Program Administrator Consultant@International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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With 10 years of experience working in international development, including 5 years as a Project Management Administrator in a global organisation focused on transforming African food systems through technology and agricultural innovation. I also bring 3 years of experience in girl-child advocacy and sexual and reproductive health rights. With a strong track record in both local and global development projects, I have consistently delivered measurable deliverables that align with strategic goals, ensuring not only the achievement of immediate outcomes but also fostering long-term impact across diverse communities. Additionally, I managed events and logistics as well as strengthened capacity within the Agricultural and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programmes for underserved populations. I have coordinated and won multiple bids for large international development programmes and provided crucial administrative and compliance support for programs and projects. Additionally, I have developed numerous work plans, global budgets, and financial management procedures for programmes in their first year of implementation. I am a passionate advocate for reproductive justice and the sexual health rights of young people, especially the rights to quality and dignified health care & education. Previously funded by DPRIZE, I worked on a comprehensive girl-child sexual education, adolescent pregnancy, and age- and gender-responsive SRH services. Former Administrative Specialist and Project Manager Intern at Helpmum - Led the distribution as a workshop facilitator on anti-cross generational and transactional sexual relationship curriculum initially developed by UNICEF.My experience has honed my skills in cross-cultural communication, stakeholder and partner engagement, multilateral donor coordination, and the monitoring and evaluation of complex interventions. I have a strong forte for shaping programmes that serve not only immediate needs but also advance long-term systems transformation — from agricultuMore...