Acting MEAL COORDINATOR in PLAN international

Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
Current:PLAN international
Past:IRC
Education:Masters in Health Planing and Management

Job Experience

Acting MEAL COORDINATOR

PLAN international

September 2019 to Actually working here

? (Acting MEAL COORDINATOR) Plan International 2nd November 2019 to present
Major Roles and Accomplishments
? Ensured M&E-specific elements of staff and local partner capacity strengthening plans are successfully implemented
? Reported results of M&E activities to donors by providing written documentation about progress toward achieving indicators/targets, as appropriate
? Provided coordination and supervision on M&E to ensured technical integrity to achieve program goal and corresponding objectives and targets
? Ensured high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Project/unit heads, sector Specialists, and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems
? Coordinated evaluation/research/survey efforts, to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making
? Ensured that all project established and maintained community feedback mechanisms
? Leaded efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping
? Utilized the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning
? Conducted targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis
? Ensured quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits
? Cultivated strategic M&E relationships and alliances, and represent M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations
? Ensured relevant data is entered into organization-wide data management system designed to capture, analyses, and disseminate project data
? Ensured teams are meeting up with reporting deadlines
? Promoted and supported the dissemination of project information among the project team
? Supervised humanitarian MERL staff (MERL officers and data management officers) across different projects
? (EU MEAL OFFICER) Plan International 2nd September 2019 to present
Major Roles and Accomplishments
Accountabilities
? In collaboration with the Field Team, M&E coordinator and other relevant staff I have:
? Supported the development and implementation of program M&E plans to capture project performance and results, including data reporting, assessments, and all monitoring and evaluation activities
? Supported the development of data flow pattern for project that will ensure timely data collection and reporting
? Supported to ensure that M&E-specific elements of local partner capacity strengthening plans are successfully implemented
? Reported results of M&E activities by providing written documentation about progress toward achieving indicators/targets, as appropriate
? Provided leadership at project location level on M&E to ensure the program technical integrity to achieve program goal and corresponding objectives and targets
? Ensured high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Field based team, sector Specialists and the M&E Manager, and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems
? Leaded efforts at project location to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making
? Leaded efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping
? Utilized the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning
? Supported targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis
? Ensured quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits
? Cultivated strategic sectors relationships and networks, and act as co-representative of the livelihood and cash sector in FSSWG, ERLWG and CWG meetings, conferences, and presentations
? Supported to ensure that relevant data (5Ws, 3Ws and related MIS data) are entered into organization-wide data management system designed to capture, analyse, and disseminate project data
? Collected and authenticate all information sheets (beneficiary lists, registration forms, distribution lists, and others) for delivery of livelihood intervention services;
? Supported field level partners staff, community based project management committee (CBPMC) and enumerators in designing, developing and deploying tools for community based selection criteria for the selection of beneficiaries.
? Leaded in the conduct of emergency assessments, field level Market price, cash/in-kind distribution and post distribution monitoring, data collection, analysis and reporting of results.
? Facilitated M&E capacity-building activities with project staff and implementing partners
? Human Resource Development
? Supported the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of field level and community based staff to ensure a high level of expertise in line with organisational requirements
? Learning and knowledge management
? Shared information within the project team about M&E findings and lessons learnt in a systematic timely manner.
? More specifically shares information within the project team about pre/post distribution monitoring, findings and lessons learnt in a systematic timely manner.
? Shared information within the programme team about M&E approaches and supports the documentation of lessons learnt, approaches and good practices.
? Facilitated processes for internal and external knowledge sharing with Donor and among Donor Cooperating Partner Agencies in the northeast and supports such processes between regions

