Sam Unom

● Over 27 years of technical analysis and adaptive management experience in governance and development, further to early career stints in media and academia; ● Thematic specialist in the governance and social sectors, including in complex operating environments, with over 50 consultancy assignments for FCDO, EU, USAID, World Bank, UN Agencies, USIP, Abt Associates, Action Aid, Adam Smith International, Atos, British Council, DAI, Palladium, ECDPM, ECO Consulting Group, ICF, Oxford Policy Management, Options, Population Council, Shell and others ● Skilled in policy research and design, political economy analysis, project management, grant management, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, partnership building, monitoring, evaluation and learning; ● Solid conceptual and operational grasp of the governance and socio-economic landscape in Africa, including knowledge of various political economy contexts; ● Numerous presentations at high-profile forums and publications on governance and development policy issues; ● Strong interlocutory skills and ability to engage sensitively and build trusted relations with diverse partners; ● Excellent written and oral communication skills, with vast experience as on-the-record spokesperson; ● Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities; ● Proficient in MS Office, web-based management systems, standard IT packages and social media; ● Graduate degrees in the social sciences from Oxford and Harvard; ● Nigerian, with country experience in Nigeria, Uganda, UK and USA.