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ResearchAssistant

Omotomilola 'Tomi Ikotun

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regulatory Reform Expert

World Bank Funded Support to the Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Program-for-results
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated in the reconceptualisation and development of the National Action Plan (NAP) for the Water Supply and Sanitation Health (WASH) sector
  • Developed a framework for the establishment of the State Action Plan Coordination Office (SAPCO) for the implementation of the State Water Supply and Sanitation Health (WASH) Action Plan.

Project Development Worker

Lieksan Somali Perheyhdistys ry
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for the development of the Anti-Radicalisation and the Prevention of Violent Extremism project
  • Conceptualised the ‘Radik’ project branding including Logo and information slides
  • Developed the Communication Strategy
  • Formalised a comprehensive directory of potential collaborators and partners.

Utility Regulatory Advisor

French Development Bank-funded National Urban Water Resources Reform Project (3NUWSRP)
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for the establishment and operationalisation of the Kano State Small Towns Water and Sanitation Agency (KASSTOWA)
  • Responsible for the establishment and operationalisation of the Kano State Water Regulatory Commission
  • Responsible for developing the Kano State Water and Sanitation Sector Roadmap
  • Responsible for developing start-up regulations for the Kano State Water and Sanitation Regulations
  • Responsible for developing training plans and strategies for the newly established agencies
  • Collaborated with team members in developing the Change Management Implementation Strategy for setting up the Change Management Office
  • Responsible for capacity building and knowledge transfer for staff of the Kano State Water Regulatory Commission
  • Responsible for developing conflict resolution instruments for the Kano State Water Supply Corporation Customer Care Centres.

Project Research Assistant, Horizon2020

Department of Computer Education, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Development of proposal materials in English
  • Administrative tasks
  • Project Research
  • Proposal writing Project Management
  • Horizon 2020 Project conceptualization and planning
  • Horizon 2020 Project writing and proposal development
  • Multi-country stakeholder coordination and management.

Legal and Regulatory Development Advisor

World Bank-funded 3rd National Urban Water Resources Reform Project (3NUWSRP)
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Drafting of Ekiti State Water Supply and Sanitation Hygiene Law and Policy
  • Capacity building for civil society organizations on legal frameworks and utility reform.

Academic Writer

RESILESPUR
02.2017 - 08.2019
  • Composed and reviewed academic articles, theses, dissertations, research papers, reviews, and guides
  • Proofread, edited, and corrected all given reports, accurately and efficiently
  • Conducted online research on specific topics and developed concept timelines
  • Prearranged and developed strategic creative academic content for organizational websites
  • Authored and provided educational essays, academic papers, research projects, and assignments
  • Drafted and submitted all manuscripts for various research journals, as requested.

Legal and Regulatory Development Consultant

EU FUNDED-WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMME (WSSSRP)
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Reviewed Water Supply and Sanitation Policies and Regulations
  • Drafted Legislation for Water Supply and Sanitation in 4 states.

Public-Private Partnerships Legal Advisor / PPP Regulatory Advisor

EU FUNDED-WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMME (WSSSRP)
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Advised on PPP and PSP options for Water Supply in 6 states
  • Advised on Water Supply Regulatory development in 2 states.

Public-Private Partnerships Legal Advisor / PPP Regulatory Advisor

DfID-FUNDED NIGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY FACILITY (NIAF)
03.2014 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for providing strategic, legal and regulatory PPP advice for multiple Nigerian Ministerial Departments, working with stakeholders such as the PPP Unit, State Governments, Legal Teams and other Agencies
  • This refers to infrastructure projects across the Water & Resources, Roads & Works and Waste Management sectors.

Regulatory Advisor

DfID-FUNDED NIGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY FACILITY (NIAF)
02.2011 - 06.2013
  • Monitoring and Evaluation and Communications Manager (6 months)
  • Contract Management and Legal Information Advisor (12 months).

Legislative and Regulatory Advisor

EU-FUNDED WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMME (WSSRP)
02.2010 - 07.2011
  • Legislative and Regulatory Advisor (18 months).
  • Drafted the Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Laws for six states
  • Reviewed the WASH sector policies for six states
  • Collaborated with Government Agencies to coordinate policy implementation.
  • facilitated Partnerships with NGOs, civil society organizations, and community groups to incorporate diverse perspectives into policy development.
  • Facilitated Public Consultations by organising forums and workshops to gather input from the public and stakeholders on proposed legislative changes.
  • facilitated the design of frameworks that govern the operations of water and sanitation services, including licensing, tariffs, and service quality standards.
  • Developed compliance procedures and guidelines to ensure that service providers adhere to regulatory requirements.

Licensing and Enforcement Analyst

NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NERC)
06.2007 - 02.2010
  • Licensing and Enforcement Analyst (36 months)
  • Strategy and Change Management Analyst (12 months).

Legal Practitioner

FEMI EDEMA JARRET & CO.
11.2005 - 12.2007

Representation of Clients represent clients in courts and tribunals across various levels of the judicial system.

Act on behalf of clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitration proceedings to resolve disputes amicably.

Offer expert legal advice to individuals, corporations, and government entities on contracts, property rights, and compliance with laws.

Prepare contracts, wills, deeds, and other legal instruments in compliance with statutory requirements.

Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for submission to courts and tribunals.


Legal Practitioner

RICKEY TARFA & CO.
03.2006 - 02.2007

Representation of Clients represent clients in courts and tribunals across various levels of the judicial system.

Act on behalf of clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitration proceedings to resolve disputes amicably.

Offer expert legal advice to individuals, corporations, and government entities on contracts, property rights, and compliance with laws.

Prepare contracts, wills, deeds, and other legal instruments in compliance with statutory requirements.

Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for submission to courts and tribunals.

Conduct thorough research on statutes, regulations, and case law to provide accurate legal representation and advice.

Monitor legislative changes and legal developments that may affect clients' interests.

Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to their professional growth and development.

Law Office Attaché

ALEX IZIYON & CO.
03.2005 - 05.2005

Legal Intern

OLUJINMI & AKEREDOLU & CO.
04.2004 - 10.2004

Education

Doctoral Candidate - Conflict Transformation and Collaborative Resolution Policies and Instruments

University of Eastern Finland
12.2025

Master's - Environmental Law and Policy

University of Eastern Finland
12.2017

Barrister at Law (BL) - undefined

Nigerian Law School
12.2005

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) - undefined

University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
12.2004

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Data Analytical Tools
  • Teleconferencing systems
  • Project Management Scheduling Tools
  • Excellent oral, reading and written communication skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking

Certification

  • Certificate in Climate Change Law and Policy, 2018
  • International Diploma in Joint Ventures, 2011
  • International Diploma in Competition / Anti-Trust Law, 2011
  • Introduction to Project Management, 2009
  • Advanced Arbitration, 2009
  • Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist, 2009
  • Certified Regulation Specialist, 2009
  • Renewable Energy Strategy Development, 2009
  • Fundamentals of Infrastructure Project Finance, 2009
  • Development Project Monitoring & Evaluation, 2008
  • Public-Private Partnership Officers Management, 2008
  • PPP Skills and Competency Development, 2008
  • Managing Reform & Regulation in African Infrastructure Utilities, 2007
  • Negotiation and Mediation Skills, 2007
  • Management of Workplace Conflicts, 2006

Affiliations

  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
  • Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediators (APNM)
  • Nigerian Association of Energy Economics (NAEE)
  • International Association of Energy Economics (IAEE)
  • International Water Resource Economics Consortium (IWREC)
  • Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (CEMRI)

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Yoruba
Intermediate
B1
French
Elementary
A2
Hausa
Elementary
A2
Finnish
Elementary
A2

Publications

  • Gendered Insecurity and Mobility in West African Borderlands: Putting the Nigeria/Niger Border in Perspective, ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement and the AfCFTA in West Africa, 45-70, 2023
  • Sustainability of Borders in a Post-COVID-19 World, Politikon, 2021
  • Untying the EU-Africa migration knot through Trade Agreements: A case study of Nigeria, Expanding Boundaries: Borders, Mobilities and the future of Europe-Africa relations, Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), 2020
  • Resilience of Socio-Ecological Systems: Are Water Vendors an Indication of Socio-Ecological Resilience in the Nigerian Water Sector?, M.Soc.Sci Dissertation, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland, 2018
  • A Legal Analysis of the Nigerian Judicial System's readiness for the impacts of Globalisation and Bioethics, LLB Dissertation, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2004

