Saude Amina Atoyebi

Experienced Social Policy Manager who served in the Kaduna State Government between 2015-2023 with expertise in fostering donor partnerships, resource mobilization, and shock-responsive social policy design and implementation. Proficient in social and cash transfer design and implementation, as well as strengthening social protection coverage. Applying for the position of Social Policy Manager at UNICEF to utilize skills in designing national social protection legislation that will strength the system for children and other vulnerable populations with the objective of ensuring that no one is left behind.

Transformed the Kaduna State Social Protection Sector

• Pioneered reforms resulting in a groundbreaking social protection policy and draft bill which has since been passed to law.
• Increased availability of Social Register data (from 361k individuals in 2019 to 3.9m in 2023) and reach of social protection services and interventions to marginalized communities.

Pushed for the Creation of the Kaduna State Social Investment Office

• Advocated for the creation of the office responsible for overseeing the development and coordination of state social protection policy and programs.

Stewardship of $40 Million Annual Investment in Social Protection

• Successfully managed the delivery of a substantial annual investment, impacting over 800,000 beneficiaries in Kaduna State.
• Implemented a robust monitoring and evaluation system, ensuring accountability and transparency in resource utilization.

Influential Contributor to State Governance

• Contributed significantly to policy design and governance reforms within the Kaduna State Executive Council.
• Initiated and led cross-sectoral collaboration projects, fostering synergy among different government departments.
• Championed the review of Kaduna State Public Service rules, resulting in an extended maternity leave of six months.

Leadership Roles in Key Committees

• Active member of the Governing Council of the Kaduna State Centre for the Study of Christian and Muslim Relations.
• Served as a key member of the Sir Kashim Fellows' Steering Committee, guiding the selection of fellows and providing support to the administration of the fellowship whose aim is to develop the next generation of African leaders.

Board Member

Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFINA) February 2024 -Present

• Providing proper financial oversight for the organization by approving its annual budget and annual audited financial statements, and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.
• Ensuring EFINA's legal and ethical integrity, and maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Ensuring effective organizational planning in collaboration with EFInA's donors/investors
• Enhancing EFInA's public standing by clearly articulating EFInA's mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public and garnering supportfrom the community.
• Determining, monitoring and strengthening EFInA's programs and activities by determining which programmes are consistent with EFInA's mission

Member

Governing Council of the Kaduna State Centre for the Study of Christian and Muslim Relations. September 2019 - Present

• Providing oversight and guidance to management of the Kaduna Centre.
• Leveraging networks to garner high-level support for the centre and its activities
• Strategizing on fundraising for the Kaduna Centre.
• Reviewing and improving the curriculum and activities of the Kaduna Centre

Trustee

Network on Social Protection Advocacy in Nigeria April 2024 -Present

• Oversee the activities of the organization
• Leverage relationships and contacts to strengthen the objectives of the organization at national and subnational levels.

• Provide guidance to the management team in developing strategies to advocate for social protection across Nigeria

Steering Committee Member

Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship December 2019 - May 2023

• Participated in the selection process for fellows into various cohorts.
• Supported the administrative team in dealing with onboarding, participation and disciplinary issues.
• Contributed to the development and enforcement of documents and manuals that guided the behaviors of fellows during the fellowship

• Oversaw the participation of fellows in their work placement at the Kaduna State Social Investment Office