ISRAEL OKEREKE

Program Manager | Digital Workforce Development Leader
Nigeria, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Program Management professional with over 5 years of experience leading government-backed digital workforce and ecosystem development initiatives across distributed teams. Expertly coordinated compliance-driven programs, translating strategic priorities into actionable workplans, and consistently delivering against milestones and budgets. Proven ability to operate in complex matrixed environments, manage competing priorities, and drive stakeholder engagement, notably achieving over 3,000 cumulative participant engagements and 92% satisfaction ratings in national initiatives.

Work

Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT))
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State Program Manager – Ebonyi State

Ebonyi State, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Summary

Led state-level implementation of a national digital workforce development initiative, overseeing a multi-state Training-to-Jobs portfolio within a federal ministry.

Highlights

Translated national program strategy into detailed state-level operational plans, defining clear deliverables, timelines, and reporting cycles for effective execution.

Directed structured program delivery across multiple learning clusters, serving hundreds of fellows in technical tracks and ensuring adherence to national standards.

Monitored implementation milestones, attendance, progression metrics, and engagement indicators, ensuring compliance and timely corrective actions.

Coordinated extensively with national leadership, facilitators, state partners, and ecosystem stakeholders within a matrixed structure to improve accountability.

Facilitated cross-team collaboration during AMAs, webinars, and state-level engagements, contributing to over 3,000 cumulative participant engagements and achieving 92% satisfaction ratings.

Consolidated comprehensive program data for internal reviews, stakeholder briefings, and national reporting, informing strategic oversight and decision-making.

Supported critical budget monitoring and resource allocation decisions, ensuring efficient state-level program execution and resource utilization.

Vase Raffle
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Program & Ambassador Lead

Remote, Remote, Global

Summary

Led structured ambassador and user engagement programming, driving community growth within a dynamic digital platform environment.

Highlights

Developed weekly operational plans and robust accountability frameworks for distributed ambassador teams, enhancing performance and clarity.

Coordinated comprehensive onboarding processes, ensuring strict adherence to program guidelines and fostering consistent team integration.

Designed and implemented effective task-tracking systems to accurately monitor performance and engagement outputs of ambassador teams.

Established structured communication channels, significantly reducing operational friction and improving execution consistency across the platform.

PlatON Network
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Community & Program Lead (Africa Region)

Africa, Africa, Global

Summary

Coordinated distributed program and community initiatives across various African markets, fostering growth within the blockchain and digital innovation ecosystem.

Highlights

Managed multi-location program calendars and delivery schedules, ensuring seamless execution across diverse regional teams.

Designed and implemented engagement frameworks to maintain structured program flow across multiple time zones, optimizing operational efficiency.

Supported comprehensive participant tracking, reporting cycles, and performance monitoring for distributed facilitators, enhancing program accountability.

Coordinated effectively with ecosystem partners and stakeholders, aligning outputs with workforce readiness initiatives and strategic goals.

Maintained rigorous documentation standards and compliance processes, ensuring consistent quality across all community programming.

Supported critical budget monitoring and resource allocation decisions, optimizing country program execution.

Binance | SwissBorg DAO | Celo
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Community Operations & Support Roles

Remote, Remote, Global

Summary

Provided essential structured operational and compliance support, fostering growth within large, distributed digital communities.

Highlights

Managed high-volume onboarding and issue escalation processes across diverse platforms, ensuring efficient resolution and user satisfaction.

Supported comprehensive documentation, attendance tracking, and structured reporting, enhancing data integrity and operational transparency.

Delivered impactful educational sessions, ensuring strict adherence to community safeguarding and compliance standards.

Coordinated seamlessly across international teams operating in remote environments, facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

Rhema Chapel International
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Administrator

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Managed comprehensive administrative systems and documentation, providing critical operational support to leadership.

Highlights

Managed administrative systems, documentation, and structured communication processes, streamlining organizational workflows.

Produced professional reports, presentations, and operational materials, directly supporting leadership decision-making.

Supported budget monitoring and resource allocation decisions, ensuring efficient program execution and financial oversight.

Access Bank Plc
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Marketing Executive

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Executed market research and coordinated promotional campaigns to support customer acquisition initiatives for a leading financial institution.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth market research, providing valuable insights to inform strategic customer acquisition initiatives.

Coordinated and executed promotional campaigns and sales presentations, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.

Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Geography & Meteorology

Grade: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)

Courses

Elected President, National Association of Geography & Meteorology Students

Course Representative & PR Officer

Professional Development Course in Management (NIMC)

Awards

Best Graduating Student

Awarded By

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Recognized as the top-performing student in the graduating class for exceptional academic achievement.

Certificates

AI Automation Specialist

Issued By

Techcrush

Product Marketing

Issued By

AltSchool Africa

Business Analysis

Issued By

Utiva & Binance

Blockchain Professional

Issued By

NITDA

Skills

Program & Portfolio Management

Multi-Program Coordination, Country-Level Program Implementation, Workplan & Milestone Management, Risk Identification & Mitigation, Budget Monitoring, Forecast Support, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting, Digital Ecosystem Development, Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management.

Stakeholder Engagement & Community Leadership

Stakeholder Management, Government Engagement, Cross-Functional Team Alignment, Community Management, User Engagement, Onboarding, Training, Conflict Resolution.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Operational Planning, Delivery Consistency, Documentation Standards, Compliance Processes, Performance Monitoring, Issue Escalation, Remote Team Coordination, Process Optimization.

Communication & Strategic Support

Executive Briefing, Documentation, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Strategic Prioritization, Leadership Decision-Making, Data Synthesis, Reporting.

Digital Tools & Platforms

Notion, Asana, Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, Webinars, Virtual Panels, Twitter Spaces.

Technology & Innovation

Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Distributed Systems.