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Zainab Kanu

@zainabkanu

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I turn facility and operational data into actionable planning insights.

Sierra Leone

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role where I can use data analytics, facilities operations, reporting, and project coordination to improve planning, resource utilization, and strategic decision-making.

At the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, I manage facility data, build Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Excel reports, and turn maintenance information into actionable intelligence for planning and resource utilization.

I've also supported UNAMID operations, Sierra Leone Police reporting systems, and family and child protection initiatives, bringing more than 23 years of experience in operations, administration, data management, and stakeholder coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Facility Data Analyst

Current

U.S. Embassy

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Manage facility-related data collection, validation, and reporting activities. Develop reports and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Excel to support strategic decision-making.

Data Analysis Data Visualization Tableau Power BI SQL Excel Data Governance Maintenance Planning Reporting

Administrative Assistant

U.S. Embassy

Jan 2019 - Apr 2022 (3 years 3 months)

Coordinated administrative and operational support activities, managed employee attendance and biometric reporting systems, and prepared management reports and operational performance analyses.

Administrative Support Reporting Biometric Systems Records Management Procurement Budget Tracking

Work Order Clerk

U.S. Embassy

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Managed maintenance requests and service contracts, maintained accurate GMMS records, and coordinated procurement requests through ILMS.

GMMS LIMS Work Order Management Procurement Inventory Management Budget Monitoring

Consultant – Family and Child Protection

Office of the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone

Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 10 months)

Led policy reviews and child protection initiatives, developed strategies aligned with national and international standards, and coordinated stakeholder engagement activities.

Policy Development Child Protection Stakeholder Engagement Training Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting

National Administrative Officer – Family Support Unit

Sierra Leone Police

Jul 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Managed reporting systems and databases, conducted analysis of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) data, and developed data collection systems and reporting procedures.

Database Management Data Analysis GBV Analysis Reporting Training

Operations Officer

United Nations African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)

Jul 2010 - Jul 2013 (3 years)

Coordinated mission operations and inter-agency collaboration, produced operational, security, and humanitarian reports, and managed operational databases and information systems.

Operations Coordination Reporting Database Management Crisis Management Contingency Planning Briefings

Criminal Investigation Officer

Sierra Leone Police

Jul 2005 - May 2010 (4 years 10 months)

Conducted investigations involving fraud, corruption, theft, cybercrime, and violent crimes, collected and analyzed evidence, and prepared investigation reports and legal documentation.

Criminal Investigation Evidence Collection Report Writing Legal Documentation Fraud Investigation Cybercrime

Investigation Officer

Sierra Leone Police

Jul 2001 - Jul 2005 (4 years)

Conducted criminal investigations and intelligence gathering, managed case documentation and evidence collection, and prepared reports for legal proceedings.

Criminal Investigation information gathering Case Management Evidence Collection Reporting