Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
International Award for Project on Inter-communal Conflict Resolution by Global Youth Action Network
Timeline
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Rasaq Olasunkanmi

Project Management/Development Programming
LAGOS, NIGERIA. (rasaqolasunkanmi22@gmail.com),LAGOS

Summary

Enthusiastic Programme Manager that is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Development Programming, Humanitarian and Development Cooperation with training in M&E, Data Management, Basic and Advanced Impact Analysis, Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health, Theory of Change and Social and Behavioral Change Program Monitoring Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the civil society sector.

Overview

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NGO (senior management)

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NGO (middle level management)

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Public Service

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Media (civil society)

Work History

Programme Head

Justice, Development and Peace Movement (JDPM)
Oyo, Oyo
09.2017 - Current
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

State Programme Coordinator

Campaign Finance Monitoring Project (funded by IFES, USAID & UKAID)
Oyo, Lagos
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Oversaw Programmatic Implementation in Oyo State.
  • Managed Project Monitors in Oyo State
  • Mainstreamed and Integrated Gender Analysis into the Project
  • Membership of Project Implementation Team
  • Monitored the implementation of the project.
  • Prepared Monthly Reports
  • Designed Reporting Format for Project Monitors
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

General Coordinator

Coalition for Change and Good Governance (CCGG)
Lagos, Lagos
08.2015 - 07.2017

Position Summary: A start up position to launch and build a NGO structured to be a key player in the civil society sector.

  • Coordinated the development of strategic milestones and initiatives for the organization i.e vision, mission, goal etc
  • Led the development of operational strategies and corporate policies.
  • Led comprehensive staff member training covering key topics.
  • Drove workflow efficiency by streamlining processes and driving improvements.
  • Provided Strategic and Technical Leadership for Organizational Efficiency
  • Cultivated and Maintained Network of Government, Private Sector and Civil Society Contacts
  • Designed Implementation Strategies for Programmatic Interventions.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations and laws i.e registration, pension andtaxes
  • Mobilized Resources and Fund Raising for programme Implementation
  • Conducted Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis
  • Conducted Risk Analysis and Stakeholder Mapping for Effective Project Design and Implementation.
  • Designed Tools and Instruments for Programme monitoring
  • Institutionalization of M&E Frameworks and System.

Technical/Special Adviser to National Commissioner

Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC)
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
06.2010 - 05.2015

Position Summary: A 6 month part time project position to coordinate the monitoring efforts of campaign fund of major presidential candidates for the Nigerian 2019 general elections.

  • Provided technical inputs on electoral and democratic issues to the commission
  • Oversaw the design and implementation of gender policy and gender mainstreaming initiatives
  • Engaged and liaised with donor partners like IFES, USAID, DFID, UNDP, CIDA, FES etc;
  • Designed training manual and capacity building modules for CSOs and electoral officers
  • Identified electorally marginalized groups and recommended them for funding and training by INEC
  • Prepared Report on the political economy of 2011 and 2015 elections
  • Designed and reviewed reporting format for the commission

Research/Project Associate

Alphacomma Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Lagos
04.2006 - 03.2010
  • Designed Research Strategies and Orientation
  • Organized and coordinated pilot studies
  • Conducted Data analysis and Interpretation
  • Conducted training for staff and clients on STATA, SPSS and Nvivo
  • Conducted Literature/Desk Review
  • Spearheading the conduct of context Analysis
  • Liaised with appropriate authorities for consent??
  • Designed and validated research instruments
  • Planned and organized validation workshops
  • Disseminated research findings to technical audience
  • Prepared technical reports

Editor/Chairman, Editorial Board

The Deed Publications
Lagos, Lagos
03.2000 - 11.2006
  • Edited write ups
  • Conducted interviews
  • Sourced for advert placement
  • Chaired editorial board meetings

Education

Sociology

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2017 - Current

Sociology

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2010 - 06.2013

Sociology

Ondo State University (Now Ekiti State University)
Ado=Ekiti, Nigeria
10.1991 - 03.1997

Skills

Programme Design

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Accomplishments

Position Summary: A senior level position that involve extensive initiative, strategic leadership, rational disposition and critical approach to solving problems.

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members
  • Led the development of 5 year strategic plan for the organization
  • Attracted 3 international donors
  • Prepared bi-annually project report to donors
  • Cultivated and maintained network of contacts i government, private sector and civil society
  • Led the design and implementation of programme interventions
  • Handled and mediated in 196 disputes and successfully resolved 144
  • Led the education and training of 23,891 pupils, 1,929 teaches and 40 family groups under child rights project
  • Organized the institutionalization of M&E system and mechanism
  • Coordinated preparation of annual organizational

International Award for Project on Inter-communal Conflict Resolution by Global Youth Action Network

A Certificate of Award of honorary mention I received in August 2004 in recognition of a project I carried out titled ‘Inter-Communal Conflict Resolution’. The thrust of the project was the resolution of decades old conflict between two warring neighboring communities. The origin of the conflict dated more than five decades and I used interactive and participatory methodology to understand the nature and causes of the crisis and it was eventually resolved.

Timeline

State Programme Coordinator

Campaign Finance Monitoring Project (funded by IFES, USAID & UKAID)
10.2018 - 03.2019

Sociology

University of Lagos
11.2017 - Current

Programme Head

Justice, Development and Peace Movement (JDPM)
09.2017 - Current

General Coordinator

Coalition for Change and Good Governance (CCGG)
08.2015 - 07.2017

Sociology

University of Lagos
10.2010 - 06.2013

Technical/Special Adviser to National Commissioner

Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC)
06.2010 - 05.2015

Research/Project Associate

Alphacomma Nigeria Limited
04.2006 - 03.2010

Editor/Chairman, Editorial Board

The Deed Publications
03.2000 - 11.2006

Sociology

Ondo State University (Now Ekiti State University)
10.1991 - 03.1997
Rasaq OlasunkanmiProject Management/Development Programming