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Olaolu Adeleye
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Social Development Consultancy
, NGO, Public Sector, Consulting
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Victoria, BC,
Canada
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Proactive, innovative development executive with an impeccable success record of delivering meaningful and measurable change for leading global multilateral organizations, NGOs and national governmental bodies. Bi-lingual social development expert focused on both domestic and global socio-economic and environmental sustainability. |
 Contact Olaolu Adeleye
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
UNICEF Peru - Lima, Peru (2014)
Junior Professional Consultant - Programme and PFP Liaison
• Strengthened Programmes and Private Fundraising Partnerships (PFP) teams.
• Implemented an action plan to foster coordination and partnership between departments to accomplish fundraising goals.
• Contributed to the creation of new fundraising and development collateral.
• Successfully identified new opportunities to communicate UNICEF’s activities as part of the effort to enhance its local fundraising
Right To Play Canada – Toronto, ON, Canada (2012)
School and University Partnerships - Schools Ambassador
• Effectively coordinated and supported Right To Play (RTP) fundraising events (12), presentations (16) and general inquiries while mentoring and conducting presentations for high school students (600), supporting the facilitation of their RTP projects and initiatives.
• Ensured the RTP digital and online presence was consistently and accurately maintained.
• Led workshops and presentations for schools (8) universities (2) and education partners (2).
• Empowered student leaders of Youth To Youth programs in Toronto schools and student mentorship programs through the instruction of RTP games and learning approaches. Collaborating with teachers in monitoring and evaluating kids growth and program effectiveness.
• Oversaw the development of fundraising collateral for the fundraising campaign Move Mountains.
• Managed interviews (47), supported logistical planning and contributed presentation material content for 2012 Global Youth Summit (Kigali, Rwanda) for university students.
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction – Geneva, Switzerland (2010-11)
UNISDR Secretariat - Research Assistant
• Developed an internal database and electronic workspace enabling a review process of draft chapters of reports by experts, delegates and representatives from across the globe.
• Assembled a panel of experts representing; Regional Organizations, National Platforms, Civil Society Organizations, International Financial Institutions and Academia, participating in both the friendly and expert review process for the Global Assessment Report.
• Ensured a positive and collaborative working environment between various stakeholders addressing any concerns regarding the final draft of the Global Assessment Report.
• Represented the Global Assessment Report team at various policy meetings and press releases of ISDR secretariat.
DFAIT – Embassy of Canada – Permanent Mission of Canada to the OAS (2010)
Permanent Mission to the Organization of American States – Intern
• Successfully identified new opportunities to communicate UNICEF’s activities as part of the effort to enhance its local fundraising
• Received positive reception for the development of concise reports and analysis on various thematic topics for internal reporting for the Government of Canada, diplomatic representatives in the hemisphere and various govern
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Education: |
University of London - School of Oriental and African Studies -
London, United Kingdom
Poverty Reduction: Policy & Practice, Masters (MSc/MA)
Dalhousie University - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
International Development, Bachelor (BSc/BA), GPA 3.3
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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