Patrick Ajah
B. A (Ed.) Social Studies (OAU), NCE History/Social Studies (AFUED) | Programme Coordination |Administration | Reporting & Compliance | Stakeholder Management
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Programme and development professional with extensive experience in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, partnership development, monitoring, and impact reporting. Skilled in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, tracking programme performance, consolidating reports, and supporting evidence-based planning and continuous improvement. Experienced in collaborating with academic institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and community stakeholders through institutional and SDG-aligned initiatives.
Brings strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a commitment to inclusive development, social impact, and community empowerment.
Experience
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Landmark University - Omu-Aran, KWARA
(2023-04)
- Coordinate administrative and operational activities across the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and allied units, supporting effective planning, execution, and follow-up on assigned priorities.
- Prepare and support the defence of annual budgets for the department and allied units, with budgets exceeding ₦150 million.
- Consolidate and quality-check reports from multiple university units, preparing monthly and annual operational reports to support management review and decision-making.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and performance tracking for development-focused initiatives and partnership programmes aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements involving university leaders, development partners, community representatives, and external organizations.
- Coordinate logistics for more than 40 executive meetings, workshops, and institutional events, including venue reservations and travel arrangements.
- Provide administrative and analytical support for stakeholder consultations, programme planning, documentation, and evidence-informed decision-making.
UN-SDG 17 SECRETARY – United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 17) - Landmark University
(2024)
- Supported stakeholder mapping, engagement, and collaboration activities to advance sustainable development objectives.
- Coordinated partnership-development initiatives involving academic institutions, community stakeholders, NGOs, and external organizations.
- Coordinated humanitarian support initiatives and community-focused development programmes targeting vulnerable populations.
- Supported donor reporting, programme documentation, and impact reporting activities.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings and partnership dialogues to strengthen collaborative action and resource mobilization efforts.
- Contributed to awareness campaigns promoting sustainable development, social inclusion, and community empowerment.
RESEARCH & PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - Landmark University Centre for Research and Innovative Development
(2021-03 - 2023-04)
- Coordinated research publications. Ensuring accurate documentation, efficient processing, and eligibility for institutional research financing schemes.
- Ensured weekly publication of University webinars
- Coordinated community outreach, stakeholder engagement, awareness campaigns, and partnership-building activities to strengthen programme participation and institutional impact.
- Oversaw the circulation of research-related updates, calls for papers, grant opportunities, and webinar notices to the entire university community.
- Coordinated over 50 institutional webinars involving researchers, academics, and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution and post-event reporting.
- Led coordinated community development and Focused Programmes aimed at promoting social inclusion, capacity building, and sustainable development outcomes.
- Coordinated the collection and submission of institutional performance data supporting national and international university ranking exercises.
- Maintained research records, and publication databases, to support reporting obligations, and institutional audits.
GOVERNMENT/CIVIC EDUCATION TEACHER - Greater Tomorrow Model College - Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
(2020-04 - 2021-03)
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinated academic schedules, examinations, and classroom activities while ensuring timely delivery of curriculum objectives and compliance with institutional standards.
- Maintained accurate student records, attendance registers, assessment reports, and confidential documentation to support effective administrative processes.
- Prepared periodic academic reports and communicated students' performance and welfare to school management and parents.
- Collaborated with school management, colleagues, and parents to coordinate school programmes, resolve student-related issues, and improve learning outcomes.
HISTORY/CIVIC EDUCATION TEACHER & HOUSEMASTER - Hallmark Secondary School - Ondo Town, Ondo State
(2017-02 - 2020-04)
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinated hostel administration, student welfare activities, and daily operations, ensuring effective supervision and adherence to institutional policies.
- Maintained comprehensive administrative records, student documentation, behavioural reports, and boarding facility records with high levels of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Prepared academic and administrative reports, monitored student performance, and provided timely updates to school management and parents.
- Worked collaboratively with school leadership, staff, parents, and external stakeholders to coordinate academic programmes, extracurricular activities, and student development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2016 - 2019)
Nigeria Certificate in Education - History/Social Studies - Adeyemi College of Education (now Adeyemi Federal University of Education) (2011 - 2015)
