Bolu Michael-Biyi, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Canada

Canada

Kigali City, Rwanda

- Collaborate with partner organizations to identify opportunities for enhancing entrepreneurial skills, particularly focusing on women and young women.- Assist in the creation and development of programme plans, implementation strategies, and impact measurement techniques.- Organize and facilitate training workshops on entrepreneurship to enhance members' ability to identify economic opportunities, especially for women and young women.- Develop comprehensive guides on… Show more - Collaborate with partner organizations to identify opportunities for enhancing entrepreneurial skills, particularly focusing on women and young women.- Assist in the creation and development of programme plans, implementation strategies, and impact measurement techniques.- Organize and facilitate training workshops on entrepreneurship to enhance members' ability to identify economic opportunities, especially for women and young women.- Develop comprehensive guides on entrepreneurship development, business, and risk management in partnership with the organization.- Review existing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and develop an improved M&E system, providing capacity building for all staff, particularly the M&E officer.- Offer market research insights at both the cooperative and central levels to inform strategic decisions.- Initiate partnerships with other organizations to share skills and expertise, fostering a collaborative environment.- Ensure that all activities consider gender equality, rights, and diversity, with a particular emphasis on the participation and representation of women and young women. Show less

- Conduct in-depth research on global political, economic, and social issues. - Provide insightful commentary and analysis on current affairs and breaking news stories from around the world. - Analyze and interpret complex geopolitical events and trends for a diverse audience. - Collaborate with producers and journalists to develop engaging and informative content.

- Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives for securing and managing resources for climate education programs.- Lead efforts to establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and donors to enhance funding and support for climate education initiatives.- Direct impactful fundraising campaigns through social media, mass media channels, and other platforms to raise awareness and secure resources.- Provide leadership and guidance to the team in… Show more - Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives for securing and managing resources for climate education programs.- Lead efforts to establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and donors to enhance funding and support for climate education initiatives.- Direct impactful fundraising campaigns through social media, mass media channels, and other platforms to raise awareness and secure resources.- Provide leadership and guidance to the team in executing resource mobilization strategies and achieving the organization's funding goals.- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to identify new opportunities for resource generation and partnership development.- Monitor and evaluate the success of fundraising and partnership initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed for maximum impact. Show less

- Drive the company's sustainability agenda and promote responsible practices through strategic partnerships.- Foster transparency and accuracy in reporting of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance metrics.- Analyze and advise on supply chain, operations, and investments to enhance ESG performance in collaboration with partners.- Identify and recommend areas for improvement, developing action plans for ESG enhancements in partnership initiatives.

- Launched the Better Futures Lab & led green tech programs focusing on Environment, Education, and Equity.- Sparked innovation by hosting partner roundtables to share programme updates quarterly.- Built impact engines by designing programme plans & tracked results, increasing social impact by 17%.- Cultivated collaboration by leading action learning projects with relevant Steelcase employees (100% participation).- Empowered social entrepreneurs by training &… Show more - Launched the Better Futures Lab & led green tech programs focusing on Environment, Education, and Equity.- Sparked innovation by hosting partner roundtables to share programme updates quarterly.- Built impact engines by designing programme plans & tracked results, increasing social impact by 17%.- Cultivated collaboration by leading action learning projects with relevant Steelcase employees (100% participation).- Empowered social entrepreneurs by training & managing new Steelcase Social Innovation Fellows (34 fellows graduated). Show less

