Usman Ahmad Modibbo
Abuja
Summary
Economic Empowerment Specialist with over two decades of experience in fostering economic opportunities, sustainable development, and gender-inclusive initiatives. Expertise in microcredit, sustainable development, social inclusion, and green financing. Seeking to leverage extensive research and practical experience to contribute to the development and execution of Economic Empowerment Knowledge Solutions initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
MF Strategy Sarl
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted research and produced reports that supported over 5 economic empowerment projects.
- Developed technical proposals for EIB, SANAD, PROPARCO, and IFC projects, leading to successful applications.
- Conducted stakeholder analysis and mapping, effectively engaging and managing relationships with over 50 diverse stakeholders in different projects.
- Leading a team of experts developing a decarbonization guide as part of EIBs trade and competitiveness project in Egypt and Jordan. The guide is expected to promote the sustainability awareness of agricultural value chain actors.
Founder
Amana Partnership And Investment Company Limited
09.2021 - Current
- Facilitated the capacity-building initiatives for 5 MFIs, enhancing their operational effectiveness by at least 20%.
- Designed innovative financial inclusion strategies that enhanced access to financial services for 3 underserved communities by at least 35% each.
- Developed manuals and tools for client selection and partner engagement, ensuring 95% adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
Senior Manager (Sustainability, Staff Training and Development)
Hududullah Microcredit Company Limited
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Spearheaded a 40% expansion of the company’s portfolio by identifying new markets and defining an entry strategy.
- Ensured over 90% compliance to operational regulations in all company offices (comprising of 26 branch offices, the head office, and central office).
- Facilitated staff training and development programmes which resulted in 35% increase in staff productivity levels.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Area Manager
Hududullah Microcredit Company Limited
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Supervised 7 branch offices with a staff strength of over 100 employees and a total investment portfolio of N250 million (loaned to over 10,000 clients)
- Developed an electronic client appraisal system on Microsoft Excel that enhanced staff efficiency by 70%.
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
Different Positions (loan Officer, Senior Investment Officer, Branch Manager)
Hududullah Microcredit Company Limited
01.2005 - 02.2012
- Managed and motivated at least 6 branch employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Education
Ph.D. - Green Microfinance
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, United Kingdom05.2022
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods - Research Methods
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, United Kingdom07.2018
Master of Science - Social Business And Microfinance
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, United Kingdom09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria05.2005
Skills
- Economic Empowerment
- Program Development
- Capacity Building
- Project Management
- Research
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Qualitative Methods
- Report Writing
- Stakeholder Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Market Research
- Business Development
- Financial Inclusion
- Drafting Technical Proposals
- Client Relationships
- Team Leadership & Development
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Honorsandawards
- Social Innovation Presenter on COP26 (Nov 2021) (https://ukcop26.org/events/social-innovation-and-climate-justice/, time stamp: 0:10– 6:38)
- Fully funded Doctorate scholarship awarded by the Nigerian Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
- Hult Prize Competition (London Regional Finalist) (Jul 2015)
Volunteer Experience
- Teaching, Glasgow Caledonian University, 01/2017, 08/2022, Lecturing and seminar facilitation., Supervision of Masters students on thesis writing.
- Volunteer (The Future is Bright Project), Glasgow Central Mosque, 05/2017, 12/2018, Part of the team responsible for the design and delivery of climate-friendly products for mosque users (home energy-efficient systems, car sharing and cycling schemes).
References
- Professor Arvind Asha, Professor of Finance, Burgundy School of Business, Dijon France/Senior Consultant MF Strategy, Sarl, Arvind.ashta@mfstrategy.com, +33 643 52 7570
- Professor Olga Biosca, Professor of Economics, Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, Olga.biosca@gcu.ac.uk, +44 782 626 3699
- Alhaji Aliyu Kazaure Gudaji, Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, 24/25 Marina Lagos, +234 8037152116
Training
- Introduction to Teaching Skills 2022 GTA
- Information Security and Data Protection Training
- Environmental and Social Impact assessment training (Green Index 3.0)
Timeline
Consultant
MF Strategy Sarl
09.2022 - Current
Founder
Amana Partnership And Investment Company Limited
09.2021 - Current
Senior Manager (Sustainability, Staff Training and Development)
Hududullah Microcredit Company Limited
09.2015 - 01.2017
Area Manager
Hududullah Microcredit Company Limited
03.2012 - 09.2014
Different Positions (loan Officer, Senior Investment Officer, Branch Manager)
Hududullah Microcredit Company Limited
01.2005 - 02.2012
Ph.D. - Green Microfinance
Glasgow Caledonian University
Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods - Research Methods
Glasgow Caledonian University
Master of Science - Social Business And Microfinance
Glasgow Caledonian University
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Maiduguri
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