Humanitarian, World Traveler and Instructional Designer

I'm a humanitarian based in NYC, driven by a passion for advocating for children’s rights. Growing up in NYC, Lagos, and London, I developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and experiences. My travels to 30+ countries, including missions to South Africa, Moldova, Mozambique, and Jordan, have expanded my global perspective and professional network.

As an Instructional Designer, I enjoy crafting experiences grounded in adult learning principles that incorporate interactive and game-based elements to enhance skills and knowledge. My goal is to develop strategic solutions that contribute towards improving humanitarian action.

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Experience

UNICEF, Office of Emergency Programmes, NYC
Oct. 2022 to Present

Programme Specialist (Instructional Design)

  • Create engaging, interactive learning experiences for global audiences using diverse modalities, including self-paced eLearning, micro-learning, video, animation, gamification, and web design.
  • Design and produce visual assets with tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and deploy learning materials on UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children (CCCs), the organization’s humanitarian policy framework.
  • Develop storyboards, conduct usability testing, and ensure user-centered design in multimedia products.
  • Design LMS-based learning journeys for UNICEF Humanitarian Leadership Workshops and produce captivating videos to enhance online courses and workshops.
UNICEF, Moldova Country Office, Chisinau
Apr. 2022 to Jul. 2022

Reporting Specialist (Coordination and Reporting)

Surge Assignment to support the Ukraine emergency response in Moldova.
  • Developed country-specific factsheet templates for Ukraine emergency response in Moldova, producing data-driven factsheets and updates for the Representative and Deputy Representative.
  • Coordinated with programme sectors to ensure timely, high-quality reporting, contributing to weekly and biweekly UNICEF situation reports and inter-agency updates.
  • Prepared briefing notes and background materials for the UNICEF Representative, supporting media interviews, high-level visits, and donor meetings.
  • Coordinated the creation of a comprehensive ArcGIS database and visualization platform to map UNICEF interventions in Moldova, enhancing donor engagement and improving program delivery and emergency response.
UNICEF, Private Fundraising & Partnerships, GVA
Nov. 2021 to Mar. 2022

Knowledge Management Specialist

Stretch Assignment with the Strategic Planning, Reporting, Information, Monitoring and Evaluation (PRIME) Section in the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division.
  • Designed templates and coordinated graphic design for event sessions, including PowerPoint presentations, logos, banners, flyers, and key takeaway cards.
  • Managed the Virtual Skill Share (VSS) Academy eLearning platform, delivering both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences on partnerships, advocacy, and fundraising.
  • Led the planning and execution of over 50 global virtual sessions on the VSS Academy, ensuring seamless delivery and participant engagement.
  • Oversaw the VSS dashboard in Power BI, creating visualizations of session registrations, attendance trends, and evaluations to support strategic decision-making.
UNICEF, Office of Emergency Programmes, NYC
Oct. 2018 to Oct. 2022

Knowledge Management Associate

  • Collaborated with L&D Specialist and SMEs to design and package interactive learning experiences on UNICEF’s Agora LMS.
  • Participated in design sessions for e-learning gamification to enhance learner engagement.
  • Co-developed the Introduction to UNICEF’s Core Commitments for Children e-learning course, achieving over 15,000 completions on Agora LMS in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.
  • Curated and packaged organizational practices, procedures, and case studies into accessible knowledge management platforms.
  • Designed internal communication sites to support emergency response coordination, improving knowledge sharing across divisions and regions.
  • Produced animation videos for gamified learning playlists, boosting content appeal and effectiveness.
UNICEF, Office of Global Innovation, NYC
May 2017 to Oct 2018

Senior Administrative Assistant

  • Managed communications for the Director, orchestrating inputs for briefing notes and presentations while drafting Innovation Management Team summaries.
  • Spearheaded the design and implementation of the Office of Innovation (OOI) internal site, and played a key role in initiating the development of the OOI external site on Drupal.
UNICEF, Public Partnerships Division, NYC
August 2007 to May 2017

Programme Assistant

  • Designed communication materials for donors, country offices, and Regional Management Team meetings, including newsletters, guides, infographics, and stories.
  • Developed the UN Partnerships Wiki platform to raise awareness of UN Coherence initiatives in 157 country offices, capturing best practices and lessons learned.
  • Managed UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) grants.
  • Coordinated global interagency and donor meetings.
  • Designed and implemented team sites for the Public Partnerships Division and Humanitarian Partnerships & Financing team.

Education

Learning Design and Technology

Graduate Certificate, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (in progress)

Master of Science in Fundraising Management

Columbia University, New York, NY

Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law

Paralegal Certificate, Montclair University, Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Drew University, Madison, NJ

My tools

  1. Rise 360
  2. Storyline
  3. Adobe XD
  1. Premiere Pro
  2. After Effects
  3. Photoshop
  1. Synthesia
  2. Audacity
  3. Power Bi
  1. H5P
  2. Gamoteca
  3. PowerPoint
  1. SharePoint
  2. Wix
  3. Drupal

Connect with me

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