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Sylvanus Ajeh

@sylvanusajeh

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Experienced administrative and operations leader with 11+ years in humanitarian and commercial program management.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking operational or administrative roles where I can improve systems, ensure donor compliance, lead teams, and drive measurable efficiency and accountability.

I am an administrative and operations leader with over 11 years managing humanitarian programs and commercial operations across Nigeria. I have overseen large donor-funded portfolios, coordinated hundreds of staff, and led administrative teams to improve systems, compliance, and financial accountability.

In my recent roles I serve as COO for a multi-sector holding company and Administrative Manager for donor projects, managing FCDO and ECHO budgets, designing SOPs, improving inventory controls, and delivering accurate donor reporting. I also consult remotely to design operational systems and standardize HR, finance, and admin processes.

I bring a practical, compliance-focused approach to operations, strong financial control experience, and a track record of process improvement that reduces waste and increases accountability. I thrive in high-responsibility, remote or field environments where clear systems and measurable KPIs drive better outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

First-Line Supervisor

Current

Mercor.io Corporation

Nov 2025 - Present (2 months)

Provide remote quality review and evaluation of administrative and AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with client requirements, improving reliability and reducing errors across engagements.

Quality Assurance Remote Work Documentation Process Improvement Time Management Client Communication

Current

Administrative Manager

Current

Premiere Urgence Internationale

Aug 2025 - Present (5 months)

Managed £3,000,000 FCDO and ECHO donor budgets with full compliance, led HR administration, assets and inventory control, and implemented internal financial controls to improve accountability and audit readiness.

HR & Administration Budgeting Internal Controls Asset Management Compliance Reporting

Current

Senior Administrative Officer

Current

International Rescue Committee

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Managed procurement, travel and accommodation for multiple states, created FIFO inventory and maintenance trackers to improve asset tracking and procurement efficiency across programs.

Procurement Travel Coordination Inventory Management Vendor Selection Facilities Management Reporting

Current

Operations & Business Management Consultant

Current

Health Proactivist Initiative-HPI

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years)

Designed and implemented operational systems and SOPs for HR, finance, and administration, coordinated recruitment and onboarding, and improved operational efficiency and audit readiness across client organizations.

Operations Management SOP Development HR Processes Recruitment Onboarding Process Improvement Reporting Internal Controls

Current

Chief Operating Officer

Current

Vicksly Holding Limited

Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Oversee day-to-day operations across business units, implement operational systems and KPIs, manage budgets and financial performance, and lead compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational Management Financial Forecasting KPIs Risk Management Compliance Stakeholder Management Process Optimization

Senior Administrative Officer

Jhpiego

Feb 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Processed payments for 4,937+ vendors and 720+ adhoc staff, managed assets and inventory with Intellitrack, coordinated travel and security for staff, and produced budget variance analyses to support program tracking.

Payment Processing Vendor Management Inventory Systems (Intellitrack)Travel Coordination Budget Analysis Asset Verification Procurement

Administrative Officer

Jhpiego

Jun 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Managed staff travel and vehicle fleet, reviewed 800+ job applications, oversaw asset and inventory management using Intellitrack and project software, and implemented facility and generator reporting templates.

Fleet Management Asset Management Facility Management Procurement Inventory Control Reporting

Finance & Grants Officer

Save the Children International

Oct 2019 - Jun 2020 (8 months)

Maintained petty cash accountability, prepared cash forecasts and financial reports, managed partner budgets and donor reporting, and trained partner staff on donor regulations and financial procedures.

Cash Management Grants Management Donor Reporting Bank Reconciliation Financial Software

Administrative Officer

Catholic Relief Services

Sep 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Coordinated support for 97 staff across six projects, managed facilities and guesthouse operations, maintained assets registers and inventory using IHUTE, and executed vendor selection and procurement processes.

Facilities Management IHUTE Procurement Travel Coordination Reporting

Administrative & HR Assistant

Catholic Relief Services

Aug 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted onboarding and induction for new staff, managed guesthouse facilities, coordinated performance appraisals and leave, and maintained petty cash and purchase processing.

Onboarding HR & Administration Facility Management Performance Appraisal Coordination Petty Cash Procurement Record keeping

Finance & Admin Manager

Pearls Care Initiative

Jul 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 10 months)

Prepared financial and donor reports, conducted bank reconciliations, payroll, tax and pension remittance, trained finance staff, and managed assets and procurement for multiple donor-funded projects.