Anselm Nwoke
About Anselm Nwoke
Anselm Nwoke serves as the Partnership and Capacity Strengthening Coordinator at Catholic Relief Services in Abuja, Nigeria. With extensive experience in organizational development and capacity building, he has managed significant projects and collaborated with various international organizations to enhance community development initiatives.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Anselm Nwoke serves as the Partnership and Capacity Strengthening Coordinator at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Abuja, Nigeria. He has held this position since 2019. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Program Manager for Institutional Capacity Strengthening and Organizational Development at CRS from 2016 to 2019. In addition, he has been involved in the Responsive Cash Based Assistance program for conflict-affected families in the Lake Chad Basin since 2018. His work at CRS focuses on enhancing partnerships and strengthening organizational capacities.
Education and Expertise
Anselm Nwoke has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master's degree in Refugee and Humanitarian Studies from the University of Lagos from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Master's degree in Health Management from Benue State University, completed between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, he studied Leadership and Management in Health at the University of Washington, achieving a Certificate in 2016. His expertise includes capacity building, organizational development, and project management.
Background in Organizational Development
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Anselm Nwoke worked at ActionAid as the Organizational Development Director and Project Manager for the SMILE project from 2013 to 2016. He also served as the Coordinator for Capacity Building at ActionAid from 2007 to 2013. His experience in these roles involved managing capacity-building initiatives and developing organizational strategies.
Project Management Experience
Anselm Nwoke has managed multi-million-dollar projects funded by various organizations, including FHI/USAID Impact, Ford Foundation, the Canadian International Development Agency, the Italian Cooperation, and the World Bank. His project management experience includes providing systems strengthening support to state agencies and civil society organizations through DFID-funded programs, as well as collaborating with UNICEF on child protection initiatives.
Professional Development and Certifications
Anselm Nwoke has pursued professional development through various certifications. He completed a Certificate in Perfecting Partnership from Villanova University in 2017. His educational journey also includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Times Journalism Institute, obtained between 1997 and 1998. These qualifications complement his extensive experience in health management and organizational development.