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Austin Ajieje

@austinajieje1

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Development practitioner delivering USAID-aligned governance, program management, and community-driven results.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to support USAID-aligned development work where strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven monitoring matter. I want roles combining program management with practical implementation that delivers measurable community impact.

I’m a development practitioner with experience in governance, legislative leadership, and humanitarian coordination. I focus on policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and community-driven initiatives that support USAID programs and advance the SDGs.

As State Focal Person for Benue State MDGs at the Government House, Makurdi, I coordinated preparation and application processes, helping secure over NGN 5 billion in Conditional Grants Scheme (CGS) funding. I oversaw CGS project implementation to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines, while strengthening relationships across MDAs to improve cooperation and delivery.

I also supported donor-funded operations at DAI/USAID and managed logistics and administration work across USAID projects—tracking supplies, coordinating procurement and transport, and maintaining accurate records for donor compliance. In community and governance roles, I contributed to legislative processes as a councillor, promoted accountability and inclusive governance, and enhanced programme efficiency through monitoring and evaluation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Customer Service Representative (Remote)

CIPANE

Jun 2022 - Apr 2026 (3 years 10 months)

Handled customer inquiries through phone, email, chat, and social media, and resolved complaints professionally. Provided product/service information and escalated complex cases to the appropriate departments.

Customer Support Phone Email Chat Support Social Media Customer Service Customer Complaint Resolution Product Services Information

Hon. Leader/Councillor

Logo Local Government Legislative Council

Jun 2022 - Jun 2022 (0 months)

Coordinated legislative council members to support smooth passage of executive and legislative bills and provided leadership in legislative processes. Promoted accountability, transparency, and inclusive governance while facilitating collaboration between government institutions and communities.

Governance Bill Passage Coordination Community Engagement

State Focal Person

Benue State Millennium Development Goals

Apr 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Coordinated preparation and application processes to secure CGS funding and oversaw compliance for MDG/SDG-aligned projects. Maintained stakeholder relationships across MDAs to support community and poverty reduction initiatives.

Conditional Grants Scheme (CGS) Funding Coordination Donor Funded Project Implementation Compliance Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement Community Development

Program Assistant (Consultant)

Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI)

Apr 2008 - Nov 2013 (5 years 7 months)

Supported USAID/DAI program delivery by coordinating with government agencies and internal teams to plan meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions. Contributed to weekly priority planning and coordinated logistics planning for activities and events.

Partner Coordination Project Planning Weekly Priority Setting Logistics Planning Transportation Coordination

Logistics Specialist

COMPASS Nigeria

Oct 2004 - Jan 2007 (2 years 3 months)

Managed logistics and supply activities including inventory tracking, procurement coordination, and movement of goods to prevent shortages and overstocking. Prepared shipping documents and maintained records to support compliance and reporting.

Inventory Management Procurement Coordination Annual Inventory Counts Logistics Coordination Invoice Management Compliance

Administrative and Logistics Consultant

Pathfinder International

Jul 2004 - Oct 2004 (3 months)

Drafted and implemented administrative and logistics policies aligned with donor and organizational requirements. Supported office setup, procurement coordination, and telecommunications to improve operational functionality.

Administrative & Logistics Policy Development Telecommunications Support Procurement Coordination

Administrative/Accounting Assistant

Literacy Enhancement Assistance Program (LEAP/USAID)

May 2001 - Oct 2004 (3 years 5 months)

Provided administrative support to central and field offices to improve operational efficiency. Managed monthly financial documentation for accuracy and donor compliance and supported vehicle maintenance/logistics to reduce downtime.

Administrative Support Financial Documentation Donor Compliance Logistics Support