Elizabeth Talatu Williams Email and Phone Number
Netherlands
Elizabeth Talatu Williams's Location
Lagos State, Nigeria, Nigeria
About Elizabeth Talatu Williams
Elizabeth is an international development practitioner with 10 years of experience designing and implementing social impact projects focused on health and youth development. She has an MSc. in International Development (with distinction) from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom funded by the prestigious Chevening Scholarship.Elizabeth's expertise has seen her manage several projects locally and internationally focused on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Family Planning, HIV/AIDS, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Health Technology, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Livelihood and Skills Development, and Climate Change.Elizabeth is currently the Founder and Executive Director of Sustainable Impact and Development Initiative, a youth-led non-profit dedicated to advancing the SRHR of young people in Nigeria. She also serves as the National Coordinator of the African Youth and Adolescent Network on Population and Development (AfriYAN) where she coordinates 90 youth-led organizations across 15 states in Nigeria.Previously, she worked with PharmAccess Foundation as the Program Manager of the Take Care Africa Project in Nigeria. She led the successful development and launch of the digital health platform “Kulawa” which recorded over 100000 user engagements within the first quarter in Nigeria.Elizabeth served as the past Youth Coordinator for the UNFPA Youth Participatory Platform, Lagos, Nigeria. She provided technical support on the development of the comprehensive sexuality education curriculum and manual for vocational training in Lagos State. She also supported UNFPA in the design and implementation of youth programming at the local and national levels for 5 years. Elizabeth’s work has secured her public speaking engagements at several high-level meetings and conferences advocating for young people’s health and development. They include the 2015 United Nations General Assembly – New York, 2020 International Conference on Population and Development - Kenya, 2022 International Conference on Family Planning - Thailand, and 2023 Women Deliver Conference - Rwanda.Her work has resulted in several awards, recognitions, and features locally and internationally. Elizabeth was named by Global Citizen as one of ‘6 Young Activists Working to Save the World’. She is a 2018 CYFI Fellow, 2019 SLDF Fellow, 2020 Women Deliver Young Leader, 2021 Chevening Scholar, and a finalist of the Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity by the Future Awards Africa. Elizabeth envisions a society where young people can lead healthy and productive lives.
Elizabeth Talatu Williams's Current Company Details
Sustainable Impact And Development (Sid) Initiative
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Executive and Program Director
Netherlands
- Website:
- sidinitiative.org
- Employees:
- 13
Elizabeth Talatu Williams Work Experience Details
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Executive And Program DirectorSustainable Impact And Development (Sid) InitiativeNetherlands
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Executive DirectorSustainable Impact And Development (Sid) Initiative Apr 2019 - PresentLagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Implemented the “Girls Corner” project providing 2500 adolescent girls and young women with comprehensive sexuality education and condoms.• Trained 20 social media influencers on advocacy for sexual reproductive health and rights and provided technical support to their digital campaigns which recorded 94,029 social media interactions and engagements.• Trained 62 adolescent girls and young women living with HIV and disabilities on their sexual reproductive health and rights and provided technical support in the development of a policy brief for advocacy to policymakers. • Developed the organization’s first comprehensive sexuality education curriculum and manual.• Empowered 50 out-of-school girls on their sexual reproductive health and rights and advocacy skills.• Secured a 5-year grant with HIVOS worth 75000 euros to implement the We Lead project in Nigeria.FUNCTION AND TASKS• Create annual and project-based workplans and schedules with the management team.• Review and finalize the concept notes, structures, and budgets for the organization’s programs.• Coordinate the high-quality delivery of the organization’s projects.• Track and monitor program metrics using project management tools namely Asana, Slack, and Monday.• Provide technical assistance on project implementation through logistics oversight, regular meetings, and reports.• Lead the timely preparation and submission of the narrative and financial reports of programs to donors.• Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders including volunteers, donors, community leaders, government, media, and civil society organizations.• Facilitate training with program participants, staff, and volunteers both online and offline.• Lead the process of documenting impact stories and lessons learned through mid-year evaluation, surveys, and focus group discussions.
