Dumebi Okwuosah

Provided programmatic and analytical support to the Digital Development team, contributing to multi-million-dollar investments in digital public infrastructure across West and Central Africa. Assisted in project preparation, implementation, and monitoring, including reviewing project documents and coordinating with internal teams, clients, and partners.

Led the integration of gender-responsive strategies across U.S. CDC- and USAID-funded public health programs, enhancing inclusion across service delivery models. Coordinated capacity-building sessions for over 300 health workers, social welfare staff, and civil society leaders on GBV prevention and referral systems.

Advised on the design of inclusive rural development programs with a focus on access to services and livelihoods for women in underserved communities. Led the development of gender-sensitive M&E frameworks and supported partner organizations in implementing equitable policy and operational approaches.

Designed inclusive M&E systems to track gender equity and resilience outcomes in subnational agriculture policies. Conducted gender audits and facilitated consultative forums to enhance women’s participation in agribusiness.

Designed inclusive M&E systems to track gender equity and resilience outcomes in subnational agriculture policies. Conducted gender audits and facilitated consultative forums to enhance women’s participation in agribusiness.

Provided technical leadership in developing women’s financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs for rural women and widows. Advocated for gender-equitable access to resources, strengthening the economic resilience of vulnerable women through tailored training programs.

Supported qualitative and quantitative research on women's reproductive health and economic inclusion in low-resource settings. Co-authored a policy brief advocating for PVR contraceptive scale-up in partnership with private providers.

Supported the implementation of gender-equitable reproductive health programs and service delivery improvements during national service.

Activities and societies: Award: University of Reading, United Kingdom Reading Experience and Development (RED) Award for Employability Skills demonstrated in Commercial Awareness, Communication and Presentation, Community Engagement, Digital and IT, Leadership and Networking.

Completed a Master of Science in Applied International Development. Dissertation focused on poverty reduction through social inclusion and gender mainstreaming in Nigeria, examining Nigeria’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. Awarded the University of Reading's RED Award for Employability Skills.

Grade: First Class

Activities and societies: Award: Veritas University, Abuja (The Catholic University of Nigeria) Award of Academic Excellence: Best Graduating Student, Department of Marketing and Advertising 2014/2015 Academic Session

Achieved a First Class Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Advertising. Dissertation explored the impact of corporate positioning and repositioning on sales performance, reviewing Unilever Nigeria’s business models and strategic processes. Recognized as the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Marketing and Advertising.