Theophilus Agada

Experience

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  Micro Works Computer Center

  Jul 2000 - Jul 2001

  Office Assistant

  • Performance Record Management: Maintained detailed performance records of small-scale agro-processing enterprises, facilitating comprehensive evaluations of their activities and progress.• Agribusiness Analysis: Analyzed and evaluated agribusiness enterprises, providing critical insights into their operations and identifying areas for improvement.• Documentation & Information Management: Managed documentation and information related to rural enterprise development, ensuring organized records crucial for informed decision-making and progress tracking.• Communication & File Management: Maintained communication records and office files, ensuring accurate and accessible information essential for effective operations and transparent communication.My meticulous record-keeping and evaluation of agribusiness enterprises have contributed significantly to informed decision-making and the advancement of rural enterprise development initiatives. Show less

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  NICON HOTELS LTD

  May 2002 - Feb 2003

  Receptionist /Admin Assistant

  • Front Office Management: Oversaw the front office operations, serving as the primary point of contact for the public, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.• Inventory & Equipment Maintenance: Managed office inventory and maintained equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and availability of necessary resources.• Logistic Support: Provided logistical assistance for training sessions and general administrative support, ensuring seamless coordination for various office activities. Show less

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  PATHS Programme Nigeria

  Feb 2003 - Aug 2005

  Office Administrator, DIFD-Partnership for Transforming Health System (PATHS

  • File Maintenance & Database Management: Supported office staff in organizing files and databases, ensuring efficient data management.• Documentation & Reporting: Prepared diverse documents like reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.• Team Coordination: Assigned tasks to office staff, monitored operations, scheduled meetings, and served as the point person for inquiries and conflicts, ensuring smooth office functioning.• Schedule Management: Organized appointments for the State Team Leader and senior staff, managed staff schedules, and oversaw administrative personnel, ensuring efficient workflow.• Inventory & Budget Oversight: Tracked office supplies, approved orders, assisted in departmental budget preparation, and supervised expenses, maintaining budget compliance. Show less

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  USAID MARKETS Project

  Sept 2005 - Nov 2010

  • Implementing Partner Coordination: Coordinated 140 local partners across 14 states for FNSP activity execution, ensuring alignment with program objectives.• Strategic Planning & Oversight: Led the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans for FNSP activities, tracking performance to meet annual targets.• Partnership Agreements & Reporting: Drafted MOUs and agreements with program partners, providing essential input for work planning and reports.• Training & Policy Advocacy: Supported training for income generation and monitored OVC caregiver training. Led policy and advocacy initiatives for nutrition interventions at community and LGA levels.• Logistics Management & Community Engagement: Managed administrative logistics staff, enhancing community involvement in nutrition program planning, implementation, and monitoring, with a focus on women's participation in decision-making processes. Show less • Operational Management Assistance: Assisted the Director for Operations in implementing operational systems, overseeing inventory, office space, and project vehicle management.• Supervision and Compliance: Provided supervision to logistics, administration, drivers, and facility teams, ensuring adherence to U.S. government regulations and Chemonics' policies.• Policy Development and Strategy: Contributed to developing a systematic strategy for office and logistics management, establishing filing systems, and implementing office policies and procedures aligned with best practices.• Staff Supervision and Development: Ensured optimal staff performance through coaching, guidance, training facilitation, and performance assessments.• Office and Logistics Oversight: Managed physical office space, project vehicles, event planning, travel logistics, and administrative tasks, ensuring quality assurance across all activities.• Logistics Planning: Ensured 24/7 planning and management of project staff logistics, guaranteeing efficient operations at all times. Show less

  • Program Officer, PEPFAR funded Family Nutritional Support Program (FNSP)

    Sept 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Operations/Office Manager

    Sept 2005 - Aug 2009
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  USAID/Nigeria Bridge to MARKETS II Project

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  Program Officer, Livelihoods and Household Nutrition Program,

