Attah Paul - Nigeria

Associate

Nigeria

Legal Services

Legal, Humanitarian, business, research and lecturing

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ATTAH PAUL
attah38@gmail.com
No. 10 Oba Akenzua Street, Asokoro, Abuja- Nigeria
Mobile: +2348091111090
Dear Recruiter,
RE: Application for Senior Program Officer: Policy/Advocacy
Being a professional with academic background-Masters in International Humanitarian Law, ICT Law, Laws of International Institutions and Jurisprudence/Legal Theory, couple with professional qualifications as Certified Project Manager (CPM) and Strategic Manager, I have expertise in working for development issues including child and adolescent development, education, women rights & empowerment with human rights based approach, water & sanitation, food security, livelihood development. My good organizational skills and strong communication skills combined with my passion for working with NGOs makes me a great fit for the position.
I have practical experience in project planning, implementing of project interventions, report writing, documentation, supervision, monitoring & evaluation, linkage negotiation, coordination, facilitating meeting, seminar, workshops and campaign among others; this I acquired while working with Knowledge for Humanity Advocacy Network. I have sound knowledge on develop concept note, project proposal, skills in resource mobilization, training curriculum, modules to facilitate capacity building for implementing staff and result based management which I also acquired while working with Knowledge for Humanity Advocacy Network.
As Advocacy Assistant with Knowledge for Humanity Advocacy Network, I worked actively to develop sustainable partnerships with various development actors, stakeholders, and facilitated capacity building of partners NGOs, guided and provided technical support to NGO staffs in project implementation.
I have sound knowledge on good governance, social development issues, and clear concept on local government structure; I am a person with positive mind, constructive attitude, showing openness to change and have excellent ability to manage complexities and results oriented approach to work;
I strongly believe that my competency of precise knowledge on management along with the experience will contribute in making a good outcome for your projects and organization as well. My CV is hereby attached to this cover letter.
Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Attah, Paul
615569012231ATTAH PAUL
attah38@gmail.comCAREER OBJECTIVE
No. 10 Oba Akenzua Street, Asokoro, Abuja- Nigeria Mobile: +2348091111090
To impact knowledge and be available for service to humanity
ACADEMIC DETAILS

LL.M/ Laws from University of Ilorin ……………………………………………………………………2018
BL/ Law from Nigerian Law School……………………………………………………………………… 2014LL.B (Hons)/ Laws from Kogi State University……………………………………………………………2011
Certified Project Manager (CPM)/ IPMP…………………………………………………………….……2012
Strategic Manager / ISM N…………………………………………………………………………………..2013
WORK EXPERIENCE

Works as Research Assistant in Insight Consult, October 2017 till present
Role
1. Conduct Academic Research (literature reviews).
2. Discover and confirm information relevant to clients’ assignments on oil and gas industries, land/ properties in Nigeria.
3. Conduct background search on organization, agency, and businesses in Nigeria.
4. Prepares materials for submission to agencies and foundations that fund research.
5. Assists in the acquisition of research materials from campus facilities.
6. Prepares other articles, reports, and presentations.
Worked as Advocacy Assistant in Knowledge for Humanity Advocacy Network (K4H), May 2018 to April 2019
Role:
Providing information updates and support to activists who are working on the cases / projects organizing actions, such as letter writing or solidarity actions.
Give extensive analysis of the existing legislation and policies as it affect the cases/projects the teams are working on.
Keeping abreast of updates on the case or project.
providing timely feedback on cases/projects undertaken to be recorded in organizational database
In coordination with staff, develop and maintain objective and appropriate relationships with relevant communities (activists/organizations) and NGOs.
Speaking at group meetings and other events.
Contributing to regular reports on activities the team have undertaken on the cases and projects they are working on.
Worked as Legal Counsel in SM.JIYA & Co. Oct 2016 to Jan 2017
Role:
Conducted research in legal matters
Arranged for the filing of court documents.
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation of cases.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for number of clients.
Worked as Attorney / Legal Counsel in R.O. ATABO & Co. (Liberty Chambers), June 2016 to Sep 2016
Role:

Companies’ incorporation, registration of business names and incorporated trustees.
Conducted corporate searches and drafted legal documents.
Prepared properties/ land documents
Developed strategies and arguments in preparation of cases.
Drafted legal briefs and opinions for number of clients.
Wrote memoranda and reviewed legal briefs.
Explained available course of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Appeared in High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Nigeria
Worked as Volunteer Attorney in Elohim Foundation, Oct 2015 to May 2016 Role:
Protection of women and children's rights
Conducted investigation into abuse of right related cases
Presented reports of investigation to the Foundation
Made cases for such victims upon approval by the Foundation
•Worked as Intern/Attorney in Legal Aid Council Nigeria, Jan 2015 to Dec 2015
Role:
1.Maintained personal contact with offenders through office and community visits.
2.Oversaw department internship program to improve youth education.
3.Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
4.Served as court liaison official by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
5.Maintained personal contact with offenders through office and community visits.
6.Compiled statistical data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
FIELD OF INTERESTS

International Humanitarian Law
ICT Law
Law of International Institutions
Corporate Governance
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Publication: Legal and Regulatory Framework on Cashless Economy & E-commerce in Nigeria. Available at
< https://www.lap-publishing.com/extern/listprojectsSKILLS

Advocacy
Lecturing
Litigation
REFERENCE

Attah Robert OjomakpeneCountry Coordinator
Knowledge for Humanity Advocacy Network (K4H) K4hknowledge.ngo@gmail.com+2348035931636
Agada Jocob Solomon
Head of Chambers
R.O. ATABO & Co. (Liberty Chambers) solomonjacoba@yahoo.com+2348137741623
Mamma Solomon JiyaPrincipal Partner
S.M JIYA & Co. citadelchambers2012@gmail.com+2348051016177
DECLARATION

I declare to the best of my knowledge that the information provided above are true.
Date: 13/05/2019 Place: Abuja-Nigeria
(ATTAH PAUL)