Elijah Olusegun Olagoke
13 Don Etiebet Estate, Damaturu 620234, Yobe State
Block 2, FHIXXXXXX house, Dikwa, 100, Borno, Nigeria
+234 (0) (XXX) XXX-XXXX, (XXX) XXX-XXXX | XXXX@XXXX.XXX | LinkedIn | Skype - Eljoh69
Professional Summary
A civil engineer and humanitarian response professional with operational experience gained across roles in private and non-governmental sectors encompassing wash, shelter, food security and livelihoods programing in humanitarian assistance; currently supporting the International Rescue Committee’s environmental health program in northeast Nigeria. Proficient with sphere standards and core humanitarian standards especially as it applies to assessments, implementation and monitoring of Shelter, WASH and NFI interventions. Also, well versed in design and construction supervision of infrastructure projects including Shelter, WATSAN and health facilities; and ensuring quality control and cost-efficiency.
Work History
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
October 2018 – Date: Yobe, Nigeria
Ensured appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments ensured in compliance with Donor requirement.
Assisted EH coordinator in compiling accurate, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, program and project design, implementation, management and evaluation, including inputs needed for addressing protection concerns (Protection Mainstreaming).
Ensured effective communication and networking was achieved with Partners including RUWASSA and Ministry of Water Resources, and fostered collaboration that built a shared understanding of strategies to address WASH needs in the state.
Internal coordination with Protection and Rule of Law, CYPD, WPE, FSL, Health and Nutrition sectors in implementing WASH program.
Ensured prompt preparation of progress reports and project work plans and effectively identified required assistance and equipment, and made recommendations for project documentation.
Provided technical guidance on WASH and NFIs to the Yobe Base office, supporting the development and implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP).
Conducted training need assessment for WASH staff, organized trainings for WASH staff and facilitated trainings for primary healthcare staff on Environmental Health (EH) related Topics.
Lead strategy development, program design, technical support and quality implementation, standardization, monitoring and evaluation of all IRC WASH/Shelter/NFI activities in the emergency response in Yobe.
Monitored quality performance indicators and ensured adherence to technical standards, best practices and Donor guidelines.
Determined personnel needs for field-level activities, and in coordination with the Human Resources Lead and assisted in recruitment of staff.
Facilitated trainings across a wide range of environmental health, water sanitation and hygiene topics.
Participated in integrated needs assessment, joint-supportive supervision with government teams, and independently conducted supportive supervision across IRC supported health facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
February 2017 – September 2018: Adamawa, Nigeria
Coordinated water and sanitation infrastructure development and maintenance.
Conducted market surveys to support quotations for contracts.
Developed technical trainings for WASH committees, Water User Committees, Community Volunteers (CVs) and other local partners, to build their capacities.
Improved existing infrastructure designs in collaboration with the community to suit context and culture.
Supervised construction and maintenance of water, sanitation and shelter infrastructure in the project area.
Regularly visited field locations in target communities of intervention in the project area for routine checks on infrastructure, and getting feedback from beneficiaries.
Prepared and submitted weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports to line manager.
Facilitated the formation of Community Health Clubs (CHC) and School Health Clubs (SHC) and provided coaching and mentoring of the clubs.
Ensured community ownership and structure, appropriate usage and maintenance of WASH infrastructure through facilitating small and large community meetings with existing WASH structures and established WASHCOMs where unavailable.
FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOODS M&E ASSISTANT, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
December 2015 – February 2017: Adamawa, Nigeria
Monitored implementation of the program, focusing on overall M&E framework of the program at LGA level.
Developed survey tools, both analog and digital.
Analyzed and presented data based on information needs of project team and partners and support in data base management.
Completed and submitted monthly reports.
Supported the FSL program team in terms of selecting the beneficiaries of NFI & Cash Transfer per the established criteria.
Created tools for the program team and Community Volunteers to facilitate the process of beneficiaries’ selection.
Closely collaborated with the FSL program team in the LGA on resolving complex program related issues and information delivery.
Collaborated with government partners to ensure the smooth implementation of the program.
Supported the program team in facilitating the process of setting up Complaint Response Mechanisms at Ward/ LGA level.
ASSISTANT ENGINEER, ANIS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
February 2014 – August 2015: Kaduna, Nigeria
Supervised drilling of boreholes.
Prepared periodic and spot technical reports.
Supervised the extraction of soil samples on site.
Conducted soil tests in QC laboratory.
Coordinated and effected payment of wages to workers on site.
