Ojooluwa Ibiloye

Experience

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  National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies

  May 2015 - Apr 2016

  Research Assistant

  • Provided operational and administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer of the Political Parties Leadership and Policy Development Centre.• Drafted concept notes, proposals, policy recommendations, implementation strategies, meeting reports, speeches, briefs and analytical notes on specific issues related to the functions of the Directorate of Research.• Led the verbatim transcription teams for the survey carried out by the Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons Proliferation and Control in the 36 States of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory.• Assisted the Director of Research to carryout research and analysis on cross-cutting national and international issues.• Designed, distributed and retrieved questionnaires, and analysed data for Senior Research Fellows. • Performed Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews to obtain data from relevant stakeholders.• National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Show less

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  National Social Investment Office (NSIO)

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

  Research Analyst

  • Worked with the Communications Manager of the N-Power job creation component of the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIPs) to develop communication materials to proactively disseminate information to 500,000 volunteers• Provided telephone and social media communications support to 500,000 beneficiaries of the N-Power Programme.• Monitored the attendance of N-Power beneficiaries and the implementation of the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in Abuja and Jigawa State, respectively.• Attended the National Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Clinics in 16 States of Nigeria with the SA to the President of Nigeria on MSMEs and performed Key Informant Interviews during the sessions to identify challenges faced by small businesses in Nigeria, and wrote reports.• Provided planning and coordination support to senior programme leadership for the establishment of the South-South Innovation Hub in Benin, Edo State and the North East Innovation Hub for Internally Displaced Persons in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, respectively. Show less

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  Cerebral Hub

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2023

  • Lead a team of seven policy researchers to provide high-level policy services to public sector clients.• Managed the development, analysis, and communication of more than 30 public policies, programmes and legislations.• Conduct policy research using statistical tools for data collection, analysis and visualisation.• Utilise digital tools and platforms to simplify intricate public policy details into easily understandable content to enhance citizens’ understanding and improve public engagement.• Provide expert policy advice and insights to government institutions.• Develop and implement policy communication plans.• Advocate for policy initiatives through targeted engagement and digital platforms.• Evaluate and assess policy impact to inform evidence-based decision-making. Show less

  • Senior Policy Analyst

    Mar 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Policy Analyst

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022
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  RuralPro Nigeria

  Sept 2021 - now

  Founder

  • Providing visionary leadership to ensure the success of the Foundation in achieving its mission. I am committed to empowering individuals and communities in hard-to-reach areas, enabling them to actively participate in civic life.• Overseeing and directing project activities across multiple work streams, ensuring efficient coordination and effective implementation.• Spearheading the coordination and implementation of the Youth Civic Activism in Nigeria (YouthCAN). This transformative project started as a Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange and has equipped more than 120 young Nigerians with essential skills to collect data and generate policy solutions centred on the youth's shared priorities. The inaugural YouthCAN workshop was conducted in partnership with the Center for the Future of Arizona, with funding from the U.S. Department of State and administered by IREX.• Taking the lead in the implementation of the Citizens at the Centre project. This initiative brings together communities and local governments, fostering collaboration and empowering citizens to transform their shared priorities into policies. Show less

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  Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Graduate Fellow

  • Assist in conducting research to advance the mission of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Initiative at the Biden School as a national hub for democratic citizenship study.• Assist in facilitating student activities, workshops, and research projects to enhance civil discourse understanding and policy development.