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Kelechi Florence Nwogu

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am a post-graduate professional interested in innovative opportunities targeting programme initiatives to scale up efforts surrounding key thematic areas on women and children. My area of influence is research, advocacy and empowerment building. My general background is in analytical and comprehensive skills such as assessment analysis, situational analysis, policy proposals formatting and informing. I’ve underlined recommendations into frameworks for effective services and programme planning; analytical and research skills towards advising strategies and interventions towards programmatic models and frameworks, also including logic models and business planning initiatives to inform policy frameworks. Generally my skills in summation is assessing, planning, monitoring and evaluating programs and models for tracking key interventions and to inform measures, good practices and outputs. My thematic area or interest is gender issues and women empowerment.

Core Knowledge & Skill Areas

Teamwork & Leadership Development, Critical Thinking, Request for Proposal Reviewing, Community Outreach, Capacity-building, Analytical Social Planning Skills, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Research Analysis and Methodology, Monitoring and Evaluation, Informing Policy, Assessing New Designs and Models, Strategic Planning Design, Impact Solutions, Assessing Thematic Programmes, Operational Support Services, Qualitative Research, Skills in Writing and Editing, Business Planning initiative, Proposal Funding Reviews and Critiques,, Baseline-Performance Measurements, Line-up Item Budgeting, Situational Analysis- writing reports/synopsis, Needs Assessment and Recommendations, Advising on Scale-up strategies, Concept Note writing, Action Planning, Advocacy initiatives building

Education

Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY

Master of Science in Social Work May 2013

Specialization: Immigrants and Refugee Social Welfare-Children and Families

Field of Practice: Policy Practice

Relevant Course Work: Microeconomics, International Social Welfare, Social Policy Analysis Seminar I, International Social Planning and Program Development, Macroeconomics, Social Policy Analysis Seminar II, Microsoft Excel Intro

Capstone Integrative Project, Affordable Health Care-ObamaCare, May 2013

Columbia University, Social Work final project

Assess law document and collaborated on policy reform recommendations

Provided case study in reference to health care law

Collaborated with student(teamwork strategy) professionals from diverse program tracks( SEA, AGPP, Clinical) on policy recommendations

Research and evaluate findings to inform organizational capacity

Georgia State University School of Public Policy, Atlanta, GA

Bachelors in Social Work May 2012

Specialization: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Social Work Club Member

Dean’s List

Programming & Policy Experience

United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA), New York, NY

Research Assistant Intern, Gender, Human Rights, Culture Branch, June 1-Jan 2014

Gender Based Violence-VAW & UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting Unit Intern-Support to Scaling up key strategies

• Analysis and research support to Gender-based Violence Coordinator and FGM/C Senior Advisor-Coordinator

• Assessed Joint Programme Evaluation report on FGM for Phase II support- measures

• Complied and analyzed qualitative data from research databases

• Analyze Strategic Plan as a guideline to inform work on gender issues

• Synthesized FGM Action Plan/strategic inputs under Youth Unemployment– Harmful Practices

• Synthesized concept note to reflect action plan targeting the issue

• Formulated guidance note as situational Analysis on how to integrate FGM into SRH Programming

• Prepared capacity development materials for advising the facilitation notes for conference organizers

• Attended meetings on core thematic areas surrounding strategic plans and resolutions

• Attended meetings-Fun-wide and inter-agency Forums- Network Women and Gender Equality, UN Security Council Resolution, Peace and Security, UN Trust Fund on VAW/G, etc

• Assisted on Cost of Inaction research and team analysis, compiled guidance note for phase II, attended meetings on resolution and strategic plan 2014-2017;

• Provided research and coordination support to the TD-PD Working Group on Good Practices

• Liaised with resource focal points, document preparation for meetings

• Performed writing on key synopsis from meetings;

• Collaborated with unit colleagues on inclusive campaigning initiatives for high-level conferences

New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), New York, NY

Policy Research Intern, PPAI Unit, Aug 2012-May 2013

• Researched and reviewed policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing contracted agencies, quality assurance standards and indicators- International contracted agencies

• Collaborated on oversight and monitoring of contracted agencies and programs

• Collated agency program manual

• Participated in RFP conferences-Briefed and reported on –Grant Proposals

• Reviewed policy memorandums in reference to educational plan

• Collaborated on initiatives on addressing policies, programs and prevention initiatives

• Attended relevant task meetings and community forums towards domestic youth violence and projects

DeKalb Youth Juvenile Court, Atlanta, GA

Youth & Family Mediation Unit

Programs Intern, Aug 2011-May 2012

• Attended youth preliminary court meetings

• Facilitated and organized youth attendance to programs

• Assessed case files for determining youth placement

• Schedule family meetings and mediation sessions

• Input youth case plan in database for

• Monitored and evaluated youth outputs to programs objectives

• Prepared youth community services activities and progress

International Experience

UNFPA- 4TH Pan-African Summit of Youth Leaders of the United Nations, Dakar, Senegal

Youth Leader, participant on Youth Unemployment and Empowerment

King Fahd Hotel, Jan 13-19 2014

• Advocated through promoting awareness of key issues that are on youth and SRH agenda in support of UNFPA mission

• Created Concept note on intricate youth issue

• Created youth centered campaign/activities under Youth Unemployment

• Participated in conferences through group dialogue and activity promotion on concept underlining youth participation, leadership and development

• Concluded conference outcomes through report on key highlights

• Dialogued with peers on various developmental issues of youth and women

Amnesty International Student Campus Group, Atlanta, GA, January-May 2011

Semester Researcher, Georgia State University, State Capitol-House Bill 87 Illegal Immigration

• Worked with fellow students & families facing the issue

• Interviewed and reviewed bill proposal with pro bill supporters- Rep. Ramsey & Rep. Edwards

• Interviewed community supporters of the Bill 87

• Attended meetings at the State Capitol for updates and progress of Bill

• Participated and attended Lobby Day-Advocacy strategy

Girls SWARM- Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Stone Mountain, GA

Group Leader, Summer Girls Group, summer 2008

• Worked with multicultural/diverse young girls at my local church towards integrating school plans and life choices seminars –focused on developmental issues and decision-making

• Held group discussions towards enhancing communication skills

• Organized projects and events outside church

Related Volunteer Experience

Clarkston Immigrant and Refugee Services, Decatur, GA

Affiliated –DeKalb Juvenile Court Intern, Aug. 2011-Jan.2012

• Coordinated weekend events in community for family fun day-outreach

• Assisted with administrative initiatives

• Discussed program goals with community field administrator

• Attended numerous outreach events that focused on refugee families and barriers faced

Awards & Affiliations

• Member, Social Work Club, Georgia State University, 2011-2012

• Panelist Certificate & Recognition, Georgia State University Representative, Millennial Shop for Jobs Conference

• Inductee, International Dean’s List Society, 2012-Present

• Honoree, National Dean’s List, Georgia State University (2011,2012)

• Certificate Recognition Award, Undergraduate Research Conference Member, School of Social Work, Spring 2011

• Group Leader, Certificate Award for Summer Program Leadership, Corpus Christi Catholic Church- Girls SWARM, Summer 2008

Computer Skills

• Microsoft word: word, Power Point efficient

• Microsoft Spreadsheets

• Microsoft excel: Columbia University Course Works

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