Program Director / Logistics Manager at CARA Development Foundation (2021-01 – Present)
Provide strategic and operational leadership for programmes and projects in line with organisational objectives and priorities.
- Lead programme planning from initiation to completion, including objectives, workplans, timelines, milestones, implementation processes and resource requirements.
- Coordinate logistics and operational arrangements for programme activities, trainings, workshops, meetings and field engagements.
- Plan and coordinate the timely availability, movement and use of programme materials, equipment, venues, transportation and other operational resources.
- Coordinate resource mobilisation and support the development, review and management of programme budgets and operational plans.
- Coordinate logistics and operational requirements with programme, finance and administrative functions to promote timely and cost-effective implementation.
- Support procurement and service-provider coordination for programme activities while ensuring compliance with organisational and donor requirements.
- Monitor the use of programme resources and identify operational risks, bottlenecks and opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Compile and review reports from programme and project officers for submission to designated authorities and management.
- Ensure programme activities comply with donor requirements, organisational policies, legal guidelines and approved procedures.
- Develop and apply evaluation strategies to monitor programme performance, identify areas for improvement and strengthen results.
- Supervise programme and project managers, provide feedback and support resolution of complex implementation challenges.
- Apply risk, change and resource-management principles to improve programme efficiency, continuity and delivery.
- Prepare detailed and accurate programme updates, management reports and presentations for senior leadership.
Program Manager at CARA Development Foundation (2014-01 – 2020-12)
Coordinated all project activities, from identification and conceptualization to mobilization and evaluation.
- Coordinated organizational engagement with staff, associates, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
- Synthesized outputs, outcomes and lessons learned to produce reports, technical papers, newsletters, and other publications.
- Organized program and project officers' technical review meetings.
- Provided feedback to the Executive Director (ED) and program/project officers.
- Managed external relationships i.e. working with donor community as well as associates and consultants.
- Acted as Executive Officer for the Executive Director, on the daily management of programs and project staff.
Teacher at BRAINFIELD GROUP OF SCHOOLS (2010-09 – 2013-12)
- Taught English Language, Mathematics, Basic Science, Social Studies, CRK, Igbo Language, Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning.
- Prepared and submitted lesson notes to Administrator.
- Set and Mark homework, tests and examination.
- Marked daily attendance registers.
- Prepared result sheets, grade and position pupils.
- Facilitated pupils on practical excursions.
- Prepared and supervised pupils representing school during Mathematics and Science competitions.
