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Ismail Hello

@ismailhello

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Accomplished project manager with expertise in youth development.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to drive impactful youth initiatives and promote civic engagement in a collaborative environment.

I am an accomplished project manager with over 7 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, focusing on youth development, civic leadership, and community engagement. I have successfully led major initiatives, including prominent campaigns such as Not Too Young to Run and Shun Voter Apathy, making a significant impact in my community. My work with respected donors like the MacArthur Foundation and the National Endowment for Democracy showcases my ability to drive meaningful change.

My expertise lies in project design, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring electoral process integrity. I have a proven track record of conducting training and capacity-building activities, as well as monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure their success. My advisory role with the EU Delegation in Nigeria Youth Sounding Board reflects my commitment to inclusive governance and peace, and I am dedicated to empowering youth to take an active role in shaping their communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Katsina State Mobilizer

The Kukah Centre

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 (10 months)

Conducted monitoring visits to assess peace agreement implementation, analyzed data on security incidents, and provided training for local stakeholders. Collaborated with project leaders to recommend strategies for improvement.

Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement

Katsina State Monitor

Kimpact Development Initiative

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)

Monitored election petition tribunal proceedings to ensure transparency, collaborated with legal experts, and provided daily reports on tribunal activities. Conducted research on election laws.

Election Monitoring Legal Research Collaboration

Youth Advisor on Governance & Peace

European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS

Sep 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Provided strategic advice on governance initiatives, conducted research on political developments, and engaged with youth organizations to inform EU programming.

Stakeholder Engagement Policy Development

Katsina State Coordinator

Yiaga Africa

May 2016 - May 2023 (6 years 11 months)

Developed plans to mobilize youth for the Not Too Young To Run campaign, organized workshops, and facilitated voter registration efforts.

Facilitation Voter Registration Advocacy

Katsina State Coordinator

J – Dev Foundation

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)

Mobilized community members for voter turnout, organized voter education seminars, and collaborated with local leaders to promote peaceful election activities.

Voter Education Event Planning Collaboration

Program Officer

Golden Star Initiative

Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (3 months)

Designed and implemented voter mobilization strategies, coordinated community events, and conducted research on voter behavior to enhance campaign outreach for the 2023 elections.

Event Coordination Research Social Media Management Campaign Strategy

Katsina State Coordinator

Organization for Community and Civic Engagement (OCCEN)

Sep 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Implemented strategies to promote democracy, organized community workshops, and conducted voter education campaigns to encourage citizen participation.

Democracy Promotion Voter Education Research