Benedicta Anthony Vakuru

Head of Programs

Benedicta Anthony Vakuru is a purpose-driven humanitarian and development specialist, with over eight years of professional experience, skilled in executing programs across diverse thematic areas including Livelihood, Peacebuilding, Education, Protection, and Psychosocial Support. Dedicated in promoting and integrating gender equality as a cross cutting theme in project design and implementation. She holds a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, a post graduate Diploma in Management, and Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. She is passionate about empowering vulnerable communities through sustainable and participatory approach. Her work on various donor funded projects in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Taraba states with organisations including Action Against Hunger International, CRUDAN-OXFAM and the VSF has honed her expertise in different contexts.

As Head of Programs, she oversees the implementation of programs in SI4SI ensuring interventions are strategic, well-coordinated and responsive to needs of affected communities, while maintaining relationships with stakeholders, team members and ensuring donor compliance.