Eni Elechi

Experienced Program Management Expert with 15 years of professional experience in capacity strengthening, organizational development, research, and project management. Skilled in strategic planning, leadership facilitation, M&E framework design, and stakeholder engagement. Strong background in working with NGOs, development initiatives, and public service.

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.

Ph.D in Environmental Management – Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

M.Sc in Environmental Management – Federal University of Technology, Owerri

PGD in Environmental Management – Federal University of Technology, Owerri

B.Sc in Chemistry – Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike