Onome Pearl Oraka

ORAKA, PEARL ONOME Contact Address: House 1B, 6931 Road, Adkan Estate, Galadima, Gwarinpa, Abuja, Nigeria Email:- -Mobile: - ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS ­­­­______________________________________________________________________________ -Masters of Arts, Peace and Development Studies University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria Thesis Title: Citizen Journalism and Peaceful Co-existence in Nigeria: A Case Study of the 2015 General Elections -Bachelors in International Studies and Diplomacy University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria EMPLOYMENT RECORD ­­­­______________________________________________________________________________ Research and Communications Assistant Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), Abuja, Nigeria: www.cseaafrica.org January 2018- Present (Fulltime) Identifying data sources, collecting, analyzing/interpreting, compiling data; collecting documents and filing them for the purpose of future use in the Centre’s research activities; Participating in scoping and data collection missions; Contributing to drafting of documents (e.g., presentations, briefs, reports, blog posts etc.) Producing and disseminating original/existing CSEA content in a way that improves the social/traditional media presence, and in support of its organizational objectives. Leveraging on CSEA’s research products to influence public policies by engaging with relevant stakeholders. Designing and editing policy documents used by the Centre in its policy engagement process. Communications Engagement Rapporteur- Africa’s Rising Debt: Implications for Development Finance, a one- day workshop organized by CSEA and SAIIA under GEG Africa Rapporteur- The Economics of Tobacco Control, a policy dialogue organized by CSEA with support from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) Rapporteur- Exclusion in Quality Education: Drivers, Dimensions and Implications for SDGs, a roundtable discussion organized by CSEA with support from Southern Voice on the State of the SDGs (SVSS). Rapporteur- Forced Migration within and out of Africa: Innovative Solutions from African Civil Society and Think-tanks, organized by CSEA with support from KAS Research Intern Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), Abuja, Nigeria: www.cseaafrica.org September 2017- December 2017 (Fulltime) Assisting in research proposals and projects, research communications as well as other duties assigned to me by the Executive Director. Research Fellow Pan-African Centre for Climate Policy (PACC Policy): www.paccpolicy.org July 2017-September 2017 Conduct high-quality research, write blog pieces and articles on climate issues in Nigeria; with the aim of promoting effective climate policies and influencing policy makers in Africa. Research Assistant National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria: www.nipsskuru.gov.ng September 2015- July 2016 Data collection, entry and analysis. Drafting research proposals, carrying out extensive literature reviews and drafting of preliminary research reports. General office secretarial and administrative support Logistics support for routine conferences seminars and events held at the institute. TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES ______________________________________________________________________________ Cutting Edge Communications for Research and Policy- On Think Tanks School Digital Advocacy Course (for Think tanks)— Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids Promoting Women’s Engagement in Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria-- a UN Women and EU sponsored training facilitated at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Jos, Plateau State, March 2015. Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations—an intensive online program by the Peace Operations Training Institute (2017) Grant Proposal—an intensive online programme by Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (2017) PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Social Media and Disaster Management: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies Presented at the 5th Biennial Conference of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Ilorin Nigeria, November 2017. 2. Achieving Quality Education for all in Nigeria, published on Southern Voice and allAfrica http://southernvoice.org/achieving-quality-education-for-all-in-nigeria/ https://allafrica.com/stories/-.html 3. Plastic Pollution: Implications and Way Forward, co-authored with Precious Akanonu http://cseaafrica.org/plastic-pollution-implications-and-way-forward/ 4. Making a Case for Tobacco Tax Increase in Nigeria http://cseaafrica.org/making-a-case-for-tobacco-tax-increase-in-nigeria/ 5. Making a Case for Effective Rehabilitation Programs for Children Involved in the Boko Haram Insurgency https://theowp.org/reports/making-a-case-for-effective-rehabilitation-programs-for-children-involved-in-the-boko-haram-insurgency/ 6. Violations of the Rights of the Child: The Nigerian Example http://theowp.org/reports/violations-of-the-rights-of-the-child-the-nigeria-example/ LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS ______________________________________________________________________________ Communications Lead, Triola Aina Foundation, Abuja, Nigeria: www.triolafoundation.org December 2017- Present Design and executes communications strategy Work with other team leads to identify, recruit and train volunteers Manage interactions between organizations and the public. Lead Volunteer, PrimaDonnaz. Since 2015, I have personally managed and provided digital creative content for Prima Donnaz (at https://primadonnaz.wordpress.com/); a blog committed to inspiring women to live out their full potentials by discovering, developing and deploying their talents. In 2014, I organized a seminar for teenage ladies and over 150 ladies participated. I have conducted a number of e-conferences for ladies with an average of 500 participants since 2015. Online News Content Creator The Scoop Ng : www.thescoopng.com December 2014 – December 2015 (Parttime) The ScoopNG is Nigeria's first internet newspaper strictly dedicated to politics, policy, public affairs and power issues. At the ScoopNG, I was involved with gathering, analyzing, editing reporting news content for the website on a daily basis. Program Assistant, Hold My Hands Women & Youth Development Foundation Abuja June -August 2017 (Parttime) Planning and monitoring of the organizations activities Keeping record of activities Attend meetings on behalf of the organization Preparing monthly reports to measure progress of projects and goals. Taking initiative to prepare documents necessary for the implementation of new projects. Assistant Editor, Editorial CDS Group NYSC Jos, Plateau State February 2014 – July 2015 (Parttime) Alongside other members of the group, I was responsible for writing, compiling and editing original articles for the quarterly published NYSC “Kopas” magazine in Plateau State. I was also actively engaged in the creation of Press clubs in Secondary schools in the State. Content Creator/Writer,2014 The Spectacles Ng, a youth development website AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS ______________________________________________________________________________ State Coordinator Certificate for Outstanding Performance, 2015 National Youth Service Corps, Plateau State Editorial board, Certificate of Commendation for Exemplary Performance 2015 National Youth Service Corps, Plateau State TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TRAINING ______________________________________________________________________________ Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Report writing and Presentation Skills. Inter- personal and team work skills. References 1. Dr. Adedeji Adeniran, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa- 2. Dr. Grace Onubedo Senior Research Fellow, Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa-