Umar Abdulkadir

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Program Specialist @ Co-Development Hub
Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
Umar Abdulkadir's Location
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, Nigeria
About Umar Abdulkadir

I am passonate working within the humanitarian/development sector since 2010 where I started humbly working with a Civil Society Organizaton in Kano, the CSO collaborated with Global Fund Round 9 Phase II, Association For Family and Reproductive Health ARFH as well as Save The Children, the STEER project, implemented Child Protection, HIV/AIDS as well as OVC programming in Wudil, Gaya and Warawa LGAs of Kano all through to 2016.From August 2016, I joined USAID/OTI (Office of Transition Initiative) program in the NorthEast Nigeria such as theNigeria Northeast Regional Initiative (NERI) and the Nigeria Lakechad Basin Program (NLCB). I love what I do, this makes me to contnously put all the best I can to achieve set target; this gave me the opportunity to grow within USIAD/Creative Associates International work domain from M&E Officer to Program Officer I&II and later rose to the position of Senior Prorgam Manager. I am currently based in Yobe State, northeast Nigeria (one of the BAY states most affected by the activities of insurgennts, currently at recovery stage), implementing peacebuilding/resilience program under the Nigeria North East Connection Progrom - a USAID funded till date.

Umar Abdulkadir's Current Company Details
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Program Specialist
Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
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Umar Abdulkadir Work Experience Details
  • Co-Development Hub
    Program Specialist
    Co-Development Hub
    Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
  • Creative Associates International
    State Program Manager - Yobe
    Creative Associates International Mar 2022 - Present
    Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria
    Identify program area of collaboration and create coordination among different actors working on peace building in NE BAY statesConduct political economy analysis as well as social network analysis to identify drivers of conflict in communities of NE BAY states Establish linkages between and among civil society organization to build local capacity to respond to emerging threats in vulnerable communities in targeted states in the BAY states Conduct analysis and develop Request for… Show more Identify program area of collaboration and create coordination among different actors working on peace building in NE BAY statesConduct political economy analysis as well as social network analysis to identify drivers of conflict in communities of NE BAY states Establish linkages between and among civil society organization to build local capacity to respond to emerging threats in vulnerable communities in targeted states in the BAY states Conduct analysis and develop Request for Application on specific issues for CSOs to apply and implement Identify and engage relevant Civil Society Organization through organizing bidders conferences to implement developed RFA based on the vulnerability of communitiesGenerate milestone deliverables, develop milestone trackers to monitor and access CSO implementation across the targeted communities Contribute to the oversight of a portfolio of projects, under the close supervision of the Chief of PartyDesign and implement social cohesion, resilience as well as peace-building activities in vulnerable communities to enable vulnerable persons resist violent extremist infiltrationDevelop activity-level Theory of Change (TOC), thinking strategy about the contribution of each activity to the overall program objective. In concert with senior management, advice on programmatic design of new projects, including identification of potential local partners and beneficiaries, monitor implementation to ensure timely completion and adherence to budget and administrative and programmatic closeout throughout the portfolio of activities. Take a leadership role in the program’s learning process by feeding information in a timely manner on political and security developments in the PM’s target area. In coordination with Community Development Facilitators, establish community-level project oversight committees to ensure community buy-in of activities Show less
  • Creative Associates International
    Short Term Consultant
    Creative Associates International Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
    Maiduguri
    • Supervise the remaining tasks and facilitate smooth close out of the program in Borno Monitor and advise SMT on close out of the Program in Borno including close out ceremony with the Borno state government, including drafting and dissemination of close out notice to stakeholder in Borno Supervise and report FCDO funding for the support to Nigeria Police force in Borno Visit Borno state line ministries, local government as well as other partners to inform them of the close out… Show more • Supervise the remaining tasks and facilitate smooth close out of the program in Borno Monitor and advise SMT on close out of the Program in Borno including close out ceremony with the Borno state government, including drafting and dissemination of close out notice to stakeholder in Borno Supervise and report FCDO funding for the support to Nigeria Police force in Borno Visit Borno state line ministries, local government as well as other partners to inform them of the close out Participate in development of close-out workplan for the distribution of USAID assets in accordance with the approved distribution plan Take part in distribution of assets ensuring equity and transparency in the distribution to collaborating partners in the state Conduct advocacies to different collaborating stakeholders in the state informing them strategically, the close out plan Show less
  • Creative Associates International
    Program Manager
    Creative Associates International Aug 2019 - Nov 2020
    Maiduguri
