Saa-Aungwa Ikpah

Provide strategic leadership for research, learning, and evidence use across organisational programmes. Designed and supervise qualitative and mixed-methods studies, community assessments, and learning processes.

Provide strategic leadership for research, learning, and evidence use across organisational programmes.

Designed and supervise qualitative and mixed-methods studies, community assessments, and learning processes.

Ensure programmes are ethical, community-driven, conflict-sensitive, and results-oriented.

Lead research across thematic areas including women’s empowerment, GBV prevention, sexual and

Provide strategic leadership for research, learning, and evidence use across organisational programmes. Designed and supervise qualitative and mixed-methods studies, community assessments, and learning processes. Ensure programmes are ethical, community-driven, conflict-sensitive, and results-oriented. Lead research across thematic areas including women’s empowerment, GBV prevention, sexual and re

Facilitated safe spaces for women and girls in IDP communities, ensuring access to protection and psychosocial support. Provided survivor-centred support, including basic counselling and referrals to GBV service providers. Ensured confidentiality, dignity, and informed consent in all survivor interactions. Strengthened awareness on GBV prevention, response pathways, and available services. Collabo

Facilitated safe spaces for women and girls in IDP communities, ensuring access to protection and psychosocial support. Provided survivor-centred support, including basic counselling and referrals to GBV service providers.

Conducted Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and facilitated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) across selected communities in Benue State to gather evidence on youth, peace, and security issues. Supported the development of the Benue State Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security by collecting and documenting high-quality qualitative data to inform policy and programme design. Engaged diverse stakeholde

Taught NCE II students the course HIV in Education, focusing on prevention, awareness, and the role of education in public health. Through interactive teaching, I help learners connect classroom knowledge with real-world issues, empowering them to be advocates for healthier communities.

✨ Key Contributions:

Designed and delivered lessons on HIV prevention and its impact on learning.

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Supervised and managed enumerators in the field, ensuring compliance with ethical research protocols and data collection standards.

Conducted spot checks and routine field monitoring to maintain data quality and accuracy.

Reviewed progress reports and coordinated timely upload of collected data to central databases.

Provided structured feedback and recommendations to the State Project Manager r

Responsibilities:

Developed and maintained partnerships with government agencies, donors, and community stakeholders.

Oversaw daily program operations, including planning, coordination, and budget management.

Represented the organization at conferences, workshops, and advocacy events to enhance visibility and impact.

Supervised program staff and volunteers, ensuring effective implementation of

Setting up Early Warning Structures in Communities of Engagements and project host communities.

Developing relations with key individuals and groups in the target areas in the Project host communities.

Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and host communities including advocacy visits.

Developing and fostering of relationships between stakeholders in target communities.

Responsibilities:
Assisted with the integration of HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention services into existing services provided by HAI to key population.

Assisted with implementing, monitoring and evaluation of programs aimed at HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention (HIV STP).

Supported capacity building of State Community Mobilizers and Community Health Extension Workers with respect to HIV STP pro

Supported implementation of HIV prevention and SRHR programmes. Conducted community sensitization on GBV prevention, rights, and access to services. Identified and supported GBV survivors through referrals and basic psychosocial support. Ensured adherence to safeguarding and ethical standards in programme delivery.

Nigerian AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey(NAIIS)
HIV/AIDS AND Hepatitis B and C pre and post test counseling.
Creating awareness about the dangers of these diseases.
Referring participants to facilities where they could have access to treatment.

Conducted interviews and counselling for a large-scale national health survey using the CAPI. Collected sensitive data with strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical protocols. Supported accurate data collection and participant engagement.

Responsible for Health and HIV/AIDS related programs.
Also responsible for Girl Child Education and Women Empowerment programs.
Logistics and administrative support.
Free HIV counselling/Testing.
Made activity budgets.
Planning activities and program support in Health related activities.
Representing the organization in various activities like World Water Day, training on menstrual hygiene etc.

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) focusing on teacher education and professional development.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) is a professional qualification designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field and wish to pursue a career in teaching. It provides the necessary pedagogical knowledge and teaching skills required to work effectively as a teacher at various educational levels.

Equipped graduates with practical teaching methodologies and th

Pursued a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

NECO (National Examination Council

Completed secondary education with NECO certification.

Completed junior secondary education with JSSCE certification.

Completed primary education.