SULEIMAN AUTA MAMMAN
Humanitarian
Maiduguri
Summary
Result-oriented community development and humanitarian practitioner with over 10 years of experience providing technical and administrative support to achieve program objectives and goals. Strong background in education in emergencies, child protection, and protection mainstreaming. Experienced in advocacy and networking with government and key stakeholders. Skilled in monitoring project progress, developing and maintaining deliverables, and disseminating project information to stakeholders. Expertise in monitoring and evaluation of programs, good knowledge of INEE and child protection minimum standards, field research, capacity building, as well as planning and implementing humanitarian and development programs. Possesses strong analytical, reporting, strategic thinking, and planning skills. Knowledgeable in project cycle management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Inclusive Education Technical Lead
International Rescue Committee
03.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: USAID Funded Project
- Coordinates with technical leads to ensure the integration of disability inclusion throughout project activities
- Review all project materials in collaboration with Inclusive Development Partners, to ensure compliance with the best global practices for disability inclusion
- Provide technical and program staff support on disability inclusion and Universal Design for Learning/Assessment (UDL/A), including training sessions and refresher workshops on equity and inclusion principles as needed
- Advocate policy changes at local and national levels to promote disability rights and inclusion
- Review and assess the effectiveness of equity and inclusion within the project's policies and activities through reports, field visits, and surveys
- Develop standards, guidelines, and tools related to disability inclusion
- Participate in project training activities to ensure that inclusive education and UDL principles are incorporated
- Manages Inclusion Officers and supports their performance management and professional development, including providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support
- USAID Funded Project
- Boosted student confidence and self-esteem by providing consistent support and encouragement, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications, ensuring an inclusive learning experience for all students.
- Increased overall school performance by collaborating with administration on the development of school-wide intervention programs targeting at-risk students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive and collaborative activities, leading to better academic success.
- Reduced behavioral issues by implementing proactive classroom management techniques based on individual student needs.
- Mentored new resource teachers within the school district, sharing best practices for effective inclusive teaching strategies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education Specialist
International Rescue Committee
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: ECHO Funded Project
- Participated in the design, review and adapted the organization's existing education content in alignment with program and government priorities
- Adapted IRC's Healing Classrooms approach to teacher professional development for use in the four PEACE education delivery models
- Conducted technical training and coached staff and government education stakeholders on various thematic areas and project management tools
- Lead the design, planning, and implementation of teacher/facilitator professional development activities
- ECHO Funded Project
- Developed curriculum materials that aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required content.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by integrating problem-solving tasks and real-world applications into lessons.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Spearheaded outreach activities to expand educational opportunities and promote programs and services.
- I reviewed and adapted teaching and learning materials used by the ECHO-PEACE project
- I trained staff and government education stakeholders on the new Accelerated Basic Education Curriculum (ABEC)
Deputy Programme Manager
Terre des hommes
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: ECHO Funded Project
- Oversaw the implementation of CP/EiE project activities in Borno state
- Provided supervision and mentorship field-based team leader, and 11 officers to ensure that activities were carried out accountably and efficiently, gender mainstreamed into actions, and beneficiary's participation included from the onset of the project
- I participated in the capacity building of the Child Protection and Education in Emergency team as well as contributed to developing technical documents in PSS, Case Management, Community-based Outreach, and Education in Emergencies
- I participated in drafting donor reports
- I participated in the relevant inter-agency CPiE and EiE general coordination meetings
- ECHO Funded Project
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Successfully piloted, implemented, and delivered Tdh's first and biggest Integrated Child Protection and Education and Emergencies project in Nigeria
