Jonathan Obise

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Volunteer Experience

  • Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) Graphic

    PM Volunteer

    Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF)

    - Present 7 years 3 months

    Education

  • Career and Professional Development Coach

    Graduate Finishing School, University of Abuja

    - 1 year

    Education

  • United Nations Sustainable Development Group Graphic

    UNV

    United Nations Sustainable Development Group

    - 1 year

    Social Services

    Tracking the UN promise towards 2030

    • Worked on the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Nigeria, Mongolia, Cape Verde, Morocco, Egypt and Nepal.
    • Collaborating with colleagues across various geographies to roll out the UN INFO system with the goal of integrating it to 130 UN Country Teams.
    • Revamping and digitizing the UNDAF and Joint Work Plan (JWP) data of UN Country Teams (UNCTs) with the UN Development Operations Coordination Office (UNDOCO)
    • Working with…

    Tracking the UN promise towards 2030

    • Worked on the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Nigeria, Mongolia, Cape Verde, Morocco, Egypt and Nepal.
    • Collaborating with colleagues across various geographies to roll out the UN INFO system with the goal of integrating it to 130 UN Country Teams.
    • Revamping and digitizing the UNDAF and Joint Work Plan (JWP) data of UN Country Teams (UNCTs) with the UN Development Operations Coordination Office (UNDOCO)
    • Working with the UN INFO team in UNDOCO HQ to put in place enabling frameworks for UNCTs to better analyze their development programming, improve accountability, coordination and transparency.
    • Liaising with the respective Resident Coordinator's offices to codify the UN INFO system for their UNCTs; enabling a faster and more accurate reporting of results, and make essential information about the UN’s work more accessible to stakeholders across Countries.

  • Leadership Development and Mathematics Instructor

    DCLM Summer Leadership and Entrepreneurship School, Abuja

    - 1 year 2 months

    Education

    This is a multi-year summer programme that trains and exposes teenagers to leadership development, entrepreneurship and academics.

  • Digital Skills Coach

    Achievers Boot Camp 2017, Abuja

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

  • Supervisor/Instructor

    DCLM Summer Leadership and Entrepreneurship School, Gombe

    - 2 months

    Education

  • Good Governance Advocate

    YIAGA - Youths Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement

    - 1 year

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Coordinator and On-air Radio Personality

    Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS)

    - 10 months

    Social Services

    Publicity Community Development Scheme (CDS)
    • Co-hosted a weekly radio talk show tagged “Corpers Rendezvous” for the community
    • Provided an enabling environment that significantly encouraged team work among fellow corps members

  • Music Director

    Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF)

    - 11 months

    Social Services

  • Covenant University Graphic

    Choir Director

    Covenant University

    - 1 year 2 months

    Arts and Culture

    I led the over 300-member university choir during the period for which I served as the choir director.

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    Assistant Choir Director, Music

    Covenant University

    - 5 months

    Arts and Culture

    I served as Music Director; leading and developing the choir in various aspects of musicianship

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    Disciplinary Officer

    Covenant University

    - 7 months

    Arts and Culture

    I was responsible for ensuring compliance by all choristers to the stipulated rules and regulations governing the university choir

  • Author and Speaker

    Jonathan Obise

    - Present 12 years 4 months

    Education

    Self-published my 1st book titled "The 26 Power Paradigms in the School of Destiny" during my final year at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

    https://jonathanobise.com

Publications

Courses

  • Agile Project Management

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  • Agile meets Design Thinking

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  • Analytics - Accounting

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  • Business Analysis

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  • Contracts Law

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  • Copyright Law

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  • Customer Analytics

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  • Data Analysis and Visualization in R

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  • Decision-Making and Scenarios

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  • Doctor of IT - Research Methodologies

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  • Gamification

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  • Iterative Innovation Process

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  • Leadership and Management Theories

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  • Management Project

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  • Managing an Agile Team

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  • Microeconomics

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  • Modeling Risks and Realities

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  • Operations Analytics

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  • Optimization Methods in Business Analytics

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  • People Analytics

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  • Professional Communications

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  • Program Management

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  • Python for Research

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  • Quantitative Modeling

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  • Research Methodologies

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  • Risk Management

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  • Running Product Sprints

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  • SCRUM vs LEAN Project Management

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  • Scrum Master Primer

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  • Spreadsheets and Models

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  • Statistical Learning

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  • Statistical Reasoning

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  • Statistics and R

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  • Strategic Analysis: Tools and Techniques

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  • Strategic Financial Management

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  • Strategic Marketing

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  • Strategic Operations Management and Operational Research

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  • Strategic Systems Thinking

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  • Testing with Agile

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  • User Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Projects

  • UN INFO

    - Present

    Working to bring about better coordination, accountability and transparency in the very important work carried out by the 130+ United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) of the UN development system across 160+ countries.

    Other creators
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  • Google #DigitalSkills4Africa

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    A Google initiative to train 1 million African youths on Digital Skills.

