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Bashir Alhaji-shehu

Bashir Alhaji-shehu

Research and Project Development Expert
Vienna

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Guess Lecturer

University of Vienna
03.2012 - Current
  • Teach and graded assignments/exams according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.

Research and project development expert

United Nations Industrial Development Organizations
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • International expert in monitoring and supervising implementation of actions required for the finalization of the PPG
  • Prepared reports according to UNIDO/donor format and requirements
  • Facilitated in preparation of progress and final reports and GEF PIR report
  • Conducted Research and reviewed areas of interest and compiled general background information from readily available sources, on economic and social factors for CEO Endorsement Request
  • Provided Concrete inputs in articulation of project documents in light of
  • GEF SEC/CEO requirements and priorities under 7th Funding Cycle and taking into account UNIDO comparative advantages and strengths
  • Contacted partners and assisted in building partnerships agreements with national, regional and international organizations/foundations and international fashion brands
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Research and Project Development Expert

United Nations Industrial Development Organization
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Researched best global practices in areas of relevance to PAIDAR programme in particular:
  • Employment and entrepreneurship development/Poverty reduction and sustainable livelihoods development, Sustainable urban development,
  • Climate change impacts on jobs (losses of traditional jobs) and new job opportunities, Digital transformation enterprise, value chain and industrial cluster development
  • Drafted UNIDO project document in line with approved action document by EU commission, particularly in terms of results-based framework and KPIs
  • Substantial inputs for drafting of Project Document obtained from research and commissioned studies, stakeholder consultations, key background documents i.e
  • PRS (2018)
  • Supported implementation of PA phase through: Drafted terms of reference (ToR), job description (JD) as required
  • Supported organization of online consultative meetings and brief activity reports
  • Drafted monthly progress reports on PA phase
  • National Evaluation Expert
  • United Nations Industrial Development, Vienna, Vienna
  • Reviewed and analyzed project documentation, relevant country background information and key contextual conditions to determine main evaluation questions and key data to collect in field
  • Developed evaluation questions, questionnaires/interview guide, logic models adjusted to ensure understanding national context
  • Carried out preliminary analysis of pertaining technical issues determined with Team
  • Stakeholder mapping and collected information through interviews and stakeholder consultation
  • Drafted in cooperation with Team Leader, project evaluation report based on comments from UNIDO Independent Evaluation Division and stakeholders
  • Presentations of evaluation's findings, conclusions and recommendations to stakeholders in country at end of mission
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Procurement Expert

United Nations Industrial Development Nations
Vienna, Vienna
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Supported implementation of project including equipment procurement to Khartoum and Port Sudan in line with provisions of UNIDO procurement guidelines
  • Supported project related administrative and technical services
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

National Evaluation Expert

United Nations Industrial Organization
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Reviewed and analyzed project documentation, relevant country background information and key contextual conditions to determine main evaluation questions and key data to collect in field
  • Developed evaluation questions, questionnaires/interview guide, logic models adjusted to ensure understanding national context
  • Carried out preliminary analysis of pertaining technical issues determined with Team 􀁸 Stakeholder mapping and collected information through interviews and stakeholder consultation
  • Drafted in cooperation with Team Leader, project evaluation report based on comments from UNIDO Independent Evaluation Division and stakeholders
  • Presentations of evaluation's findings, conclusions and recommendations to stakeholders in country at end of mission.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork 􀁸 Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Business Development Expert/Vice President

African Diaspora Youth Forum
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • As vice president, led organizations activities to strengthen capacity of youth by facilitating access to training programs and information
  • Lead organizer of 5 International Youth Conferences in partnership with
  • UNIDO, ILO, WKO and other prominent European and African partners in
  • Vienna
  • Led organization and participated in panel discussions to promote businesses, incubations centers and innovation needed in Africa in order to accelerate knowledge transfer
  • Coordinated empowerment of young entrepreneurs by providing space for business development solutions and networking for youth through B2G meeting (Startups and youth in Diaspora meeting Government and representatives), B2B meetings, good practices sharing and a mentorship programs
  • Coordinated and implemented all VAS/ ADYFE projects, and facilitated funding through competition pitch in liaison and collaboration between diaspora and their African countries of origin
  • Organized/Meetings with various African ambassadors and numerous
  • NGOs, INGOs including ICMPD on link-up project and corporate bodies
  • Lead design of overall training programme for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Established performance goals for the department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
  • Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
  • Created and made appropriate documentation for annual budgets and senior leadership goals.
  • Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder engagementmeetings relations as public face of company.

International Consultant

United, UNIDO
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Nations Industrial Development Organization, On Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Development:
  • Led design and implementation of entrepreneurship and MSME development and support components of IDEA project in Serbia and Zambia with focus on youth and women entrepreneurship
  • Monitored KPIs and evaluated projects against deliverables; prepared reports and briefing notes
  • Liaised and maintained relationship with national counterparts, project technical partners, relevant technical branches at Headquarters and other project stakeholders
  • Conducted research on topical issues, including analysis of government policies and industrial trends, review and monitoring of overall industrial, development situation, identification of priority areas for cooperation based on and consistent with country priorities, UNIDO's business plan
  • Provided backstopping and monitoring support to Chief on work plan of
  • Division and ensure programmatic coherence of UNIDO's technical cooperation and service delivery at country and regional level
  • Designed and conducted events (LDC ministerial conference, African
  • Industrialization Day, conferences on youth employment and Diaspora with
  • ADYFE, including drafting agenda, coordination of logistics, identifying and liaising with speakers.
  • Worked with agency representatives to smooth over international relations and maintain productive connections.
  • Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects.

Intern

United Office on Drugs and Crimes and UNODC, Vienna, Vienna
11.2010 - 02.2011
  • Facilitated Civil Society Organization's (CSO) participation in United Nations Conventions Against Corruption (UNTAC)
  • Conducted various researches on works and activities of civil society organizations
  • Monitored and evaluated NGO's work relevance to Advocacy Section of UNODC
  • Updated NGO database, provide editorial changes as necessary.

Education

Master of Arts - Global Studies

University of Vienna
Vienna

Master of Arts - Peace and Conflict Studies

European Peace University
Stadtschlainig, Austria

Master of Science - Political Science and International Relations

University of Lagos
Lagos

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Nigeria

Skills

  • Solid project cycle management experience in international Development
  • Strong coordination, communication and relationship management
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Project planning and development
  • Research and development
  • Development and training
  • Research and design activities
  • Social Networking Expert
  • New Project Development
  • Procurement Expert
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Timeline

Research and project development expert

United Nations Industrial Development Organizations
06.2021 - 12.2021

Research and Project Development Expert

United Nations Industrial Development Organization
02.2021 - 05.2021

Procurement Expert

United Nations Industrial Development Nations
03.2020 - 06.2020

National Evaluation Expert

United Nations Industrial Organization
02.2019 - 08.2019

International Consultant

United, UNIDO
01.2013 - 01.2018

Guess Lecturer

University of Vienna
03.2012 - Current

Business Development Expert/Vice President

African Diaspora Youth Forum
01.2012 - 12.2018

Intern

United Office on Drugs and Crimes and UNODC, Vienna, Vienna
11.2010 - 02.2011

Master of Arts - Global Studies

University of Vienna

Master of Arts - Peace and Conflict Studies

European Peace University

Master of Science - Political Science and International Relations

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Maiduguri

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Bashir Alhaji-shehuResearch and Project Development Expert