Hadiza Elayo

• Overall substantive support to the Deputy Secretary-General to deliver on her mandate·
• Overseeing the work on the Sustainable Development Goals, Reform of the International Finance Architecture ( Debt, Tax, Governance Reform, Beyond GDP, Credit Rating Agencies, G20, INFF, Climate Change, Gender and GBV specific Interventions, Food Systems and Disabilities.
• Tracking the implementation of decisions emanating from the UN Executive Committee and Senior Management Group
• Managed high-level projects successfully by coordinating resources, meeting deadlines, and staying within budget constraints.
• · Support for intergovernmental strategic engagement, political outreach support and fund raising for UN Secretary-General Initiatives
• Managing strategic partners across the UN system and external partners ( World bank, IMF, OECD, WTO amongst others).
• Administrative management of the DSG's Front Office team.

• Provided in-depth analytical policy advice and strategic briefs to the Minister to enhance the strategic direction of the Environment sector.
• Supported the development/revision of the sector policy and medium term sector strategy including plans to achieve short, medium and long term environment targets set out by the Ministry.
• Oversaw the development of the first zero based budget including managing budget performance.
• Supported the design and implementation of key initiatives ( First Sovereign Green Bonds, Ogoni Clean up and Restoration; Afforestation projects, Great Green Wall, Waste to Wealth opportunities linked to job creation and sustainable livelihoods)
• Coordinated all inputs and advice from techinical teams on implementation of various policies including providing support to monitoring activities.
• Act as Interface between HM and subnational governments, Development Partners and Private sector.
• Liaise with the SA Admin on administrative matters and building institutional memory
• Represent the HM as events as directed by her
• Developed and maintained relationships with Government partners ( Presidency and MDAs) and External partners including Development partners, NGO and CBO.

• Supported the development and finalization of SPARC Work Plans and overall direction of SPARC’s work at Federal and State level
• Monitored programme implementation against the work plan, in conjunction with the M&E Advisor and 10 State Programme Managers.
• Undertook state visits to check programme implementation, trouble shooting and providing advice.
• Quality assurance of SPARC reports, SPARC products, and State Government documentations which have been produced with SPARC support.
• Planning, conducting and reporting of Programme Development Group and State Programme Manager meetings.
• Supporting the preparation of SPARC Quarterly and Annual Reports
• Supporting preparation for DFID Annual Reviews, Mid Term Reviews, with the M&E Team Advisor and Knowledge Management Advisor
• Managing everyday workflow, internal and external communications, problem resolution, reports, decision making and conflict resolution.
• Coordinating with other programmes and development partners which are engaged in Federal level reforms, including FEPAR, the World Bank and UNDP.
• Liaising with DFID Nigeria to assess progress of work.
• Developed Knowledge products and organised lesson learning and dissemination opportunities
• Providing strategic advice to the National Programme Manager and Programme Development Group

Programme Manager - Federal, State Partnership for Accountability, Responsiveness & Capability (DFID)

• Developed and managed the Federal Work stream (Nigeria Governors' Forum, Public Service Reforms, Public Financial Management Reforms, Support to the MDG and later SDG office.
• Responsible for Federal work stream budget including expenditure reporting what was the expenditure
• Responsible for communications and reporting, including direct oversight of the Management Information System and the SPARC Fountain
• Managed short and long-term consultancy inputs
• Represented the Programme at government partner functions
• Ensured smooth coordination with DFID and other programmes, and contributing to the management and sharing of knowledge
• Produced work plans, quarterly and annual reports and terms of reference for consultants

Senior Technical Coordination Manager, State Partnership for Accountability, Responsiveness & Capability (DFID)

• Provided support in the management of over 60 consultancy projects including tracking progress.
• Oversaw the establishment of agreements between the programme and the client organisations and ensuring compliance to the terms of agreement
• Provided support in the management of agreed interventions with the OSSAP- MDGs and NGF as set out in SPARC work plans
• Provided general technical administration of the federal programme.
• Prepared work plans, programme reports and progress reports
• Matching planned input with available budget and being involved in the monitoring and evaluating of activities
• Led the process of gathering lessons for future dissemination in the programme
• Liaised between the programme and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the MDGs Office, the National Planning Commission, Ministry of Finance and any other partners agreed with DFID
• Provided technical oversight on all SPARC inputs into the MDGs Conditional Grants Scheme
• Was part of the technical working group (TWG) that developed the MDG Conditional Grants Scheme LGA track.
• Member of the Expert Working Group on Nigeria’s Countdown Strategy
• Provided technical oversight and backstopping on all SPARC’s input into the NGF
• Guided the NGF on the development of their 2010-2012 and 2013-2013-2015 Strategic Plan

• Worked with team of consultants to develop the National Strategy for Public Service Reform, Reform of the FCT Including mapping out the implementation process and quick wins
• Coordinated various streams of projects on Civil Service Reform
• Provided support in the management of Consultancies
• Development and proper implementation of ToR
• Preparing budgets and work plans for all inputs ranging size of budgets
• Overseeing the establishment of agreements between the programme and its clients and ensuring compliance to the terms of agreements
• Supported the Programme Director in forging and maintaining links with the Government and other stakeholders
• Assisted the Programme Director with a wide range of reform issues and processes to achieve the desired outcome for the Programme
• Participated in relevant meetings, seminars and round table discussions organised by Government on ways to move the Civil Service forward
• Drafting and preparing substantive briefs for the Programme Director on Government meetings, with an emphasis on reform.
• Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
• Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.

• Formulated strategies and policies.
• Responsible for capital allocation and budget approval.
• Reporting and Advising the board on various issues.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
• Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
• Developed and executed comprehensive marketing campaigns, driving significant growth in customer base.
• Team building, support and motivation of employees.

• Assist the Head of the Legal Unit in Legal work.
• Appraise and assess domestic and internation files on legal issues.
• Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
• Analyzed all legal issues related to the Government and its development partners
• Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Attend meetings with top Government officials where issues of National importance are decided
• Production of Monthly Departmental Reports

• Manpower Development/Training
• Employment
• Health and Safety
• Wages
• Welfare
• Periodic Report
• Organization and Managing of the 1st ever Corporate Football League in Abuja

• Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.
• Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions, and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing timely solutions.