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National CoordinatorAfrican Youth And Adolescent Network On Population And Development (Afriyan) Jan 2022 - Nov 2024NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Actively participated and provided technical input in the FP2030 Recommitment Process in Nigeria.• Serving as the Nigeria Youth Representative of the Civil Society Coordinating Group for the Global Fund Facility which comprises civil society organizations and youth-led organizations from 36 countries worldwide.• Led the implementation of the International Adolescent Health Week 2023 across 6 states in Nigeria reaching 220 adolescents and youths with SRHR information. FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Foster collaboration and partnerships with AfriYAN national chapters in West and Central Africa and external stakeholders.• Lead the launch and running of various campaigns on SRHR leveraging international commemorative days.• Identify local production partners, supervise content development, and ensure the production of appropriate and high-quality communication materials.• Organize and facilitate workshops and training for youth-led organizations on SRHR, advocacy and behavioural change communication in Nigeria.• Engage media houses in reporting and disseminating information on SRHR via their platforms.• Participate in thematic work, networks, or platforms related to SRHR advocacy. These include the National Reproductive Health Technical Working Group, Nigeria Sexual Reproductive Health Community of Practice, and Society of Adolescent and Young People Health in Nigeria, etc.• Engage in high-level meetings and engagements to foster SRHR advocacy.
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Deputy National CoordinatorAfrican Youth And Adolescent Network On Population And Development (Afriyan) Nov 2017 - Dec 2021NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Led the establishment and coordination of the African Youth and Adolescent Network on Population and Development (AfriYAN) with a membership strength of 85 youth-led NGOs working on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Nigeria for 6 years.• Led the successful advocacy for the integration of 5 member organizations of AfriYAN into the National Reproductive Health Technical Working Group with the support of the Nigeria FP2030 Youth Focal Point.• Led the development and launch of the first-ever frequently asked question booklet on SRHR disseminated across the 36 states in Nigeria with funding support from FP2030 and UNFPA.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Planned, organized, and moderated the formal inauguration, and provided oversight on the elections of the network in Nigeria.• Represented the network at high-level meetings and conferences advocating for young people’s health.• Handled internal and external communication with donor and partner organizations.• Facilitated capacity-building training for member organizations on the network’s thematic areas.• Co-Lead the network on research-related activities (focus group discussions, interviews, surveys).• Supported the National coordinator on all network programs and activities online and offline.• Develop and maintain a database of 90 member organizations and activities implemented.• Co-develop an annual work plan for the network.• Serve as a focal point for the network’s regional executives for West and Central Africa.• Work with the National Coordinator to coordinate and supervise the activities of the executive secretaries for the network.
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Research ConsultantStand With A Girl Initiative Jun 2023 - Jul 2023Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Conducted a desk review and situational analysis on access to SRHR for women in humanitarian settings in Nigeria.• Prepared a shadow report on access to SRHR information and services for women in humanitarian settings in Nigeria which was submitted to the Universal Periodic Review 4th cycle to complement the official report submitted by the government.FUNCTION AND TASKS• Developed a plan of action including a timeline to conduct the desk review and situation analysis on existing laws, policies, and guidelines on access to SRHR for women in humanitarian settings in Nigeria.• Reviewed and submitted a reporting template/table of content for the desk review and situation analysis.• Supported SWAG to identify relevant stakeholders for validation meeting of the research findings and analysis.• Prepared PowerPoint presentation of the report/findings for the stakeholders debrief/validation.• Incorporated feedback from stakeholders validation meeting into the draft report. -
Program Learning FellowPeople Powered: Global Hub For Participatory Democracy Aug 2022 - Mar 2023United StatesKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Co-led and supported the recruitment, retention, and capacity building of 40 policymakers and advocates from 22 countries with half from Africa and the remaining split between Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America on the “Climate Democracy Action (CDA)” program.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Defined project tasks and developed workplans using Asana for the CDA program.• Researched and prepared blog posts, case studies, reports, and other resource and communication materials.• Supported the creation of training curriculum and content for virtual and in-person training.• Supported content management for the online learning platform.• Facilitated and documented virtual and in-person workshops, meetings, and training sessions.• Supported the delivery of technical assistance to users of the learning management system on the CDA program (1:1 support, group office hours, video tutorials and support documents). -
