Dr. Augustina uche Nwaizugbo

Project Manager , International Non-Profit

Awka , Anambra State, Nigeria

A Development practice Expert with over 15 years experiences from both National and International Development Organizations. Can relocate immediately

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

1 Anambra State Community and Social Development Agency (ANCSDA), Nigeria
Jan 2018 - May, 2023
(a) Community and Social Development Project, Additional Financing (CSDP-AF)
(b)Nigeria Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (NG-CARES)
Post: Operations Manager,
2 Mary Lucia Population Development Initiative (NGO) April 2013 to Dec.2016
Post : Senior Programme /M&E Manager
- SIDHAS Project (Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDs Services), Nigeria, sponsored by FHI 360/USAID
- Community led Sanitation Project –Managed by ASERNGO (Association of Enugu State Resident NGOs, Nigeria), sponsored by European Union

3 UNICEF, Nigeria 23rd April 2012 to 23rd March 2013
Post: United Nations Health 4+ (UNH4+) National Consultant
-Participated in Project Management of the UNH4+ and provided support to the UN Team in all aspects of delegated administration, information and logistics system related to work at the State and Local Government Area levels.
4 UNICEF, Nigeria 13 February 2012 to 23rd March 2012
Post : National Consultant as Education Economist for the Conduct of End of Project Evaluation of Girls Education Project , Phase 2
- Participated in the successful conduct of End of project evaluation of the Girls' Education Project (GEP) 2 in Basic Education of Bauchi, Katsina, Niger and Sokoto States.
- Analyzed the relevance, achievements, effectiveness and efficiency in addressing issues constraining girls' education in the GEP states.
- Carried out the Cost Benefit Analysis of the project wrote and submitted report to UNICEF.

6 UNFPA), Nigeria November 2008 to 30th June 2011
Post: National Programme Analyst, Population and Development
- Provided Technical Assistance to states under the Abia Zonal office within the framework of agreed work plans for successful implementation of the Population and Development component of the UNFPA Country Programme
- Advised Government Counterparts- State Planning Commissions in Abia, Akwa –Ibom, Ebonyi and Imo on Population and Development project implementation, guided and oriented executing agencies and project personnel and also introduced effective modalities and practices of implementation

7 UNFPA, Nigeria July to October, 2008
Post: National Consultant - Conduct of End line /Baseline Survey
- Led the entire process of quantitative data gathering field work and was accountable for the Administration of the individual household questionnaire

8 UNFPA, Nigeria June to 4th August 2007
Post : Population and Development National Consultant for the Thematic process Evaluation of the UNFPA 5th Country Programme
- Assessed the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the Population and Development Project in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Ogun and Osun States
- Assessed the relevance, appropriateness, adequacy and judicious utilization of the projects inputs (financial, human and material) in relation to the project results achieved

9 National Programme on Immunization
Posts: Administrative Officer & Social Mobilization Officer/Information Officer
Dec. , 2000 to March 2007
EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
Capacity building experience - 21 years
Project Management Experience - 21years
Monitoring and Evaluation and Research - 13 years
STRENGHTS; Project Management, Research, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Capacity building, Excellent communication in English Language with strong interpersonal skills, Team Leadership, Application of Theory of Change and Data Analysis

Education:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

A. Graduation Year: July 2025
School: Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State
Qualification: PhD in Development Studies
B, Graduation Year: 2017
School: Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State,
Qualification: M.Sc. in Development Studies
C Graduation Year: 2008
School: Abubarkar Tafewa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State
Qualification: M.Sc. Statistics
D. Graduation Year: 1997
School: University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA-Management)-
E Graduation Year 1994
School: University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Qualification Post-Graduate Diploma in Management
F Graduation Year: 1991
School: University of Nigeria Nsukka,
Qualification B.SC in Education/Mathematics (Second Class upper division),
G Graduation Year: 1986
General Certificate of Education (-GCE) Certificate
5 Credits-English Language and Mathematics inclusive