    Collaborated with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs to train 150,000+ Nigerian youths on digital skills

    Other creators
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  • Paruto

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    A community-based information hub

    Other creators
    See project
  • FMYD 2015 Townhall Programs

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    Other creators
  • Dukku LGA MDG-ICT Laboratory

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    An Access Drive ICT-Education Project in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MDGs

    Other creators
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  • Sango-Ota Road Traffic Gridlock Project

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    Final Year Project - Covenant University

    Other creators
  • The 26 Power Paradigms in the School of Destiny

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    Published my first book as an undergraduate student at Covenant University.

    Other creators
  • FERMA repair works along Gombe – Biu Road

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    Project Management Internship

  • Gombe Bypass Project (12.95km of highway and two concrete bridges: 3 span and 5 span)

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    Project Management Internship

  • Gombe Township Roads Project

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    Project Management Internship

  • Kanawa – Deba – Jauro Gotel Road Project (54km with 2 multi-span bridges at Kuri and Dembu)

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    Project Management Internship

  • Kanawa – Kumo Road Project (38 Km surface dressed road and a 5 span concrete bridge)

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    Project Management Internship

  • Liji – Kalshingi Road Project (14 Km and a 3 span concrete bridge)

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    Project Management Internship

  • Over 10km By-pass Township Road (Mile 3 - Nassarawo)

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    Project Management Internship

  • Gombe Stadium Road Project

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    Project Management Internship

Test Scores

  • IELTS Academic

    Score: 8.0

    IELTS Academic

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Hausa

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Igbo

    Limited working proficiency

  • French

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Organizations

  • Project Management Institute (PMI)

    Member

    - Present

    www.pmi.org | Founded in 1969, PMI delivers value for more than 2.9 million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research. We advance careers, improve organizational success and further mature the profession of project management through our globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development courses and networking opportunities.

  • Agile Alliance

    Member

    agiliealliance.org | With over 60,000 members and subscribers around the globe, Agile Alliance is driven by the principles of Agile methodologies and the value delivered to developers, organizations, and end users. We share our passion to deliver software better every day.

  • Association for Project Management (APM)

    Member

    apm.org.uk | The Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession, is committed to developing and promoting project and programme management through its FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism. In 2017, APM was awarded a Royal Charter as part of its strategy to raise awareness and standards in the profession. The receipt of a Royal Charter marks a significant achievement in the evolution of project management. There are a number of ways in which you can benefit from…

    apm.org.uk | The Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession, is committed to developing and promoting project and programme management through its FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism. In 2017, APM was awarded a Royal Charter as part of its strategy to raise awareness and standards in the profession. The receipt of a Royal Charter marks a significant achievement in the evolution of project management. There are a number of ways in which you can benefit from what we do, including:  membership, qualifications, publications and events The award-winning association has over 27,000 individual members and 500 organisations participating in the Corporate Partnership Programme making it the largest professional body of its kind in Europe.

  • International Association for Contract & Commercial Management

    Member

    iaccm.com | The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management enables both public and private sector organizations and professionals to achieve world-class standards in their contracting and relationship management process and skills. With over 55,000 members across 175 countries and 20421 corporations, IACCM is leading the way in responding to the demands of global networked markets. Our membership is drawn from many industries and is made up of contract and commercial…

    iaccm.com | The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management enables both public and private sector organizations and professionals to achieve world-class standards in their contracting and relationship management process and skills. With over 55,000 members across 175 countries and 20421 corporations, IACCM is leading the way in responding to the demands of global networked markets. Our membership is drawn from many industries and is made up of contract and commercial managers, negotiators, attorneys and supply chain professionals. Hundreds of organizations have also established Corporate Memberships, gaining enhanced services that support their performance and understanding of market trends.

  • Management and Strategy Institute (MSI)

    Member

    msicertified.com | The Management and Strategy Institute (MSI) is a trade association dedicated to representing the needs of process improvement professionals.  With over 100,000 members and certification alumni, MSI represents professionals in every industry and demographic with members in all 50 states and 34 countries. MSI provides professionals with career development and credentialing opportunities while fostering an environment of continuous improvement within organizations.  We…

    msicertified.com | The Management and Strategy Institute (MSI) is a trade association dedicated to representing the needs of process improvement professionals.  With over 100,000 members and certification alumni, MSI represents professionals in every industry and demographic with members in all 50 states and 34 countries. MSI provides professionals with career development and credentialing opportunities while fostering an environment of continuous improvement within organizations.  We specialize in Six Sigma certification; however, we have a complete line of professional development certifications to meet your credentialing needs. Through research and public policy advocacy, MSI is a leading voice for process improvement professionals around the globe.  We work with large corporations, small businesses, and government agencies to instill a culture of continuous improvement and quality.  With a strong commitment to philanthropy, the Management and Strategy Institute leads by example through the MSIcares™ program.

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