ILHAM HAMMAN YAKUBU

FGGC Yola Staff Quarters Adamawa State |Email: [email protected] | Phone: 08105932596.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A results-oriented professional with four years of experience working in volatile and conflict settings with
competencies in research (quantitative and qualitative) and data management. Possess sound knowledge of
data collection (with mobile applications), analysis and great ability to work in a team, highly innovative and
excellent problem-solving skills. Has a track record of adhering to organizational procedures and
supporting/promoting learning and action in an organizational context.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

 Strong background in, field research, reports writing, formal/informal training techniques,
community mobilization and presentation skills.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills (reports, essays)
 Sound experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods using Focus Group Discussion
(FGD), KII, IDI and ODK respectively to any target group.
 An excellent team player with strong personal initiatives harnessed from long-term experience of
working in a fast-paced environment.
 Computer Skills: Good MS office knowledge – Word, Excel and Power Point; ODK.

EXPERIENCE
LQAS Data Collector | Management Science for Health-Zamfara | Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

Responsibilities:

 Participated in data collectors training and piloting of tools for the study.

 Travelled to the Locations within the state, selecting primary sampling units/clusters and
listing/numbering of houses from the communities following the standard operating procedures.

 Mobilized participants in the communities and conducted interviews for both quantitative (structured
survey) and qualitative methodologies using FGD, KII, IDI to the targeted groups.
 Attended daily debriefs and provided weekly updates on progress of activities
 Report technical issues while in the field and follow-up to ensure resolution.

LQAS Data Collector | Malaria Consortium- Kaduna | Apr 2023 – Jul 2023

Responsibilities:

 Participated in data collectors training and piloting of tools for the study.

 Travelled to the Locations within the state, selecting primary sampling units/clusters and
listing/numbering of houses from the communities following the standard operating procedures.

 Mobilized participants in the communities and conducted interviews for both quantitative (structured
survey) and qualitative methodologies using FGD, KII, IDI to the targeted groups.
 Attended daily debriefs and provided weekly updates on progress of activities
 Report technical issues while in the field and follow-up to ensure resolution.

Enumerator | West African Center for Public Health and Development (WACPHD-UOM-IGPH)- Adamawa|
 Oct 2023 - Feb 2023

Responsibilities:

 Conduct interviews according to the provided guidelines.

 Ensure accurate data entry according to instructions in the field manual.

 Upload interview results in real time.

 Seek supervisor assistance when faced with a challenging situation.

 Work with social mobilizers to ensure that participants are prepared for the interview process.

 Carry out all delegated work assigned by the team supervisor or UoM State representative.

Research Assistant | American University of Nigeria (USAID Project) Adamawa| Feb 2022- Apr 2022

Responsibilities:

 Double check information on survey forms or information pads to ensure the accuracy of information.

 Engage in data entry in cases where paper base options are used.

 Comply with quality and research ethics during and field works (this includes data protection and
information confidentiality of respondents or target project participants).

Field Enumerator | Preston Associates In ternational Development- Bauchi | Aug 2022

Responsibilities

 Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the
degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.

 Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.

 Ensure accurate data entry according to instructions in the field manual.

 Upload interview results in real time.

 Seek supervisor assistance when faced with a challenging situation.

Data Collector | Malaria Consortium- Niger | Feb 2021- Feb 2022

Responsibilities:

 Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.

 Ensure accurate data entry according to instructions in the field manual.

 Upload interview results in real time.

 Seek supervisor assistance when faced with a challenging situation.

Education Officer I |T araba State Universal Basics Education Board | Feb 2020 – Jan 2021

Responsibilities:

 Nurturing a classroom and school environment that assists pupils to develop as learners.

 Helping to create a strong academic community, characterized by consistent, orderly behavior and
caring, respectful relationships.
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  With direction from the Primary Head, planning and preparing effective teaching modules and lessons.

 Participating in after school sports events, parent’s evenings and school trips.

 Contributing to the formation and implementation of school and departmental improvement plans.

 Maintaining and updating documentation on every student’s progression.

 Assessing pupil’s abilities, providing feedback and writing reports.

 Rapidly and effectively report any concerns about students and their learning progress to the
appropriate colleague.

 Preparing pupils for examinations.

 Monitoring a pupil’s academic progress and attendance.

 Organizing out of school extracurricular activities for pupils.

EDUCATION
 BSc. Guidance and Counseling University of Jos 2022

 Early childhood Education Federal College of Education Yola 2016

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
 Data Analysis and Visualization NITDA 2024

 Enumerator AUN Sense Project 2022

LANGUAGES
English (Fluent), Hausa (Fluent), Fulfulde Fulani, (Fluent)

REFERENCES
 Jamilu Mohammmed, WASH TA, ACF International. [email protected] , 08068698792.

 Zuhairat Ibrahim Gambo, Civil Servant, Federal Government Girls College Yola.
[email protected] , 08164731986.

 Abba Abudullahi Sagagi , Tecnical Advisor, Management Science for Health, [email protected]
08030694349.