Nnanu Friday Ben

Highly analytical and accomplished Development Economist, Public Policy & Governance Specialist, Government and Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Administrator with over a decade of experience driving policy research, Programme and Institutional Coordination and governance. Proven track record as a high-level advisor within the Federal Civil Service Commission, effectively managing stakeholder relations and aligning executive directives. Currently advancing doctoral research in development Economics, combining rigorous academic expertise with practical expertise in internal controls, project management, and public policy administration.

Special Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner (representing Bayelsa/Delta/Rivers States) at Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) (2018-01 – 2023-12)

• Policy Research and Analysis: Gathered and analyzed complex socio-economic data to brief the Commissioner on relevant legislation, public policies, and civil service reforms.
• Executive Communication: Authored high-impact speeches, briefings, official press releases, and detailed memoranda for the Commissioner's review and presentation.
• Stakeholder and Liaison Management: Represented the Commissioner in high-level inter-agency meetings, arbitrated operational disputes, and maintained strategic relations with government bodies and community groups.
• Office Administration: Supervised daily operations, managed executive calendars, vetted incoming agency requests, and coordinated complex travel arrangements and budgets.

Team Lead at Stonecreek Nigeria limited (2014-01 – 2018-12)

• Operations Management: Oversaw infrastructure projects, natural resource management initiatives, and strict inventory control workflows.
• Financial Compliance: Regulated internal control systems and ensured strict adherence to corporate cash management policies.
• Resource Mobilization: Coordinated cross-functional teams and mobilized resources to meet demanding project deadlines and organizational targets.

Administrative Assistant (NYSC – Continuing Education Centre) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (2013-01 – 2014-12)

• Optimized data management by organizing and maintaining a comprehensive digital and physical student filing system.
• Managed the admissions pipeline, from processing pre-degree application forms to shortlisting qualified candidates.
• Prepared academic results, statistical charts, and spearheaded examination invigilation processes.
• Scheduling: Managing calendars, booking meeting rooms, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining physical and digital filing systems, managing data entry, and organizing confidential records.
• Office Management: Monitoring and ordering office supplies, tracking inventory, and coordinating basic facility or equipment maintenance.
• General Support: Assisting visitors, preparing presentation materials, and supporting human resources or basic accounting tasks (like processing expense reports)

Ph.D. in Economics – University of Abuja

M.Sc. in Economics – University of Port Harcourt (2019-12)

B.Sc. in Economics – University of Port Harcourt (2012-12)

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) – Tua-Tua Community Secondary School (2006-12)