    Supervise the remaining tasks and facilitate smooth close out of the program in Borno Monitor and advise SMT on close out of the Program in Borno including close out ceremony with the Borno state government, including drafting and dissemination of close out notice to stakeholder in Borno Supervise and report FCDO funding for the support to Nigeria Police force in Borno Visit Borno state line ministries, local government as well as other partners to inform them of the close out… Show more Supervise the remaining tasks and facilitate smooth close out of the program in Borno Monitor and advise SMT on close out of the Program in Borno including close out ceremony with the Borno state government, including drafting and dissemination of close out notice to stakeholder in Borno Supervise and report FCDO funding for the support to Nigeria Police force in Borno Visit Borno state line ministries, local government as well as other partners to inform them of the close out Participate in development of close-out workplan for the distribution of USAID assets in accordance with the approved distribution plan Take part in distribution of assets ensuring equity and transparency in the distribution to collaborating partners in the state Conduct advocacies to different collaborating stakeholders in the state informing them strategically, the close out plan Show less
  • Creative Associates International
    Program Officer Ii (Community Development Facilitator Ii) – Borno
    Creative Associates International Nov 2018 - May 2019
    Maiduguri, Borno State
    Laisse with community groups, NGOs, CBOs, associations and other community stakeholders to identify potential partners for NRTI activitiesIdentify potential activities at the community level for NRTI supportWork with State Program Manager (SPM), and Abuja-based Program team, develop project ideas identified for support for YL/GL submissionWork with community organizations to budget and prepare logistics for activitiesMonitor and report on routine program operational activities… Show more Laisse with community groups, NGOs, CBOs, associations and other community stakeholders to identify potential partners for NRTI activitiesIdentify potential activities at the community level for NRTI supportWork with State Program Manager (SPM), and Abuja-based Program team, develop project ideas identified for support for YL/GL submissionWork with community organizations to budget and prepare logistics for activitiesMonitor and report on routine program operational activities and scheduled program events, reporting activity summaries to SPM and Abuja-based Reporting OfficerWork with NRTI staff to ensure project attendance at local eventsCollect information on program activities, including beneficiary targets.Work with Program, M&E and Grants teams to create and maintain project trackersSupport review of Final Evaluation Reports and grant closingAttend focus groups to derive lessons learned to inform future project activitiesAssist in the development of activity ideas based on information collected in the fieldFacilitate linkages between communities as neededAny other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability. Show less
  • Creative Associates International
    Community Development Facilitator (Program Officer 1)
    Creative Associates International Jun 2017 - Nov 2018
    Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
    Liaise with community groups, NGOs, CBOs, associations and other community stakeholders to identify potential partners for NRTI activitiesIdentify potential activities at the community level for NRTI supportWork with State Program Manager (SPM), and Abuja-based Program team, develop project ideas identified for support for YL/GL submissionWork with community organizations to budget and prepare logistics for activitiesMonitor and report on routine program operational activities… Show more Liaise with community groups, NGOs, CBOs, associations and other community stakeholders to identify potential partners for NRTI activitiesIdentify potential activities at the community level for NRTI supportWork with State Program Manager (SPM), and Abuja-based Program team, develop project ideas identified for support for YL/GL submissionWork with community organizations to budget and prepare logistics for activitiesMonitor and report on routine program operational activities and scheduled program events, reporting activity summaries to SPM and Abuja-based Reporting OfficerWork with NRTI staff to ensure project attendance at local eventsCollect information on program activities, including beneficiary targetsWork with Program, M&E and Grants teams to create and maintain project trackersSupport review of Final Evaluation Reports and grant closingAttend focus groups to derive lessons learned to inform future project activitiesAssist in the development of activity ideas based on information collected in the fieldFacilitate linkages between communities as neededAny other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability Show less
  • Creative Associates International
    Monitoring And Evaluation Officer
    Creative Associates International Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
    Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
