SEUN ISRAEL AKINYEMI

Managed a multi-million dollar grant portfolio for grantees in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America & Caribbean regions, supporting initiatives in gender justice, elections, and digital democracy.

Directed 50% of grant allocations towards marginalized groups (women, youth, LGBTQ+), significantly enhancing civic engagement and equitable resource distribution.

Oversaw funding execution for the CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative, strengthening capacity for over 1,000 local civil society actors globally through financial and non-financial support.

Provided strategic support and co-designed funding instruments for civil society actors across 7 global regions, enhancing local capacity and project effectiveness.

Conducted strategic due diligence on new grants, including reviewing proposals, organizational budgets, and legal compliance, ensuring financial integrity across a diverse portfolio.

Engaged and provided critical technical support to consultants on research, advocacy, and communications, ensuring deliverables consistently met organizational standards.

Secured a 200,000 naira grant through successful applications for a community outreach focused on combating fake news and misinformation in rural Lagos State.

Secured a 10,000,000 naira Situation Room/FCDO grant for advocacy on zonal intervention projects in Kaduna State.

Coordinated desk research on topical issues in Nigeria, informing advocacy strategies and policy engagement.

Managed a $250,000 Growth4Her accelerator program, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), benefiting women SMEs in Nigeria and Cameroon.

Secured partnerships with Access Bank, Union Bank, and Sterling Bank to provide critical funding opportunities for Growth4Her participants.

Established collaboration between Growth4Her and Shoprite Stores, significantly increasing market access for beneficiaries.

Coordinated a digital outreach initiative on Artificial Intelligence for a secondary school in Ikotun, Lagos, promoting technological literacy.

Facilitated research contracts worth over 12,000 Euros from local and international organizations through successful grant applications and consultancy pitches.

Coordinated a 'Gender Assessment Field Survey on electoral violence' during the Nigeria 2023 General Election, providing critical data for policy recommendations.

Coordinated an impact assessment for Protection International Kenya on a human rights defenders network project, focusing on crisis prevention and peace actor roles.

Secured a $7,000 US Ambassador grant for a project focused on producing reusable sanitary pads, benefiting the community in Malete, Kwara State.

Performed supervisory roles on project implementation, ensuring efficient execution and team coordination for youth development programs.

Coordinated research for over 100 weekly infographics on Nigerian issues, published in national newspapers (ThisDay, Business Day), informing public discourse.

Spearheaded research and advocacy efforts during the Twitter Ban in Nigeria, contributing to digital rights protection and civic discourse.

Coordinated the 2022 New Media, Citizens and Governance (NMCG) Conference, a pan-African event with speakers from 5 countries, focusing on new media for governance.

Secured a $145,000 NED grant for a local governance campaign across 5 states and managed a subsequent $75,000 grant for women's rights media campaigns.

Managed a $50,000 grant project for #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programs in 22 states, addressing police brutality as part of the #EndSARS campaign.

Managed a $70,000 grant project for #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programs in 27 states, promoting COVID-19 vaccination and securing an additional $25,000 for expansion to 7 more states.

Coordinated 160+ volunteers across 9 states, assisting over 8,000 citizens with voter registration issues within one week, significantly boosting civic participation.

Supervised Program Associates and Interns, ensuring task completion and fostering team development within the organization.

Pioneered the design and content development for 'Ekiti Weekly' newsletters, informing citizens about government activities and opportunities.

Developed a comprehensive 1-year work plan for the bureau, aligning communication activities with strategic objectives.

Developed an action plan to revamp and upgrade the state government website, improving digital presence and accessibility.

Created a proposal on legislative engagement for the Bureau, enhancing its influence on policy-making processes.

Conducted over 60 research analyses on governance issues, published weekly as infographics in 5 national newspapers, influencing public opinion.

Coordinated EiE's 2019 general election activities, including the 'Politic-All' concert and an Instagram Live series, engaging a wide audience.

Managed the 'Shine Your Eye' Project, a mobile and web-based platform connecting citizens with elected representatives to foster accountability.

Led the EiE team coordinating governorship debates in 3 states (Ekiti, Osun, Benue) and served on the organizing committee for the 2019 Presidential debates, broadcast live on national TV.

Coordinated the 2020 New Media Citizens and Governance (NMCG) Conference, a pan-African event with speakers from 7 countries, focusing on new media for governance.

Coordinated volunteer activities, ensuring continuous engagement and program support for various civic initiatives.

Edited weekly blog articles for the 'Shine Your Eye' project and drafted weekly newsletters, enhancing content quality and reach.

Lectured NCE students across 100, 200, and 300 levels, imparting foundational knowledge in relevant subjects.

Accurately computed and processed student results, ensuring academic integrity and timely record-keeping.

Graded examination scripts, providing fair and consistent evaluation of student performance.

Invigilated student examinations, maintaining a secure and fair testing environment.