Jemimah Kajuru

I'm an experienced humanitarian worker with skills in Psycho-Social Support facilitation, case management, with over 4 years of experience PSS, Child Protection and Nutrition sectors. I am a team player who gets things done professionally with good communication and problem-solving skills. I have worked with donors like EU, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and USAID to support projects in the Northeast of Nigeria.

I'm committed to making a difference in people's lives, and open to new opportunities.

Psycho-Social Support Facilitator at Youth Integrated for Positive Development Initiative (YIPDI) (2025-04 – Present)

• Counsel individuals and provides emotional support
• Identifies and refer protection cases
• Makes support plans for individuals
• Check in regularly and follow up with clients and handles crisis situations
• Sets up peer support groups
• Facilitates support groups for specific needs
• Assesses community psycho-social needs
• Plans and implements PSS activities
• Works with other teams (protection, health, livelihood) to strengthen referral pathways
• Engages community leaders in PSS activities
• Strengthens community resilience through training
• Develop training materials and trains community members on PSS
• Supports community-led initiatives
• Keeps accurate records and reports of all activities
• Tracks PSS outcomes and indicators
• Updates stakeholders and management on project progress

Program Officer at African Radio Development Association (ARDA) (2024-01 – 2025-04)

• Raise awareness and empower women on social issues
• Train women on skills and livelihood programs
• Facilitate focus group discussions
• Implement projects and monitor progress
• Involve women in politics and decision-making
• Promote women's economic empowerment
• Write regular reports on project activities

Intern at Youth Integrated for Positive Development Initiative (YIPDI) (2023-08 – 2024-01)

• Conducts data management activities
• Compiles and analyzes field reports
• Prepares and presents reports to senior colleagues for review
• Documents meeting proceedings and keeps records
• Collaborates with field officers on project activities
• Assists in beneficiary verification and NFI distribution
• Supports organizational activities and events
• Works closely with field teams and senior staff
• Facilitates communication and information flow

Enumerator at Action Against Hunger (ACF) (2023-06 – 2023-07)

• Conduct household surveys, interviews, and group discussions
• Record responses accurately using paper or digital tools (ODK, Kobo Toolbox)
• Ensure data is complete, consistent, and accurate
• Follow guidelines and instructions
• Support community entry and mobilization
• Maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and respect for local customs
• Report challenges to supervisor promptly
• Adhere to ethical standards and organizational protocols
• Participate in training sessions
• Submit completed surveys on time and handle data tools safely

Assistant Lecturer / Storekeeper at College of Business and Management Studies, Konduga (2023-03 – 2024-01)

• Lectured and taught courses
• Conducted exams and tests
• Marked exam scripts
• Managed student data
• Coordinated inter-college activities
• Kept and maintained school assets

Science Laboratory Technician Assistant at Mega Hospital, Ungwan Boro (2018-12 – 2019-04)

• Supported investigations and experiments
• Collected and tested blood and other medical samples
• Kept lab equipment in good condition
• Presented and shared findings with doctors and nurses and wrote reports
• Collection, preparation and testing of samples

HND in Microbiology – Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, Samaru Zaria (2022)

ND in Science Laboratory Technology – Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, Samaru Zaria (2018)

Senior Secondary School Certificate – Blessun Academy Sabo (2016)

First School Leaving Certificate – GEFE 1 Kajuru LGA (2010)

NYSC Certificate (2023)