necessary.
- Address and resolve technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Optimize resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
Non-profit Administrator
Fountain Of Wisdom Ministries
06.2010 - 09.2016
- Streamlined and monitored office operations weekly, for increased efficiency of field team, through implementation of improved filing systems and documentation.
- Assisted with grant proposals, conducting research, and compiling necessary documentation to increase funding opportunities, as well as increase in number of beneficiaries/outreaches.
- Served as key point of contact for external partners, fostering positive relationships through clear communication and timely responses to inquiries.
- Supported fundraising efforts by coordinating events, assist in securing sponsorships, and preparing promotional/outreach materials.
- Prepared detailed reports on fundraising activities to provide insights into areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with program managers in monitoring project/outreach progress weekly and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Coordinated logistics for monthly special events such as fundraisers or community outreach programs to ensure smooth execution.
Administrative Assistant
TempleGates Investment
01.2004 - 03.2010
- Answered 2 multi-line phone system, managed approximately 60 incoming calls, routing calls, replying emails, delivering messages to staff, especially sales team and attending to clients.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries on products, address concerns effectively, and build relationship with all stakeholders.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, and proactive in ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Scheduled weekly office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Education
Certification - Mental Health Coach
Light University
Forest VA, United States11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Bayero University
Kano State, Nigeria08.2002
Skills
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Resilience
- Effective communication
- Team leadership and direction
- Project Coordination
- Crisis Management skills
- Critical Thinking
- Empathy & Patience
- Training and Development
- Succession Planning
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded & collaborated with team of [4 staff, 6 professionals & 37 volunteers] in the development and successful execution of an outreach project of over 200 people in Oregun community Lagos called Monkey Village.
- Partnered with NOVEM DOVES FOUNDATION in the past four years plus (2020 - date), to help locate, interview and award scholarships to over 50+ children out of school (primary & secondary), to access basic education.
- Partnered with ANGELIC HANDS FOUNDATION in 2022, which is into empowering women to locate, interview & give small financial grants to over 20+ women in the Oregun & Egbeda community of Lagos state. I monitored their training & assigned supervisors to followup and we are glad to see over 60% of them doing great in their petty business ventures.
- Timely intervention and application of Crisis management skills at Monkey village and Olushosun communities in Lagos state, to resolve dispute & settlement with community leaders, which led to continuous access to the people and a successful outreach in those communities.
- Achieved [over 77% of high performing activity] by introducing The Task Management system for organizational/project goals, assign tasks to team members, set deadlines and monitor work progress.
- Planned and delivered numerous successful community campaigns in about 3 states- Kano, Lagos & Ogun. As i derive great joy in discovering unreached communities that require intervention.
- Introduced a referral list of institutions, we collaborate with and introduce to individuals/families who have needs outside of our scope.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Youth Mental Health Coach certification - In view
Quote
"To be that voice that inspires, bring hope and words of wisdom to comfort the weary in our world daily"
Peace Ojukwu
Affiliations
- American Association Of Christian Counsellors- AACC
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsInterests
Volunteering
Music
Travelling
Timeline
Non-profit Program Manager
Fountain Of Wisdom Ministries
10.2016 - Current
Non-profit Administrator
Fountain Of Wisdom Ministries
06.2010 - 09.2016
Administrative Assistant
TempleGates Investment
01.2004 - 03.2010
Certification - Mental Health Coach
Light University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Bayero University
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