Mr. James Adedayo

Mr. James Adedayo is the Director of Finance and Operations for ACE-6, bringing over 30 years of experience in accounting and administration. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administration, he has held various management and senior management roles, particularly in overseeing financial records and resources for donor-funded organizations. Mr. Adedayo’s career includes notable positions with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), USAID-funded LMS/PRO ACT, and the Local OVC and ACE projects, amassing over 25 years of expertise in these areas.

Mr. Adedayo earned a degree in Finance from Ibadan Polytechnic and an MBA in Accounting from Imo State University, Owerri. His academic and professional credentials also include numerous certificates in Financial Management, Team Leadership, and Supervisory Skills.

A veteran manager, Mr. Adedayo has a proven track record in project startup and closeout, demonstrated by his involvement in the UNFPA-funded Community Reproductive Health, Population and Family Life Education, Population and Planning Development Program, Advocacy and Gender project, and the USAID-funded CUBS and Local OVC projects in Nigeria. His contributions have consistently resulted in excellent closeout audit reports.

Mr. Adedayo’s core competencies include integrity, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage various functions. He excels in human resources, logistics, and assets management, and is known for his strong interpersonal and communication skills. Over the years, he has developed the ability to work effectively and harmoniously in international, multinational, and multicultural environments.