LAWAL ABUBAKAR MUHAMMAD
IT & Field Operations Expert | Project Coordinator
Gusau, NG.About
Highly accomplished IT and field operations expert with over 10 years of experience in data collection, project coordination, and technology support across public health, humanitarian aid, education, and electoral processes. Adept at leveraging digital tools like Kobo Toolbox and BVAS to streamline operations, enhance data accuracy, and drive significant program impact. Proven leader in managing field teams, training personnel, and successfully delivering high-stakes projects for organizations such as INEC, Health and Demographic Surveillance System, and NI-ABAE.
Work
New Incentives - All Babies Are Equal (NI-ABAE)
|Field Manager
Sokoto State, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive field operations for maternal/child health programs, significantly enhancing beneficiary engagement and program effectiveness through strategic community outreach.
Highlights
Directed field operations for critical maternal/child health programs, increasing beneficiary engagement through targeted community outreach initiatives.
Conducted rapid assessments across Sokoto State, verifying data integrity for clinics and reducing discrepancies by an average of 15-20% through rigorous validation processes.
Managed end-to-end logistics for diverse field teams, consistently ensuring on-time submission of monitoring reports and achieving 100% compliance with operational deadlines.
Matawalle Computer Enterprise
|Admin
Gusau LGA, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed administrative tasks, performed hardware/software maintenance, and delivered computer networking training, enhancing operational efficiency and technical literacy.
Highlights
Performed essential hardware and software maintenance, reducing system downtime by an estimated 20% and ensuring continuous operational efficiency.
Taught foundational Computer Networking concepts to over 30 students, enhancing their technical skills and contributing to local digital literacy.
Immunization Campaign Mobilizer
|Mobilizer
Bungudu LGA, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Summary
Mobilized communities for polio and routine immunization campaigns, effectively increasing coverage through targeted sensitization efforts.
Highlights
Mobilized multiple wards for critical polio and routine immunization campaigns, contributing to an estimated 30% increase in vaccination coverage through community sensitization.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
|Technical Support Officer / Supervisory Presiding Officer
Zamfara State, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided critical technical support and oversight for electoral processes, ensuring smooth operations and high compliance rates during high-stakes national elections.
Highlights
Deployed as LGA Technical Officer for BVAS in the 2023 elections, successfully resolving over 50 device issues to enable smooth voting for thousands of residents.
Trained more than 100 ad-hoc staff on election technology during Zonal ToT in Kaduna (2019), contributing to a 20% reduction in polling unit delays.
Supervised multiple polling units in Bukkuyum LGA (2019 & 2023), achieving 100% compliance with stringent INEC guidelines and ensuring fair electoral conduct.
Bank of Industry Loan Program
|Data Collection Agent
Bungudu LGA, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Summary
Collected and organized critical applicant data for loan programs, ensuring efficient processing and submission to the national branch.
Highlights
Collected and accurately inserted data for over 500 loan applicants per LGA, ensuring comprehensive record-keeping for the Bank of Industry.
Organized and processed large datasets in Excel Spreadsheets, facilitating efficient submission to the National branch and maintaining data integrity.
Nahuche HDSS (PRRINN-MNCH Project)
|Field Supervisor / Data Collector
Nahuche, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Summary
Spearheaded demographic surveys and data collection efforts, ensuring high accuracy and reliability for critical health research projects.
Highlights
Spearheaded demographic surveys across numerous communities, consistently ensuring data accuracy for health research projects through meticulous collection.
Trained field interviewers on advanced verbal autopsy methodologies, significantly enhancing mortality data reliability by an estimated 25% for comprehensive health studies.
Volunteer
Community-led Initiative
|Volunteer Tutor
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Summary
Provided academic mentorship and tutoring in mathematics, significantly improving secondary school students' preparedness for SSCE exams.
Highlights
Volunteered to teach mathematics and mentor over 50 secondary school students, contributing to a 15% improvement in their SSCE exam preparedness.
Menstrual Hygiene Sensitization, AGH Zamfara State Chapter
|Menstrual Hygiene Advocate
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Summary
Facilitated crucial awareness campaigns on menstrual hygiene management, educating students across multiple schools.
Highlights
Facilitated awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene management, reaching over 200 students across 5 local schools and promoting health education.
Education
Federal University Gusau
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B.Sc.
Computer Science
College of Agriculture & Animal Science, Bakura
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Diploma
Animal Health Production
Languages
English
Hausa
Arabic
Certificates
MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) Essentials
Issued By
Various Institutions
Gender-Based Violence & Child Protection Case Management
Issued By
Various Institutions
Immunization Essentials
Issued By
Various Institutions
School of Entrepreneurship (Web Design)
Issued By
School of Entrepreneurship
Skills
Digital Tools & Data Management
Kobo Toolbox, Microsoft Office, BVAS, Excel Spreadsheet, Data Collection, Data Verification, Data Integrity, Rapid Assessments.
Project & Field Operations Management
Project Coordination, Field Operations Leadership, Team Management, Logistics Management, Community Outreach, Program Impact Enhancement, Monitoring & Reporting, Compliance Adherence.
Technical Support & Training
Technical Support, Device Troubleshooting, Staff Training, Electoral Technology, Hardware Maintenance, Software Maintenance, Computer Networking.
Public Health & Humanitarian Aid
Maternal/Child Health Programs, Demographic Surveys, Verbal Autopsy Methodologies, Immunization Campaigns, Community Sensitization, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Management, Child Protection.
Web Development (Basic)
HTML/CSS.