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)

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

Volunteer Tutor

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Community-led Initiative

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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 Advocate

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Menstrual Hygiene Sensitization, AGH Zamfara State Chapter

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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

Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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B.Sc. Computer Science

College of Agriculture & Animal Science, Bakura

Bakura, Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Diploma Animal Health Production

Languages

English

Hausa

Arabic

Certificates

MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) Essentials

Various Institutions

Gender-Based Violence & Child Protection Case Management

Various Institutions

Immunization Essentials

Various Institutions

School of Entrepreneurship (Web Design)

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.