- Built and engaged a global learning community focused on equity, education, and the environment.- Provided thought leadership and consulting to internal and external stakeholders in the field of Social Innovation.- Designed and managed various Social Innovation programs, including the Better Futures Community, Better Futures Lab, and Better Futures Fellowship.- Planned and facilitated Social Innovation workshops and events, including innovation bootcamps, engaging both… Show more - Built and engaged a global learning community focused on equity, education, and the environment.- Provided thought leadership and consulting to internal and external stakeholders in the field of Social Innovation.- Designed and managed various Social Innovation programs, including the Better Futures Community, Better Futures Lab, and Better Futures Fellowship.- Planned and facilitated Social Innovation workshops and events, including innovation bootcamps, engaging both internal and external stakeholders.- Supported project design and implementation, contributing to the development of innovative solutions and ensuring smooth operational processes.- Collaborated with the team and community partners to align on strategy, impact, and delivery.- Assessed the impact of prototypes and programs to measure their effectiveness.- Conducted analysis and prepared content (e.g., project data, PowerPoint presentations, briefs) for executive management meetings and priority topics.- Led the integration of Social Innovation principles into Steelcase operations.- Provided support for various core processes of Social Innovation, such as finance, communications, and events, as required. Show less

- Analysed financial and organizational data to develop evidence-based funding strategies and policy recommendations.- Conducted stakeholder consultations and policy research to align funding frameworks with organizational objectives.- Developed & implemented strategic partnership policies, resulting in improved investor relations and funding outcomes.- Created comprehensive policy briefs and analytical reports to support strategic decision-making.

- Conducted comprehensive assessments of member organizations to gain deep insights into their business nature and marketing requirements, fostering strategic partnerships within the international development sector.- Evaluated current digital marketing strategies and provided expert guidance on optimizing them using the latest technological trends and industry insights to enhance communication and partnership efforts.- Developed tailored digital marketing resources and… Show more - Conducted comprehensive assessments of member organizations to gain deep insights into their business nature and marketing requirements, fostering strategic partnerships within the international development sector.- Evaluated current digital marketing strategies and provided expert guidance on optimizing them using the latest technological trends and industry insights to enhance communication and partnership efforts.- Developed tailored digital marketing resources and delivered informative training webinars to empower member organizations in expanding their international reach and maximizing their impact within the global development community. Show less

- Engaged stakeholders by overseeing project bookkeeping and providing support for various project tasks, including internal operations, event planning, community outreach, and volunteer management.- Supervised human resources team projects and prepared ad hoc internal reports as necessary to support stakeholder engagement initiatives.

- Managed the coordination, creation, editing, and proofreading of legal documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence.- Provided legal opinions on significant matters pertaining to the organization's cross-continental affairs and contributed to legal due diligence processes.- Handled routine administrative and legal inquiries independently and escalated complex client inquiries to the relevant parties based on expertise and understanding of practice and… Show more - Managed the coordination, creation, editing, and proofreading of legal documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence.- Provided legal opinions on significant matters pertaining to the organization's cross-continental affairs and contributed to legal due diligence processes.- Handled routine administrative and legal inquiries independently and escalated complex client inquiries to the relevant parties based on expertise and understanding of practice and processes.- Coordinated with the local Ministry of Health teams to operationalize the Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs) by developing the plans and protocols for EOC activation, crisis management, and communication strategies. Show less

- Supervised the entire grant lifecycle, from pre-award to post-award.- Managed grant budgets and ensuring compliance with funding regulations.- Coordinated with finance teams to track expenditures and merchant onboarding progress.- Prepared and submitted grant reports to funders.- Provided technical assistance and guidance on fund management.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Development Studies

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Sussex is ranked #1 in the world in Development Studies. The MA.

Professional Certificate, Sustainable Lifestyles

The course covered the following: - Concept of Sustainable Lifestyles and the potential of collective impact of individual actions - Main.

Bachelor'S Degree - Llb, Law

Activities and Societies: - Member, Swansea University Law Society One of the most proficient students in Public Law, Human Rights Law.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: - Academic Director, Covenant University Psychology Students Association (CUPSA) Top 5% student overall. Served.

Bl, Law

Activities and Societies: - Served as the Head of Law Review, and Leader of the International Students in the Students' Representative.

Certificate, Public Management

U.S. Department of State's Young African Leaders Initiative - Mandela Washington Fellowship Programme.

Health And Safety Law

Completed Health and Safety Law course at the Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton.