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IntegritySenior Monitoring Advisor - USAID/Somalia Monitoring & Learning Project - 2
Oct. 2024 - Mar. 2025Somalia• Establish collaborative engagement and communications with BHA and IPs to continuously conceptualize data and learning needs, as well as designing innovative data analysis, presentation and products. • Developing and adapting custom TPM indicators and analysis frameworks. • Overseeing the development and continuous updating of the BHA Sites/Activities Database. • Developing and adapting data collection and sampling plans, site visit methodologies, and data collection protocols. • Developing and adapting data collection tools such as: beneficiary surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, observation checklists, etc. • Conducting quarterly site selection for TPM site visits. • Planning and coordinating the implementation of 180 annual site visits across Somalia/Somaliland. • Developing and adapting data capture and analysis plans. • Developing and adapting innovative TPM products, including dashboards on the Virtual Reporting Platform, reporting templates, and client-facing presentations. • Conducting aggregated site visit analysis and prepares four quarterly TPM Reports annually. • Assessing and adapting to SMLP2’s data and products to ensure the TPM system delivers reliable and actionable findings that enables BHA’s and IPs’ adaptive management. • Designing and overseeing compliance to data quality standards and procedures. • Directing and supervising the Task 1 technical staff in Nairobi and Mogadishu, as well as the Somalia-based TPM Subcontractors. • Sensitizing the Task 1 technical staff in Nairobi and Mogadishu, as well as the Somalia based TPM Subcontractors, to the IPs’ awards and activities that SMLP2 monitors. • Developing and delivering training, mentoring and capacity building to the Task 1 technical staff in Nairobi and Mogadishu, as well as the Somalia-based TPM Subcontractors. • Conducting content reviews, copy editing, and formatting of Task 1 products.
Social ImpactData Quality Assessment - Team Lead Consultant for Evaluation, Learning and Monitoring Initiative
Aug. 2024 - Sep. 2024Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia• Desk review of relevant project documents for each indicator to understand IP indicator reporting systems and patterns; the AMELP; Indicator Performance tracking tables; IP quarterly reports; and Standard/custom indicator lists and definitions.
• Participating in the DQA inception meeting with USAID Activity Managers and Program Office staff to level expectations on the DQA process. • Development and finalization of data collection tools and protocols for the DQA.
• Conducting DQA training and sensitization for both USAID staff and IPs to refine skills in targeted areas e.g., identifying indicator strengths and weaknesses, provision of feedback, and actionable recommendations on the DQA process and data collection tools. • Conducting ADS-compliant site-visit preparation and high-quality primary data collection and verification by administering a system assessment protocol both at the IP and sub partners’ level; conducting site visits to selected primary data collection sites. • Leading DQA data Analysis and writing of findings including analysis of ELMI-captured IP site data against samples previously reported to USAID; Reviewing actions taken by IPs in response to recommendations made in most recent DQAs, including an assessment of successes based on those actions. Comparing each indicator against the five quality standards and completing a DQA checklist for each indicator. • Validation and Dissemination of findings and recommendations; developing an action plan that will be discussed and agreed upon with the IP and USAID to address the identified gaps. • Drafting and submitting a detailed DQA report to ELMI using a template to be provided. • Supervisory responsibility of at least one DQA Assistant who will be contracted to support the DQA process with field level data collection.
MSI Tetra Tech Data Quality Assessment Consultant for Somali Monitoring and Learning Project (SMLP) 2
Jun. 2024 - Jul. 2024Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia• Capacity-building for IPs.
• Training for IPs
• Document/desk review
• Facilitate a mix of in-person and virtual DQA sessions in Implementing partners’ offices in Somali
• IP data verification visits, • Follow-up on past DQA recommendations, • Documenting and disseminating findings and recommendations
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), Deputy Team Lead - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning- USAID/DFSA Project
Feb. 2020 - Sep. 2024Marsabit, Kenya and Isiolo, KenyaEssential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities: • Support the MEL Lead to design, manage, strengthen and provide strategic direction to the Kenya food aid Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems, ensuring cross-learning in MEAL among Kenya-based projects, as well as collaborating on learning across partners;
• Support day-to-day implementation of all key MEL processes;
• Assist with activity-level monitoring and verification of results in the field, including ensuring that data is complete, accurate, and consistent with agreements and reports;
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all project activities, target populations and implementation approaches;
• Support the roll-out and implementation of the County Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (CIMES) which provides an integrated structure and process for counties to engage stakeholders, plan, govern, manage and operate independently and in sync with one another;
• Develop relevant data collection tools and protocols that reflect the client’s needs;
• Work closely with the MEL Team Lead and other project staff on a variety of tasks as assigned;
• Implement quality control management policies and processes for checking all incoming and outgoing details of data;
• Coordinate with database staff on verifying and cross-referencing incoming data and completed reports as needed;
• Conduct data quality checks and internal assessments;
• Develop/update training materials in key aspects of monitoring and verification tools, protocols and processes;
• Conduct trainings and develop the capacity of field staff;
• Support with implementation of surveys.
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)Monitoring and Verification Technical Officer (SPSS) - Third Party Monitoring
Feb. 2019 - Jul. 2021SomaliaDirectly responsible for the day-to-day implementation of all key MV&R work processes (pre-deployment, deployment, post-deployment and reporting).
Develop relevant M&V tools and protocols that reflect client’s needs for each Implementing Partner and against the overall USAID activity portfolio.
Work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party/Technical on site selection, tool/protocol application and revision as well as MV&R policies and strategy.
Test all new tools within the mobile data collection (MDC) platform and responsible for final green-lighting of all new tools and sites prior to field work.
