Stephanie Fiiwe

FIIWE, LEZIGABARI STEPHANIE Profile Summary Legal Practitioner and Gender Policy Specialist with experience in environmental governance, public sector policy, and community development. Currently serving as Special Assistant on Women and Youth Development, supporting gender-responsive programming, stakeholder engagement, policy research, and strategic advisory functions within large-scale public initiatives. Brings expertise in legal research, drafting, regulatory analysis, governance advisory, and executive administrative support. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in remote and multidisciplinary environments. Skills • • • • • • • • Legal Research, Policy Analysis & Regulatory Interpretation Program Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement Executive Administrative Support & Documentation Management Report Writing, Brief Development & Strategic Communication Calendar & Email Management Microsoft Office & Google Workspace Proficiency Data Management & Digital File Organization Monitoring, Evaluation & Compliance Support Professional Experience Special Assistant on Women and Youth Development – Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Nigeria (2023 – Till Date) • • • Lead integration of gender-responsive and youth-inclusive strategies in environmental remediation programs. Prepare policy briefs, reports, and advisory documents to guide institutional decision-making. Coordinate stakeholder engagement, documentation, and cross-functional communication processes. Human Resource Officer and Legal Adviser on Gender Issues – Ogoni Women Initiative for Development, Nigeria (2019 – Date) • • • Provided legal and gender advisory support for organizational programs and advocacy initiatives. Managed HR documentation, compliance processes, and staff coordination. Supported program implementation, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Associate, Litigation Department – Sterling Law Alliance, Nigeria (2014 – 2015) • • • Conducted legal research and drafted court processes and legal opinions. Represented clients in litigation proceedings. Managed case documentation and client correspondence. Education • • Nigerian Law School – B.L. Law, Lagos State (2011 – 2012) Benson Idahosa University – LL.B. Law, Edo State (2007 – 2011) Certifications / Professional Membership • • • • • Alternative Dispute Resolution (Certified) Microsoft Office Packages Member, FIDA (International Federation of Women Lawyers) Member, Nigerian Bar Association Certified Public Speaker and Broadcaster Referees Available on request