Have more than five years of experience in conducting impact evaluations, End-line, Midline, and Baseline Evaluations of International Development Agencies, specifically UNICEF, World Bank, UNDP, GIZ, NRC, ADB, Green Climate Fund (GCF) Programmes. I have experienced in analyzing information using statistical softwareâs (STATA, SPSS and R), performing financial analysis and modelling for evaluations, econometric tools and techniques (regression analysis, logit & probit model, etc.). I have conducted the quantitative and qualitative analysis, designed sampling and sample size estimation, missing data handling and data quality control and social norm analysis. I can manage and complete projects to the highest standard, with meticulous attention to detail, along with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Monitoring and Evaluation Tools: • Development and introduction of project tracking guidelines, tools, and techniques to capture project data for monitoring, reporting, and steering, and learning • Support to implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies including implementation of monitoring tools and standards • Development of Results Measurement Framework, Systems, methodology, and tools to ensure alignment with donor requirements Reporting and Donor Coordination: • Provide key inputs to reports on qualitative and quantitative monitoring data, with relevant consolidation and disaggregation that meets the SPC MEL needs • Provide key inputs to 6 Monthly Progress Reports, Annual Reports, Annual Work Plans, monitoring reports, and evaluative assessments • Provide ad hoc analytical support to the Technical Staff team and advisors Data Collection and Analysis: • Support to develop data collection methods, verify data, and improve cross-cutting issues understanding and linkages, so that the program staff has access to timely, relevant, and reliable information about progress and results. • Lead and maintain the monitoring and evaluation resources including development of databases and data collection systems for the division core programme funding • Coordinate quarterly data collection and analysis of programmes and projects’ progress. MEL Framework and Plans: • Develop M&E framework, plan, and guidelines for Programme and projects • Support program teams to develop and implement planning and reviews, and effectively monitor and report progress. • Drafting and development of annual M&E work plan, formulating the timelines in consultation with other program colleagues Capacity Building and Facilitation Sessions: • Strong capacity building skills through training and one to one support of implementing partners in developing countries both remote and in-person • Facilitate and support M&E related training and capacity building for Country Focal Officers, workshop participants, and core programme funding partners • Build capacity of partners in M&E as necessary and appropriate.
Performance Monitoring and Program Management:
• Developed indicators and tracked the progress of the 13 different projects under the LORTA programme
• Developed theory of change and log-frames for livelihoods and climate change project
• Developed an M&E framework with the external partners and stakeholders to monitor the progress of the projects under the LORTA Programme
• Co-authored and designed an impact evaluation report “building livelihood resilience to climate change in Guatemala” under the LORTA programme of the GCF
• Contributed to the development of several impact evaluation design reports under LORTA programme
• Performed and applied impact evaluation techniques such as Difference-in-Difference (DiD) and Propensity Score Matching under the LORTA programme
Thematic Evaluations/Baseline/Endline:
• Co-authored and completed the evaluation of the country ownership approach of the GCF as a lead data focal person
• Contributed to the evaluation of Forward-Looking Performance Review of the GCF and performed binary analysis
• Produced synthesis report with colleagues of the 2018 and 2019 projects selected for the LORTA programme
Learning Papers/Working Papers:
• Co-authored a learning paper on Impact Measurement and Climate Impact Bonds (CIBs)
• Working on a learning paper on Scaling up the Use of Modernized Climate Information and Early Warning System of Malawi
Coordination and Networking:
• Followed-up closely with the external stakeholders and provided support where needed
• Provided support to the government ministries of the African and Asia Pacific region on project implementation of the GCF funded projects
Data Collection/Data Analysis:
• Developed XLS forms for the data collection of the baselines projects under the LORTA programme
• Extracted data from the GCF’s funded projects and performed a meta-data analysis to examine the extent to which country needs and country ownership have incorporated in both the design and implementation of the GCF funded projects
• Extracted data from the GCF’s funded proposals and performed binary analysis on the Effectiveness and Efficiency, Accreditation and impact potential of the investment criteria of the GCF funded projects
• Using quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze the GCF’s funded proposals
Data Management and Mining:
• Extracted, improved and managed the data of various UN (UNCIEF), INGOs (USAID), Embassies (Norwegian) and national level projects
• Analyzed and cleaned the data according to the data cleaning techniques and tools
• Collected regular feedback from the program manager and supervisor against the management of databases
• Established system and developed a data management hub for collection and storing of data for future projects
Data Collection, Analysis and Visualization:
