Omolade Ladipo

OMOLADE LADIPO Email:-Phone: - LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-omolade-ladipo-49689a185 SUMMARY Impact-driven professional with four years of experience in leading development initiatives in the technology sector. Highly skilled in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program management, I have successfully designed and executed impact focused programs that cut across human capital development, research and digital inclusion. My dedication to empowering individuals through technology makes me a valuable asset to organizations committed to creating social impact. CORE COMPETENCIES ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Impact Analysis and Research Strategic Planning and Execution Program and Project Management Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building Cross-Cultural Communication Financial and Budget Management Team Leadership and Development Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Grant Writing and Fundraising Reporting and Analytics EXPERIENCE Business Manager, Global Office, Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev), February 2024 – Present. ● ● ● ● ● ● Direct oversight on the development of digital inclusion initiatives focused on digital inclusion for grass root communities and schools. Responsibilities include evaluating potential program impact and scalability of methodologies for proprietary technologies in education. Direct collaboration with Research and Policy team for the development of Digital Tools Playbook designed for underserved women entrepreneurs. Collaborate with international organizations, government agencies, and local NGOs to expand digital skilling programs, ensuring alignment with market demands. Managed program budgets and resource allocation, optimizing financial management and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. Established and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and refine strategies for continuous improvement. Secured grants totaling $250,000, enabling the development of new curricula and the expansion of training initiatives. Programs Manager, Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev), June 2021 – February 2024. ● Responsible for grant making and evaluation of grantee proposals under the Emerging Market Model ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Strategy (EMMI) initiative in partnership with Microsoft Philanthropy across 36 Nigerian states. Managed nine digital skilling projects, overseeing scope definition, timeline management, risk assessment and budget oversight to ensure alignment with project objectives. Conducted market research to identify technology trends, integrating insights into curricula and materials to enhance program relevance and effectiveness. Implemented robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to assess project impact, and improve teaching strategies based on data-driven insights. Successfully managed government and international development projects with budgets exceeding $500,000, consistently delivering on time and within budget. Directed both virtual and on-site training sessions, ensuring effective content delivery and high participant engagement across diverse regions. Enforced stringent quality assurance processes, reducing post-implementation defects by 25%. Maintained meticulous project documentation, supporting personnel and record management. Built and maintained strong relationships with partners, donors, and stakeholders, acting as a technical liaison between the organization and external stakeholders. Human Resource Intern KidsWithoutABox- EdTech Company September 2020– February 2021. • • • Developed HR policies and training programs, including the design of learning materials and the organization of professional development sessions for staff. Ensured compliance with labor laws and promoted diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and equitable work environment. Managed HR systems and maintained accurate personnel records to support organizational effectiveness. ACHIEVEMENTS ● ● ● ● Successfully implemented the "#DigitalForAllChallenge" program, upskilling 17,934 young people in Nigeria with a 70% completion rate. Directed the “Digital Skills Nigeria” program in partnership with Microsoft, providing fundamental and advanced technology certification skills to 258,906 youth across Nigeria. Led the “American Towers Corporation (ATC) Digital Communities Centers Initiative" increasing digital literacy by 60% in underserved communities across 28 states in Nigeria, reaching 10,339 individuals. Supported the TechGirls Drive Initiative, a technology advocacy program that educated over 106,000 young girls across 600 schools in Africa. EDUCATION B.Sc. Human Resource Management 2015 – 2020 University of Lagos.