  • Livelihood & Nutrition Programs: Planned and executed Livelihood and Household Nutrition activities, including assessments, surveillance interventions, and innovative research initiatives aimed at enhancing rural livelihoods. Managed food supplement procurement and distribution, benefitting over 80,000 Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) across 14 states in Nigeria.• Integrated Training Initiatives: Provided integrated training encompassing income generation, homestead farming, and nutrition education. Empowered food-insecure households with economic opportunities, improved food access, and knowledge for better nutritional decision-making.• Assessment and Data Collection: Organized and actively participated in field assessments, market analysis, and beneficiary selection. This approach facilitated the collection of vital information necessary for designing, monitoring, and evaluating livelihood and nutrition interventions, ensuring their effectiveness and relevance.My initiatives in integrating livelihood support, nutrition training, and efficient food distribution have significantly impacted vulnerable communities, fostering economic empowerment and improved access to essential resources. Show less

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  USAID MARKETS II Project

  Apr 2012 - May 2013

  Program Officer Household Economic Strengthening (HES)

  • Program Implementation Oversight: Managed day-to-day program operations, ensuring the fulfilment of program targets while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and budget monitoring.• Partnership Coordination: Coordinated all program activities and facilitated timely submission of deliverables from partners, liaising with Finance and Operations teams to ensure seamless logistical support for program activities.• Livelihood and Economic Activities: Managed livelihoods and economic opportunity initiatives for caregivers of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs), empowering them with the necessary skills for sustainable income generation.• Advocacy and Community Mobilization: Designed advocacy and community mobilization activities, collaborating with the Program Manager to educate beneficiaries on crucial topics such as Household Nutrition, Income Generation, and Livelihoods.• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): Collaborated with local partners to implement WASH activities in target communities, emphasizing proper hygiene practices and providing essential training to OVC caregivers.• Quality Assurance: Ensured the quality and integrity of implementation, adhering to technical guidelines, evaluating programming relevance, and identifying staff capacity-building opportunities to enhance program effectiveness.• Gender Mainstreaming and Protection: Provided advice on integrating gender, protection, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into project activities, contributing to WASH proposal preparation and other related responsibilities.My responsibilities in program oversight, partnership coordination, and community empowerment efforts have been instrumental in ensuring effective program delivery and positively impacting the lives of vulnerable populations. Show less

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  Mercy Corps

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  Economic and Market Development Advisor

  • Economic Empowerment Initiatives: Designed, planned, and implemented economic and natural resource initiatives, focusing on enhancing income generation and asset-building skills for project beneficiaries, fostering sustainable economic growth.• Community Engagement for Conflict Prevention: Organized substantive economic clinics for local leaders, contributing technical expertise to develop community conflict prevention plans. Conducted community mapping and facilitated negotiation workshops for dispute resolution, fostering harmony.• Conflict Prevention Forums: Organized forums dedicated to conflict prevention within communities, actively involved in training local leaders on mediation and interest-based negotiation, fostering proactive conflict resolution skills.• Research and Advocacy: Collaborated with Monitoring, Evaluation and learning Advisor to facilitate business-led research and advocacy, addressing the economic costs of conflict and advocating for a conducive business environment.• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Identified, built, and managed relationships with local business leaders and associations, engaging them in programmatic research and advocacy efforts, enhancing collaboration and resource-sharing.• Policy Advocacy and Implementation: Provided technical input for studies exploring the economic costs of conflict, spearheaded business-led policy forums, and managed the implementation of Joint Economic Development projects, fostering collaboration between Pastoralists and Farmers across dividing lines.My multifaceted efforts in economic development, conflict prevention, and stakeholder engagement have been instrumental in promoting sustainable economic growth and fostering harmonious relationships within communities. Show less

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  USAID MARKETS Project

  Dec 2015 - Jul 2017

  Capacity Building/MEF Master Trainer

  • Beneficiary Group Support: Provided capacity-building and mentorship for registered beneficiary groups, focusing on livelihood support interventions, and enhancing their skills and capabilities.• Field Officer Training: Conducted training for field officers (Village Agents, Program Officers, CSOs/CBOs) on establishing Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) among cooperatives, IDP camps, and smallholder farmers, ensuring wider community impact.• Specialized Training Initiatives: Facilitated Micro Enterprise Fundamentals (MEF) and Nutrition Training for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in various camps across multiple states, while also conducting Homestead Farming sessions for Women & Youth in Agriculture (WIA & YIA) associations in the Niger Delta.• Group Dynamics & Leadership Skills: Organized training sessions focusing on Group Dynamics and Leadership Skills for target groups, Community Development Associations, and local implementing partners, fostering collaborative and effective community-driven initiatives.My efforts in conducting targeted training and mentorship programs have significantly contributed to enhancing livelihoods, empowering communities, and fostering leadership skills among various beneficiaries. Show less

