Results-oriented programme and project coordination professional with experience supporting and coordinating donor-funded development programmes across youth development, digital inclusion, employability, entrepreneurship, disability inclusion and enterprise development. Experienced in programme planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, training and facilitation, mentorship coordination, grant support, and end-to-end reporting/proposals for partners and donors.

Muhammad Mustapha Gidado

Results-oriented programme and project coordination professional with experience supporting and coordinating donor-funded development programmes across youth development, digital inclusion, employability, entrepreneurship, disability inclusion and enterprise development. Experienced in programme planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, training and facilitation, mentorship coordination, grant support, and end-to-end reporting/proposals for partners and donors.

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Results-oriented programme and project coordination professional with experience supporting and coordinating donor-funded development programmes across youth development, digital inclusion, employability, entrepreneurship, disability inclusion and enterprise development. Experienced in programme planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, training and facilitation, mentorship coordination, grant support, and end-to-end reporting/proposals for partners and donors.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hausa
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Lead (Inclusive By Design Project) at British Council
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supports planning, implementation, stakeholder engagement, and reporting for disability-inclusive workplaces initiatives. Coordinates a high-level policy dialogue focused on disability-inclusive workplaces, and supports learning visits and partnerships to improve workplace inclusion. Supports grant-related activities for selected organisations implementing inclusive workplace initiatives.
Project Lead at Inclusive By Design Project (IBDP) - British Council
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported project planning, implementation, stakeholder engagement and reporting for disability-inclusive workplaces. Coordinated a high-level policy dialogue, supported learning visits and stakeholder engagement, and assisted with grant-related activities for organisations implementing inclusive workplace initiatives.
Programme Support / Implementation Support at IDEAS Programme - World Bank / Federal Ministry of Education
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Supported implementation of a youth digital and employability skills programme in Benin City, targeting 700 young people. Contributed to delivery of the first cohort, with 342 participants successfully trained. Supported digital literacy, entrepreneurship and employability skills development for youth.
Programme Support (Youth digital and employability skills) at IDEAS Programme (World Bank / Federal Ministry of Education)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Supports implementation of a youth digital and employability skills programme targeting 700 young people in Benin City, Edo State. Contributes to delivery of the first cohort where 342 participants were successfully trained. Supports development and delivery of digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and employability skills components.
Programme Support at IDEAS Programme - World Bank / Federal Ministry of Education
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Supported implementation of a youth digital and employability skills programme in Benin City targeting 700 young people. Contributed to delivery of the first cohort where 342 participants were successfully trained, and supported digital literacy, entrepreneurship and employability skills development.
Programme Coordinator / Project Lead at Get Set 4 Business (GS4B) formerly Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Programme (YSECP)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Coordinated multi-state youth enterprise development programme across Enugu, Rivers and Imo states, supporting training and development of nearly 500 young entrepreneurs. Coordinated entrepreneurship and business development training, business mentorship sessions, participant monitoring and evaluation, and post-programme support to strengthen enterprises. Supported business pitch sessions and grant selection process; supported grant activities where selected participants received ₦300,000 business grants for start-up/scale-up. Ensured effective communication, documentation and delivery across cohorts.
Programme Coordinator (Get Set 4 Business / Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Programme) at Get Set 4 Business (GS4B) formerly Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Programme (YSECP)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Coordinates youth enterprise development programme activities across Enugu, Rivers, and Imo States. Supports delivery of entrepreneurship and business development training for nearly 500 young entrepreneurs across multiple cohorts. Coordinates business mentorship sessions and participant monitoring (participation, progress, and outcomes). Organises post-programme support and coordinates business pitch sessions where selected participants compete for grants. Supports grant processes enabling selected participants to receive ₦300,000 business grants for startup/scale-up. Ensures effective communication, documentation, and delivery across states.
Project Lead / Programme Coordination at Get Set 4 Business (GS4B) / Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Programme (YSECP)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Coordinated multi-state youth enterprise development programming across Enugu, Rivers and Imo. Supported entrepreneurship and business development training for nearly 500 young entrepreneurs across multiple cohorts, coordinated business mentorship sessions, and tracked participation and outcomes for monitoring and evaluation. Organised business pitch sessions for selected participants and supported the grant process delivering ₦300,000 business grants for startup/scale-up. Ensured effective communication, documentation, and delivery across state locations.
