Yemisi Joel-Osebor
BSc in Economics from Ogun State University (1998), Masters in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies from University of Lagos (2004), Consultant at World Bank/Nigeria (2008), Executive Director at Life Impact Foundation International (2008).
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.lifeimpactfoundation.org |
| Skills: | Business, Design, Entrepreneurship, Languages, Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Public Relations, Public speaking |
| Location: | Nigeria |
| Groups: | African Incubator Network (AIN) |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Lagos |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Life Impact Foundation International (LIFI) - NGO |
| Position: | Executive Director |
| Time period: | June 2008 - Present |
| Description: | *Strategic management of the NGO
*Designing projects (with inputs from the team) and overseeing its effective implementation. *Ensure that activities carried out meet the needs of target groups (that is Women, Rural and Urban Youths and Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) and other under-served groups,) *Collaborations and interactions with government agencies and parastatals *Hu man Capital Development *Mentoring and Coaching of Project Staff and Volunteers *Fundraising from donors, individuals and the private sector |
| Employer: | World Bank/Nigeria |
| Position: | Consultant on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) |
| Time period: | February 2008 - Present |
| Description: | * Provide support to the Project Management Unit and team of both international and national component specialists on M&E issues. Assess and consolidate existing MIS system (focused on the MSME project) within implementing agencies and various project stakeholders
* Monitoring and evaluating MSME Project’s interventions in Abia, Kaduna and Lagos States, Nigeria * Compile and submit annual monitoring reports covering the execution of work plans, attainment of performance indicators and information about the activities of the MSME Project * Prepare periodic reports and give feedback on performance to Micro Finance Banks (MFBs) and Business Development Service (BDS) Providers being supported by the Project * Responsible for working with implementing agencies to ensure institution of appropriate procedures and provide accurate intervention data to PMU in timely manner for the MIS |
| Employer: | DFID - Security Justice and Growth (SJG) Programme |
| Position: | Economic Growth Programme Officer |
| Time period: | February 2005 - September 2006 |
| Description: | • Project management – including design, selection of relevant interventions, identifying consultants,preparation of Terms of References, contracts, work-plans and managing budgets
• Monitoring and evaluating projects – this includes periodic field visits to ensure quality of project implementation and verify that outputs justifies inputs. • Project document compilation and preparation of Programme’s bi-weekly report to DFID • Research, information gathering, analysis and reporting on issues relating to pro-poor growth and strengthening non-oil economic development in Nigeria – focal areas include Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Jigawa, Benue and Abuja • Promoting strong partnerships between donors and other international development actors and government, civil society organizations and the private sector - in line with contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Nigeria |
| Employer: | IFC/World Bank - Support and Training Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) |
| Position: | Head, Research/Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE)Unit |
| Time period: | September 2000 - October 2004 |
| Description: | • Identifying impediments to entrepreneurship growth in the informal sector of the Nigerian economy;Carrying out needs assessments and designing suitable interventions to tackle identified areas of need, and other challenges facing beneficiaries; Capacity building and management of grassroot development programs; Organizing and delivering training programs; offering business advisory services to respective clients
• Preparing annual budgets (programs and expenditure projections) and periodic work-plans to ensure effective implementation of approved programs for the unit. Reports and proposals writing for key stakeholders such as senior management and donors. • Supporting local and international team. Effectively managing financial, human and material resources. • Initiating and sustaining collaborations and partnering engagements with private sector agencies, government, community-based, non-governmental organizations, donors and other development agencies. • Providing policy advocacy, encouraging business networking and creating linkages for clients. Promoting private sector development. • Impact assessment and monitoring and evaluation of projects. Publication of Impact stories through newsletter |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Lagos |
| Time period: | 2004 |
| Degree: | Masters in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Reading, Writing, Training, Human Capital Development [empowering children, women and youth], Traveling, Meeting People and Establishing and Maintaining Good Relationships. |
| Memberships: | Member – Institute of Management Consultants (IMC)
Member – EDS, Lagos Business School (now Pan-African University) Member – The Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) Member – African Evaluation Association (AFREA) Member – The African Incubator Network (AIN) Member – Nigerian Network of NGOs (NNNGOs) Member – Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) Associate Member – Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) Fellow – International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC/ILO), Turin, Italy |
| Awards: | Delta State Government of Nigeria, Honours Award for Outstanding Performance - 2000
Double Honour Award for Outstanding Leadership – RCF, OSU Chapter , Nigeria - 1999 |
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Life Impact Foundation International (LIFI)
Life Impact Foundation International (LIFI) is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation. LIFI's vision is to improve the quality of life of people by inspiring and empowering them to develop themselves and also assist others.
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