Michael Afolami

Experience

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  UNICEF

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2019

  Project Support Officer

  • Facilitated the mobilization of traditional rulers and community leaders in 15 communities to produce a by-law prohibiting open defecation practices in the community. Engaged leaders in cross-community dialogues to unanimously deliberate conflict trends and potential and develop action plans to address them at the individual and community levels.• Led a team of three to mobilize 15 communities to attain open defecation-free status in 6 months. Facilitated over 10,000 households to construct improved latrines and handwashing stations in their homes to reduce sanitation and hygiene-related diseases and the attendant impact on the health and education of children and girls and the livelihood of women.• Mobilized communities, convened dialogues, and trained groups on WASH management and entrepreneurship. • Designed and conducted focus group discussions and key informant interviews on WASH in communities and obtained information for change management. • Organized global events such as World Toilet Day, World Water Day, Global Handwashing Day etc. • Managed electronic and paper-based filing and storage of correspondence and documentation of field events. • Coordinated vendors supplying project materials; coordinated accommodation and other logistics for training. Show less

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  Strategy and Innovation for Development Initiative

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2019

  Program Coordinator

  • Successfully developed and secured funding for multiple livelihood and health projects, improving the lives of vulnerable communities through sustainable solutions.• Led the planning and coordination of a household economic strengthening project, impacting 90 vulnerable households.• Successfully designed and led the implementation of a health project, promoting handwashing and training 650 secondary school girls on menstrual hygiene management, resulting in increased awareness and improved health outcomes.• Led the collaboration with CBOs and successful implementation of an SRHR project for women and an education project for 10 secondary schools, resulting in improved access to education and health services for marginalized communities.• Conducted efficient analysis of project expenditure and outputs, ensuring that implementation was within scope and on budget, resulting in the successful completion of multiple projects. Show less

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  FHI 360

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Data Analyst

  • Conducted data cleaning, analysis, and monitoring of program data, resulting in 97% data completeness and timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports to donors.• Implemented data quality assurance protocols which reduced data discrepancies by 60% and increased overall data accuracy by 28%.• Collaborated with external partners and stakeholders on data-related activities, resulting in improved program coordination and strengthened partnerships with implementing partners.• Led team of data entry clerks and case managers to deliver program services to clients leading to improved service delivery and 96% client retention in care and treatment.• Prepared project reports and visualization with PowerBI and conveyed insights to partners and stakeholders, ensuring they stay informed and get insights to make strategic decisions.• Designed and conducted surveys and assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and inform program design, resulting in an increase in program effectiveness. Show less

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  Hope To Cope Foundation

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  Program Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

  • Developed the work plan and logical framework for two grant-funded projects with a budget of 30 million Naira which improved the protection and livelihood of vulnerable households.• Conducted a baseline survey for the project, collecting data from 1,500 households and developing indicators for measuring project success.• Led the design and implementation of a beneficiary feedback mechanism that received over 500 responses and contributed to improving project delivery and outcomes.• Trained 27 project staff and partners on MEAL best practices, resulting in a 25% increase in their understanding of MEAL concepts and tools.• Conducted data analysis on project performance and generated monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for stakeholders, contributing to the project's 98% reporting rate.• Conducted a mid-term review of the project, leading to the identification of areas for improvement and change recommendations, resulting in a 15% increase in project efficiency.• Coordinated the development of project success stories and best practices that contributed to increased project visibility and awareness, resulting in an increase in donor engagement.• Conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis of project interventions, leading to the identification of cost-saving measures that contributed to a 5% reduction in project expenses.• Conducted a final project evaluation that included the use of an impact evaluation model, which showed that the project led to a 30% increase in child protection, household economic strengthening, and improved well-being for orphans and vulnerable children in the project areas. Show less

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  Jhpiego

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2021

  Strategic Information Consultant

  • Improved intervention impact through analytics and reports on data validity and concurrence, resulting in returning 64 defaulters to care and increasing viral suppression from 78% to 93% in six months.• Provided technical assistance to project teams and partners to improve M&E and program quality, resulting in partner satisfaction with M&E support.• Conducted periodic data quality assessments and provided corrective actions, resulting in a 20% increase in data quality and completeness.• Provided technical assistance to strengthen health information systems, resulting in a 10% increase in data availability and use.• Managed project databases, resulting in improved data entry and management, and consistent 99% high-frequency reporting.• Enhanced team collaboration and productivity by designing and implementing a strategic communication plan, facilitating regular progress updates, and sharing best practices with implementing partners, resulting in significant project milestones achieved within six months.• Designed and implemented training on the use of QGIS, Power BI, and MS Excel for improved data management, analysis, and use, resulting in an increase in staff data management knowledge and improved project performance.• Reviewed and monitored project indicators and data collection tools, resulting in more alignment of project indicators with national performance indicators. Show less

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  United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

  Youth, Peace and Security

  • Developed the needs assessment methodology and training roadmap for an E-mobility project, leading to the development of a comprehensive project training curriculum and project design.• Expanded the Changemaker Series project by ideating a new course, implementing a promotional campaign strategy, and coordinating UNVs to translate content into 6 languages, resulting in a 101% increase in course reach in three months.• Developed an effective dissemination plan to promote the "Building Peace from a Distance" paper, targeted toward peacebuilders and key partners across the UN network.• Conducted research on the priority and strategy of donors, development agencies, and stakeholders on youth, peace, and security, to produce proposals and concept notes for youth, peace, and security and women empowerment initiatives. Show less

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  Rising Tide Africa

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  Operations Manager
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  Icebreaker One

  Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

  Project Manager - Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)