Gabriel Benneth
@gabrielbenneth
Experienced program manager specializing in peacebuilding, community development, and M&E.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an honest, highly motivated development practitioner with over nine years' experience managing community development, peacebuilding, conflict management, and reproductive health projects across the Niger Delta. I have led multi-stakeholder dialogue, designed and implemented interventions, strengthened M&E systems, and secured stakeholder buy-in to improve project delivery and community outcomes.
I have contributed to international and national projects (Search for Common Ground, British Council NSRP, US Department of State-funded programs) delivering early warning/response mechanisms, community governance, and empowerment activities. I bring strong advocacy, resource mobilization, facilitation, reporting, and program design skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Manager
Daba and Orlando Foundation
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Lead program design and delivery, overseeing M&E framework, budgeting and timely implementation of community development, education, entrepreneurship and cultural preservation projects across Kalabari communities.
Supported implementation and logistics of peacebuilding projects, managed budgets and stakeholder relations, facilitated dialogue sessions and contributed to monitoring, reporting and grant compliance.
Project Officer
Support Initiative for Sustainable Development
Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 (5 years)
Planned and coordinated project activities, supervised financial transactions and administration, prepared workplans and narrative reports, and engaged in proposal writing and resource mobilization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
United States Institute of Peace
Certificate, Peacebuilding / Conflict Studies
2020 - 2020
Completed short-course trainings in peacebuilding and related topics at the United States Institute of Peace in 2020.
Philanthropy University
Certificate, Project Management / Monitoring and Evaluation
2019 - 2019
Completed a project management and monitoring & evaluation certificate program at Philanthropy University in 2019.
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
2009 - 2016
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Port Harcourt between 2009 and 2016.
Alongroove Computer Institute, Port Harcourt
Certificate, Computer Studies / ICT
2006 - 2007
Completed computer training at Alongroove Computer Institute in Port Harcourt (2006–2007).
Baptist High School, Port Harcourt
Senior Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
1996 - 2002
Completed secondary education and obtained the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination at Baptist High School, Port Harcourt in 2002.
St John State Primary School, Port Harcourt
First School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
1991 - 1996
Completed primary education and obtained the First School Leaving Certificate at St John State Primary School, Port Harcourt in 1996.
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