SOME OTHER RECENT AND RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS:
2008 Afrihub/Computer Literacy Micro –Soft Word, Excel & Advance Excel, Power-Point , Use of Internet, SPSS
2018 Community and Social Development Project(CSDP). Nigeria Certificate of Attendance: Environmental and Social Safeguard training organized by Federal Project Support Unit of CSDP, Nigeria
2018 Community and Social Development Project Study Tour to Indonesia on Effective Implementation of Community Driven Development Projects(CDD)
2020 Cees Assist Resources Effective Strategies for Project Closure and Exit Management
2021 Cees Assist Resources Certificate of Attendance; Strategic Management and Implementation Techniques of Programme for Results (PforR) Projects
2021 Integral Consult Certificate of Attendance; Project Closure

2021 Anambra State Community and Social Development Agency Certificate of Appreciation of Meritorious Services to the Agency in Implementation of World Bank Assisted Community and Social Development Project –Additional Financing(CSDP-AF)
Issued by The Governing Board of Anambra State Community and Social Development Agency
2021 Nigerian Institute of Management(Chartered) Professional Manager & Member, Institute of Management
2023 La Plage Meta Verse
-On-line International Executive Diploma in Disaster Management
-Use of R and STATA in Data Analysis

Affiliations and Achievements:

Professional Membership
?MEMBER, Nigerian Statistical Association
?MEMBER & PROFESSIONAL MANAGER, Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered)
?ASSOCIATE FELLOW, Afriheritage
?FELLOW, Institute of Human and Natural Resource
?MEMBER, Development Studies Association, United Kingdom

PROFESSIONAL AWARD

? Community Development and Leadership Award by Institute of Human and Natural Resources
? PROFESSIONAL MANAGER by Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered)

PUBLICATIONS
Akannam A.U. (1991). The effect of content sequencing in the learning of longitude and latitude in Secondary School in Udi LGA of Enugu State, A project submitted to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka for the award of Bachelors of Science degree in Education/Mathematics

Akannam A.U.(1996). Inventory Management in Afprint Nigeria PLC (A case study) - a Dissertation submitted to the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus for the award of Master, Business Administration degree in Management

Akannam A.U. (2008). A statistical Analysis of the Effect of Behavioral Change of Students in Tertiary Institutions Towards HIV/AIDS (A case study of tertiary institutions in Benue State) a thesis submitted to Abubarka Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi for the award of Masters of Science degree Statistics

Nwaizugbo A.U. (2016) Analysis of Factors Responsible for Gender Disparity in Access to Basic Education among Out of School Young People in Anambra State, a Dissertation submitted to the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus for the award of Masters of Science in Development Studies

Nwaizugbo, A.U. (2024). Sustainable Poverty Reduction Implications of a Monolithic Economy: The Nigerian Experience. Paper presented at the 6th UNIZIK Business School (Hybrid) International Conference, Awka , Nigeria
Nwaizugbo, A.U. (2024). Effect of Application of Emotional Intelligence on Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Anambra Community and Social Development Agency, Nnadiebube Journal of Social Science, Vol.4( 2 )
Nwaizugbo, A.U. (2025). Community and Social Development Project Beneficiary Targeting Mechanism and improved access to infrastructure services in Anambra State, Nigeria, Nnadiebube Journal of Social Science, Vol 6(2)
Nwaizugbo, A.U. and Onyeukwu, O.O. (2025) Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) and im-proved access to social and natural infrastructure services in Anambra State, Nigeria: Community and Vulner-able Group empowerment analysis, Paper presented at Development Studies Association, 2025 Conference: Navigating crisis: dangers and opportunities in development, in University of Bath, United Kingdom, https://www.devstud.org.uk/conference/conference-2025.
Nwaizugbo, A. U. (2025). Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) service delivery process and improved access to infrastructure services in Anambra State, Nigeria (Doctoral thesis, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus). University of Nigeria.



Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, Igbo. Hausa

Nationality:

Nigeria

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