Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience, the expert is a development specialist with a strong focus on monitoring, evaluation, and research across social protection, governance, nutrition, and health sectors. Responsibilities have included leading technical and project management roles in both local and international initiatives. Collaborating with major donors like the World Bank and USAID, the expert has developed national frameworks, conducted evaluations, and provided policy-influencing technical assistance. Proficient in data analysis tools such as SPSS and Power BI, they have held leadership roles, including as a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, delivering impactful results in diverse settings.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank, USAID, EU, UNICEF, UNDP, Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, and CDC. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like governance, social protection, nutrition, and health. The expert's work has primarily been national in scope, focusing on Nigeria, where they have contributed to donor-funded initiatives aimed at policy influencing and program delivery.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in social protection, governance, nutrition, gender and social behavioral change, maternal and child health, and HIV prevention, the expert has held roles such as Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and Research Lead. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes policy influencing and strategic information management. The expert's work is primarily country-specific to Nigeria, where they have contributed significantly to national development initiatives and donor-funded projects. Extensive experience in Nigeria has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. This in-depth regional expertise has supported effective implementation and evaluation of development initiatives, contributing to significant policy and programmatic advancements within the country.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Yoruba, utilizing these languages in various professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. Basic proficiency in French and Hausa further enhances their ability to engage in diverse environments. These language skills have been instrumental in facilitating communication and collaboration in international development projects. The expert holds an M.Sc. in Sociology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and a B.Sc. in Demography and Social Statistics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. Additionally, they have a National Diploma in Accountancy from Federal Polytechnic Ede, Nigeria. These qualifications provide a strong foundation in social sciences and accountancy, supporting their expertise in development and evaluation.