Steve Ihekwoaba

Strategic, analytical, and service-oriented organizational leader with 25 years of experience spanning Institutional Operations, Health-Adjacent Administration, Project Coordination, and Large-Scale Resource Management. Combines a rigorous scientific foundation (B.Sc. in Genetics and Biotechnology) with a proven track record of pioneering local branches, establishing compliance structures, and driving field logistics. Experienced in managing budgets in millions, leading cross-functional teams of up to 16 personnel, and coordinating 9+ functional departments.

Exceptional skills in data integrity, stakeholder engagement, and community mobilization within the international development and corporate sectors.

Director of Operations / Lead Administrator - SOZO LIFE ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK - Abuja, Nigeria

(2022)

• Founded and established a community-based organization, developing its foundational operational structures, compliance processes, and governance frameworks from inception.
• Direct daily administrative workflows, programmatic schedules, resource distribution pipelines, and budget allocations.
• Spearhead human capital development by recruiting, training, and supervising a diverse team of 15+ staff members and field volunteers.
• Manage high-level stakeholder relations, contract procurement, vendor selection, and last-mile logistical operations.
• Diagnose systemic organizational inefficiencies and deploy practical, localized solutions while maintaining absolute data confidentiality and fiscal accountability.

Regional Operations & Admin Manager - LIVING WORD NIGERIA - Abuja, Nigeria

(2018 - 2022)

• Pioneered, structured, and scaled a new regional branch operation from the ground up in the FCT.
• Recruited, onboarded, and managed performance indicators for personnel, field teams, and community outreach volunteers.
• Managed complex stakeholder networks, interfacing directly with vendors, corporate partners, local donors, and community leaders.
• Served as the primary public advocate and representative for the organization across regional radio and television media platforms.
• Administered financial operations, managed procurement ledgers, and enforced internal transparency protocols.

Pioneer Branch Administrator & Program Manager - LIVING WORD NIGERIA - Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

(2009 - 2018)

• Spearheaded the market expansion and establishment of a new regional branch, driving participant scaling from 5 to over 90 active stakeholders.
• Supervised 12–16 cross-functional personnel and coordinated 9 distinct operational departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Designed, audited, and implemented a standardized administrative data system where no structured system previously existed.
• Directed facility management, vendor contracts, transport logistics, and asset deployment across the state.
• Conceptualized, planned, and executed large-scale annual conferences, conventions, and multi-day community intervention programs.

Institutional Administrator - LIVING WORD NIGERIA - Aba, Abia State

(2005 - 2009)

• Supervised and delivered continuous capacity-building training to a staff network of over 10 administrative workers.
• Maintained organizational records, databases, official communications, facility logistics, and fleet coordination.
• Provided data and logistical support for executive recruitment, financial accountability audits, and operational dispute resolutions.

Co-Founder & Program Coordinator - LIVING WORD CAMPUS NETWORK - University of Calabar

(2000 - 2005)

• Co-established a campus-focused community group from concept to full execution.
• Built foundational communication, data collection, and program management frameworks to align with institutional regulations.

Institutional Consultant - Divine Breeds School - Abuja

Provided administrative, operational structure, and compliance advisory support.

Enterprise Partner

Co-founded an early childhood development center; managed business operations, client pipelines, and retail supply chains.

Community Volunteer

Served on multiple non-profit oversight boards and project committees executing localized welfare programs.

B.Sc. - Genetics and Biotechnology - University of Calabar, Nigeria (2005)

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - Ngwa High School, Aba (1996)