Database Project AssistantForum For Global Challenges 2022 Jul 2022 - Oct 2022Birmingham, England, United KingdomKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Populated a compendium of solutions that were extracted from the panel discussions and sessions that took place at the forum which had over 1000 persons in attendance from across the world.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Take notes of panel discussions and prepare reports for management.• Collate and analyze data from recordings of sessions and discussions at the forum.• Live tweet key messages and solutions proffered by industry experts at the forum. -
Policy And Data Analyst InternCity-Redi, University Of Birmingham Apr 2022 - Jul 2022Birmingham, England, United KingdomKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Developed and designed the first-ever virtual internship toolkit titled 'What Works: Conducting Impactful Virtual Internships as a Civic University' for the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom• Prepared, reviewed, and co-presented an abstract on the student knowledge exchange project at the City-REDI Research Symposium.• Prepared and presented project findings at high-level meetings and conferences including the CRESSY symposium, HEFI conference, and Liberal Arts and Natural Year in Civic Leadership End of Year event.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Conduct focus group discussions with students, university staff, and businesses for the virtual internship toolkit.• Prepared thematic analysis of focus group discussions for the virtual internship toolkit.• Transcribed recordings of focus group discussions and key in-depth interviews conducted.• Participated in weekly team check-in meetings and prepared meeting reports.• Developed the virtual internship toolkit and conducted interviews for feedback on the toolkit. -
Finance ManagerIyafp Aug 2021 - Feb 2022United StatesKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Successfully managed the financial processes for the Sustained Evidence Driven Advocacy (SEDA) project of 200000 USD, which involved implementing project activities focused on driving policy change on SRHR in 5 countries, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Conducted internal and external financial management, documentation, and reporting including expenditure tracking and variance analysis using Monday.com - a digital platform, and Microsoft Excel.• Facilitated training on financial retirement for implementing partners across 5 countries in Africa.• Prepared and presented financial status reports at weekly meetings with the management.• Supported country managers on financial reconciliation and documentation ensuring compliance with the donor’s financial procedures. -
Technical AssociateVhelar Consulting Aug 2021 - Oct 2021Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Led the development of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) 5-year Strategic Plan Summary, Change Management Plan, Implementation Roadmap and Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Reviewed relevant laws, guidelines, and other relevant documents towards developing the Mandate review report of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency.• Conducted a benchmark study of the organizational structure of similar local and/or international emergency management agencies and developed a report based on benchmark study findings.• Facilitated interviews and consultations with internal and external state stakeholders of the Agency.• Conducted consultations with public and private sector partners to understand their expectations and service experiences towards the development of the 5-year Strategic Roadmap by the Agency.• Performed rapporteur duties and developed the report of the stakeholder’s consultation and strategy workshop.• Co-facilitated workshops and executive presentations to validate and gain consensus on the draft 5-year strategic roadmap and present a final version of the strategy document.
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Project ManagerPharmaccess Foundation Feb 2020 - Oct 2021Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Developed and launched Kulawa, a digital web platform that provides health information in easy-to-understand language with a symptom checker and hospital directory tailored to Nigerians. The platform recorded 1 million user engagements within the first year in Nigeria. • Co-developed the proposal for the Kulawa project resulting in a 200000 dollar grant from Achmea Foundation.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Managed multi-cultural development and product teams across the Netherlands, Nigeria, and Tanzania.• Created project-based workplans and schedules for the Kulawa project using Microsoft Teams.• Managed workflow across teams and monitored program metrics using tracking sheets and weekly reports.• Recruited and developed contracts for the project team including website developer, content creator, digital marketer, UI/UX designer, and editor.• Developed guidelines and procedures for the digital platform which include a content checklist, content development framework, editorial guidelines, and content creation guidelines.• Organized and facilitated regular meetings and events across the project life cycle.• Planned, recruited, and conducted usability tests and interviews with potential users and shared findings.• Initiated changes to improve the digital platform such as removing redundant features and adding new elements.• Developed and managed the project budget including financial and management reporting. • Contributed to internal and external documents including donor reports, project evaluations, progress updates, and external communication materials. -