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  Agropedia Africa

  Aug 2017 - now

  Senior Technical & Capacity Building Advisor

  • Coordinating Technical Assistance: Overseeing capacity building for stakeholders within the Agricultural Value Chain across Nigerian project sites, encompassing producers, processors, input dealers, policymakers, and transporters.• Advocacy and Investment Drive: Leading initiatives to advocate for farm mechanization and optimal agronomic practices, crucial for enhancing food security and diversifying livelihoods.• Strategic Program Development: Directing the development and implementation of Agropedia's Livelihood Programs, aligning them with strategic objectives.• Village Savings & Cooperative Engagement: Spearheading engagement related to Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) and cooperatives, crucial for community development.• Training & Capacity Building: Overseeing comprehensive training initiatives covering MEF, Group Dynamics and leadership Skills, and Livelihood and economic Strengthening.• Planning & Budgeting Oversight: Ensuring timely and cost-effective planning and budgeting for Agropedia's Livelihoods programs, aligning them with overall priorities.• Field Officer Training & Partner Alignment: Training field officers on VSLA establishment among cooperatives, IDP camps, and smallholder farmers, aligning plans and budgets with partners and strategic guidelines.• Engagement with Stakeholders: Engaging with government agencies, private sectors, and organizations (FBOs/CBOs) to design safety net programs for IDPs, empower youth through ICT innovation, enterprise development, and foster market alignment. Show less

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  UNDP Nigeria

  Dec 2020 - now

  Consultant ( Community Engagement, Bonding, Trust and Confidence building)

  • Training Security Providers: Delivering comprehensive human rights and rule of law training to diverse security entities such as Police, NSCDC, NDLEA, Prisons, and Vigilantes, fostering a community-level understanding.• Community Bonding Activities: Facilitating trust-building endeavours among community security providers and stakeholders, including CBOs, youth, and girls. These initiatives aim to fortify community security and promote harmonious coexistence.• Establishing Security Platforms: Creating and training community-based platforms to bolster collaboration between security providers and stakeholders, fostering a unified approach to community safety.• Gender-Sensitive Safety Plans: Assisting communities in crafting and implementing safety plans that are sensitive to gender dynamics, ensuring inclusivity and tailored protection measures.• Mentorship and Counseling: Identifying and training women as mentors and counselors to support victims of Violent Extremism (VE) and at-risk youths within targeted communities, providing essential guidance and support.This initiative encompasses a holistic approach, intertwining education, community engagement, gender sensitivity, and mentorship to fortify community security, trust, and resilience. Show less

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  Fellitha Global services Ltd

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  Senior Consultant

  Providing training on Biomass Briquette production and Related Renewable Energy systems in the following ways. This training serves multiple purposes:1. Environmental Sustainability: Educating individuals on Biomass Briquette production promotes using renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on non-renewable resources and minimizing environmental impact.2. Community Empowerment: Offering training in this field equips communities with the knowledge and skills to generate their sustainable energy, fostering self-reliance and economic empowerment.3. Technology Transfer: Teaching Biomass Briquette production techniques facilitates innovative technology transfer, enabling communities to adopt and adapt renewable energy systems.4. Energy Access: Empowering individuals with the ability to produce Biomass Briquettes ensures better access to clean and affordable energy, particularly in areas with limited access to traditional fuel sources.By providing training in Biomass Briquette production and related Renewable Energy systems, I impart technical skills and contribute significantly to environmental conservation, community development, and enhanced energy accessibility. This training represents a crucial step toward sustainable and inclusive energy practices. Show less