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Titilayo Soremi

Titilayo Soremi ... Program Manager, Climate Change Division at Social Responsibility Managers ... Brighton, United Kingdom ... Nonprofit Organization Management

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Titilayo Soremi 2nd Titilayo Soremi Program Manager, Climate Change Division at Social Responsibility Managers Brighton, United KingdomNonprofit Organization Management Previous MasterPeace, Social Responsibility Managers, SchoolNet Nigeria Education Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK 420 connectionsConnectSend Titilayo InMailMore options Contact Info uk.linkedin.com/pub/titilayo-soremi/53/ba0/85a Background Summary Social development practitioner with over ten years experience in developing and implementing sustainable solutions to social challenges, management consulting and conducting researches. With Experience Program Manager, Climate Change Division Social Responsibility Managers January 2010 – Present (4 years 2 months)Abuja, Nigeria -Conducted research and developed a proposal on use of renewable energy solutions for climate change mitigation and meeting energy needs in Nigeria's health sector. -Made presentations on use of solar energy to power markets in Abuja, Nigeria to Energy Commission of Nigeria. -Initiated and coordinated Live Green Facebook campaign to initiate dialogue on green lifestyles in Nigeria. The discussion generated '166' likes and '67' comments. -Developed and publicized SRM's Waste to Wealth Business Manual which has been viewed 381 times on scribd.com - http://www.scribd.com/doc/123924775/SRM-s-How-to-Start-a-Waste-to-Wealth-Business-in-Lagos-Nigeria - Write and upload posts for the Climate Change and Africa blog - http://climatechangeandafrica.wordpress.com - Project Consultant, Tobacco Control Nigeria (Active Citizenship) *Developed bidding documents for social media project on Tobacco Control which won the organisation a grant of 20,000GBP *Managed relationship with funding organisation, Tobacco Free Kids (U.S.A) and this ensured project implementation was consistently aligned with the objectives of the funders. *Designed creative framework for program activities which has led to signup of notable celebrities as Cause Champions for the project and collection of 5,000 signatures on a petition addressed to the government of Nigeria. - Research Assistant on World Bank's National Energy Development Project (Karu, Abuja). Used Microsoft Excel to input and sort collected data. MasterPeaceCountry Coordinator MasterPeace 2012 – 2013 (1 year) Volunteer involvement to promote peace in Nigeria in the light of ensuing religious and ethnic conflict. Successfully introduced the UN-recognized international movement to Nigeria through formation of structured clubs and recruitment of other volunteers and my contribution was included in the organisation's brochure. Development & Management Consultant Social Responsibility Managers December 2007 – December 2009 (2 years 1 month)Abuja, Nigeria - Solution provider for Pot Ready on product development to address price stability for home grown food products which resulted in production and distribution of three definite products specially designed for sale in supermarkets and open markets. - Content development for PERSFIT (Personal Finance Training) and facilitation of training sessions using developed manuals. - Workshop management consultancy for NGOs Rapporteur General, National Malaria Control Program Conference Rapporteur, National Assembly-Civil Society Coalition Parley on Electoral Reform Event Coordination for Alternative 2.0 sponsored by Microsoft, 2008 Africa Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Rights Project Coordinator, Dance4Life / Business Development Officer, Schoolnet SchoolNet Nigeria February 2006 – November 2007 (1 year 10 months)Abuja, Nigeria - I was pioneer Project Coordinator and I designed the implementation framework, wrote planning documents and coordinated the project across four states in Nigeria. - Managed professional relationship with four implementation partner NGOs and the Dance4Life International Support Team based in Netherlands. - Identified and engaged stakeholders relevant to the project's which led to a sustained relationship with the sole government institution responsible for coordinating HIV/AIDS-related activities, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and their state arms in our four project states. - I managed an annual budget of about 40,000GBP and succeeded in securing funding from NACA and Netherlands Embassy. - I developed manual for training of peer educators and facilitated the training sessions for 20 peer educators. - Developed press releases and engaged with celebrities signed up as project ambassadors. Associate HR Consultant VIP Consulting & Mactay Tack Consulting November 2002 – February 2006 (3 years 4 months)Lagos, Nigeria HR Recruitment HR Processes Design Research and Survey Business Development Training Facilitation Notable Projects Global Diversity and Accountability for TotalFinalElf Diversity and Inclusiveness for Shell Petroleum Development Company HR Recruitment for Globacom, Conoil, Tractor & Equipment and Maersk Shipping Access Bank Service Excellence Programme Publications Climate Change and Africa(Link) Wordpress Blog Climate Change Solutions for Development Deficits(Link) scribd.com January 31, 2013 Abstract and Full Paper prepared for the Climate Change and Business Conference Why aren’t more women teaching ICTs in schools?(Link) UNESCO IICBA Biannual Newsletter 2007 Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 18Program Management 14NGOs 13Report Writing 10Organizational... 6Proposal Writing 4Management Consulting 4Management 2Sustainability 2Workshop Facilitation 2Training Titilayo also knows about... 2Project Planning 2Fundraising Project and Programme... Stakeholder... Trainer & Facilitator Surveys and Assessments Education Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK Master of Science (MSc), Climate Change and Development 2013 – 2014 (expected) Special interest is in Low Carbon Development, use of technology solutions in adaptation programs such as early warning systems and international policy framework on climate change. Activities and Societies: I initiated the Nigerian Society at University of Sussex and now currently leading the society. Facilitated by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera Environmental Sustainability, 79.7% 2013 – 2013 The course introduced the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations. The course's eight week classes were delivered by Dr. Jonathan Tomkin, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Conservation Training Certificate, Climate Change - Introduction to REDD+ 2012 Obafemi Awolowo University Obafemi Awolowo University Bachelor's degree, Agriculture, General, Second Class Lower (68.8%) 1997 – 2002 Activities and Societies: - Vice President, National Association of Agriculture Students - Financial Secretary, 4:5 Drama group - Director, Temidayo (a play staged before an audience of over 2, 000 people) ConnectionsShared (1) Carlos FulgêncioCarlos Fulgêncio1st Teacher & trainer | Marketing manager PreviousNext Groups AdaptAbility° Climate Adaptation Network AdaptAbility° Climate Adaptation Network Join Africa Job Brokers - African Jobs | Vacancies | Recruitment Africa Job Brokers - African Jobs | Vacancies | Recruitment Join Clean Development Mechanism Africa Clean Development Mechanism Africa Join Climate Change Network Climate Change Network Join Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility Member Environmental Consulting Professionals Environmental Consulting Professionals Join Ethical Corporation - CSR, Sustainability, Business Ethics Ethical Corporation - CSR, Sustainability, Business Ethics Join Social Entrepreneurship for Internet & Technology Entrepreneurs (S.E.I.T.E.) 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