Ypp Youth CoordinatorUnited Nations Population Fund (Unfpa) Jan 2018 - Apr 2021Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Designed and launched the first-ever UNFPA COVID-19 Toll-Free Line which reached 100,000 persons on social media, produced 45 communication materials, and received 165 calls of support (SRHR and Mental Health) within 4 months of implementation in Nigeria.• Provided technical support and co-developed the first-ever comprehensive sexuality education curriculum and manual for out-of-school young people in Nigeria.• Reviewed and contributed to the development of the Lagos State Youth policy and its strategic implementation framework in Nigeria.• Developed the 3-year impact report (2018 – 2021) for the UNFPA Lagos Liaison Office, Nigeria.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Developed project tasks, resource requirements, and work plans for youth programmes in South-West, Nigeria.• Designed program concept notes and budgets for all youth programmes in UNFPA.• Organized and scheduled activities, tracked program budgets, monitored program indicators, and facilitated communications about the program’s plan and implementation using Asana and Slack.• Prepared program reports and contributed to internal and external documents including progress updates, project evaluations, and external communication documents such as press releases.• Conduct research on sexual reproductive health and rights issues affecting young people in Nigeria.• Build and maintain relationships with key networks and alliances with local partners in program implementation.• Participated in workshops to co-create key messages and develop communication strategies with UNFPA. • Organized and facilitated workshops and training with program participants and handled logistics. • Contribute to knowledge management within UNFPA concerning youth programming in sexual reproductive health and rights. -
Ypp MemberUnited Nations Population Fund (Unfpa) Jul 2015 - Dec 2017Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Co-organized and implemented a flash-mob advocating for young people’s SRHR reaching 500 young people in Lagos, Nigeria.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Facilitated sessions with young people on SRHR online and offline• Represent and advocate for young people at high-level stakeholders’ meetings.• Review and provide inputs to UNFPA’s programs for young people.
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Finance OfficerWomen Deliver Aug 2019 - Feb 2020Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENT• Co-developed project proposal resulting in a 5000-dollar grant from Women Deliver to implement the “FPforCampuses” project in Lagos, Nigeria.• Successfully trained 30 SRHR champions at Lagos State University and supported their advocacy to the school management resulting in the integration of SRHR services in the university’s clinic.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Led the overall financial management of the FPforCampuses Project and prepared the financial report following the grant agreement requirements.• Co-developed project report and financial report describing the project progress to Women Deliver.• Led advocacy visits to stakeholders across three higher institutions in Lagos state.• Collaborate with the Project Lead and Team Members for the implementation of financial processes.• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the FPforCampuses project.• Process financial documentation of advocacy activities across 5 departments at Lagos State University.• Maintain a system of accounts and keep books and records on all transactions and assets.• Prepare and analyze accurate monthly financial and management reports, including budget and variance.• Participate in team meetings and provide financial reports. -
Research AssistantLondon School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine, U. Of London Apr 2019 - Jun 2019Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Administered 200 questionnaires to ANC and FP Clients in public health facilities in Lagos under the research project titled ‘Informed Decisions on Maternal Health (Project IDEAS)’ which was funded by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). -
Program InternNew Hiv Vaccine And Microbicide Advocacy Society Nhvmas Feb 2018 - Dec 2018Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Supported the successful completion of the 6-month LeNNiB programme for 10 youth champions including the implementation of their zero-budget community projects.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Provided support to the program manager on the organization's projects.• Managed the organization's social media platform.• Handled communication with participants and resource persons on the organization's projects.• Facilitated training and prepared the weekly reports of the LeNNiB program sessions.• Created content for the organization’s blog.• Provided support to the participants of the LeNNiB project towards the implementation of their mini-projects.• Performed rapporteur duties at meetings and conferences. -
