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Farida Ahmed

@faridaahmed1

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Operations and research professional driving data-informed program delivery.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead operations or programs using data to improve delivery, collaborate across stakeholders, and drive measurable impact in development or public health.

I am an operations and research professional with 7+ years' experience leading data-informed decision-making, optimising program delivery, and managing complex stakeholder relationships across public health and development sectors. I design, implement, and monitor operational systems that enhance efficiency and impact, and I use data to identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements.

My background includes managing large-scale social impact programs, developing work plans, timelines and budgets, preparing progress reports for management and donors, and supporting development finance program design. I bring strong cross-functional collaboration, research and policy analysis, and performance monitoring skills to deliver measurable outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Management Officer

Integrated Squid Solutions

Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)

Managed large-scale social impact programs across multiple states, meeting operational milestones and KPIs while improving efficiency through tracked work plans, budgets, and process improvements.

Program Management Monitoring & Evaluation Data Analysis Budgeting Reporting Process Optimization Microsoft Excel

Product Development Officer

Central Bank of Nigeria

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)

Supported design and implementation of agricultural and development finance programs, analysing sector data to identify investment gaps and improve program efficiency for senior management decision-making.

Product Development Financial Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing KPI Tracking Policy Analysis

Resource Mobilisation Officer

Health Finance and Governance Project

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)

Coordinated advocacy and partnership initiatives to mobilise resources for public health programs and supported monitoring activities to ensure project objectives were met on time and budget.

Resource Mobilisation Partnership Building Advocacy Proposal Writing Monitoring Reporting Budget Oversight

Intern

National Primary Healthcare Development Agency

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted data collection, monitoring and reporting for national immunisation campaigns and supported evaluation of public health interventions to improve delivery and impact.