Raheem Mutiu, PhD, SRMC®

Experience

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  Peace and Development Advocates Network (PADAN)

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2012

  Programme Officer

  Key Achievements Designed and monitored some Projects including: “Mothers can be schooled” where about 20 pregnant, out-of-school girls were returned to school. They were supported in learning and received psycho-socio supports; while some parents were enlightened on the need for girls to be educated.  Supported the design and implementation of “Education for Social Change and Development of Saki”.  Managed the programme development and implementation. Led the development and implementation of ‘ No to Road Accident’ Project in which about 200 commercial motorcyclists and commercial motor drivers were trained on safe road use as a result of incessant fatal road accidents in Saki in 2011. Designed ‘Electoral Violence Prevention Project’ which was collaboratively implemented with National Orientation Agency in Saki West Local Government in 2006. Conducted conflict analysis of Irawo Chieftaincy Crisis in 2006 for stakeholders’’ intervention. Designed an advocacy campaign project against child trafficking from Benin Republic to Nigeria through porous borders in Saki. Show less

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  The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria

  May 2012 - Nov 2024

  Program Manager/Examination Security & Transport Risk Management

   Plan and lead implementation of examination in emergency situations and hot spots in Kaduna State to ensure examinations are conducted successfully in the turbulence of inter-communal violence. Manage communal tension and conflicts arising from examination process through conflict sensitive intervention strategy Collaborating with Kaduna State Education Ministry and other stakeholders to address educational challenges in the State especially the ones pertaining to candidates’ assessment and performance. Managing partnership with Civil Society Organizations and community groups in addressing challenges, issues and tension resulting from educational assessment process. Ensuring inclusiveness and management of conflicts and tensions arising from the organization’s actions and inaction. Show less

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  Kaduna State Peace Commission, Nigeria

  Feb 2019 - Apr 2020

  Peace and Conflict Researcher (Volunteer)

  • Researched causes of conflict and peacebuilding strategies in Kaduna, Nigeria.• Supported Research, Proposal, and Report Writing for effective communication.• Collaborated with communities and clients to understand factors for preventing violent extremism.

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  The British Council, Nigeria

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

  Researcher

  In my role as a Researcher Contractor at The British Council, Nigeria, I participated in the Pathway research project focusing on intergroup relations, conflicts, and insecurity in Kaduna State. I collaborated with government agencies, community leaders, and other stakeholders to gather responses and provide valuable insights on conflict drivers and impacts.

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  ACLED

  Jun 2022 - now

  Nigeria Researcher

  In my role as a Nigeria Researcher at ACLED, I specialized in providing insights on peace, conflicts, and security dynamics in Nigeria. I supported conflict analysis, trend monitoring, and data management for armed conflicts and political violence. My work involved coding events for real-time coverage and managing quantitative and qualitative data on political violence, protests, and armed conflicts.