In the dynamic world of international development, leadership is essential to drive meaningful change and create a lasting impact. One such visionary leader is Jaye Gaskia, whose career has been marked by a relentless commitment to economic justice, strategic partnerships, and transformative leadership. From his tenure as the Campaigns Manager to his role as Interim Country Director at Oxfam GB Nigeria, Jaye Gaskia’s journey has been both inspiring and impactful.
Campaigns Manager Extraordinaire
From March 16th, 2009, to June 10th, 2009, and again from October 23rd, 2009, to November 26th, 2010, Jaye Gaskia served as Oxfam GB Nigeria’s Campaigns Manager. During this tenure, he showcased his remarkable abilities and made significant contributions to the field of economic justice:
Finalising Economic Justice Campaign Strategy: One of Jaye’s standout achievements during this period was his instrumental role in finalizing the development of the economic justice campaign strategy for Oxfam International in Nigeria. This strategy laid the groundwork for advocating for economic justice and equitable policies, setting the stage for transformative change.
Building Strategic Partnerships: Jaye Gaskia demonstrated his knack for building and developing partnerships to advance the economic justice campaign in Nigeria. His ability to foster relationships with like-minded organizations and individuals strengthened the campaign’s reach and impact.
Coordinating the Campaign Secretariat: His leadership extended to coordinating the campaign secretariat, ensuring seamless collaboration among stakeholders. Jaye’s dedication to effective communication and collaboration played a pivotal role in the campaign’s success.
Establishing a Broad-Based Consortium: Jaye facilitated the development and establishment of a broad-based consortium, bringing together diverse voices and expertise to collectively pursue the economic justice campaign’s goals. This consortium approach demonstrated his commitment to inclusive and collaborative advocacy.
Stepping into the Role of Interim Country Director
From June 11th, 2009, to October 22nd, 2009, Jaye Gaskia assumed the role of Interim Country Director at Oxfam GB Nigeria. During this brief but impactful period, he displayed exceptional leadership qualities:
Strategic and Oversight Leadership: As Interim Country Director, Jaye provided strategic and oversight leadership for Oxfam GB in Nigeria. His vision and guidance helped steer the organization towards achieving its mission and goals.
Management of Oxfam GB Programs: Jaye played a crucial role in managing Oxfam GB programs and activities in Nigeria, ensuring their alignment with the organization’s core values and objectives.
Development of Funding Strategy: Under his leadership, Oxfam GB in Nigeria crafted its first funding strategy. This strategic document laid the foundation for securing resources needed to support critical programs and initiatives.
Successful Launch of OI Paper: Jaye’s strategic leadership extended to coordinating the successful launch of an Oxfam International (OI) paper on agriculture investment in Nigeria. This initiative raised Oxfam’s visibility and highlighted vital issues in food production and agriculture.
Jaye Gaskia’s career exemplifies the transformative impact of visionary leadership in the field of international development. His dedication to economic justice, strategic partnerships, and innovative leadership has left an indelible mark on Oxfam GB Nigeria and the broader development community. Jaye’s journey serves as an inspiration for future leaders and activists striving to create positive change in the world.
