I did a master’s in Economics from the University of Sindh Jamshoro, did certification in Project Management & Methodology, and possess more than 12-year experience in the Humanitarian and Development Sector, particularly in the field of MEAL.I have been contributing to establishing the MEAL system, conducting monitoring, research, assessments, impact studies, reporting and evaluations.
Currently, I am working with FRDP as a MEAL Manager. Before this, I worked with Save the Children International as a MEAL Coordinator, SIF as a Base MEAL Officer Sindh, and concluded the contract with Development Alternatives Inc. DAI as a MEAL Officer – Sindh, in a CRA project. During my professional journey for the last 12 years with National, International and UN Organizations, I successfully supervised, supported, implemented and coordinated MEAL related tasks.
Leading the monitoring, evaluation, accountability &learning department.
Refining, upgrade and establish the data bank, conduct surveys, assessment, evaluations, develop concept notes, write reports and success stories.
Leading and innovating the international knowledge system and inform the external stakeholders timely through various communication channels.
Ensure the proper monitoring mechanisms in place and management is informed on the routine progress and gaps.
Undertake monitoring and evaluation activities as per need
Managing MEAL staff in collecting of information from the field through verification and validation i.e., secondary and primary sources of information of the routine activities of food distribution, WASH activities and all other activities
Developing concept notes in collaboration with Executive Director
Writing success stories regularly and disseminate to the concern donors and partners
Ensuring the complaint mechanism is in place and the complements are recorded and solved timely
Lead quarterly newsletters and Annual Report of FRDP and support of Head of Program
Responsible for the donor and partners compliance is ensured and intact.
Support in EoI in collaboration with Head of program and ED
Strategically led and oversee MEAL System and ensure the use of the MEAL in Emergency - MiE, Quality Benchmarks, Save the Children’s Procedure and Accountability Mechanism.
Directed field level MEAL teams to conduct quality monitoring against Quality Benchmarks through participatory methodologies.
Led in surveys, assessments, baselines, evaluations, lessons learning workshops, post distribution monitoring and provide technical support to field staff and Implementing partners.
Provided leadership and technical support to MEAL staff at district level to ensure that the MEAL system is operational in all multi sectoral projects in the province.
Managed beneficiaries database and finalizing deserving beneficiaries according to set criteria through designing and using vulnerability scoring matrix.
Coordinated and integrated work with Sectoral Technical persons and field teams through regular updating and sharing monitoring findings for decision making and planning based on innovative solutions and realistic information.
Enhanced capacity of MEAL staff at field level to form a solid MEAL team identity within the provincial office and create cohesion between team members working in different sites and on different projects, providing training on MEAL to Save the Children and Partner field-level staff.
Ensured active involvement of community through participatory monitoring approach and document impact of community participatory through case study, success stories and lesson learnt.
Ensured all areas are progressing against the Core Humanitarian Standard on accountability including mainstreaming of information sharing in all projects and setting up Feedback Response Mechanism.
Ensured Quality Benchmarks (QBs) reporting and documentation in monthly field visits.
Supported the Country office on the design and roll-out of standardised monitoring tools and methodologies, and technically assisting staff on maximum utilization of tools and methodologies.
Built strong relationship with Country Office based MEAL team for Programme Quality Implementation Strategy and ensuring field level information is communicated at all Level.
Held self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
Key member of Program quality support team within the SIF Pakistan mission
Facilitated program department in need assessments, and baseline surveys.
Ensured data quality and data consistency during data collection and data entry, manage database and analyzed data. Conducted data audit of the field data collection as well as data entered the database by project or data entry staff.
Assisted to manager in documentation/desk review for all the project and provided feedback and ensured alignment to minimum standards. Extracted and analyzed firsthand information of the existing surveys carried out in program base and provided key findings to be incorporated in the need assessment section(s) of the proposals or concept notes.
Provided technical inputs in program development process and facilitate in log frame formation (e.g. indicators, MOVs and risk & assumption matrix development)
Carried out follow-up monitoring visits to materialize actions agreed in action plan, also maintained Monitoring-Action Plan Tracker at field level.
Assisted in planning and implementation of internal monitoring and evaluation exercises and impact assessments and project evaluation.
Ensured accountability at field level during program implementation by orienting program team and beneficiaries during activities on SIF CRM/CBCM.
Facilitated capacity building workshop organized for MEAL staff (MEAL assistants) at field level in terms of data collection, monitoring and evaluation as well as implementation of child protection and safeguarding policy.
Ensured monitoring and evaluation of Community Resilience Activity (CRA) project implemented from Sindh Regional Office and contributed to program learning at the activity and strategic level.
Utilized practical tools and methodologies to assemble data required on a recurrent basis to track CRA program performance for the small grants program to measure the impact of the activities.
Conducted field visits to project sites and prepare Routine Monitoring Reports and Activity Notes and update WBDB and TAMIS.
