Bashir Yakubu Email & Phone Number

Kano State, Nigeria

I basically provide support to coordinate and facilitate Accelerated Learning in literacy and numeracy in some selected LGAs of Kano State Teacher and Mentor Capacity Building, Measurement and Monitoring, Community Engagement and Research and Learning at an LGA level. My primary purpose is to build government actors capacity, and systems to ensure that effective Accelerated Learning classes are delivered and learning outcomes improve The aim is to build foundational Hausa and English literacy… Show more I basically provide support to coordinate and facilitate Accelerated Learning in literacy and numeracy in some selected LGAs of Kano State Teacher and Mentor Capacity Building, Measurement and Monitoring, Community Engagement and Research and Learning at an LGA level. My primary purpose is to build government actors capacity, and systems to ensure that effective Accelerated Learning classes are delivered and learning outcomes improve The aim is to build foundational Hausa and English literacy and numeracy skills for primary 4 (P4) to primary 6 (P6) children using the Dual Language approach and TaRL methodology.. The TaRL approach, pioneered by Pratham India, helps children develop basic reading and numeracy skills. Show less

Nigeria

Responsible for managing and coordinating the administrative, logistics, transport, security, facilities and procurement activities to ensure the smooth and successful implementation of the Teacher Development Programme in Nigeria (TDP) programme in Kano State. Ensured that company standards and requirements were complied with, the HR policies and practices were adhered to, and wellbeing was supported in the state. Supported the State Team Leader and the state technical specialists to prepare… Show more Responsible for managing and coordinating the administrative, logistics, transport, security, facilities and procurement activities to ensure the smooth and successful implementation of the Teacher Development Programme in Nigeria (TDP) programme in Kano State. Ensured that company standards and requirements were complied with, the HR policies and practices were adhered to, and wellbeing was supported in the state. Supported the State Team Leader and the state technical specialists to prepare and collate the monthly activity rolling workplans and prepare workshop and training budgets. Show less

Financial and Grant Compliance: Managed donor funds by expending funds for the purpose for which they are meant for. Effectively monitor interventions and programs funded by grant to ensure compliance with grantor guidelines Effectively managed the Imprest Account and the Office running Account, Coordinated payments for meetings and workshops attendees, Local Government and State Staff. Maintained Financial documentation, support document and bank reconciliations. Performed functions of… Show more Financial and Grant Compliance: Managed donor funds by expending funds for the purpose for which they are meant for. Effectively monitor interventions and programs funded by grant to ensure compliance with grantor guidelines Effectively managed the Imprest Account and the Office running Account, Coordinated payments for meetings and workshops attendees, Local Government and State Staff. Maintained Financial documentation, support document and bank reconciliations. Performed functions of financial administration and reporting to include, but not limited to: preparation and timely submission of grant applications and reports, development and adjustment of associated budgets, coordination of budgeted funds, screening and processing requests for expenditures and ensuring the timely application for reimbursement Maintained banking transactions of the company, ensure good relationship with the bank & take advantage of benefits. Worked closely with technical leads and state technical team to manage support for local partners as needed to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities across technical areas. Procurement Planning & Management: Collaborated with the Procurement committee in developing and reviewing procurement plans for works, services and supplies in line with the company’s and donor’s procurement process map.. Managed events, workshops and trainings and take charge of prices, awards and expenses involved. Financial preparation, documentation, reporting and analysis: analysis of expenditure vs. planned outputs, cost benefit analysis, Value for Money Supported the preparation of Operational Programme Estimates for TDP in Jigawa State using Mott-MacDonald UK requirements. Ensured project managers followed through with their plans and monitored tasks against progress. Report progress of project to relevant stakeholders and through statistical tools such as charts, diagram, percentages etc. Managed 3rd Party relationships where appropriate. Show less

Master'S Degree, Public Policy And Administration

Post Graduate Diploma, Public Policy And Administration

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