- Lead a vibrant team of 12 staff and more than 50 volunteers
- Successfully, mainstreamed over 2000 children into formal schools
Protection Officer
Oxfam
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: OFDA Funded Project
- I provided day-to-day operational and programmatic support through protection monitoring and community engagement
- I mainstreamed protection across WASH, Livelihoods, and Education sectors through safe programming training and actual monitoring of sectoral activities to ensure that intervention does not exacerbate vulnerabilities within affected populations
- Supported communities to identify and address protection concerns by developing a community-based protection approach with focal points and peer groups
- I have built the capacity of humanitarian partners, stakeholders, CBOs, and Community Volunteers through protection and gender training
- I have implemented community-based activities to improve gender equity, inclusion of marginalized groups, and safety of women and girls
- OFDA Funded Project
- Established, trained, and made eight functional protection committees in my area of responsibility
- I have strengthened community-based protection in Damboa and Chibok local government areas
- I have improved women's participation in the community through advocacy, promoting the rights of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups
Child Protection Team Lead
Coperazione Internazionale
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: UNICEF Funded Project
- Supervised, supported, and led the Child Protection team during the day-by-day activities
- Collected reports from the assigned geographical area and watched the overall integrity and uniformity of methods among the different work areas and units
- Monitored and ensured all registered children's cases were adequately managed according to the guidelines
- Trained community, local, and religious leaders, government social workers, and caseworkers on Case Management and Child Protection in Emergencies under the request of the Child Protection Manager
- Documented all case management files according to the required standard
- UNICEF Funded Project
- I successfully led a team of 5 casework officers
- Established, trained, and managed eight community-based child protection committees of 20 members each
- I reviewed community-based child protection structures in Fika local government area
Case Worker
Coperazione Internazionale
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: UNICEF Funded Project
- I carried out case management assignments for unaccompanied and separated children
- I identified, documented, and provided support through direct and indirect services
- I worked with cultural sensitivity and respect for the dignity of vulnerable children, families, and host community members
- UNICEF Funded Project
- I successfully managed cases of unaccompanied and separated children and other most vulnerable children
Education
Master of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice -
Ahmadu Bello University
B. A. (Hons) - English Language
University of Maiduguri
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCE) - undefined
Telta Memorial Secondary School
Skills
Highly organized
undefinedProfessional Courses And Conferences Attended
- Global Education Conference – USAID Washington
- An Introduction to Proposal and Report Writing - Kaya
- Coaching - Harvard Business Publishing
- Team Management - Harvard Business Publishing
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging – Harvard Business Publishing
- Diversity and Inclusion: Lead the Change – Disaster Ready
- Effective People Management - IRC
- Invincible Disabilities – Disaster Ready
- Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP) and Gender Responsive Pedagogy Teacher Training (GRPTT) - NERDC
- Conflict Sensitive Education - UNICEF/NRC
- Project Management Training – Terre des hommes
- Child Protection: Children`s Rights in Theory and Practice - EDX
- Stay Safe (Managers Training Course) - IFRC
- Humanitarian Mediation Training – Terre des hommes
- Mine Risk Education Training - Danish Demining Group (DDG)
- Humanitarian Access and Principled Management - OCHA
- PFA Training - INTERSOS
- Community Based Protection Training - Oxfam
- Safe Programming Training - Oxfam
- Gender Based Violence Training - Oxfam
- Conflict Sensitivity and Do No Harm Training – Search for Common Ground
- Strengthening Community-Based Psychosocial Support and Protection Services for Children and Adolescent - UNICEF
- Child Protection in Emergencies Concepts and Case Management Process Training – COOPI
Timeline
Inclusive Education Technical Lead
International Rescue Committee
03.2022 - Current
Education Specialist
International Rescue Committee
10.2020 - 02.2022
Deputy Programme Manager
Terre des hommes
07.2018 - 09.2020
Protection Officer
Oxfam
08.2017 - 07.2018
Child Protection Team Lead
Coperazione Internazionale
08.2016 - 06.2017
Case Worker
Coperazione Internazionale
10.2015 - 08.2016
B. A. (Hons) - English Language
University of Maiduguri
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCE) - undefined
Telta Memorial Secondary School
Master of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice -
Ahmadu Bello University
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