Ndifon Gervais Nuvadga

Professional Profile

🌍 Ndifon Gervais Nuvadga is an accomplished ICT professional, educator, and youth development practitioner with extensive experience in higher education, technology integration, and adolescent and youth mentorship in structured, rights-based settings. He is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Degree in International Teaching at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Belgium, reinforcing his commitment to inclusive, safe, and learner-centred education in multicultural and international contexts.

📚 With a strong academic foundation in Information and Communication Technology, complemented by formal studies in Humanism, Comparative Religions, and Engineering, Mr Ndifon brings a multidisciplinary, child-centred perspective to youth programming. His professional practice is guided by internationally recognised principles of child protection, safeguarding, non-discrimination, participation, and the best interests of the child, ensuring that all mentoring and educational interventions prioritise safety, dignity, and well-being.

💡 His work consistently integrates positive values education, including empathy, respect, responsibility, discipline, patience, hard work, ethical leadership, and entrepreneurship. He also incorporates psychosocial support approaches that promote emotional resilience, self-esteem, social inclusion, and healthy coping mechanisms, particularly for adolescents and young people in vulnerable or transitional contexts.

🤝 In his role as Director of Adolescent & Youth Mentoring Services at Eva Helpful Foundation, Mr. Ndifon provides strategic leadership for youth-focused programmes fully aligned with safeguarding standards. He ensures the design and implementation of mentoring frameworks that are safe, inclusive, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed, and embeds accountability, confidentiality, and clear referral pathways for protection concerns. His leadership emphasises youth participation, life skills development, and the responsible use of digital technologies to enhance learning and social impact.

Core Competencies

• Child Protection, Safeguarding & Youth-Safe Programming
• Adolescent & Youth Mentorship (Rights-Based and Values-Driven)
• Psychosocial Support & Well-Being Promotion
• Educational Leadership & Capacity Building
• ICT Support, Systems Administration & Troubleshooting
• Digital Education & E-Learning Solutions
• Graphic Design, Multimedia & Animation
• Video Production, Broadcasting & Live Streaming
• Website Development & Content Management (WordPress, Odoo)
• Digital Marketing, SEO & Responsible Online Engagement
• Academic Quality Assurance & Institutional Development
• Training, Facilitation & Youth-Friendly Learning Environments

Education

• Postgraduate Degree in International Teaching – Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Belgium (2025 – 2026)
• Diploma in Comparative Studies in Religions and Humanism – KU Leuven, Faculty of Humanism and Social Studies (2024)
• Exchange Programme – Electrical Engineering (Electronics & Electromechanics), University College Leuven-Limburg, Campus Diepenbeek (2023)
• Master of Science (MSc) in Information and Communication Technology – The ICT University, Yaoundé, Cameroon (2014 – 2023)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physical Geography – University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon

Professional Experience

• Chief Technology Officer – Light TV, Light World Mission International Church, YaoundéLed installation and management of IT and broadcasting systems in compliance with ethical and safety standards; supported responsible media production and digital safeguarding practices; ensured secure handling of digital content and protection of personal data.
• Assistant Director of Quality Assurance – The ICT University (USA), Cameroon CampusSupported institutional compliance with academic, ethical, and quality assurance standards; contributed to monitoring and evaluation processes that promoted accountability and learner protection; supported staff capacity building on professional conduct and student welfare.
• Director of Admissions & Student Welfare – The ICT University (USA), Cameroon CampusOversaw admissions and student welfare services with a focus on safeguarding, inclusion, and equal access; integrated student support mechanisms, psychosocial guidance, and referral pathways; promoted safe learning environments and respectful institutional culture.
• Assistant Lecturer (ICT) – The ICT University (USA), Cameroon CampusDelivered ICT instruction within structured, respectful, and learner-centred environments; mentored students on discipline, responsibility, digital ethics, and professional conduct; supported student well-being through guidance and referral to appropriate services when required.
• Freelance IT Consultant & Graphic Designer – Self-EmployedProvided ethical and responsible digital services to organisations and youth-led initiatives; supported entrepreneurship and skills development while promoting safe online practices; ensured responsible data handling and client confidentiality.

Professional Certifications

• Google IT Support Professional Certificate
• Network Security Associate & Network Security Expert (Fortinet)
• Diploma in Computer Hardware & Software Maintenance

Technical Proficiencies

• Operating Systems: Windows (All Versions), Linux
• Software & Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, WordPress, Odoo
• Specialisations: Computer Maintenance, Network Security, Multimedia Production

Languages

🌐 English – Fluent; French – Fluent; Pidgin English – Fluent; Mungaka – Native

Leadership & Civic Engagement

• President, Messassi Center – Cameroon Youths for Jesus (CYJ)
• Regional Observer, Legislative Elections – ELECAM, Cameroon
• Team Leader, National Population Census – BUCREP, Cameroon

Awards & Recognition

• Distinguished Service Certificate of Award – ICT Contribution to University Development
• STEM Education Appreciation Award (January 2022)
• Mentorship & Leadership Recognition (2021)