ALI MAZILA
Maiduguri
Summary
Results-driven professional with four years in international development, a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree, and expertise in tracking, analyzing, and reporting data. Recognized for identifying improvement areas and dedicated to contributing skills to organizational progress. Proficient in using SPSS, Excel, and Access for comprehensive reporting. Skilled in engaging diverse stakeholders, conducting evaluations, and training field assistants. Successful in monitoring partner organizations, ensuring data quality, and supporting strategic decision-making. Seeking opportunities to leverage experience for organizational advancement in international development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL) Assistant
Street Child of Nigeria, SCoN
Maiduguri
03.2021 - Current
- Apply output indicators of the project to meticulously measure task and objective achievements
- Update the organizational Management Information System (MIS) for all projects
- Generate informative reports, presenting data through quarterly dashboards and charts
- Proficient in utilizing data analysis tools and software such as SPSS, Excel, and Access
- Contribute to the design and execution of baseline, midline, and end-line evaluations to systematically track indicators across all project outputs
- Conduct training sessions for field assistants and data entry personnel on ethical data collection methods
- Monitor and evaluate partner organizations' performance in executing all project activities
- Supervise community volunteer teachers in Temporary Learning Spaces (TLSs)
- Collect, analyze, and regularly report field data using established templates
- Support the M&E Manager in reviewing monitoring data and relevant findings for partnership, coordination, and review meetings
- Actively participate in weekly meetings, providing accurate reports on both successes and challenges
- Implement a daily data cleaning and validation process to ensure the accuracy of collected data
- Identify trends in complaints and other feedback to highlight areas for program improvement
- Develop high-quality and informative M&E monthly field reports for internal teams.
Field Assistant (MEAL)
Save the Children International (Maiduguri Office)
Maiduguri
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Supported MEAL officers in household registration using the Kobo Collect tool, employing a detailed registration tool
- Facilitated individual/household data collection, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Ensured the quality of data entry and verified data by cross-referencing it with source documents
- Contributed to the creation and preparation of monitoring tools and questionnaires
- Conducted and facilitated Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), demonstrating effective communication skills
- Engaged with diverse stakeholders, including project teams, beneficiaries, government agencies, and donors
- Ensured MEAL reporting and data sets/database were consistent with mission-wide reporting requirements, maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines
- Performed regular backups to ensure data preservation
- Maintained a high level of coordination of beneficiaries during enterprise training conducted after registration
- Monitored beneficiaries as they engaged in Income Generating Activities (IGA) after training.
Field Monitor
International Rescue Committee
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted quantitative data collection in Konduga using Open Data Kit (ODK)
- Provided support for the registration and distribution process for beneficiaries
- Facilitated Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
- Collected location data using GPS for accurate mapping
- Identified constraints and opportunities to enable and facilitate livelihood support
- Engaged in general data collection to inform program decisions
- Mapped GPS coordinates of areas suitable for farming activities using specialized applications
- Recorded and acquired information from communities to enhance program understanding
- Assisted in various tasks related to data collection and information gathering.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
National Open University of Nigeria
11.2023
Bachelor of Science Engineering (B. Eng.) Mechanical Engineering -
University of Maiduguri
Skills
- Research Expertise
- Data Analysis
- Collecting Data
- Reporting
Certification
- Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Professional (MEALDPro)
- Child Participatory Activity Training | Save The Children | November 2020
- Conflict Analysis of Borno and Yobe| Save The Children | November 2020
- OFDA II Wash Kit PDM |Save The Children |January 2020
- Graduate Member, Nigerian Society Of Engineers (NSE, G62783)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hausa
Proficient
C2
References
- Ifeanyi M. Anozie, MEAL Manager, Street Child of Nigeria, Maiduguri, +234 8036234873, ifeanyi.anozie@street-child.org
- Micah Gado, Senior Logistics and Admin Officer, Street Child of Nigeria, +234 8065563327, mikah.gado@street-child.org
Work Availability
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL) Assistant
Street Child of Nigeria, SCoN
03.2021 - Current
Field Assistant (MEAL)
Save the Children International (Maiduguri Office)
04.2018 - 02.2021
Field Monitor
International Rescue Committee
02.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
National Open University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science Engineering (B. Eng.) Mechanical Engineering -
University of Maiduguri
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