Programme Support / Trainer & Partner Coordination Support at Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation (SIDP 3) - Digital Access Programme (FCDO funded, British Council Nigeria)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported delivery of a digital inclusion programme for women and youth in Kano State, including training of 3,000 participants in basic digital skills and 1,000 in intermediate digital skills. Supported Training-of-Trainers activities involving 10 Expert-level trainers and 100 Community-level trainers, and coordinated/managed four implementing partners.
Programme Support (Digital Access Programme - Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation) at Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation (SIDP 3) – British Council Nigeria (FCDO-funded)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supports a large-scale digital inclusion programme for women and youth in Kano State. Programme includes training of 3,000 participants in basic digital skills and 1,000 in intermediate digital skills. Supports Training-of-Trainers activities involving 10 expert-level trainers and 100 community-level trainers. Coordinates and manages four implementing partners to ensure delivery quality.
Programme Associate, Finance & Administration / Project Coordination at Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (ENDIP)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Coordinates donor-funded development programmes across youth development, digital inclusion, employability, entrepreneurship, disability inclusion, and enterprise development. Leads project planning and implementation, stakeholder engagement, monitoring/reporting, and post-programme support. Served as Project Lead for the Inclusive By Design Project (IBDP) in Lagos, coordinating a disability-inclusive workplaces policy dialogue, learning visits, stakeholder engagement, and grant-related support for implementing organisations. Supports the IDEAS programme in Benin City, contributing to digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and employability training for youth (700 targeted; 342 trained in the first cohort). Develops and maintains reporting tools, tracks indicators, consolidates programme data for evidence-based donor reporting, and supports EOI/proposal/concept-note development and compliance with organisational and donor requirements. Supports financial/administrative processes and docum
Programme Support at Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation (SIDP 3) - Digital Access Programme (FCDO-funded / British Council Nigeria)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported large-scale digital inclusion delivery in Kano State for women and youth. Contributed to training delivery reaching 3,000 participants at basic digital skills and 1,000 at intermediate level. Supported Training-of-Trainers activities involving 10 expert-level trainers and 100 community-level trainers, and helped coordinate management of four implementing partners.
Programme Support / Trainer & Partner Coordination Support at Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation (SIDP 1) - Digital Access Programme (FCDO funded, British Council Nigeria)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supported digital-skills interventions reaching 3,000 women and youth at basic level and 1,000 at intermediate level in Kano State. Supported Expert-level and Community-level Training-of-Trainers activities, and contributed to coordination/management of four implementing partners.
Programme Support (Digital Access Programme - Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation) at Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation (SIDP 1) – British Council Nigeria (FCDO-funded)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supports digital-skills interventions reaching 3,000 women and youth at basic level and 1,000 at intermediate level in Kano State. Supports expert-level and community-level Training-of-Trainers activities. Coordinates and manages four implementing partners for programme delivery.
Programme Support at Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation (SIDP 1) - Digital Access Programme (FCDO-funded / British Council Nigeria)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supported digital-skills interventions in Kano reaching 3,000 women and youth at basic level and 1,000 at intermediate level. Supported Training-of-Trainers activities (expert-level and community-level trainers) and contributed to coordination and management of four implementing partners.
Computer Instructor at Climax Computer Institute
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Delivered basic to advanced computer literacy and ICT training. Developed training materials and supervised practical computer sessions.
Computer Instructor at Ultimate Hanana Computer Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Delivered computer literacy, ICT and data-processing training.

Education

B.Sc. Plant Science at Gombe State University
January 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026
B.Sc. Plant Science at Gombe State University
January 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026
B.Sc. Plant Science at Gombe State University
January 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026

Qualifications

Facilitator/Trainer Certificate - British Council / King’s Trust International
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Safeguarding Children - Level 1
January 1, 2024 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Software Development (CorelDRAW)
January 1, 2019 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Basic Computer Skills / Data Processing
January 1, 2018 - August 15, 2026
Facilitator/Trainer Certificate (British Council / King’s Trust International)
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Safeguarding Children – Level 1
January 1, 2024 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Software Development (CorelDRAW)
January 1, 2019 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Basic Computer Skills / Data Processing
January 1, 2018 - August 15, 2026
Facilitator/Trainer Certificate (British Council / King’s Trust International)
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Safeguarding Children – Level 1
January 1, 2024 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Software Development (CorelDRAW)
January 1, 2019 - August 15, 2026
Certificate in Basic Computer Skills / Data Processing
January 1, 2018 - August 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other