Special Assistant Service Delivery

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Plot ****, UBIAJA CRESCENT, OFF LADOKE AKINTOLA BOULEVARD,

GARKI 2, ABUJA NIGERIA

Phone: 080******** AND 080******** • E-mail:****.*******@*****.*** L a m i S a n m i A b a y i l o

- SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Development Practitioner, experienced in designing improvement systems, project management and establishing frameworks for sustainable development, corporate infrastructure, process engineering, design of baseline and initiatives. Knowledgeable in Contract processes techniques, industry analysis, government

& business development plans, client relations management, cost efficiency and conflict resolution tactics; experienced in strategic design and development of corporate processes and policies. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

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CORE FOUNDATION

Director, Organization Development

• Development and delivery of strategy papers

• Provision and conception of thought leadership in the development and roll out of accompanying operational document;

• Implementation and further development of the CORE’s vision and mission, philosophy in line with agreed organizational priorities;

• Providing leadership in shaping the organizational strategic direction;

• Identifying and diffusing bottlenecks in the delivery of the organizations mandate;

• Directing the activities of CORE in accordance with sound management practices and development policies;

• Ensuring CORE has a well balanced documention and efficient programme that is responsive to the political social and economic environment.

SEPTEMBER 2011- JANUARY 2016:

MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS - OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ABUJA, NIGERIA

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Senior Technical Assistant

Worked in the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Millennium Development Goals

(OSSAP-MDGS) in administrative processes and procedure, programme & project management, policy development, improvement systems, strategic human resource management and development; and relationship management with International partners, and strategic framework planning on eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary education, promoting gender equality and empower women, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, ensuring environmental sustainability; and developing a strategies and framework for global partnership for development.

• Co-Coordinated deliberations for the achievement of the MDGs countdown strategies, improving the governance and accountability environment and strengthening coordination and cooperation among the three tiers and arms of government;

• Mobilized and committed all communities and key stakeholders on MDGs;

• Ensured effective mainstreaming of MDGs into overall national and sub national development visions and plans;

• Participated in developing in-house performance strategies on the MDGs targets and indicators;

• Participated in developing strategic plans, monitoring and evaluating the plans in order to prioritize the organization’s performance targets and outcomes.

• Put in place performance management mechanisms that enabled the OSSAP achieve the desired outcome;

• Participated in developing and implementing work processes and systems through process re- engineering;

• Participated in the development of OSSAP’ target;

• Anchored relationship management with partners;

• Supported the OSSAP to conduct and publish relevant research as demanded by SSAP;

• Supported in developing Improvement Systems for effective and efficient work processes; developing policies and procedures for achieving the MDG goals and targets;

• Provided administrative support to the SSAP on Technical Matters and effective liaison with other units in the OSSAP;

• Worked in creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy; facilitating knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

• Worked on;

(i) Institutional development

(ii) Research and policy

(iii) Communication, advocacy, and

(iv) Capacity development of OSSAP;

• Supported OSSAP to ensure administration and implementation of program strategies, adopt processes and procedures focusing on achievement of the following results: 1. Presentation of thoroughly researched information for preparation of reports; 2. Effective application of decision making tools and establishment of management targets.

• Supported in establishment of the mechanisms to track/use decision making tools; 3 P a g e

• Presented information/reports for identification of areas for support and interventions;

• Supported SSAP in preparing National reports on achieving the MDGs goals and objectives;

• Carried out the preparation of MTSS and Budget Defense for strategic Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) funded by the MDG

• Coordinated & Supervised submissions from MDAs (Cash flow analysis & Implementation work Plan for MDAs’ projects) funded by the MDG

• Coordinated the MDAs during Ministerial Tenders Board/Procurement meetings and the award of contract for the MDGs projects;

• Monitored the MDAs to ensure adherence to the implementation of work-plan and cash flow;

• Prepared and submitted quarterly progress report, Mid-term assessment report and updated implementation status report;

