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Zita Luper Achakpa

Social Worker

About me

Successful Coordinator of community service resources to meet needs and expected demands of vulnerable local populations. Proficient in organizing program referrals, providing direct support and  coordinating outreach. Talents include building relationships and partnerships to further goals.

Skills and tools

Team Management
Team Work
communication skills
Management
Development
Flexibility
Stress Management
trainings
Analytical skills

Education

April 2009 -September 2012
Public Administration
Benue State University

MPA is a degree in public affairs that prepares recipients of the to serve in executive-level government positions and non-governmental organizations.

April 1998 -December 2002
English Literature
University of Jos

Focused on analysis, debate and critical theorizing about a large number of published works- novels, poems, plays, literary works in general.

January 1996 -December 1997
Mass Communication
Benue State University

Focused on the process of creating, sending, recieving, and analysing messages to large audiences via verbal and written media. it encompassed research as well. 

Work Experience

April 2021 -May 2021
Research Assistant
Development and Peace Initiative/ Justice Development and Peace Commission

we were responsible for conducting literature searches, data management, recruiting participants, obtaining consents, maintaining files, scheduling and conducting interviews, maintaining data collection files, assisting with data analysis and generating correspondence reports and graphics.

March 2019 -March 2021
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Foundation for Justice Development and Peace

I was responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the project, assisting the project Manager in preparing quarterly/annual reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the MIS of the project.

September 2018 -October 2018
Field Data Collection Officer
Women Environmental Program

i ensured my data collection sources were accurate-examining data, putting data points in to a database, and using statistical software to create a data model.

September 2006 -March 2018
Customer Care Team Leader
Globacom Nigeria Limited

I supported customer service activities by directing and overseeing team members, resolving customer questions or complaints, and developing programs and procedures to enhance productivity and performance.

Awards and Certificates :

May 2021 -infinity
Project Management for Development Professional
N/A N/A

To develop an accurate schedule and employ techniques to effectively manage it. also to identify, analyze, and engage stakeholders. Define roles and responsibilities for the project team; access project risks and develop strategies for responding.

February 2021 -infinity
Disarmament Demobilization and Rehabilitation
N/A N/A

The process of removing weapons from the hands of members of armed groups, taking these combatants out of their groups and helping them to reintegrate as civilians in to society.

September 2012 -infinity
Associate Member Nigerian Institute of Management
N/A N/A

Is a non-profit institution that defines the required skills and standards for professional managers.