Skills Girls CoachGrassroot Soccer Jan 2014 - Dec 2017Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Developed the SRHR training manual for the “Skills Girls” project which involves training girls aged 10 – 24 to serve as SRHR peer educators in secondary schools in Lagos, Nigeria.• Trained 1000 young girls aged 10 - 24 in schools as peer educators on SRHR in Lagos, Nigeria.• Facilitated HIV testing services to 100 out-of-school youths in rural communities in Lagos, Nigeria.• Administered questionnaires to 200 female secondary students on the research project titled ‘Assessing the onset of menarche among young girls in Secondary Schools in Lagos State’.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Facilitated training in schools and local communities with adolescents and young people on SRHR.• Supported the monitoring and evaluation of the Skills Girls program through the administration of pre and post-test, attendance, focus group discussions and surveys to evaluate the impact of the training conducted.• Prepared reports of training conducted for management.• Organize social media campaigns, develop communication materials, and monitor the impact of the campaigns on reaching young people with information on SRHR. -
Girl Engagement Advisory Board MemberAdvocates For Youth Oct 2014 - Dec 2015Washington DcKEY ACHIEVEMENT• Engaged in the Global Post 2015 Development Agenda Meeting and the United Nations General Assembly in New York as part of Advocates for Youth delegation.• Reviewed and provided input on Advocates for Youth recommendations to world leaders at the UN Commission on Population and Development and Commission on the Status of Women.• Engaged in an interview with the American news outlet “Think Progress” about the importance of SRHR/CSE.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Provided input into Advocates' media and campaign materials and advocacy strategies to advance SRHR.• Engaged in UN level advocacy efforts through social or traditional media and/or meetings where possible.• Represented the organization at high-level events and forums on driving SRHR in global platforms. These include serving as a panellist at the United Nations General Assembly side event organized by ICRW and UNFPA; and presenting a Ted Talk on CSE at the Youth Symposium organized by PSI and IPPF at the District of Columbia University, Washington DC.• Worked with diverse, multi-cultural, and multi-lingual members of the advisory board in leading SRHR advocacy globally. -
Youth Program AssistantAction Health Incorporated Nov 2012 - Dec 2013Lagos, NigeriaKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Conducted 30 school and community outreaches empowering 100000 adolescents and young people with SRHR information within 1 year.• Increased the uptake of adolescent youth-friendly health services in the organization’s youth-friendly clinic by 70% by leveraging social media campaigns, international commemorative days, school and community outreaches, and SRHR champions in schools and local communities.FUNCTIONS AND TASKS• Provided support to the program manager in defining project tasks, developing workplans and designing and implementing the organization’s projects. • Worked collaboratively across the organization to coordinate the high-quality delivery of the organization’s programs (program officers, finance manager, admin, and other program assistants). • Developed and managed project budget (internal) and lead financial and management reporting (invoicing, variance analysis). • Prepared reports on the organization’s SRHR activities with young people weekly, monthly, and annually.• Managed the collation of data on the organization’s programs using the developed data tools and indicators.• Supported the provision of adolescent youth-friendly health services in the organization’s youth-friendly clinic (family planning education and counselling, condom demonstration, comprehensive sexuality education). • Provided programme management support to the project team for new proposals or programmes. • Contributed to knowledge management within Action Health Incorporated in relation to AYSRHR programming. • Facilitated 3 focus group discussions and transcribed notes on the research project titled ‘Integration of Family Life and Health Education (FLHE) into school Curriculum in Lagos state, Nigeria’.• Facilitated 2 focus group discussions and administered 100 questionnaires to young people on the research project titled ‘Expanding Access of Youth Friendly Health Services in Primary Health Care Centers in Ijora Badia, Lagos state, Nigeria’
Elizabeth Talatu Williams Skills
Business Strategy
Oratory
Administrative Assistants
Public Speaking
Research
Community Outreach
Program Development
Public Relations
Microsoft Office
Proposal Writing
Nonprofits
Community Development
Event Management
Fundraising
Management
Teamwork
Software Documentation
Volunteer Management
Social Networking
Policy
Time Management
Social Media
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Elizabeth Talatu Williams works for Sustainable Impact And Development (Sid) Initiative
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Elizabeth Talatu Williams's current role is Executive and Program Director.
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Elizabeth Talatu Williams attended University Of Birmingham, University Of Lagos, Young African Leadership Initiative Regional Leadership Center, Haptics Nigeria.
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Elizabeth Talatu Williams has interest in Civil Rights And Social Action.
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Elizabeth Talatu Williams has skills like Business Strategy, Oratory, Administrative Assistants, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Program Development, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Community Development.
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