• Embarked on periodic visits to the MDGs project sites to assess implementation status;

• Carried out the development of baseline data template needed for tracking the MDGs

• Participated in Desk Officers Meeting, Task Team Meeting, Task Managers Meeting and SSAP’s sensitization and advocacy visits;

• Other task that enhanced the performance and productivity of OSSAP. APRIL-SEPTEMBER 2011 LEENFORD GROUP OF COMPANIES ABUJA, NIGERIA Consultant- Leenford Group of Companies

• Facilitated setup of the group and consolidated the affiliate companies, defined the business models/plans, process engineering and established a vibrant business strategy unit

• Carried out business diagnostic exercise- (General asset evaluation, process and status audit);

• Business Process re-engineering and redesign (to enable a coordinated approach in measuring process performance and deliverables under well-guarded timeframe), Process review and redesign, documentation and record filling flowchart, logistics and procurement process, legal transaction process, contract processes, project coordination and monitoring, business/market opportunity report; industry analysis & business development plans;

• Defined the group’s business strategy and business model;

• Generated corporate policies, training and development policies, compensation and performance management policies;

• Created recruitment polices (including job descriptions, responsibilities and duties of employees);

• Designed internal communication collateral: staff handbook, personnel information forms, assumption of duty forms, leave application forms, confirmation of appointment and evaluation; target setting forms, appraisal and staff requisition forms;

• Generated employment letters, deployment, warning, appointment letters ;

• Presented service delivery training program for staff involved in interface with publics; 4 P a g e

• Developed processes for tracking internal delivery;

• Collaborated with the group’s Management Team to institute the principles of service delivery;

• Developed a financial forecast that reflected the strategy and business models. JANUARY 2009-SEPTEMBER 2009 LUCRATEL USA, ATLANTA, GEORGIA HR Adviser

• Team member in the complete review of HR policy manual with the CEO culminating in a report to management with recommendations on outdated policies and those affected by new HR laws

• Preparing/supervising recruitment and selection processes, interviewing prospective candidates. Ensuring legislative procedures are implemented such as providing unbiased and ethical services at all stages of recruitment process and to other employees;

• Assisted in implementation of training and development initiatives, vision training and induction/on boarding of new hires;

• Maintained and developed key people initiatives to support HR best practices;

• Provided advice and support to employees on all day-to-day HR & employee relation issues

• Profiling of employees

OCTOBER 2002- DECEMBER 2008 LUCRATEL LIMITED LAGOS, NIGERIA Director- Human and Corporate Resources

• Facilitated start-up including organizational development, staffing company, implementing processes and procedures from conception. Developed company policies, co-authored employee handbook, spearheaded trainings

• Performed full-cycle recruitment for positions such as executives, accountant, public relations, marketing, company secretary, IT professionals, administrative, contractors, sales, business development, etc. Developed job descriptions;

• Proactively maintained positive associate relations, adhered to strict confidentiality procedures and handled breaches of policies accordingly;

• Counseled and coached management on business decisions related to personnel issues, leadership and management effectiveness;

• Conducted training classes on HR issues and associate orientations.

• Implemented HR plans and programs to ensure the most effective utilization of human resources in assigned departments;

• Drove succession planning, management development and performance management/360 degree feedback;

• Developed the Human Capital Management department;

• Development of employee-oriented company culture that emphasized quality, continuous improvements, high performance and encouraged on going personal development amongst the workforce;

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• Developed and documented the company’s human capital management policy;

• Developed staff governance processes across the organization to ensure that a positive perception of employment is achieved and continuous improvement in people management practices in the company;

• Development and dissemination of clear and purposeful organizational and workforce development plans (Learning and Development).

FEBRUARY 1998-AUGUST 2001 TULIP PRESS ABUJA

Head Employee Services

• Monitored employment legislation and guided the CEO and management on employment regulations and compliance issues

• Devised and managed the physical environment and workspace planning for all company staff;

• Devised the strategies and procedures for recruiting, staffing, performance management and improvement systems for all necessary and relevant positions within the company;

• Led the design of an appropriate compensation and benefits administration strategies;

• Devised and led employee orientation and training policy programmes for the company;

• Championed and guided management on employee relations, employee and community communication, employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health matters;

• Played advisory roles on Life Insurance Scheme;

• Reviewed/implemented nomenclatures to align with the local environment for benchmarking purposes;

• Involved in driving the internal restructuring and realignment of TULIP ’s Staff;

• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of effective human resource (HR), staff development practices and policies in support of the company’s business objectives

• Facilitated in house training programmes.

• Implemented a performance management process and maintained a database that supported the culture of performance and performance management.

• Identified evaluated, developed and implemented programmes and coaching interventions for management and staff to optimize the human capital of the company.

• Established equitable disciplinary practices in compliance with relevant legislation. February 1997-February 1998 National Youth Service Corp Abuja National Institute for Cultural Orientation

Research and Development Officer

Provided help and advice to other government agencies, using the organization’s services

Communicated courteously with other agencies by telephone, email and face to face;

Investigated and solved some research problems;

Handled the agency’s complaints or any crises;

Kept records of discussions or correspondence with other agencies;

Wrote reports and analyzed the services that the agency provided;

Visited other government agencies or functions;

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Developed feedback and complaints procedures for staff to use;

Developed service policies and standards for other departments in the agency;

Met with managers to discuss possible improvements for the agency;

Carried out in-house-training for staff to deliver high standard performance. March-December 1994 Garki General Hospital Abuja

Industrial Attachment

Carried out routine microbial analysis

• Supervised and performed tests on various microbiological activities on a regular basis

• Maintained knowledge on various testing methods and performed manual operations on various supplies;

• Developed and maintained validation in all protocols for various environmental controls.

• Performed laboratory analysis on all materials after appropriate sterilization.

• Performed tests on component samples, identifying any contamination and performed analysis for appropriate source for same and initiated corrective actions.

• Performed various cultures of micro-organisms in isolation, according to standard inhibition and ensured controls over moisture and temperature.

• Monitored all physiological and morphological characteristics and identified micro organisms.

• Performed tests on all incoming ingredients and documented all records. July-October 1991 First Bank Nigeria Jos Main Branch Vacation Job: Teller/Funds Transfer/Customer Service

Received and processed money when customers wrote cheques on their accounts or withdraw savings

Posted in customers passbooks;

Processed instruction receipts, entry instruction and verification. EDUCATION

2007 – 2009 Walden University Baltimore, USA

Master’s In Business Administration (HR Specialization)—yet to pick up my Certificate

• Specialized in human development and business operations in the borderless world. 2007 Cornell University- (Ivy League) USA

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Johnson Graduate School Of Management-Executive Leadership

Certificate Program in Executive Leadership Program 2004- 2007 University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Masters in Human Resource Management and Development

• Specialized in people management, strategic human resources, training and development, employment law, employee relations, compensation and performance management, and international human resource management.

Unpublished Dissertation titled ‘Improving Organizational Performance through Training and Development’, A study, which discussed issues on the need to train employees, focusing on improving and developing employee performance through training. The dissertation attempted to explore what constitutes performance and the impact of training on organizational and individual performance; and transfer of the knowledge acquired in training the workplace. 1997 Debis Computer Institute Lagos, Nigeria

Data Processing

1990-1996 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria B.Tech Hons. Applied Microbiology

• Unpublished Dissertation titled: Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Diarrhea cases In Bauchi.

CORE COMPETENCE AND SKILLS

Functional Competencies: Good knowledge of HR management principles and practices, organizational analysis, design and job evaluation. Good understanding of HR platform.

Management and development of people, mentorship, planning and organizational Management.