Volunteer Experience

  • Joensuu Multicultural Association, 2014-01-01, 9999-12-31
  • Think Africa Ry (TA), 2020-01-01, 9999-12-31
  • Think Africa Democratic Action Team (TADAT), Democratic and Civic Inclusion in Finland, 2021-01-01, 9999-12-31
  • Diaspora Academic Network For Africa (Diana RY), 2022-01-01, 9999-12-31
  • The Nordic-Africa Science Women Cluster For Sustainable Development Goal 5 in Africa: Gender, 9999-12-31, 9999-12-31
  • First and Second Finland-Africa Collaboration Platform for Teacher Training and Capacity-building in Sub-Saharan Africa Conferences, 9999-12-31, 9999-12-31
  • Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (CEMRI), 2022-01-01, 9999-12-31

References

Available on request

Training

  • Transborder pastoralism and Farmer conflicts in Nigeria: Addressing the regional elephant in the room, International Geographical Congress 2021, 2021-01-01
  • Poverty, inequality and the Transhumant Pastoralist in Nigeria, Development Days Conference 2020, 2020-01-01
  • Untying the EU-Africa Migration Knot through Trade Agreements: A case study of Nigeria, International Conference on 'EU-Africa Migration Conundrum in a Changing Global Order', 2019-01-01

Researcherid

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5230-5709

Timeline

Regulatory Reform Expert

World Bank Funded Support to the Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Program-for-results
10.2023 - 04.2024

Project Development Worker

Lieksan Somali Perheyhdistys ry
04.2023 - 10.2023

Utility Regulatory Advisor

French Development Bank-funded National Urban Water Resources Reform Project (3NUWSRP)
07.2022 - 02.2023

Project Research Assistant, Horizon2020

Department of Computer Education, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu
10.2020 - 11.2020

Legal and Regulatory Development Advisor

World Bank-funded 3rd National Urban Water Resources Reform Project (3NUWSRP)
04.2020 - 08.2020

Academic Writer

RESILESPUR
02.2017 - 08.2019

Legal and Regulatory Development Consultant

EU FUNDED-WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMME (WSSSRP)
03.2016 - 09.2016

Public-Private Partnerships Legal Advisor / PPP Regulatory Advisor

EU FUNDED-WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMME (WSSSRP)
11.2015 - 03.2016

Public-Private Partnerships Legal Advisor / PPP Regulatory Advisor

DfID-FUNDED NIGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY FACILITY (NIAF)
03.2014 - 12.2014

Regulatory Advisor

DfID-FUNDED NIGERIA INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY FACILITY (NIAF)
02.2011 - 06.2013

Legislative and Regulatory Advisor

EU-FUNDED WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMME (WSSRP)
02.2010 - 07.2011

Licensing and Enforcement Analyst

NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NERC)
06.2007 - 02.2010

Legal Practitioner

RICKEY TARFA & CO.
03.2006 - 02.2007

Legal Practitioner

FEMI EDEMA JARRET & CO.
11.2005 - 12.2007

Law Office Attaché

ALEX IZIYON & CO.
03.2005 - 05.2005

Legal Intern

OLUJINMI & AKEREDOLU & CO.
04.2004 - 10.2004

Master's - Environmental Law and Policy

University of Eastern Finland

Barrister at Law (BL) - undefined

Nigerian Law School

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) - undefined

University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Certificate in Climate Change Law and Policy, 2018
  • International Diploma in Joint Ventures, 2011
  • International Diploma in Competition / Anti-Trust Law, 2011
  • Introduction to Project Management, 2009
  • Advanced Arbitration, 2009
  • Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist, 2009
  • Certified Regulation Specialist, 2009
  • Renewable Energy Strategy Development, 2009
  • Fundamentals of Infrastructure Project Finance, 2009
  • Development Project Monitoring & Evaluation, 2008
  • Public-Private Partnership Officers Management, 2008
  • PPP Skills and Competency Development, 2008
  • Managing Reform & Regulation in African Infrastructure Utilities, 2007
  • Negotiation and Mediation Skills, 2007
  • Management of Workplace Conflicts, 2006

Doctoral Candidate - Conflict Transformation and Collaborative Resolution Policies and Instruments

University of Eastern Finland
Omotomilola 'Tomi Ikotun