ERIC DUKUN
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PROFILE:
A result-oriented researcher and development worker, with strong experience in programs, survey research, policy, monitoring and evaluation taken up with government, development agencies, and charities.
Progressive knowledge of providing leadership to development projects, including team mobilization, strategic planning, assessments and proven capacity of facilitating grassroots social sustainability initiatives.
A highly committed professional who leverage valuable insights, keen analysis, managerial ability and team approach to drive improvements and best practice.
SKILL SET
Core skills: All-inclusive knowledge in programs, including strategic planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
I.T skills: MS word Excel Smart sheet Data Analysis PowerPoint SPSS Google docs.
Tools for data collection: Capacity in the use of Commcare, ODK and KoboCollect.
Systems Implementation: Successful implementation of grassroots agribusiness and off-grid energy solutions, post-harvest loss solutions (TechnoServe, Nigeria.)
Communication and Leadership skills: Communicate effectively to build relationships, develop strategic partnerships and advice at all levels of management. Proactive leadership style to meet strict deadlines and maintain a team under pressure.
CAREER HISTORY:
Business Advisor November 2020 to present.
TechnoServe Solutions to Poverty.
Primary responsibilities:
Identify with stakeholders and perform a thorough assessment of emanating, existing and envisaged problematic situations and proffer solutions.
Manage a team of 58 volunteers to provide training and support to participating farmers.
Formulate recommendations and solutions supported by field data.
Identify new business opportunities and support the business case development.
Record-keeping of farm activities, data collection of information required for monthly report.
Local Community Trainer August 2017 to November 2020. (3 years)
TechnoServe Solutions to Poverty.
Primary responsibilities:
Identify and enroll small holder farmers for intervention.
Train small-holder farmers in focal communities on best practices, and enhancing opportunities for inclusion of vulnerable groups in the agriculture value chain.
Collect harvest data, and advise on risk mitigation against pests and diseases, natural disasters and supporting emergency response.
Consultant August2013 - December2016 (3 years)
Market Research Consultancy-Lagos.
Primary responsibilities:
Oversee data collection for population based surveys and market research.
Ensure that data quality and procedures are consistently and accurately maintained.
Provide support for field teams to ensure study protocol is followed.
Monitor clients’ retail partners to ensure compliance to clients’ operational standards.
Program Officer May 2007-November2012 (5 years)
Center for Education and Leadership Development-Kano.
Primary responsibilities:
Identify potential donors for funding.
Plan and execute program activities in timely and accurate manner.
Manage and monitor grants, as well as prepare funding reports.
Monitor programs and operational forecasting, establish and maintain cash control to ensure supply of adequate funds.
EDUCATION.
Bachelor of Laws. Bayero University, Kano 2011
COURSES.
Certificate in Humanitarian Needs Assessment.
Humanitarian Academy, Harvard University 2020
Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma.
University of Amsterdam. (in view)