Conduct random back-checking of a sample of data entered onto the MDC platform and conduct random field spot-checking of a sample of verifications conducted by TPMs.
Conduct sample of verification activities in the field according to specific requirement for sensitivity, objectivity and / or diplomacy.
Sign-off all individual M&V reports presented by report writers prior to collation by the Quality Assurance Manager for submission to USAID.
Troubleshoot and problem-solve challenges arising in the field with tact and diplomacy.
Serve as the main point of contact with USAID IPs to enable efficient and timely communication on all M&V related matters, including tool development, feedback on site selection list, access to IP databases/ work plans on range of sub-activities to be monitored.
Contribute to the presentation of MV&R findings to USAID and IPs per round of fieldwork.
Implement quality control management policies and processes for checking all incoming and outgoing details of data in the mobile platform, and ensure all relevant personnel (SPSS and TPMs) are adhering to such.
Develop and update training materials in key aspects of monitoring and verification tools, protocols and processes.
Facilitate training to field staff and third party monitoring contracted firms, using Trainer-of -Trainer and adult learning methodologies.
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)Monitoring, Verification and Reporting Officer (SPSS)-Third Party Monitoring
Oct. 2017 - Feb. 2019Nairobi
Concern WorldwideProject Officer
Jun. 2015 - Sep. 2017Nairobi• Provided technical support on data collection through designing qualitative and quantitative data collection tools in Open Data Kit (ODK), analysis, reporting and disseminating program outcomes.
• Developed and maintained the program information databases and ran regular reports to DFID and USAID to monitor progress and track program specific indicators and targets.
• Built M&E competencies of program staff and partners through training and technical assistance in data collection. This improved accuracy of reported data to DFID and USAID to over 95%.
• Conducted regular field visits in Nairobi and Mombasa to monitor and verify the health and nutrition data collected that was also fed into the Kenya District Health Information Systems (DHIS2).
• Ensured documentation of program learning throughout the project life cycle.
• Coordinated cash transfer activities to identified needy beneficiaries in Nairobi and Mombasa.
• Day to day management of data and data systems, responding to any issues within the data systems, data documentation, securing and backing up of data and related data materials.
• Program financial management, accounting for partners and tracking.
• Management of the field data collection activities in the urban informal settlement, implementation of data quality checks on the data collected in a timely and accurate manner as per the data monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Disseminated Monitoring & Evaluation results to partners and the consortium at large
• Documented key challenges and lessons learnt to be used in program improvement.
• Monitored partnership agreements within the consortium.
• Generated Monthly, Quarter and Donor/Annual reports.
RTI-Tupange ProjectQuality Assurance Supervisor
Aug. 2014 - Sep. 2014Mombasa• Coordinated all teams activities: daily work plan, random sampling and logistics.
• Supported in developing of quantitative and qualitative research tools, sampling, survey strategy design, data collection and analysis in several projects on education and youth development, health, population dynamics, urbanization and well-being.
• Undertook at least 10% of data quality assurance checks on the interviews administered by the enumerators (back checks and sit-ins).
• Facilitated the preparation of project reports by collecting all project data from team leaders and field interviewers and input into the relevant donor reports.
• Monitored the performance and quality of work done by each of the team.
• Ensured that the team’s quotas are effectively achieved and that any challenges that may lead to them not being met are promptly communicated to the head office for effective advice or direction on the way forward.
• Facilitated end of project results dissemination workshops to stakeholders and partners.
Field Epidemiology Society of KenyaResearch Assistant-Fisher Fork Study
Aug. 2014 - Sep. 2014Kisumu• Conduct FGDs and KIIs together in the team assigned in the designated regions.
• Perform the assigned study logistics as required during data collection.
• Submit recording of the interviews and notes taken during interviews.
• Transcribe audio recordings of the interviews as assigned.
• Translate transcripts from Dholuo to English.
Goal KenyaSupervisor-Sanitation and Hygiene
Aug. 2013 - Nov. 2013Nairobi Informal settlements• Engaged in program management, budgeting and reporting to donors and various stakeholders according to European Union (EU) and Irish AID funding policies.
• Supported in the design and Implementation of the Program M&E framework and plan to ensure program activities are implemented in a systematic and timely manner meeting project objectives and goals.
• Developed monitoring and evaluation data tools in Survey CTO and trained field officers on the data collection.
• Facilitated baseline, midline and end line surveys on WASH, health, education, child protection and livelihoods.
• Coordinated partners’ field activities, undertook data verification & quality assessments on reported indicators.
• Represented the organization in various results dissemination and learning workshops.
• Adopted a knowledge management system (KM) to capture knowledge at each stage of the project life cycle, enable learning and ensured of lessons learnt from surveys and evaluations fed back into subsequent programs.
Research Solutions AfricaTeam Leader
Jan. 2013 - Mar. 2013Central/CoastCoordinate all teams activities: daily work plan and logistics
• Seek timely appointments with the facility administrators and CBO managers and effectively communicating to the team.
• Ensure that all the interviews are undertaken at the right sample points, with the right target respondents.
• Undertake at least 10% of data quality assurance checks on the interviews administered by the enumerators
• Ensure there is a cordial working relationship among the team members
• Ensure the team’s quotas are effectively achieved and that any challenges that may lead to them not being met are promptly communicated to the head office for effective advice or direction on the way forward.
• Upon completion of field work, provide a comprehensive field work report for the team, including the targeted and achieved quotas, challenges encountered in the field and how these challenges were mitigated, what worked well in the study, what did not work well, lessons learnt and any recommendations for similar future undertakings.
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