Consulting &
Advisory
Bringing decades of field experience to high-level strategic advisory. From donor compliance to complex program design, I partner with organizations to build resilient, impactful humanitarian interventions.
My advisory work focuses on building sustainable systems that protect human dignity while meeting rigorous operational standards.
Key Achievement
Established Gidan Bayani (Signpost Nigeria), an innovative information-as-protection service reaching over 200,000 individuals across conflict-affected regions. Represented IRC on the Strategic Advisory Group for the Northeast Nigeria Protection Sector.
Expertise Pillars
WHAT I DO
Protection & Rule of Law
Strategic program design and implementation focusing on legal empowerment, human rights monitoring, and community-based protection in volatile environments.
✓ Program Design & Strategy
✓ Human Rights Monitoring
✓ Legal Empowerment Frameworks
Humanitarian Program Management
Comprehensive management of large-scale interventions ensuring rigorous compliance with major international donors.
✓ Donor Compliance (FCDO, ECHO, USAID, etc.)
✓ Budget Management
✓ M&E and Reporting Frameworks
Gender Equality & Safeguarding
Mainstreaming gender and inclusion across programs, ensuring vulnerable populations are centered in response strategies.
✓ Safeguarding Policies
✓ Gender Mainstreaming
✓ GBV Prevention Strategies
Strategic Coordination
Leading organizational development and representing agencies at high-level humanitarian forums and advisory groups.
✓ Sector Representation
✓ Organizational Development
✓ Partnership Building
Access to Justice
Facilitating legal aid, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in resource-constrained contexts.
✓ Legal Aid Mechanisms
✓ Mediation & Arbitration
✓ Capacity Building for Judiciary
Policy & Government Engagement
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Over two decades, Zainab has led high-impact Protection and Rule of Law initiatives that expand access to justice and strengthen protection systems in conflict-affected communities.
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2839 Old Dear Lane
New York, NY 10013
United States
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