Christopher Ebikebena

Experience

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  Alpha

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  Data Analyst
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  Department of Political Science, University of Jos, Nigeria.

  May 2021 - Jun 2023

  Student Tutor
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  Impact Training Room - ITR

  Nov 2022 - Feb 2025

  Team Member - Programs Unit.
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  LEAP Africa

  Feb 2023 - Sept 2023

  Fellow

  - Youth Leadership Development:Engaged in LEAP Africa's Youth Leadership Development Program, fostering leadership skills and contributing to impactful community projects.- Contributed to the Deaf Girls ARISE change implementation project, offering trauma healing and counseling to deaf girls who have experienced sexual assaults and rape in Jos. - Played a key role in advocating against gender-based violence, particularly for People Living with Disabilities, through the Deaf Girls ARISE project.- Provided crucial trauma healing support, addressing the unique challenges faced by deaf girls who have been victims of sexual violence.- Collaborative Project Management: Successfully collaborated with a diverse team to implement the Deaf Girls ARISE project, demonstrating effective project management and a commitment to social impact. Show less

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  AIESEC

  May 2023 - Feb 2025

  1. Strategic Business Development: Spearheaded business development initiatives for AIESEC in Jos Brand Week, successfully cultivating partnerships with organizations like Books2Africa Nigeria, Better Class Environment, and Victor Bello Foundation, resulting in meaningful collaborations for our social impact project.2. Team Leadership and Coordination: Led a dynamic cross-functional team, orchestrating seamless collaboration among Delegate Experience, Sales, and Logistics teams. Effectively motivated team members to align with organizational goals, ensuring the successful execution of Brand Week activities.3. Project Evaluation and Monitoring: Implemented robust evaluation and monitoring mechanisms throughout the project lifecycle. Conducted post-event assessments, gathering feedback from various teams to identify strengths, areas of improvement, and key learnings for future project refinement.4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered collaboration between diverse teams, creating synergies between Sales and Delegate Experience to enhance delegate engagement and participation. Instituted clear communication channels, ensuring cohesion among teams for streamlined project execution.5. Partnership Management: Established and maintained relationships with diverse stakeholders, negotiating terms, and ensuring alignment with project objectives. Employed effective communication and relationship-building skills to secure sponsorships, venues, and other crucial resources, contributing to the overall success of Brand Week. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2023 - Feb 2025

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  • International Relations Manager

    May 2023 - Jul 2023
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  Theirworld

  Jun 2023 - Mar 2025

  Global Youth Ambassador

  As a Global Youth Ambassador with Theirworld, I am a globally recognized advocate for SDG 4 – Quality Education. I engage in digital advocacy campaigns to provide quality and inclusive educational opportunities for young people all over the world.

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  Millennium Campus Network (MCN)

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2025

  Fellow

  As one of the few selected fellows among 4,000 candidates globally, I participated in the United Nations Academic Impact Program. This fellowship provided a platform to engage with international peers, discuss global challenges, and develop sustainable solutions in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Iimplemented a social impact project with a dynamic team. Our project, "Impact Connect", focused on advancing the UN SDG 4 - Quality Education in underserved community primary schools around our University campus in Jos. Show less

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  Paragon One

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  Research Intern

  - Researched and evaluated early stage start-ups in longevity tech to assess alignment with IgniteXL’s investment thesis.- Utilized due diligence processes to evaluate 15 other deal submissions for alignment.- Designed an investment summary document presenting key information to potential investors.- Pitched a deal live to company leadership in a 5-minute final deal presentation.- Managed time autonomously to complete multiple projects in an asynchronous three-week program.- Received a certificate of Outstanding Completion for achieving strong evaluations. Show less

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  Chatham House

  Jan 2024 - now

  Member - Common Futures Conversations

  Common Futures Conversations is a platform that gives young people the opportunity to engage in global dialogues on critical challenges shaping the world. We nurture connections with experts, and actively shape policies for positive impacts in Africa and Europe.

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  Borg. Research

  Jan 2024 - now

  Program Manager and Research Analyst

  Policy review and research.Program management.Partnership development.

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  World Bank Group Youth Summit

  May 2024 - Mar 2025

  Delegate, 2024 World Bank Youth Summit.

  Participated in the 2024 World Bank Group Youth Summit and joined young people globally to discuss relevant issues in our generation such as Digital Access and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Technology for a Livable Planet. The summit had thousands of participants from around the world. The Summit took place on May 30-31, 2024, with activities and engagements in at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington DC.

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  Institute for Economics & Peace

  Jun 2024 - now

  Ambassador

  Participated in the IEP Ambassador Program, where I gained in-depth knowledge of the Global Peace Index and strategies for achieving Positive Peace. Through this program, I developed skills in peace research, community advocacy, and conflict resolution. I successfully applied these insights by leading educational initiatives and promoting peacebuilding efforts within my community, contributing to a safer and more cohesive society. I'm currently implementing a community development project where I share the positive peace framework to young secondary school students. I believe change should start from the foundation. Show less