Mbonu Chinedu
Senior Programme Manager at British High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria
I am an international development expert and result-driven certified project, program, and portfolio manager with over 15 years of consistent and proven delivery experience in leading enterprise-wide, complex, and large-scale projects, programs, and portfolios. I have extensive experience in managing both bilateral and multilateral interventions and have delivered and maintained oversight on the British Government’s suite of programs with a total budget of half a billion British Pounds in diverse sectors including Health, Education, Humanitarian, Water & Sanitation and Conflict Management, Stabilization, Peace Building and Governance.
I have been a speaker in several international platforms both in person and virtually including in the 2024 Global Project Management Forum Riyadh. I have delivered a technical session on Third Party Monitoring Framework in Conflict and Stabilization context in Berlin, Germany hosted by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) on 5th December 2023; Speaker at a virtual conference hosted by PMI UAE where I spoke on "Exploring Sustainability in Project Management through a Value for Money Lensâ€. I have also participated as a Panelist and Global Judge in several PMO and Project Management Awards including the PMO Global Awards 2023; PMI Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Global Project Management Excellence Awards 2022 and 2023 and 2024.
I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Leadership and Strategic Studies and holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Leadership and Strategic Studies; an MBA in Project Management; Masters in Development Studies and a BSc in Political Science. As part of building expertise in Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management, I acquired Global Certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP); Programme Management Professional (PgMP); Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) with PMI; Project Management for Development Professional (PMD Pro 1 and 2 - Foundational and Practitioner Level) with APMG International amongst other certifications in similar areas.
As a valued member of the British High Commission staff member, I was nominated by the UK’s High Commissioner to Nigeria as a delegate to welcome Their Majesties - King Charles and Queen Camila during his visit to Nigeria.
Presentation- TECHNICAL TRACK: The Effectiveness of Third-Party Monitoring Framework in Hard-to-Reach Locations
Implementing projects in hard-to-reach locations whether due to security risks, political instability, geographical barriers, or health emergencies poses significant challenges for organizations striving for accountability, transparency, and optimal performance. Traditional internal monitoring mechanisms are often insufficient in these restricted environments, necessitating Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Frameworks to provide independent oversight, mitigate risks, and enhance project impact. This session will explore how TPM serves as a critical tool for accountability and Value for Money (VfM), enabling effective project oversight where direct access is limited. We will examine how TPM frameworks go beyond conventional monitoring systems by incorporating local context, diverse stakeholder needs, and innovative data collection methodologies. Through real-world examples, participants will gain insights into how TPM can strengthen risk management, optimize performance, and ensure beneficiary engagement in project implementation.