Competencies
Civil Engineering
WASH Programming
Good knowledge of Sphere standard
Budgeting
Decision making
Proficient communication in English, Hausa
Construction Management
Grants Management
Monitoring & Evaluation
MS Office Suite
Performance Management
Processes Management
Procurement
Project design
Proposals writing
Quality assurance
Environmental safety
People Management
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, 2014 - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
National Diploma in Civil Engineering, 2007 - Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
Professional Certification
Registered Engineer - Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Certificate of Registration to Practice Civil Engineering, 2017
Professional courses
Health, Safety & Environmental Induction Course: Kaduna, May 2012
Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (KRPC)
Cash Transfer Programming in Humanitarian Response: Adamawa, March 2016
International Rescue Committee
Shelter & Settlements: Online, August 2017
Disaster Ready - InterAction
Better Preparedness for Environmental Emergencies: Online, March 2018
Disaster Ready - UNEP/OCHA
Technical Project Management (TPM) in WASH Emergencies: Online, June 2018
Disaster Ready - OXFAM
Basic Building Initiative (Emotional Intelligence, Proposal Development Leadership, Communication and Stress Management Skill, Project Management, ICT and WebEx, Team Building, Recruitment Principle, Workplace and Sexual Harassment Training): Adamawa, August 2018
International Rescue Committee, Adamawa
Project Management, People Management, Proposal and Budget Development: Maiduguri, July 2019
International Rescue Committee
PMD Pro Flex: The Essentials of Project Management: Online, October 2019
Humentum, PM4NGOs
Compass Program: Online, March 2020
International Rescue Committee (in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing).
Gender Equality at the IRC: Online, March 2020
International Rescue committee (in collaboration with Humanitarian Leadership Academy)
Achievements
Currently managing four grants; OFDA (Integrated Emergency Response for Crisis-Affected Persons in Northeast [NE] Nigeria), GFFO (Promoting Rights and Supporting Protection needs in NE Nigeria), NHF (Protecting conflict affected populations against water and sanitation related diseases and COVID 19 in NE Nigeria) and FCDO/USAID (Health Resilience of NE Nigeria).
Managed 300,000 USD fund from LDS Charities Supporting WASH in Health Facilities for Conflict-Affected People in Northeast Nigeria (XXXXXX 2019 – 31 July 2020).
Managed OFDA Emergency Response for Crisis-Affected person in Yobe States, Nigeria (Sep 2018 - Feb 2019).
Led the IRC Multi-Sectorial Need Assessment in Gulani LGA, Yobe State (October - November 2018).
Created and trained IPC committee in health facilities across Yobe to interrupt the spread of COVID-19, and sensitized communities through COVID-19 risk communication.
Supported the implementation of the European Union Trust Fund, ECHO, USAID/OFDA, GAC and USAID/FFP Projects (2015 – 2017).
Established Community Health Club and School Health Club in Michika LGA, Adamawa state and provided coaching and mentoring to the clubs for behavioral change (May 2017).
Provided technical support to Cholera outbreak response in Adamawa and Yobe States (Aug. 2018 – Oct. 2018 and Nov. 2018 – Jan. 2019 respectively).
*Professional References to be provided on request. Elijah Olusegun Olagoke
13 Don Etiebet Estate, Damaturu 620234, Yobe State
Block 2, FHIXXXXXX house, Dikwa, 100, Borno, Nigeria
+234 (0) (XXX) XXX-XXXX, (XXX) XXX-XXXX | XXXX@XXXX.XXX | LinkedIn | Skype - Eljoh69
Professional Summary
A civil engineer and humanitarian response professional with operational experience gained across roles in private and non-governmental sectors encompassing wash, shelter, food security and livelihoods programing in humanitarian assistance; currently supporting the International Rescue Committee’s environmental health program in northeast Nigeria. Proficient with sphere standards and core humanitarian standards especially as it applies to assessments, implementation and monitoring of Shelter, WASH and NFI interventions. Also, well versed in design and construction supervision of infrastructure projects including Shelter, WATSAN and health facilities; and ensuring quality control and cost-efficiency.
Work History
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
October 2018 – Date: Yobe, Nigeria
Ensured appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments ensured in compliance with Donor requirement.
Assisted EH coordinator in compiling accurate, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, program and project design, implementation, management and evaluation, including inputs needed for addressing protection concerns (Protection Mainstreaming).
Ensured effective communication and networking was achieved with Partners including RUWASSA and Ministry of Water Resources, and fostered collaboration that built a shared understanding of strategies to address WASH needs in the state.
Internal coordination with Protection and Rule of Law, CYPD, WPE, FSL, Health and Nutrition sectors in implementing WASH program.
Ensured prompt preparation of progress reports and project work plans and effectively identified required assistance and equipment, and made recommendations for project documentation.
Provided technical guidance on WASH and NFIs to the Yobe Base office, supporting the development and implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP).
Conducted training need assessment for WASH staff, organized trainings for WASH staff and facilitated trainings for primary healthcare staff on Environmental Health (EH) related Topics.
Lead strategy development, program design, technical support and quality implementation, standardization, monitoring and evaluation of all IRC WASH/Shelter/NFI activities in the emergency response in Yobe.
Monitored quality performance indicators and ensured adherence to technical standards, best practices and Donor guidelines.
Determined personnel needs for field-level activities, and in coordination with the Human Resources Lead and assisted in recruitment of staff.
Facilitated trainings across a wide range of environmental health, water sanitation and hygiene topics.
Participated in integrated needs assessment, joint-supportive supervision with government teams, and independently conducted supportive supervision across IRC supported health facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
February 2017 – September 2018: Adamawa, Nigeria
Coordinated water and sanitation infrastructure development and maintenance.