Information management: Ability to obtain, process, present, and disseminate information transparently and equitably.

Analysis, synthesis, and forecasting: The ability to analyze situations of critical importance to the organization, identify potential areas that will require special attention and contribute to finding creative ways to address these areas.

Communication and Performance Management: Ability to communicate, plan and successfully undertake good personal performance and facilitate other team members’ performance. 8 P a g e

Teamwork and Interpersonal skills: Ability to work in a coordinated fashion with others and with a common agenda, sharing power, and collectively taking responsibility for successes and failures.

Public speaking, training delivery and facilitation

Developing and implementing performance management system

Project Management Skills- Self trained

Medical Nutrition And Health Management

Creative writing.

PUBLISHED WORKS

Wait on the Lord (2005), 179 pages, Published by Destiny Image Europe Beyond Limits (2007), 179 pages, Published by Destiny Image Europe Supreme Secrets of Success (2010), 318 pages Published by Xulon Press Florida USA Living Your Potential (2016), 98 Pages, Published by Amazon, USA CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

1. Delegate: Organization of African First Ladies Summit on HIV/AIDs (OAFLA)- 25TH January to 1ST February 2012 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

2. Delegate: Partnership And Learning Visit of the Senior Special Assistant To The President on Millennium Development Goals to the United Nations Headquarters- 2nd -7th February 2012, Manhattan, New York;

3. Delegate: Fifty Sixth Session of the United Nations Commission on Status of Women (CSW)- 27th

– of February 9th of March 2012, Manhattan, New York; 4. Delegate: 2nd Biennial Sanitation And Water For All High Level Meeting, 14th-20th April 2012, Washington DC, USA;

5. Delegate: ALL African Parliamentary Conference on MDGs And Launch Of SG’s Integrated Implementation Framework (IIF), 2nd-6th June, 2012 (Manhattan, New York) 6. Delegate: United Nations Conference On Sustainable Development (Rio +20) 20th-22nd June, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;

7. Delegate: 2012 Substantive Session Of The Economic And Social Council (ECOSOC), 2nd- 27th July, 2012 Manhattan, New York;

8. Delegate: International Seminar- Social Policies For Development, 24th-31st August 2012 Sao Paulo, Brazil;

9. Delegate: United Nation General Assembly UNGA 19th-26th September 2012 Manhattan, New York;

10. Official: Training Workshop by the Office Of The Senior Special Assistant To the President on MDGs, on the 2012 Special Conditional Cash Transfer Program 15th- 19th October, Abuja, Nigeria; 9 P a g e

11. Delegate: Biennial Conference on Common Wealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM), A Public Service Fit for the future. 24th -26th October 2012 Nepal, India; 12. Delegate: The 20th Ordinary session of the assembly of Heads of States and Government. Jan 21- 28th, 2013 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;

13. Participant: Opening of 2012 Conditional Grant Scheme (CGS) Pre-Implementation Workshop. February 7th -8th 2013;

14. Participant: Thematic And Sub-National Consultation On the Post 2015 Development Framework

, 18th – 19th February 2013, Abuja Nigeria;

15. Participant: Millennium Acceleration Framework (MAF) Stakeholders’ Technical Workshop, February 20-21, Abuja Nigeria;

16. Participant: Stakeholders Dialogue to Review the National Report On Nigeria’s Progress on the internationally agreed Millennium Development Goals April 4th-5th 2013, Abuja, Nigeria; 17. Participant: Launch of the Nigeria Development Solutions Network, 6th May, 2013. Abuja, Nigeria;

18. Delegate: 66th Regular Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA-66), The Palais Des Nation, May 20-24th 2013, Geneva, Switzerland

19. Delegate: The 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of the 0AU, 21st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and the 23rd Ordinary Session of the Economic Council and African Union

