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Project Manager | Operations & Risk Specialist
Summary
I am Emmanuel Ojiji, I have a strong background in project management and operations. I have extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating international programs, particularly across Nigeria, Uganda, and Lithuania.
I have experience leading the Entity Control Board for AIESEC in Nigeria. In this role, I led national audit operations across 10+ branches, achieving 78.2% compliance and improving accuracy by 40%. My skills include project/program management, operational audit & compliance, operations/risk strategy, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, I enjoy doing music and playing table tennis as hobbies.
Driven by a curiosity to learn and improve, I continuously explore new tools and methodologies to enhance my work. I am committed to delivering high-quality results that make a difference.
Work Experience
AIESEC in Nigeria
OPERATIONS LEAD,
Jan 2025 - July 2025
Led national audit and compliance operations across 10+ local branches, improving compliance accuracy by 40%. Directed risk assessments and facilitated policy alignment workshops to build capacity in governance standards.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
AIESEC in Nigeria
Oversaw national-level coordination of international exchange programs. Secured 2+ partnerships with universities and corporates, expanding access to global talent opportunities. Standardized operational procedures and monitored project quality to ensure positive exchange outcomes.
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
AIESEC in Uganda
Analyzed key performance indicators across 4 local branches to identify and achieving 20% improvement in output. Facilitated 6 strategic workshops for local leaders on best practices in performance and process management. Delivered capacity-building sessions to improve local teams' operational and strategic execution by 35%.
Feb 2024 - Jan 2025
AIESEC in Jos, Nigeria
Supervised a team of 10, achieving 95% task completion within deadlines and managed end-to-end experience for 6+ international and local exchange participants. Strengthened strategic partnerships with NGOs and academic institutions to enhance program delivery. Enhanced operational processes based on participant feedback, boosting satisfaction and impact metrics.
SOP SPECIALIST
Feb 2024 - July 2024
AIESEC in Lithuania
Created and optimized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline organizational processes and improve efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify operational gaps and implement process improvements.
Volunteering Experience
media director
Jan 2025 - Present
Made for More, Africa
Designed branding and media campaigns that increased online engagement by 60% within 6 months. Managed and created content across 3+ platforms, growing digital reach to over 1,000 users. Oversee a team of 5 designers for the projection of brand contents, reports, and partnership proposals.
ASSISTANT PROGRAMS LEAD
Oct 2024 - Oct 2024
HAGOS CDS - SDG Training
Coordinated 3+ cross-functional project timelines and logistics for high-level stakeholder engagements. Drafted confidential 30+ business correspondence and documented executive meetings with detailed reports. Managed procurement of office supplies and facilitated smooth internal operations under tight deadlines.
Skills
Database management
Customer relationship management software
Project coordination
Critical thinking
Crisis management
Stakeholder management
Project management tools
Risk management
Tools

Google Workspace

CRM

Zendesk

Project management tool

Trello
Education & Certificates
B. Eng (Mechanical Engineering)
University of Jos (2018 - 2024)
UN Peace Ambassador
2019
Google Digital Skills for Africa
2020
Internal Experience, UK
2022
Links
emmanuelojiji9080@gmail.com
+234 8133493660
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