• Used MICS, WDI Indicators for the analysis of the UNICEF Impact Evaluation and Birth Registration Programme for Nigeria
• MICS and WDI indicators were used for the analysis of UNCIEF Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Program for Viet Nam
• Used statistical techniques for hypothesis testing to validate data and interpretations
• Manage the planning and development of design and procedures for inception reports, and final reports
• Investigate and conducted survival and attrition analysis for several projects
Evaluation/Inception and Pre-Evaluability Assessment of Reports:
• Contributed into the finalization Pre-Evaluability Assessment Report of the impact evaluation of Birth Registration Programme according to the UNICEF DAC-OECD Criteria
• Supervised and wrote an inception report of the UNICEF Birth Registration Programme of Nigeria
• Completed a literature review and contributed into the UNICEF final report of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme of Viet Nam and Indonesia
Qualitative Analysis:
• Performed qualitative research on various issues and programs and provided effective support to various projects and reports
• Analyzed the data with the help of NVIVO and Tableau Public
• Ensured worked according to the donor requirement
Quantitative Analysis:
• Monitored the ongoing projects and kept them updated with latest quantitative tools and techniques
• Produced KAP analysis for the UNICEF STBM Indonesia Program and RSHP Viet Nam Program
Data Management and Database Coordinator:
â€Â¢ Merged and appended baseline and follow-up survey into one dataset of more than 6,000 data units
â€Â¢ Established a system for regular data mining of the KPI dashboard for Nepal, following the KPI dashboard of
Uganda, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
â€Â¢ Consolidated the data of four FSPs of Cambodia into one dataset of more 6 million data units and observations
through STATA/SPSS
â€Â¢ Organized the data of Finscope, Findex, Intermedia for the Remittance and Gender Mekong Study
Data Information and Management:
â€Â¢ Analyzed the data with the help of STATA/SPSS and Excel and presented the findings through infographics, pivot
charts, and graphs
â€Â¢ Contributed to the implementation of the Customer Journey Action Research through data analytics (6.4 million
data units)
â€Â¢ Worked with supervisor and other colleagues on the Gender Mekong Study
â€Â¢ Wrote a 10-page diagnostic report on the results of the study
Capacity Building at National Level:
â€Â¢ Provided Nepalese MFIs with technical assistance and support in planning and organizing training programs for
better data collection and capacity building
â€Â¢ Provided four Cambodian MFIs technical assistance and support in planning and organizing training programs for
better data collection, capacity building
â€Â¢ Promoted and maintain the structure and reinforcement of the commitment and institutional capacities of all
the four MFIs.
Program Monitoring and Reporting:
â€Â¢ Monitored the data and questionnaire for the follow-up survey and second round of interviews and these
questionnaires to be filled out properly
â€Â¢ Developed a KPI sheet for the CleanStart Programme partner’s and locked with data validation and index
matching to minimize the problem of data quality and usage
â€Â¢ Monitored the data of 4 FSPs of Cambodia to mitigate the bottleneck error and data quality problem
â€Â¢ Assisted and provided support in the usage of BIG DATA and statistical software STATA.
Reports/Grants Management:
• Wrote a document on the UNESCO policies for El Salvador
• Updated the database of donors for the UNESCO Culture Sector of the Central American region
• Wrote a concept note on United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security and incorporated all the 5 components of UNESCO
Coordination and Partnership:
• Worked closely with the UNESCO Central American Country Programme offices (El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua)
• Supported the UNESCO regional office with administrative, promotional and communication duties
• Kept up-to-date with all UNESCO rules, regulations and procedures necessary to perform these duties.
Data Information and Management:
• Drafted work plan and memos to ensure timely provision of organization’s weekly deliverables
• Assisted in preparation of presentations for supervisor, country director, potential partners and sponsors
Key results and Outputs:
• Presented Weekly and Quarterly report to Supervisor about the organization’s performance
• Trained new field staff on how to manage the day to day expenses, and to manage and organize field trips
• Supported and organized seminars / workshops to be carried out including travel and office support
• Provided assistance in monitoring, and directed the day-to-day personnel, financial and administrative operations of the office
• Coordinated and directed the preparation of all reports on personnel, financial, and administrative matters for submission
• Provided assistance in the preparation of Administrative Budget proposals incorporating all needs of the office
Key Results and Outputs:
• Conducted baseline research of selected communities and continued to monitor social change and new information relevant to community empowerment
• Motivated and encouraged potential leaders to talk to their fellow community members about unity and self-reliance
• Raised awareness that community members themselves can move each community out of poverty, and showed them ways they can do this for themselves
• Encouraged and stimulated community members to organize for actions towards achieving their potential and to plan, implement and monitor actions that they define themselves