IFEANYI JANE ARTHUR-IWEZE
Cape Town
Summary
Motivated and results-driven professional experienced in cultivating strategic partnerships, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving impactful programmes. Passionate about advancing gender-inclusive financing and fostering sustainable economic growth, I am committed to leveraging my skills to contribute to meaningful development initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Partnership & Business Development
African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum
04.2022 - Current
- Contribute to implementation of business development strategies to support partnerships and funding for AWIEF programs and initiatives
- Reach out to prospective sponsors, cultivating relationships and managing engagements and communications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute impactful programs aligned with AWIEF’s Mission
- Develop proposals to secure new partnerships and sponsorships
- Contribute to the programme development for the annual AWIEF conference, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals
- Identify and engage suitable speakers for the aconference, managing all communications and coordination
Senior Administrative Officer (Staff Discipline Unit)
Centre for Satellite Technology Development
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Maintained and updated manual and electronic staff attendance registers, preparing detailed monthly attendance reports for management
- Monitored staff compliance with organizational policies, including punctuality and adherence to workplace standards
- Investigated disciplinary cases, prepared reports, and supported the administration of disciplinary procedures in line with Nigerian Civil Service Rules
- Played a key role in transitioning from paper-based to online staff appraisal systems by gathering requirements and participating in system testing
- Coordinated meetings related to staff discipline, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking follow-up actions
- Provided guidance on workplace expectations, promoted compliance, and supported initiatives to improve staff conduct and accountability
Administrative Officer 1(Appointment and Promotion Unit)
National Space Research and Development Agency
Abuja
04.2010 - 09.2016
- Maintained and regularly updated the staff nominal roll, ensuring accurate records for employment and promotion processes
- Drafted, reviewed, and amended employment letters, appointment documents, and HR-related administrative materials in line with organizational policies
- Provided guidance and support to staff on employment, appointment, and promotion-related queries, ensuring compliance with the Nigerian Civil Service Rules and Regulations
- Coordinated the internal posting and deployment of staff, aligning departmental needs with organizational priorities
- Prepared detailed promotion briefs and documentation for staff eligible for promotion, supporting a transparent evaluation process
- Acted as Secretary to the Junior Staff Committee on Promotions, managing meeting logistics, recording minutes, and ensuring timely follow-up actions
- Supervised the administration of promotion examinations for junior staff, ensuring adherence to procedural standards
- Implemented and maintained staff appraisal and evaluation processes, receiving and filing departmental assessments for promotion consideration
- Drafted internal memos, circulars, and communications related to staff employment and promotion matters, as directed by senior management
- Supported the Director of Administration and Finance in overseeing employment, appraisal, and promotion functions, ensuring seamless execution of responsibilities
Relationship Manager (Retail Banking)
Bank PHB (now defunct)
Lokoja
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Responsible for the acquisition of new customers
- Assist in new accounts opening process and documentation, perform due diligence and KYC on prospective customers
- Developing and maintaining customer relationships as well as maintaining a good quality portfolio
- Handle bank customers and look out for opportunities to sell bank products and services
- Managing existing banking relationship as well as working closely with team members to achieve the teams set objectives (customer and deposit acquisition)
- Work quickly to address and resolve customer issues
Education
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Development Finance
Graduate School of Business – University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
University of Benin
Skills
Strategic Partnership Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Program Design and Implementation
Event Coordination and Management
Timeline
Partnership & Business Development
African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum
04.2022 - Current
Senior Administrative Officer (Staff Discipline Unit)
Centre for Satellite Technology Development
09.2016 - 02.2022
Administrative Officer 1(Appointment and Promotion Unit)
National Space Research and Development Agency
04.2010 - 09.2016
Relationship Manager (Retail Banking)
Bank PHB (now defunct)
03.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
University of Benin
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Development Finance
Graduate School of Business – University of Cape Town