I enjoy work that's varied and hands-on. I like coordinating moving parts, digging into research, and keeping teams and projects on track. I'm drawn to Chief of Staff, project management, and programme coordination roles where I can think strategically and roll up my sleeves at the same time.
Joyce Samuel
@joycesamuel
Programme Associate delivering stakeholder coordination and privacy-focused programmes across government and partners.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Programme Associate with experience coordinating multi-institution programmes across Nigeria’s public sector and international partners. At Tech Hive Advisory, I led stakeholder engagement for Nigeria's STI ecosystem review (Sankore project) with FCDO, UNESCO, and ACET, managing engagement across 8+ government agencies/MDAs to support delivery and inter-institutional follow-up.
I strengthen privacy governance in practice through end-to-end programme delivery—overseeing workflows, deliverable tracking, and stakeholder correspondence across concurrent projects. I coordinated 14+ certified training programmes under Tech Hive’s IAPP-accredited partnership, co-organised a data protection workshop with the Future for Privacy Forum, Nigerian Data Protection Commission, and the U.S. Department of State, and supported lawful data processing awareness through the “Legal Basis Project.”
My background also blends research, communication, and operational execution. As an Intern, Research Assistant at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, I supported diplomatic events and produced briefings, policy memos, and analytical reports, while earlier roles included research-driven growth work (supporting a 30% increase in customer acquisition) and programme coordination through partnership-focused community outreach.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Programme Associate
Tech Hive Advisory
May 2025 - Apr 2026 (11 months)
Led stakeholder coordination for Nigeria’s STI ecosystem review (Sankore project), managing engagement across 8+ government agencies/MDAs and supporting 80+ participants at the Abuja validation event. Coordinated 14+ certified training programmes reaching 80+ individuals and co-organised a data protection workshop with 10+ high-level stakeholder discussions.
Partnership & Growth Assistant
Marvgallup Group
Feb 2024 - Oct 2024 (8 months)
Supported market expansion, contributing to a 30% increase in customer acquisition and successful entry into two new regions. Streamlined administrative processes and monitored timelines, reducing project completion time by 35%.
Volunteer Programs Team Lead
Total Life Concern Widows Outreach
Jun 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Led a partnership with MTN to empower 100 vulnerable widows through an e-commerce initiative, providing gadgets and ₦10,000 seed funding each. Facilitated collaboration with Deloitte Nigeria and other donor agents, and drafted project plans to support the 2023 medical outreach program.
Volunteer Research Team Member
Total Life Concern Widows Outreach
Jun 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted research and analysis to support evidence-based decisions for the “Doing for Tomorrow, Today” empowerment project. Analyzed partnership/donation trends to help drive 40% network growth and proposed monitoring and evaluation reforms that improved accountability, partner engagement, and donor relations by 60%.
Intern Research Assistant
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 (2 months)
Provided protocol support during diplomatic events, international conferences, and high-profile presentations. Collected and analyzed data from publications, government reports, and media to produce actionable insights and supported briefings, policy memos, and analytical reports for senior stakeholders.
Education
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Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)
Bachelor of Science, International Relations and Diplomacy
Grade: First Class Division (CGPA: 4.91)
Completed a BSc in International Relations and Diplomacy with a First Class Division (CGPA: 4.91).
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