Conducted market surveys to support quotations for contracts.
Developed technical trainings for WASH committees, Water User Committees, Community Volunteers (CVs) and other local partners, to build their capacities.
Improved existing infrastructure designs in collaboration with the community to suit context and culture.
Supervised construction and maintenance of water, sanitation and shelter infrastructure in the project area.
Regularly visited field locations in target communities of intervention in the project area for routine checks on infrastructure, and getting feedback from beneficiaries.
Prepared and submitted weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports to line manager.
Facilitated the formation of Community Health Clubs (CHC) and School Health Clubs (SHC) and provided coaching and mentoring of the clubs.
Ensured community ownership and structure, appropriate usage and maintenance of WASH infrastructure through facilitating small and large community meetings with existing WASH structures and established WASHCOMs where unavailable.
FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOODS M&E ASSISTANT, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
December 2015 – February 2017: Adamawa, Nigeria
Monitored implementation of the program, focusing on overall M&E framework of the program at LGA level.
Developed survey tools, both analog and digital.
Analyzed and presented data based on information needs of project team and partners and support in data base management.
Completed and submitted monthly reports.
Supported the FSL program team in terms of selecting the beneficiaries of NFI & Cash Transfer per the established criteria.
Created tools for the program team and Community Volunteers to facilitate the process of beneficiaries’ selection.
Closely collaborated with the FSL program team in the LGA on resolving complex program related issues and information delivery.
Collaborated with government partners to ensure the smooth implementation of the program.
Supported the program team in facilitating the process of setting up Complaint Response Mechanisms at Ward/ LGA level.
ASSISTANT ENGINEER, ANIS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
February 2014 – August 2015: Kaduna, Nigeria
Supervised drilling of boreholes.
Prepared periodic and spot technical reports.
Supervised the extraction of soil samples on site.
Conducted soil tests in QC laboratory.
Coordinated and effected payment of wages to workers on site.
Competencies
Civil Engineering
WASH Programming
Good knowledge of Sphere standard
Budgeting
Decision making
Proficient communication in English, Hausa
Construction Management
Grants Management
Monitoring & Evaluation
MS Office Suite
Performance Management
Processes Management
Procurement
Project design
Proposals writing
Quality assurance
Environmental safety
People Management
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering, 2014 - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
National Diploma in Civil Engineering, 2007 - Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
Professional Certification
Registered Engineer - Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Certificate of Registration to Practice Civil Engineering, 2017
Professional courses
Health, Safety & Environmental Induction Course: Kaduna, May 2012
Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (KRPC)
Cash Transfer Programming in Humanitarian Response: Adamawa, March 2016
International Rescue Committee
Shelter & Settlements: Online, August 2017
Disaster Ready - InterAction
Better Preparedness for Environmental Emergencies: Online, March 2018
Disaster Ready - UNEP/OCHA
Technical Project Management (TPM) in WASH Emergencies: Online, June 2018
Disaster Ready - OXFAM
Basic Building Initiative (Emotional Intelligence, Proposal Development Leadership, Communication and Stress Management Skill, Project Management, ICT and WebEx, Team Building, Recruitment Principle, Workplace and Sexual Harassment Training): Adamawa, August 2018
International Rescue Committee, Adamawa
Project Management, People Management, Proposal and Budget Development: Maiduguri, July 2019
International Rescue Committee
PMD Pro Flex: The Essentials of Project Management: Online, October 2019
Humentum, PM4NGOs
Compass Program: Online, March 2020
International Rescue Committee (in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing).
Gender Equality at the IRC: Online, March 2020
International Rescue committee (in collaboration with Humanitarian Leadership Academy)
Achievements
Currently managing four grants; OFDA (Integrated Emergency Response for Crisis-Affected Persons in Northeast [NE] Nigeria), GFFO (Promoting Rights and Supporting Protection needs in NE Nigeria), NHF (Protecting conflict affected populations against water and sanitation related diseases and COVID 19 in NE Nigeria) and FCDO/USAID (Health Resilience of NE Nigeria).
Managed 300,000 USD fund from LDS Charities Supporting WASH in Health Facilities for Conflict-Affected People in Northeast Nigeria (XXXXXX 2019 – 31 July 2020).
Managed OFDA Emergency Response for Crisis-Affected person in Yobe States, Nigeria (Sep 2018 - Feb 2019).
Led the IRC Multi-Sectorial Need Assessment in Gulani LGA, Yobe State (October - November 2018).
Created and trained IPC committee in health facilities across Yobe to interrupt the spread of COVID-19, and sensitized communities through COVID-19 risk communication.
Supported the implementation of the European Union Trust Fund, ECHO, USAID/OFDA, GAC and USAID/FFP Projects (2015 – 2017).
Established Community Health Club and School Health Club in Michika LGA, Adamawa state and provided coaching and mentoring to the clubs for behavioral change (May 2017).
Provided technical support to Cholera outbreak response in Adamawa and Yobe States (Aug. 2018 – Oct. 2018 and Nov. 2018 – Jan. 2019 respectively).
*Professional References to be provided on request.
