Shama Balami

I am an astute community mobiliser, peacebuilding, and community development expert; with extensive experience developing and implementing projects, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. I have a complete understanding of the humanitarian and development core principles and operational standards in Nigeria.

I have over six years of experience in the development sector, working for over two years of consolidated experience in the humanitarian sector in North-Eastern Nigeria. Some of my recent work experience includes working as Project Coordinator with Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Yola, Project Officer for Community Preparation for Reconciliation and Reintegration with EYN Project (IOM), Borno State, and Nigeria and Transformative Dialogue Intern on COMITAS Project, Search for Common Ground Yola Office. These experiences have given me a broader perspective on international development, programme management, and quality standards within the humanitarian context.

It has also enabled me to build valuable contacts with grassroots groups, parliamentarians, government officials and international development partners across Nigeria