A dedicated and committed monitoring and evaluation professional, with 15 years’ experience, establishing monitoring & evaluation systems, developing M&E strategies, designing and conducting large scale qualitative and quantitative studies in social development context. Possess excellent track record of developing and maintaining result oriented information management system, have excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills.
Effectively participated and supervised multiple consortium base assessments including Sindh and Punjab Flood Baseline Surveys 2010 & 2011, EMMA, IVAP, MIRA, BPRM, and RAHA assessments. Having experience of working with different donors including USAID, DFID, EU, Concern RAPID Fund and UN Agencies (FAO, WFP, UNICEF, UNDP), I have worked in different regions/provinces across Pakistan including KP, Punjab, Sindh, FATA, AJK and GB and possesses good contextual, geographical and linguistics knowledge of different regions.
Support the project activity implementation, data collection, analysis, progress/performance reporting, and learning activities to ensure the monitoring and evaluation of progress and to develop a learning agenda for the project. Provide sound and pragmatic judgment and assistance to the project team on methods to appropriately document, organize and capture activity progress, measure achievements against targets, disaggregated as required and defined. Take lead responsibility in reviewing and updating Monitoring Evaluation and Learning and Activity Plans. Update the Project MIS and online USAID reporting system (PakInfo).Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions. Support the CoP and DCoP to ensure that donor, partner, and IWMI HQ data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
Developed/updated Theory of Change, M&E frame works for different projects. Developed indicators, and data collection tools for qualitative and quantitative studies Coordinated with program officers and managers to setup up evidence base feedback mechanism for improved program delivery Supervised and managed data management process including data collection, data entry & cleaning and preparing meta data. Designed and delivered capacity building sessions for program and M&E staff. Conducted data analysis and prepared summary dashboards and reports.
Contributed for strengthening of National and Provincial Education Assessment System (NEAS/PEAC) for sustainability of USAID funded Pakistan Reading Project (PRP) early grade reading assessment (EGRA) initiatives; Contributed for creation of new knowledge for project implementation team, donors, education academia and government through internal research, assessments, evaluations and cost effectiveness studies. Conducted large scale data analysis and generate summary results dashboards and detailed narrative reports. Managed and maintained Tangerine ® server for PRP EGRA activities and facilitated EGRA/EGMA tool rendering for IRC projects in Nigeria, Mali and Afghanistan.
Achievements
Successfully conducted in-house and online training workshops/sessions for Directorate of Curriculum, Assessment and Research (DCAR) and Provincial Education Assessment Centre (PEAC) Sindh, on EGRA methodologies including Tool development, review, IT base data collection, data analysis and reporting EGRA findings.
Effectively supervised and completed formative assessments, Student Performance Tracking (SPT), impact evaluation, and Variation Studies.
Proficiently handled and maintained large scale data on Tangerine® Server and USAID Digital Data Library (DDL) with quality assurance.
Coordinated with Provincial Directorate of Education (DoE), and country office for smooth implementation of assessment activities; Supported Provincial Education Departments in strengthening Provincial Education Assessment System (PEAS/DCAR) in designing and conducting a robust Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) model at school level. Designed and conducted training programs for project and government staff. Facilitated MEL component in reviewing, and updating Performance Management Plan (PMP), M&E strategies, indicators, and research tools; contributed in data management process on MIS and PakInfo. Supervised field level data collection process, performed data analysis and prepared summary dashboards, and detail reports for communication purposes.
Achievements
Conducted Situational Analysis of Provincial Education Assessment System (PEAS).
Developed Provincial EGRA Tools for Urdu, Pashto and Sindhi languages through consultative workshops, engaging education officials, language and assessment experts, and primary school teachers.
Efficiently conducted six training workshops at national and provincial level for master trainers and enumerators from education departments and school teachers.
Successfully completed EGRA baseline, midline and end line studies for Urdu, Pashto and Sindhi languages, ensuring quality data collection.
Prolifically established a robust formative assessment model at classroom level through intensive trainings and on job support to government primary school teachers.
Proficiently maintained IT base data collection using Tangerine® server, Project MIS, Pakinfo for tools rendering, data collection, uploading/downloading, and generating summaries reports.
Supported Country MEL Unit in establishing and managing effective MEL system at country and regional level; Contributed in development of M&E strategies, frameworks, theory of Changes, and data collection tools; Promoted learning and adoptive strategies to ensure the availability of quality data and information for real-time informed decisions, accountability and lesson learning; Determined staff training needs and conducted training sessions and workshops to enhance staff understanding of M&E requirements. Performed large scale data analysis and produced summary dashboards, info-graphics, presentations and detail reports for informed decision making.
Achievements
Effectively contributed in establishing and strengthening a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and learning (MEAL) system.
Extensively travelled to different provinces and successfully supervised several joint ventures & independent surveys including; IDPs Vulnerability Assessment& Profiling (Khyber Agency, 2013), IDPs Rapid Need Assessment (Kohat, 2012),Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Assessment (BPRM) (KP, 2012), Multi-Sector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) (KP, 2012), Conflict Affected Communities Need Assessment (Kurram Agency, 2012), Returnees Need Assessment (Orakzai & Kurram Agency, 2012), Flood Affected Areas DRR Assessments (Swat, 2011), Flood Baseline Assessment (Sindh, 2011), Alliance 2015 Multi-Sectorial Need Assessment (Sindh & KP, 2011), Refugee Affected & Hosting Areas Assessment (KP, 2011)
Efficiently handled M&E activities for more than 20 projects simultaneously.
Assisted M&E Manager in planning and implementation of M&E global activities; identified requirements for baseline data collection and prepared terms-of-reference. Facilitated in developing M&E frameworks, information collection strategies and tools; prepared annual budgets and calendars for M&E activities. Performed data analysis and prepared consol idated progress reports. Designed and executed staff capacity building initiatives. Undertook regular filed visits to support field staff in implementing M&E activities.
Achievements
Successfully supervised and completed multiple surveys including; Emergency Market Mapping Analysis (Punjab, 2010), Alliance 2015 Flood Response Rapid Need Assessment (Punjab, 2010), Flood Baseline Assessment (Sindh, 2010).
Efficiently managed non-food and food items distributions in IDPs, conflict and flood affected communities.
Proficiently maintained precise and accurate distributions records, both in hard and electronic form, to make it available for reporting and auditing purpose.
Assisted M&E officer in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation programs; Led & supervised the field teams for transparent, accurate and timely data collection. Ensured that the work plan is followed and data collection is done according to the plan. Assisted data base section to insure the accurate and timely data entry; worked closely with GIS analyst to design appropriate GPS information data collection mechanism. Conducted data analysis and drafted analytical reports including weekly and monthly, KAP survey and evaluation reports.
Achievements
Effectively managed and supervised field monitoring teams and ensured timely and quality data collection.
Conducted numerous interviews & focus group discussion from targeted communities and government officials.
Efficiently assisted GIS team in mapping an effective GIS base information system.
Pleaded before the courts of law on civil & criminal matters including child rights, women protection, family cases and land disputes.
Supervised the data collection process of earthquake 2005 damages (Injured, Deaths, House Damages, livelihood) in collaboration with District Revenue Department.
Data tracking of Pakistan Governemnt Livelihood Cash Grant Program 2005 for earthquake affecttees.
Prepared daily, weekly and monthly progress reports regarding compensation disbursment.
Assissted with DCO, HRDO, ACO in their daily routin work, Coordinated and liasion with INGOs/NGOs regarding their working in earthquake area
I worked under his supervision and found him a committed and professional person.He is a good team player and human being.