    Coordinate weekly with M&E Manager to determine priority tasks. Ensure the state team is aware of and up to date on all M&E tasks and reports. Conduct site visits during the project implementation phase for each grant in assigned areas.In concert with the M&E Manager, develop Monitoring and Evaluation plans for field-level projects.Produce a “routine monitoring report” (RMR) according to an approved template for each site visit prior to the indicator verification… Show more Coordinate weekly with M&E Manager to determine priority tasks. Ensure the state team is aware of and up to date on all M&E tasks and reports. Conduct site visits during the project implementation phase for each grant in assigned areas.In concert with the M&E Manager, develop Monitoring and Evaluation plans for field-level projects.Produce a “routine monitoring report” (RMR) according to an approved template for each site visit prior to the indicator verification visit.Accurately interpret Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and grant database file shared by head office to determine indicators according which the Officer will be evaluating projects. Draft “final evaluation reports” (FER) based on prescribed format after visiting a grant site for verification of indicators.Identify lessons learned, constraints, and project impacts based on determined theme and/or sector for inclusion in FERs.Share observations from monitoring visits with M&E Manager when findings demonstrate questionable actions.Serve as primary point of contact for Grants Office when developing impact assessments, success stories and weekly reportingServe as primary point of contact for Grants Office when additional information is needed to close grantsUndertake comprehensive analysis of projects based on history of site visits; present findings to M&E Manager in a concise and professional manner.Participate in professional training and development activities, as necessaryRepresent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments.Perform other tasks, as assigned. Show less
  • Association For Reproductive And Family Health
    Consultant, National Ovc Management Information System (Nomis) Data Entry Consultant
    Association For Reproductive And Family Health Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
    Kano, Nigeria
    • Facilitate the completion of NOMIS in the CBO/CSO NOMIS Database• Set up and installation of NOMIS Database for the respective Community Based Organizations (CBOs)• Provide on-the-job mentorship to the CBO M&E officers on use of NOMIS software• Ensure complete entry of backlog of all available OVC data set from program records into NOMIS database and clean-up/correction of incorrect and incomplete entries• Assist CBO M&E officer with real-time entry of OVC data into NOMIS… Show more • Facilitate the completion of NOMIS in the CBO/CSO NOMIS Database• Set up and installation of NOMIS Database for the respective Community Based Organizations (CBOs)• Provide on-the-job mentorship to the CBO M&E officers on use of NOMIS software• Ensure complete entry of backlog of all available OVC data set from program records into NOMIS database and clean-up/correction of incorrect and incomplete entries• Assist CBO M&E officer with real-time entry of OVC data into NOMIS database• Overall, ensure complete, accurate and quality of OVC data in the NOMIS Database Show less
  • Women & Children Foundation, Kano
    Program Manager
    Women & Children Foundation, Kano May 2015 - Jun 2016
    Kano, Nigeria
    Manage and coordinate components units such as M&E Units, Nutrition Department, Household Economic Strengthening Department, Human Resource and HIV/TB units Report writings Supervision of project officers and volunteersProposal Development Coordinate and facilitate the identification and registration of most vulnerable households with special consideration to children under five yearsCoordinate and facilitate the registration of vulnerable child headed house… Show more Manage and coordinate components units such as M&E Units, Nutrition Department, Household Economic Strengthening Department, Human Resource and HIV/TB units Report writings Supervision of project officers and volunteersProposal Development Coordinate and facilitate the identification and registration of most vulnerable households with special consideration to children under five yearsCoordinate and facilitate the registration of vulnerable child headed house holdsIdentification and registration of pregnant and lactating mothersCoordinate and facilitate distribution of food vouchers and food basket.Coordinate and facilitate the distribution of None Food Items (NFIs)Facilitate short term training of vulnerable households/caregivers on identified tradeFacilitate Community Management of Malnutrition in the targeted LGAsEnsuring the project objectives are achievedPlanning and execution of work planOrganization and execution of project objectivesSupervision of field works and community volunteersMonitoring Distribution of voucher Show less
  • Women & Children Foundation, Kano
    Household Economic Strengthening (Hes) Officer
    Women & Children Foundation, Kano May 2010 - Jun 2012
    Kano, Nigeria
    Planning and execution of work planMapping out and identification Orphans and Vulnerable Children in the target communities.Sensitization and mobilization of community on Orphans and Vulnerable Children issues.Ensuring that Orphans and Vulnerable Children due to HIV have access to essential services.Strengthening the capacity of families, volunteers, including children to protect and care for themselves and support other orphans and vulnerable children.To identify and meet… Show more Planning and execution of work planMapping out and identification Orphans and Vulnerable Children in the target communities.Sensitization and mobilization of community on Orphans and Vulnerable Children issues.Ensuring that Orphans and Vulnerable Children due to HIV have access to essential services.Strengthening the capacity of families, volunteers, including children to protect and care for themselves and support other orphans and vulnerable children.To identify and meet female sex workers and road transport workers with HIV/AIDS relief services.Supervision of project activities and community volunteers. Show less

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Microsoft Office Strategic Planning Project Management Program Evaluation Nonprofit Organizations Project Planning Program Management Community Development Program Development

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Umar Abdulkadir works for Co-Development Hub

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Umar Abdulkadir's current role is Program Specialist.

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Umar Abdulkadir attended Bayero University, Kano, Himma Private School.

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