Professional Experience:
? An experienced senior manager seeking to support the organisational attainment of strategic objectives through
strategic partnerships brokering and management, business management, an application of transformational
leadership, sector knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills.
? Relevant Academic Background: Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
(2022-2024), Masters in Health Economics from Bayero University, Kano (2018 - 2019) complementing extensive
practical experience with a solid academic foundation.
? Accomplished social development expert with 8 years of comprehensive experience in the development and
humanitarian sectors, including serving in senior-level roles.
? Demonstrated expertise as a Senior Project Manager with a focus on overseeing several projects, ensuring
successful project implementation at high quality within budget and timelines.
? Knowledge of end-to-end program management, encompassing design, budget development, strategies, policies,
planning, execution, and reporting.
? A partnership management expert with demonstrated experience in building and sustaining strategic and impactdriven
partnerships.
? Extensive track record of success in developing and executing business development strategies that have
resulted in increased budget allocations.
? Proficient at building and managing essential relationships, including key stakeholders, as well as identifying and
evaluating new market opportunities and developing and negotiating commercial agreements to create mutually
beneficial opportunities.
? Extensive background in leading projects and grants supported by esteemed organisations, such as the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Fund to Fight AIDS,
Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria (GFATM).
? Adept collaborator with a strong track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage and monitor
project deliverables, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and change management.
? Proven leadership experience, being an effective supervisor of project managers and other project team
members, offering guidance and support to ensure project excellence.
? Proactive problem solver with a knack for identifying and mitigating risks, advising on solutions, driving program
goal achievement, effectively translating requirements, and overseeing all issues through to completion.
? Active involvement in regional business development, encompassing business research and analysis, proposal
development, donor relationship management, and donor engagement.
? Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with high-performing peers in shared efforts, to listen, and to learn from
diverse perspectives.
? Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and written and effective at fulfilling the diverse technical and
managerial components of contracts.