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Biobele West

Biobele West

Abuja

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven International Development Consultant with strong background in project coordination and stakeholder management. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance team productivity. Strong problem-solving skills and knack for fostering collaborative environments. Committed to driving project success and delivering high-quality results.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Programs Associate

ACE Strategy & Consults
03.2025 - Current

I lead the organisation's strategy arm, where we provide strategic thought partnership to the Family Health Team at the Nigeria Country Office and across the MNCNH Nigeria portfolio at the Gates Foundation.

  • I led the design of the Family Health multi-year strategy and currently lead the strategy support team, providing coordinated support to the health MDAs.
  • I also lead the design and management of the Gates Foundation's Family Health Data Insights Hub, which consolidates data across all implementing partners and supports coordination, performance management, and ecosystem alignment for Family Planning and Maternal, and Newborn Health programmes in Nigeria.
  • My role has been pivotal to the design of the Foundations portfolio expansion for the integrated delivery of maternal and newborn interventions in Nigeria, allowing for new product introduction and coordinated support for partner onboarding into the broader MNCNH ecosystem in Nigeria.
  • I lead the provision of techinical support for high-level convenings and partner cordination for the Family Health division of the Gates Foundation

Senior Programs Analyst

ACE Strategy & Consults
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Supported GF-Funded Immunization project through innovative Edutainment strategies in five northern states.
  • Achieved vaccination of over 90,000 children utilizing music, dance troops, and film shows.
  • Vaccinated over 15,000 previously missed children through targeted evening film screenings.
  • Provided oversight for the conduct of independent verification for more than 50% of PHCs across Kano and Kaduna States.

Program Analyst

Sydani Group
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led South-East Zonal efforts on the SoRTLE project to enhance Routine Immunization uptake.
  • Inaugurated Traditional and Religious Leader committees across all 17 southern states.
  • Facilitated vaccination of over 200,000 children in target states.
  • Resolved over 15,000 cases of caregiver non-compliance regarding immunization.
  • Conducted research on public perception's impact on policy formation and climate action in Nigeria.

Strategy Consulting Intern

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Conducted market research to evaluate proposed business impact on client financials based on other markets.
  • Analyzed financial data from sector companies to inform forecasting accuracy.
  • Identified key assumptions, creating financial forecasts for go/no-go recommendations.
  • Collected data to assess competing offers and identify attractive segments for customers.
  • Developed executive summary slide synthesizing project findings and stakeholder management plan.

Education

Bachelor of Agriculture -

University of Benin
01-2019

Skills

  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Technical assistance
  • Data analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Time-management
  • Effective communication
  • MS office proficiency

Continuous Professional Development

  • Immunization Programs Communication and Community Engagement – WHO
  • Environment, Climate Change and Health (ECH) for practitioners and actors guiding policy change - WHO
  • Project Management for Development Professionals – Humanitarian Leadership Academy
  • McKinsey Forward Program

Leadership and Volunteer Experience

Role: Lead, Partnerships  07/2024 to Current

Ignite Pro Community

  • Provided program advice and technical assistance in designing initiatives focused on building the capacity of young Nigerians for growth and social impact.
  • Co-led the planning and execution of two editions of ACCELERATE, a youth development conference that brought together over 500 participants in Port Harcourt for training and capacity building on the future of work.
  • Secured partnerships with leading organizations to support the implementation of ACCELERATE, resulting in ₦10 million in seed funding awarded to winners of the pitch competition.

Role: Lead, Naija Youth Sustainability Forum (NYSF), Abuja  09/2024 - 10/2024 Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre

  • Worked with a team from across 4 states to host the 3rd edition of the NYSF bringing together over 500 young people across Nigeria, to raise awareness and advocate for youth actions towards the achievement of the 2030 UN SDGs.

Role: Peer Educator Trainer, 11/2019 – 11/2020 

National Agency for the control of AIDS (NACA)

  • Engaged in campaigns for HIV Awareness to immediate communities.

References

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Timeline

Senior Programs Associate

ACE Strategy & Consults
03.2025 - Current

Senior Programs Analyst

ACE Strategy & Consults
05.2024 - 02.2025

Program Analyst

Sydani Group
06.2023 - 04.2024

Strategy Consulting Intern

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
03.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Agriculture -

University of Benin
Biobele West