20. Delegate: Economic And Social Council- ECOSOC 2013 Substantive Session; 1st-26th July 2013, Geneva Switzerland;

21. Delegate: Beyond 2015 UK “Will Global Goals Help Us Create A Fairer And Much Sustainable Future?” September 3, 2013 London England;

22. Delegate: BYND 2015 Global Youth Summit, 9th-11th September 2013, San Jose Costa Rica; 23. Adviser: 68TH Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UN September 2013, Manhattan NY, USA

24. Delegate: Third African Ireland Economic Forum October 2th -5th 2013, Dublin, Republic of Ireland;

25. Delegate: Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting- CHOGM 2013; 14th -17th November 2013, Colombo Sri Lanka.

26. Participant: MDGs Conditional Grant Scheme To Local Government Area; Flag of by the First Lady Dame (Dr.) Patience Jonathan: Tuesday 4th February 2014, Banquet Hall State House; 27. Delegate: The 24th Ordinary Session Of The Executive Council And The 22ND Ordinary Session Of The African Union; January 27TH -31ST 2014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 28. Delegate: The Fifty-Eight Session of the Commission On The Status Of Women; 10th -21st March 2014, United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA;

29. Delegate: 25th Session of the Human Rights Council Geneva, Switzerland; 19th- 21st March 2014 30. Participant: Launch of MDGs Micro-Credit Grant to 444 Agric. Based CO-operative Societies in 148 Local Government Areas, Thursday 24th April 2014; Abuja Nigeria 31. 23rd Ordinary Summit of the AU: 13th OAFLA Extra Ordinary General Meeting; 23rd-26th June, 2014, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

32. Delegate: High Level Political Forum On sustainable Development: Second Meeting Under The Auspices of ECOSOC, 30th June-8th July 2014, Manhattan USA; 33. Delegate: 20th International AIDS Conference, 20th-25th July, Melbourne, Australia; 10 P a g e

34. Participant: The Presidential Summit On MDGs. The MDGs and the Socio Economic Transformation of Nigeria; 2015 and beyond 18th-19th August, Abuja Nigeria 35. Delegate: Ireland-African Economic Summit, 29th-31st October 2014, Dublin, Republic of Ireland; 36. Participant: World Bank-Nigeria Poverty Measurement Seminar, 10th November 2014; Transcorp Hilton, Abuja Nigeria

37. Delegate: Intergovernmental Negotiations: “Stock Taking” 19th-21st January 2015, United Nations, New York, USA;

38. Delegate: Intergovernmental Negotiations: “Declaration” 17th-20th February 2015, United Nations, New York, USA;

39. Delegate: Condition on the Status Of Women, 10th-12th March 2015, United Nations, New York, USA;

40. Delegate: Intergovernmental Negotiations, Sustainable Development Goals and Targets 23rd- 27th March 2015, United Nations, New York, USA

41. Delegate: International Conference For Sustainable Development (ICSD), 23rd- 24th September 2015, Columbia State University, New York, USA.

SOFTWARE/ OPERATING SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE

Intuit Quick Books, MS Office 2007, MS Project 2000, WordPerfect, Excel, Reflections, Resumix, VISIO 2000, Lotus MAC OS 10, Adobe Acrobat, Deploy Personal Information

Date of Birth: 13TH May 1971

Gender: Female

State of Origin: Plateau

Marital Status: Married with children

References

1. Mr. Darex Oguntuyi

Diplomat

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Federal Secretariat

Abuja Nigeria

Phone: 080********; Email: *************@*****.*** 11 P a g e

2. Mr. Akanji Oladosun

Admin and Programs Officer

Sustainable Development Goals Office

The Presidency,

Suit 201, Bullet Building, Federal Secretariat, Abuja Phone: 080********; Email: *************@*****.*** 3. Dr. Ifeolu Joseph Falegan

Special Assistant to the SSAP SDGs Suit 201

Bullet Building, Federal Secretariat, Abuja

The Presidency.

Phone: 080********; Email: *******@*****.***

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