M&E OFFICER

IRC

September 2016 to October 2019


? MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) OFFICER: International Rescue Committee (IRC) (05/09/2016 to 30/08/2019)
Major Roles and Accomplishments
Data collection:
? Conducted PDM (Post distribution Monitoring) using kobo collect on tablets.
? Conducted surveys/analysis both quantitative and qualitative through either FGDs (focus group discussions) and KII (key informant interviews)
? Conducted DQA (data quality audit) and KAP (knowledge attitude and practice) inform of client exit interviews of household surveys.
? AFM Accountability feedback mechanism or CRM (complaint response mechanism) through hotline, suggestion box help desk and outreach activities.
? Formulated, implemented, and enforce proper data collection policies and procedures
? Trained reporting CBOs, partners and enumerators on data collection tools and equipment
? Implemented quality control activities
Data Management:
? Developed and implemented data management plans (going through the log frame of the project proposal and extract the indicators then define them together with program then come up with M&E frame work with numerator and denominator to consistently track the indicators and come up with M&E plan for the entire project then develop reporting template and data base).
? Oversees data management work performed by project staff and partners
? Ensured data system (Research Tool) is operational
? Managed data entry clerks and M&E assistants.
? Troubleshoot data submission errors and data error issues
? Performed and documenting procedures for data preparation including data cleaning, standardization and analysis
? Participated in the preparation and presentation of data, when applicable.
? Contributed in grant proposal writing and consistently do donor report using donor template where applicable.
General
? Facilitated progress review and accountability feedback meeting with program staff, partners, stakeholders to examine progress, identify gaps and develop best practices
? Compiled measurement and accountability report to suit the need of donor, grant manager, project coordinators and manager
? Provided periodic supervision and technical support to M&E assistants
? Developed databases, indicator tracking table, KPI dashboard for project for data management
? Prepared monthly, quarterly progress report on achievement, indicator progress and gaps
? Conducted desk review using secondary data to compliment primary assessment data
? Hired and trained enumerators in data collection, data quality and ethics in data collection
? Take lead in survey planning, design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of findings
? Assisted the M&E manager in developing procurement plan and tracking procurements for M&E activities
? Provided supervision, training and technical support to M&E assistants
? Conducted periodic field visit to ensure adherence to SOP, enable data verification and feedback
? Participated in project proposal, log frame, M&E plan, work plan and budget for activities according to need
Protection Programs
1. Supported the implementation of facility and community-based interventions activities including strengthening referrals and linkages, improve demand creation for Protections and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Services, mentor community-based organizations (CBOs) and support groups to comprehensive services.
2. Making regular field visits to monitor the protections problems and concerns of vulnerable people and groups in exploitation and abuse, including sexual and gender-based violence, separated children, abusive or arbitrary detention, forced involvement in fighting forces, forced relocation etc.

Data Assistant

FHI360

February 2014 to August 2016

? DATA ASSISTANT: FHI360 (02/02/2015 to 31/08/2016)
Major Roles and Accomplishments
? Supported quality control procedure (including, but not limited to, random phone calls to check visits, and also checking data entry quality)
? Supported data backup.
? Ensured data management procedures and projects have set timelines and meet established deadlines
? Data reporting and analysis
? Understand and ensured privacy law and standards
? Produced weekly, monthly, annual data reports
? Developed ad-hoc reports as necessary
? Assisted in creating data listings, summary table validation, data specifications and process data transfers in preparation for statistical review and data management audit
OTHER CONSISTENT AND RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
? DATA ANALYST
Participated in the development of new tools, methods and procedures that streamlined data analysis, improved the design of tools and reporting, and assisted in the governance and management of master data. Eventually assisted on several projects involving data visualization and a full-time role as a data visualization participant.
? Analyzed data requirements, application and database schemas while designing, developing, amending, optimizing and certifying database designs to satisfy program needs.
? Gathered functional and non-functional program requirements in order to optimize the design of program deliverables (reports, dashboards, visualizations).
? Worked closely with visual design team to select the appropriate visualizations for BI deliverables.
? Developed strategy and road maps including tactics, project plans, milestones and KPIs.
? OTHER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
? Proficient in survey design, field data collection and reporting which includes (but not limited to) baseline, midline, end line, market survey, post distribution monitoring, exit interview, need assessment, KAP, feedback assessments, need assessments, knowledge management audit, price monitoring.
? Experience working with structured, semi-structured and unstructured data sets, determining the key takeaways or action items and communicating them pictorially.
? Proficient in research ie market research, educational research, case study research, business intelligence and database management
? Experienced in mobile data collection tools (Kobo), knowledgeable in qualitative data collection tool
? Data visualization using power point, advanced excel, power BI
? Knowledgeable in project cycle management which includes programming, identification, formulation, implementation and evaluation
? Experience with donor reporting system which includes EU, OFDA/ USAID, ECHO, SIDA, GAC, SV projects and reporting

Education

Masters in Health Planing and Management

University of Maiduguri (Nigeria)

January 2018 to January 2020

Human Anatomy

University of Maiduguri (Nigeria)

January 2007 to January 2013

Languages

English

Advanced

IT skills

Outlook

Advanced

Data Management

Experto

Literate

Medium

Other Skills

Data base development, Analyst, Monitoring and Evaluation Team Work. Team Work

More NYEAPA

Career Goals

Team work,with punctuality

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies