Funom Yakubu, PhD

Program Manager Partnerships and Fundraising @ Education As A Vaccine

About

I am a gender and development specialist, storyteller, and peace practitioner with over seven years of multi-sectoral experience at the intersection of gender equity, human security, and advocacy. My academic foundation, rooted in History, Peace and Conflict Studies, and a Ph.D. in Gender and Development Studies, shapes my intersectional approach to addressing systemic inequalities. I specialise in feminist movement-building, policy advocacy, and capacity strengthening for rightsholder-led organisations. As the Community of Action Facilitator for the We Lead Project in Nigeria, I lead a national coalition of 12 organisations working to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of historically excluded groups – young women and girls living with HIV, with disabilities, affected by displacement, and those identifying as sexual minorities. My work actively bridges grassroots organising with high-level policy dialogue, ensuring that evidence and lived realities inform sustainable development, peacebuilding, and accountability. I am passionate about shaping narratives that drive social transformation – whether through research, policy influence, or creative storytelling. I bring a unique blend of strategic coordination, advocacy, and communication expertise, with a deep commitment to justice, inclusion, and human dignity.

Country

Nigeria

City

Abuja

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Strategic Partnerships, Partnerships, Establishing Strategic Partnerships, Board Relations, Project Coordination, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign Management, Attention to Detail, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Engagements, Project Planning, Facilitation, Team Coordination, monitoring and evaluation, Conflict Resolution, Budgeting, Peacekeeping, Peace, PSEA

Experience

Program Manager Partnerships and Fundraising

Education As A Vaccine

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Community of Action Facilitator, We Lead Nigeria

Education As A Vaccine

2024-1 - 2026-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Led the localisation, implementation, and review of Nigeria’s Theory of Change (TOC), ensuring alignment with national SRHR priorities and consortium strategies. Co-authored and submitted memoranda to Nigeria’s National Assembly on constitutional amendments and Gender Equality Bills, strengthening youth-led feminist advocacy. Represented Nigeria at global and regional platforms, including CSW (New York), AWID Forum (Bangkok), Beijing +30 Youth Consultation (Ethiopia), and We Lead Summit (Nairobi). Directed the award-winning Make We Halla campaign and spearheaded national advocacy initiatives (IWD, World Refugee Day, IDAHOTB, DEI webinars), boosting program visibility. Coordinated bilateral and regional learning exchanges (Nigeria–Niger Bilateral Visit, SCS Regional Learning, Outcome Harvesting Workshops) to enhance cross-country collaboration. Oversaw Nigeria’s End Term Evaluation (FGDs, KIIs, synthesis) and successfully coordinated the national and global We Lead close-out events in 2025. Provided financial and operational oversight, consolidating national budgets and reports while managing international logistics for rightsholder delegations.

Founder

SandBox Creative Hub NG

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Nigeria

Book Author

Self-Employed

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

Lagos, Nigeria

- Published Author on Wattpad - Like No Other Book One - Published Author on Wattpad - Like No Other Book Two - Published Author on multiple platforms including Hard Cover copies, Amazon Kindle, and OkadaBooks - Love, Mide - Contributing Author to PEPNET’s Literature for Peace - The Calm Despite the Storm

Children Instructor

Celebration Church International

2021-10 - 2025-12 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Nigeria

Managing Editor

Peace Education and Practice Network (PEPNET)

2022-1 - 2024-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Nigeria

Managing Editor for PEPNET’s project - Literature for Peace. - Oversees all aspect of the book publication - Assign editing tasks to manuscript editors and other members of the Board of Editors - Conduct weekly meetings of Board of Editors - Lead, guide, direct manuscript editors and work directly Editor-in-Chief for the success of the publication. - Edit, revise and rewrite content copies in accordance to the established procedures and standards - Interact and confer with editors and authors - Determine and select contributions to be added to the manuscripts - Provide technical guidance with regard to graphic design and content - Design and develop page layout - Design program material production specifications - Ensure compliance of best practices and standards in publishing - Work directly with Editor-in-Chief to achieve overall project’s objective

Gender Mainstreaming Advisor (Volunteer)

Cuso International

2023-6 - 2024-1 · 8 mos

Abuja, Nigeria

Internship Trainee (Gender Affairs Department)

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development

2023-2 - 2023-5 · 4 mos

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Creative Writer

Wattpad

2015-6 - 2023-2 · 7 yrs 9 mos

Lagos

I create great stories that makes you want to read more. Visit my page www.wattpad.com/opalvick

Copywriter

TheVerb Nigeria

2021-3 - 2022-1 · 11 mos

Lagos, Nigeria

• Wrote articles, website copy, ad copy, social media captions, and newsletters for The Wine Lab • Wrote articles, website copy, ad copy, social media captions, and brochure copy for Luxeria • Wrote articles, website copy, ad copy, social media captions, and brochure copy for Really Great Brands • Wrote ad copy, social media captions, and digital copy for The Verb • Created creative digital strategies for most brands under The Verb • Wrote articles, website copy, ad copy, social media captions, and brochure copy for Josien • Wrote articles, ad copy, and social media captions for Claymore, Dalmore, and Jura