Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 11 years of experience in public health, the expert is a Social Behavior Change and Community Health Specialist. They possess strong skills in program implementation, community mobilization, behavior change communication, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading projects with organizations like Save the Children International and USAID, focusing on health interventions such as reproductive health, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. Responsibilities have included holding leadership roles, providing technical oversight, and strategic development. The expert has been instrumental in integrating gender strategies and enhancing community engagement, achieving significant improvements in health outcomes.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors such as USAID, British Council, and Save the Children International. Their involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building, primarily in the health sector. Worked across diverse projects focusing on national and regional public health interventions like reproductive health, maternal and child health, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. The geographic locations of these projects include Nigeria and Niger, where the expert has made impactful contributions.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at various organizations across sectors such as health, education, civil society, NGOs, media and communications, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Senior Community Health Advisor and SBC Community Capacity Team Lead, focusing on program implementation and community mobilization. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating gender strategies and leveraging media for public health advocacy. Responsibilities have included addressing regional health and development challenges, primarily in Nigeria and Niger, where they have developed a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a strong educational background, the expert holds a Master of Science in Public Health from International University Bamenda in Cameroon and a Bachelor of Science in Education Geography from Usman Danfodio University Sokoto in Nigeria. These degrees provide a solid foundation in public health and education. The expert is fluent in English and Hausa, which have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Nigeria and Niger. These language skills have enabled effective communication and collaboration in multilingual teams, enhancing community engagement and project implementation in diverse cultural settings.