Aminat Tope Elelu Abdulrahman, PMP®, LL.M, B.L, LL.B.

Experience

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  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

  May 2006 - Aug 2015

  National Project Officer (NPO)

  NPO for over 8 years with UNODC implementing mainly Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) projects. Successfully implemented series of international, bi-lateral, regional and national projects on TIP/SOM. Participated in many expert group meetings on drafting/reviewing Tools/Documents on TIP/SOM and presented many papers on both TIP/SOM. (https://www.unodc.org/documents/human-trafficking/Needs_Assessment_Toolkit_ebook_09-87518_June_2010.pdf; and https://slideplayer.com/slide/10559919/)Summary:• Successfully managed the implementation of 5 different Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM) Projects worth over US$100 million - from planning through to completion of the projects (while working with UNODC), • Participated in the drafting of Smuggling of Migrant Bill for Nigeria and the Policy Dialogues and advocacy for its eventual passage to Law.• Collaborated with the coalition of NGOs to initiate, coordinate, supervise and monitor the implementation of series of project activities in the three Senatorial Districts of Edo State. UNODC - https://www.unodc.org/nigeria/en/t18-traffickingip.html• Coordinated the project team and achieved the successful implementation of an EU funded project and completion of all project activities from 1st March, 2014 till 31st of August, 2015. UNODC Show less

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  World Health Organization

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2020

  National Professional Officer, Programme Manager

  Programme Manager and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 14 years of experience in program/project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting within the developmental sector. Coordinated programmes on health improvement for health workers, anti-human trafficking, and anti-smuggling of immigrants. Conceptualizes and executes program vision from start to finish, managing complex milestones while adapting to changes and shifting priorities. A strategic fundraiser with exceptional skills in identifying viable funding options for NGOs and project initiatives. Serves as a volunteer on Exam Development for Project Management Institute. Excels at working and communicating with individuals of diverse cultures and organizational backgrounds while establishing programme vision and objectives. Show less

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  UN Women Nigeria

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  Programme Analyst

  • Led implementation of the project on Preventing Forced Migration and Trafficking of Women and Girls in Nigeria in collaboration with government ministries, departments and agencies, Civil Society Organizations and key stakeholders.• Facilitated Gender-responsive analysis and research of status and emerging trends related to forced migration and human trafficking, and prepared substantive inputs to inform programme strategies.• Coordinated the implementation of the programme on Strengthening Women’s Access to Justice: Making Rights a Reality for Conflict-Affected Women in Borno and Yobe states among various Implementing Partners, Consultants and identified Beneficiaries.• Facilitated partnerships with wide-ranging stakeholders including UN Agencies, government institutions, local authorities, law enforcement and security agencies, civil society, which resulted in enhancement of programme implementation and resource mobilization.• Provided quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitated knowledge building and management.• Ensured implementation of programme strategies and activities focusing on achievement of project results and substantively contributed to policy briefs and policy dialogues.• Prepared, reviewed and finalized analytical and periodic project progress and financial reports.• Ensured effective management of the programme in the field within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned while focusing on quality control of the programme activities and achieving results.• Developed annual programme workplan and budget and management of their implementation and Effective application of RBM tools, performance indicators and monitoring achievement of results. Show less

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  Bridge2VC

  Mar 2022 - now

  National Programme Officer (CT)

  • Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitoring and analyzing programme/project development and implementation; reviewing relevant documents and reports; identifying problems and issues to be addressed and proposing corrective actions; liaising with relevant parties; identifying and tracking follow-up actions.• Providing substantive and technical assistance in the planning and facilitation of workshops and supporting the development of action plans and other key documents for CT in Nigeria.• Providing substantive and organizational coordination for project-specific activities, as well as liaising with relevant authorities and key stakeholders. Show less