Suleiman Abubakar Kawu

Urban Planner, Data Analyst, Public Health Professional
Maiduguri, NG.

About

Highly motivated Urban Planner, Data Analyst, and Public Health professional with robust experience in humanitarian response, community development, and field program support. Adept at leveraging data collection, GIS, and M&E skills to drive evidence-based decision-making and impactful interventions in complex environments. Successfully supported community-driven initiatives, including health education campaigns reaching over 2,000 individuals and protection programs benefiting over 10,000 children. Committed to contributing to organizations focused on public health, protection, and sustainable development through data-driven and community-centered solutions.

Work

Malaria Consortium
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Technical Assistant

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided technical and operational support to strengthen malaria prevention and control interventions at community and facility levels, enhancing program effectiveness through data-driven insights.

Highlights

Provided critical technical and operational support, strengthening malaria prevention and control interventions across community and facility levels.

Collected, verified, and analyzed program data to inform monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making processes.

Supported training initiatives for healthcare workers and community volunteers, enhancing malaria control strategies and best practices.

Monitored implementation progress, identified program gaps, and facilitated corrective actions to significantly improve overall program effectiveness.

Malaria Consortium
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Field Supervisor

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised and coordinated field teams to ensure effective implementation of malaria prevention and control activities, maintaining high standards of program delivery.

Highlights

Supervised and coordinated field teams, ensuring effective implementation of malaria prevention and control activities at community and facility levels.

Planned, monitored, and oversaw daily field operations, ensuring activities aligned with project objectives and timelines.

Provided technical guidance and on-the-job support to field staff, community volunteers, and healthcare workers, enhancing operational capacity.

Ensured accurate and timely data collection, verification, and reporting using digital tools such as Kobo Toolbox and CommCare.

Conducted regular field visits and quality assurance checks, maintaining high standards of program implementation and service delivery.

Global Health Corps
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Community Health Volunteer

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Summary

Assisted in organizing monthly health camps and led health education sessions, providing vital services and information to underserved communities.

Highlights

Assisted in organizing monthly health camps, providing basic health services to underserved communities.

Led impactful health education sessions on disease prevention, hygiene, and nutrition, reaching over 2,000 individuals annually.

Collaborated with healthcare workers, program managers, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.

National Population Commission (NPC)
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Enumerator (Trial Census)

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Summary

Conducted large-scale household data collection for population, health, food security, and socio-economic indicators, ensuring data integrity and reliability.

Highlights

Conducted large-scale household data collection, gathering critical data on population, health, food security, and socio-economic indicators.

Ensured accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of data, adhering to national and ethical standards.

Maintained detailed field documentation and provided timely reporting of daily activities, ensuring transparent data management.

Utilized digital data collection tools to significantly improve efficiency and data reliability during census operations.

Collaborated closely with supervisors and team members, enhancing data collection methodologies and overall project success.

Save the Children International
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Enumerator

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Summary

Conducted comprehensive household surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews in humanitarian settings, ensuring high-quality data collection.

Highlights

Conducted household surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews in complex humanitarian and community settings.

Collected high-quality data using CommCare and other mobile data collection platforms, ensuring data integrity.

Ensured strict adherence to data collection protocols and child safeguarding principles throughout the process.

Supported data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis for program reporting, contributing to informed decision-making.

Built positive relationships with community members to support child-focused and protection-sensitive interventions, fostering trust and cooperation.

Education

University Of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Urban and Regional Planning

Yaysib Computer Institute
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Diploma

Computer Application

Ramat Polytechnic
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Diploma

Business Administration

Maiduguri Innovative School
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Certificate

Senior Secondary School Certificate

Himma Private School
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Certificate

Primary School Certificate

Languages

English
Hausa
Kanuri
Shuwa
Pidgin

Certificates

Primary Data Collection

Issued By

UNICEF AGORA

Soft skill and life skills training

Issued By

PACHE/British Council (Borno State)

Humanitarian Principles

Issued By

UNICEF AGORA

Gender Mainstreaming in Development Programs

Issued By

United Nations Institute for Training and Research

Skills

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Canva, Kobo Toolbox, CommCare, Ona.

Data Analysis & GIS

Spatial Analysis, GIS Digitization, Data Visualization, Mapping, Monitoring & Evaluation, Problem-Solving (Optimization Techniques).

Public Health & Community Programs

Public Health Support, Community-Based Programs, Malaria Prevention & Control, Health Education Campaigns, Child Protection Interventions.

Program Management & Operations

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation, Humanitarian Field Operations, Community Engagement, Project Planning & Oversight, Quality Assurance Checks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

Advocacy, Partnership Building, Government Agency Collaboration, NGO Engagement, Local Community Partnerships, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Training & Leadership

Training & Capacity Building, Facilitation, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills.

Interests

Research

Humanitarian Field Operations, Travelling, Reading.

References

Dr. Fatsuma Ali Mohammed

Senior Lecturer, University of Maiduguri, Dept. of Agric Extension. Phone: 08035321975

Dr. Phannel Birma Joshua

Head of Department, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Maiduguri, Dept. of Urban Plan. Phone: 08039272395. Email: phanuelbirmanj@gmail.com