SADA ABUBAKAR DANSABO

Program Manager & Coordinator | Finance & Investment | Audit & Compliance | Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) | Research, Data Analytics & Reporting | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Professional | Environmental & Climate Solutions | Consulting & Donor-Funded Programs

Abuja, NG.

About

Executive-level Program Manager and Consultant with over 10 years of cross-sector expertise in program management, finance, audit, M&E, and AI/ML. Adept at leading donor-funded, government, and private-sector initiatives, ensuring financial accountability, risk management, and data-driven decision-making aligned with international standards. Proven ability to deliver consistent results in complex operating environments, leveraging strong coordination and analytical skills to drive strategic outcomes.

Work

IMPACT Programme | World Bank-Funded

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Program Manager / Project Coordinator – PHC Construction & Rehabilitation

Kano State, Kano, Nigeria

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Summary

Led end-to-end coordination of PHC construction and rehabilitation projects for a World Bank-funded program, overseeing planning, execution, and reporting.

Highlights

Managed project budgets exceeding ¥100 million, ensuring 100% donor compliance and fiscal integrity.

Coordinated 44 project personnel across construction and supervision functions, optimizing resource deployment for efficiency.

Achieved 96% on-time delivery of critical construction and rehabilitation milestones.

Reduced audit queries by 38% through the implementation of strengthened financial controls and documentation.

Cut reporting turnaround time by 27% by developing and utilizing standardized monitoring templates.

World Bank - ACReSAL Project

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Special Project Consultant – Research, Data & Climate Analysis

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided specialized research, data, and climate analysis support for the World Bank ACReSAL Project, focusing on national-level climate resilience programming.

Highlights

Analyzed datasets covering 19 states and over 18,000 records, supporting national-level climate resilience programming.

Developed 22 performance indicators used to monitor large-scale environmental and climate interventions.

Authored and contributed to 14 technical and analytical reports, including baselines and policy briefs.

Integrated environmental and socio-economic variables, improving analytical depth and decision usefulness by approximately 35%.

Supported value-for-money and compliance reviews, strengthening donor confidence and project transparency.

National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA)

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Regional Project Coordinator

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Coordinated federal social investment and development programs across multiple regions, managing budgets and ensuring compliance for impactful interventions.

Highlights

Coordinated programs across 19 states, supporting interventions reaching over 68,000 direct beneficiaries.

Managed and monitored annual regional budgets averaging #390+ million, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.

Improved financial reporting accuracy, contributing to a 42% reduction in audit observations over two years.

Streamlined coordination between federal and state stakeholders, reducing operational delays by approximately 25%.

Supported M&E reporting that informed strategic program adjustments and effective resource reallocations.

GSCOP Global Concepts

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Head of Logistics & Operations Support (Project-Based)

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed logistics and operations support for GSCOP Global Concepts, overseeing procurement and ensuring efficient project delivery.

Highlights

Managed logistics and procurement activities valued at approximately #137.5 million.

Reduced procurement lead times by 24% through improved vendor coordination and supply chain optimization.

Established standardized documentation, resulting in zero audit flags on logistics expenditures.

NAK General Merchant Nigeria Ltd

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Business, Finance & Management Consultant (Freelance)

Remote, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided freelance business, finance, and management consulting services, driving growth and operational efficiency for NAK General Merchant Nigeria Ltd.

Highlights

Supported business growth initiatives that increased annual turnover by approximately 22% over two years.

Designed and implemented budgeting and forecasting tools, reducing cost overruns by 18%.

Conducted comprehensive market and financial analysis, supporting three successful expansion decisions.

Delivered strategic management reports that informed critical pricing, staffing, and investment strategies.

Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management & Social Development (FMHADMSD)

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Project Coordinator – Research & Survey Implementation

Nigeria, North-East & South-East, Nigeria

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Summary

Coordinated research and survey implementation for a multi-state vulnerability assessment within the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.

Highlights

Delivered a multi-state vulnerability survey across 8 states within a condensed 6-week implementation window.

Coordinated 41 enumerators and supervisors, achieving 100% field coverage for comprehensive data collection.

Oversaw the collection and validation of 9,460 household-level survey responses, ensuring data integrity.

Produced a 120+ page technical report adopted by the Ministry for strategic planning and policy reference.

Maintained full contractual compliance, enabling the timely release of final project payment.

Pabio Stone Group

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Accounting Officer / Intern

Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported monthly accounting operations and audit preparation for a high-turnover operation at Pabio Stone Group.

Highlights

Supported the preparation of monthly accounts for an operation with #15–20 million turnover.

Assisted in audit preparation processes, contributing to their completion with no material adjustments.

Strengthened reconciliation accuracy and enhanced documentation discipline across financial records.

Jaman Cares Concepts

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Finance Manager

Nigeria, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed organizational budgets and financial controls for Jaman Cares Concepts, enhancing reporting reliability.

Highlights

Managed organizational budgets averaging #18 million annually, ensuring fiscal health and compliance.

Improved cash-flow forecasting accuracy, reducing liquidity gaps by 30%.

Implemented internal controls that significantly enhanced financial reporting reliability and transparency.

Education

Ahmadu Bello University

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Investment & Finance

Ahmadu Bello University

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Education

Bayero University Kano

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Accounting

Languages

English

Arabic

Hausa

Yoruba

Certificates

Project Management Certificate

Unknown

Product Management Certificate

Unknown

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Professional

NITDA

Software Development & Digital Systems Training

National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP)

Certificate in Data Science & Data Analysis

Unknown

Microsoft Azure Certification

Microsoft

Fellow

Nigeria Tech Talents

Oil & Gas Training Certificate

Unknown

Skills

Program & Portfolio Management

Financial Analysis & Investment Evaluation

Audit & Compliance

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Data Analysis

Python, Excel, Statistical Tools.

Machine Learning Models

Environmental & Climate Data Analysis

Research & Survey Tools

Reporting & Documentation Systems

Interests

Strategic research and reading

Data analytics and AI projects

Environmental and climate innovation

Mentoring young professionals

Education development initiatives

Community service

References

Available on request

Available on request