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LIDADI ELE

@lidadiele

Research Assistant and AI content specialist producing evidence-based, publication-ready policy and development research.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote and flexible roles where I can deliver rigorous qualitative research, evidence-based writing, and AI content/research annotation that demand accuracy, context, and real-world social impact.

I’m a dynamic research professional and NGO founder with 6+ years spanning civil society, community development, gender equity, and African governance. I currently serve as a Research Assistant at Maven Day, producing evidence-based, publication-ready research briefs using rigorous qualitative methods and careful synthesis of grey literature, academic papers, and primary data.

I bring nuanced human perspective to AI training, content generation, and research annotation tasks, with strength in policy analysis and writing for academic and general audiences. Alongside my research work, I founded and lead the Restore Minds Foundation, designing literacy and gender equity programs, managing partnerships and M&E, and authoring organizational publications and policy briefs aligned with the UN SDGs and African Union Agenda 2063.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Assistant

Current

Maven Day

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Conduct desk research and produce structured, publication-quality research briefs across policy, development, and social impact topics. Synthesize grey literature, academic papers, and primary sources using rigorous qualitative methods to support evidence-based knowledge outputs.

Desk Research Qualitative Research Policy Analysis Academic Writing Data Synthesis Content Editing AI Content Review

Current

Founder & Executive Director

Current

Restore Minds Foundation

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Founded and leads an NGO delivering literacy, gender equity, civic education, and community empowerment programmes in underserved Nigerian communities. Manage partnerships, grant reporting, and programme monitoring and evaluation while authoring SDG- and Agenda 2063-aligned publications and policy briefs.

Community Engagement Monitoring and Evaluation Grant Reporting Stakeholder Management

Programme Officer / Researcher

AIIDev Africa

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Led programme research and documentation for African institutional innovation and development initiatives. Produced evidence-based reports and policy memos, conducting field data collection and stakeholder interviews using participatory research methods.

Programme Research Qualitative Methods Field Data Collection Report Writing Documentation

Programme Officer

Iruka INGO

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Managed community development programmes targeting women, youth, and marginalised populations. Developed M&E tools, generated progress reports for donors, and facilitated community forums and gender-responsive civic education workshops.

Programme Management Monitoring and Evaluation Donor Reporting Facilitation Civic Education M&E Tool Design Progress Reports Impact Narratives

Health Programme Assistant

De Bahbis Healthcare Center

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Coordinated health outreach programmes serving vulnerable communities across Abuja and surrounding areas. Compiled clinical and community health data to support internal reporting and programme planning.

Health Outreach Data Compilation Programme Planning Community Health Documentation

Community Mobilisation Officer

Skillful Minds Wholesome Initiative

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Mobilised community stakeholders and co-designed skills development interventions for women and youth. Documented programme activities and authored impact narratives used in donor communications.

Stakeholder Engagement Women And Youth Programmes Impact Narratives Skills Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Calabar

B.Ed. Adult Education & Community Development (Hons), Adult Education and Community Development

2020 -

Earned a B.Ed. (Hons) in Adult Education & Community Development with specialization in community development, literacy, and non-formal education praxis.

Ahmadu Bello University

Master of International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD), International Affairs and Diplomacy

Completed a Master of International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD) via distance learning. Dissertation explored how WHO development assistance relates to mental health outcomes in Nigeria using a mixed-methods study (230 respondents).