Muhammad Dalhatu

International development professional with 5+ years managing donor-funded governance programs and conducting investment pipeline due diligence across Africa and the U.S.

Experience includes pre-investment financial health checks and risk assessments for 20+ media organizations, alongside $500K+ portfolio oversight and compliance management. PMP-certified, with growing quantitative capabilities (SQL, Power BI, Tableau) applied to evaluating organizational performance and revenue metrics.

Program Assistant at Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) (2023-05 – 2025-09)

• Coordinated donor-funded governance and sustainability projects supporting 20+ media organizations across Nigeria, strengthening their institutional resilience and accountability.
• Managed grant oversight and financial compliance, ensuring alignment with MacArthur Foundation guidelines and institutional transparency.
• Conducted pre-investment due diligence of 20 media organizations, including financial health checks, revenue model evaluation, and operational risk assessment for prospective media investees, and produced monthly progress memos tracking revenue, website, and social media metrics through ongoing client stand-ups.
• Oversaw a $500K+ donor portfolio across 20+ partner organizations for 2.5 years, consistently meeting MacArthur Foundation compliance and reporting requirements with no funding disruptions.
• Maintained up-to-date portfolio records in digital management systems, enabling real-time monitoring and proactive risk identification.
• Supported rollout and iteration of new program tools and reporting processes, incorporating partner feedback to improve usability and compliance.
• Supported cross-sectoral convenings and workshops on revenue diversification, governance, and institutional innovation, facilitating knowledge-sharing and peer learning.

Programs Officer at World Youth Group (2017-09 – 2022-01)

• Led youth-focused governance and policy initiatives, including UN-linked convenings and consultations, building coalitions across governments, NGOs, and multilateral agencies.
• Coordinated international conferences on sustainable development, civic participation, and governance reform, facilitating dialogue with policymakers and civil society leaders.
• Produced operational and financial progress reports for funders, ensuring transparency and alignment with donor policies.
• Managed program reporting, event planning, and donor relations to ensure accountability and measurable results.

Master of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies: International Studies – The City University of New York, The Graduate Center (2017-01 – 2019-05)

Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies – The City University of New York, College of Staten Island (2012-08 – 2016-05)