Experience

• 

  Unicef

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2015

  Chief of field office

  As Chief of Field of Office in Enugu, provide leadership on programme and operations management to deliver UNICEF commitments for Nigeria children in Health and Nutrition, HIV & Aids, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Basic Education, Social Policy, Communication for Development. Mainly carrying out the representation role in engagements with State Governments and other stakeholders, donors, development partners, private sector for effective management of UNICEF partnerships. Enugu field office covers 10 states in SE and SS of Nigeria Show less

• 

  Unicef

  May 2015 - Mar 2017

  Chief of field office

  As Chief of Field of Office in Enugu, provide leadership on programme and operations management to deliver UNICEF commitments for Nigeria children in Health and Nutrition, HIV & Aids, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Basic Education, Social Policy, Communication for Development. Mainly carrying out the representation role in engagements with State Governments and other stakeholders, donors, development partners, private sector for effective management of UNICEF partnerships. The two field offices (Enugu & Lagos ) cover 18 out of the 36 states in Nigeria Show less

• 

  Unicef peshawar

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

  Chief of field office

  I effectively led the team comprised of 62 staff members and responsible for supporting the delivery of the programmes in the KP and FATA provinces in Pakistan. The field office annual programmable budget was USD 20 million and supported a population of over 35 million people. I led the field office teams in conducting extensive consultations with the government in development of the 2018 – 2019 Rolling workplans for both KP and FATA and in line with the CP (2018 – 2022). Led the FO team in timely development, reviews and approval of quality PCA/PDs for implementation of planned activities and aligned FO processes with the internal audit recommendations, direct selection of IPs stopped, and a shift to working more with government partners for sustainability and scale up of interventions. I represented UNICEF in advocacy and meetings with senior provincial government officials, the UN and donors in KP and FATA about UNICEF support and programmes in the supported regions. Represented UNICEF in meetings and advocacy events with key stakeholders including the chief secretary of KP, the Governor of FATA, secretaries and director generals of line departments, engaged with members of the provincial assembly including the speaker, representatives of key government and CSO implementing partners on policy dialogues to promote children’s rights. I promoted and raised the awareness on children’s rights with the government and the public, and with policy makers during key events Show less

• 

  Unicef yemen

  May 2019 - Sept 2022

  Chief of office

  UNICEF Aden was the largest office in Yemen with over 65 staff and an annual budget of more than USD 60 million. With an area of responsibility supporting 13 governorates including realigned districts of 3 governorates (Yemen has a total of 22 governorates), Aden hub has presence in 3 locations in the south: the main field office in Aden, and outposts in Mukalla and Marib. Led the establishment of the Marib field office in 2021 and scaled up UNICEF’s response to providing humanitarian assistance to huge population of IDPs displaced due to the conflict. Aden is the seat of the Internationally Recognized Government of Yemen. Within the delegated authority of the Representative, I represented UNICEF in engagements with senior stakeholders including the Prime Minister, ministers and deputy ministers of line ministries, governors, donor agencies with offices in Aden and other UN agencies to promote UNICEF’s work in Yemen. I consistently maintained a healthy, respectful, safe and secure work environment for staff. Provided the overall Leadership and Management of FO according to the YCO Strategic Priorities. Successfully led the implementation of the YCO decentralization and accountability framework in Aden including operationalization at the field. Contributed to UNICEF’s visibility and fundraising opportunities, including conducting and hosting of field missions and development of human-interest stories, briefs that were shared internally and externally. I coordinated the formulation, development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of YCO Programme Delivery within the Area covered by the Aden Field Office. In this humanitarian context, I provided the oversight in the development of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans and their subsequent execution within the Area covered by the Aden Field Office. I coordinated the team to deliver humanitarian assistance to huge populations of displaced persons in the west coast, Taiz and Marib governorates. Show less

• 

  Unicef

  Sept 2022 - now

  Chief of office at unicef mogadishu

  The situation in Somalia and particularly in the south and central regions remain complex. The protracted crises and fragile political and security context have resulted to a continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation. Over the last three decades, Somalia has been characterized by continuous Sub-National and inter-communal conflict, recurrent natural disasters, continuous internal displacement, rising poverty, unprecedented levels of food and nutrition insecurity, as well as disease outbreaks. The fragile Government compounded by weak public services and a weak economy has impacted negatively on all basic services for children and women. In this context, UNICEF is required to work innovatively and cross sectorally to build resilience, prevent disaster and improve the lives and well-being of Somali children. I am responsible for the overall management and administration of the Field Operations for the Central and Southern Somalia Federal states. Accountable for the effective leadership of field office with 105 personnel in Mogadishu, Baidoa, Kismayo, Galkaiyo, Doolow, Beletweine offices and emergency preparedness and response, and effective leadership of clusters, to ensure timely, effective, and efficient programme delivery at field level, ensuring all blockages, disruptions and delays are avoided to achieve measurable results. Ensure the integration of regular and emergency programme activities and direct, lead and enable a team of competent professional and support staff to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the UNICEF Country Programme including focus on the most vulnerable children, risk informed programming and inter-sectoral approaches. Show less