Maimuna Saidu
Summary
Experienced Sustainability and Project Management Professional with a master's in development economics and an MBA in financial management. Specialises in designing and implementing CSR and sustainability initiatives through research and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and cross-cultural collaboration in circular economy and sustainable development projects. Fluent in English and intermediate in French.
Overview
3
3
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk and Project Analyst
TAJBank
Abuja , Nigeria
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted risk assessments to inform strategic decision-making for financial projects and portfolios.
- Coordinated data gathering and report validation across departments to ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines.
- Monitored KPIs and produced timely management reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Supported development of strategies to mitigate risks associated with financial projects.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
National Social Investment Program Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented monitoring tools and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of compliance programmes.
- Tracked performance indicators and contributed to structured reporting that highlighted project impact and informed decision-making.
- Produced quarterly and annual performance reports to inform key stakeholders of programme progress and impact.
- Supported the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of large-scale, multi-stakeholder social programmes.
- Coordinated data collection and validation across regions to ensure relevance and accuracy of project outputs.
- Managed stakeholder relationships to ensure clear communication on monitoring outcomes and prompt actions.
- Trained and supervised field officers on M&E tools to ensure data integrity.
- Ensured project documentation and deliverables complied with institutional standards and guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - Development Economics
Universite Paris-Est Creteil UPEC
Paris, France01-2025
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Nile University of Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Antalya Bilim University
Antalya, Turkey01-2018
Skills
- Risk and Compliance Management
- Financial and Schedule Stewardship
- Data Analysis
- Attention to detail
- Remote team leadership
- Cross-cultural communication
- Risk assessment
- KPI tracking
- Report writing
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Turkish
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Sustainability and Circular Economy
- Volunteering and Community Engagement
- Sustainable Fashion and Sewing
- Cooking and Baking
- Intercultural Exchange and Travel
- Personal Development and Continuous Learning
Timeline
Risk and Project Analyst
TAJBank
01.2023 - 08.2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
National Social Investment Program Nigeria
11.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Development Economics
Universite Paris-Est Creteil UPEC
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Nile University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Antalya Bilim University