Conducted Final Evaluations and drafted Final Evaluation Reports that were approved by USAID
Assisted Communication Team in translating M&E Findings into success stories.
Coordinated and assisted Grants team and Implementing Partners in preparing M&E / technical project documents.
Establishing an effective Quality Assurance and ensured its compliances within 03 HealthCare Centers and special projects.
Ensured regular monitoring and timely evaluation of services and provided technical input as per scope of work and KPIs.
Ensured implementation and monitoring of ISO standards and assisted to HoD in ISO Audits for successful certification.
Worked with Health Safety and Environment Team and placed a fully functional security system through designing Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensured effectiveness of Complaint & Response Mechanism – CRM, and handled its functions and investigated received complaint.
Assisted to Chief of Staff / HoD MEAL in drafting policies, guidelines, and SOPs for smooth operations.
Contributed to developing concept notes/ Project Proposals for bilateral donors and closely monitored implementation of special projects as per KPIs and project results.
Drafted Event reports and contributed to quarterly Newsletters/Magazines and Annual reports
Established effective M&E Systems through designing and roll-out of M&E Strategy /Frameworks.
Designed and supervised Data Collection in 24 Districts of Sindh under AAP (Livestock Component) and managed database of more than 500,000 beneficiaries, a project funded by World Bank / Government of Sindh.
Designed 03 Projects on Drought Mitigation and Nutrition funded by CWW and OFDA-USAID.
Supervised the timely development and implementation of monitoring frameworks and tools to ensure quality and consistent information available for projects and grants.
Developed M&E Plan, LFA and data collection tools for different thematic projects / Programs.
Supported and oversight technically to MER Officers in the field and team management.
Supported program development team in proposal development and donor liaison.
Documented M&E findings and action recommendation for quality and course correction.
Developed online Monitoring and Data collection system for timely analysis and disseminating results for decision making and measuring performance of the projects.
Facilitated job capacity building sessions and learnings workshops for MER and program teams.
Conducted 05 Rapid Need Assessments for Drought and Nutrition projects funded by Concern Worldwide and USAID.
Managed field based observations through process monitoring and Track project’s deliverables/milestones through key performance indicators.
Maintained means of verification as per M&E plan and conducted M&E audits at field sites.
Conducted classroom observations and spot checks for the project, and conducted data verification checks as per data management plan.
Managing data received from partner organizations and anlayzed students assessments and Pre & Post Evaluations of Teachers' training.
Prepared presentations on data analysis and Assisted manager in developing reporting for donor.
Translate manuals in local language (Sindhi) for partner staff and community.
Prepared logical framework (project document) in line with goals and objectives set forth in the project proposal.
Successful implemented designed monitoring and evaluation (WASH Project) related initiatives.
Prepared formats and tools to collect, manipulate and record data to verify performance against set indicators.
Prepared success stories, case studies recorded and documented good practices in the form of write ups, lesson learnt log, and other means, during project/program.
Assisted supervisor to prepare progress reports, power point presentations, monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual reports.
Conducted internal evaluation from time to time and suggested mid-course corrections if needed.
Conducted situation analysis, need assessments, baseline & end line and KAP studies. Establish a comprehensive and an updated data base for projects.
Managed project implementation by deploying results-based management skills. Produced, assimilated, analyzed and used project information from varied and diverse sources, including the field, to provide in-depth & timely analysis and appropriate recommendations to increase project impact and efficient use of resources. Ensured a smooth functioning of the team by setting out clear responsibilities, timely and appropriate delegation and conflict resolution, where necessary; and also supported to the team leaders in developing annual/monthly work plans, and assess financial needs of each department and activity.
I was responsible to monitor project activities, and prepared field visit report to submit Manager MEAL. Assisted Project Manager and Manager MEAL in generating Monthly/Quarterly/Six monthly reports and provided relevant data and case studies. I led baseline survey in district Badin and Bin Qasim town Karachi, and drafted report for UNICEF and Government of Sindh.
Prepared logical framework (project document) in line with goals and objectives set forth in the project proposal. Also, prepared activities and sub activities contributing to set goals and objectives in the project document. Helped to the Project Manager, Head ECCD Bridges to prepare monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports for the board of directors and submit to partner organization.
I was responsible to monitor project activities, and prepared field visit report to submit Manager MEAL and Programs. Assisted Project Manager and Manager MEAL in generating Monthly/Quarterly/Six monthly reports and provided relevant data and case studies. I led baseline survey of district Badin and Bin Qasim town Karachi, and drafted report for UNICEF and Government of Sindh. I produced result framework, developed and managed database of project.
Mr. Asif Ali has a vast knowledge and experience of development sector. Especially in the field of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Coordination, management and project implementation. During my attachment with Asif i observed him quick learner, he knows how to implement new things with confidence and proactive approach. He has excellent analytical, research and report writing skills.