DESMOND AMOS BATURE
Maiduguri,BO
Summary
Results-driven Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with over 4 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing M&E frameworks. Proficient in data analysis, evaluation methodologies, and performance tracking to improve program effectiveness. Skilled in utilizing digital platforms and tools for streamlined data management and reporting. Collaborative and effective communicator, dedicated to evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement. Strong track record of delivering high-quality M&E services and fostering stakeholder engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Maiduguri
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of project activities, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing strategic adjustments to enhance program impact.
- Ensured on-time execution of major monitoring events, including data quality audits and field supervision, resulting in accurate and reliable project data.
- Led quarterly internal Data Quality Audits (DQA) across two program implementing states, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Successfully tracked, managed, and analyzed USAID indicators according to the USAID PIRS document, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks, enabling timely and accurate collection and analysis of project data for informed decision-making. Additionally, established efficient field-level data management systems and coordinated project objective/impact evaluations.
- Facilitated regular learning and reflection sessions with project teams and stakeholders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Managed the design and delivery of capacity building initiatives, providing training on monitoring, evaluation, and learning methodologies to enhance staff and partner skills and support project objectives, including performance indicators, data quality assurance, and facilitative data collection with local partners and stakeholders.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Teach For Nigeria
Lagos
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework, improving data collection and analysis for evidence-based decision-making in the TFN program.
- Successfully coordinated the administration of baseline and endline assessments/surveys across two program implementation states, providing valuable insights into program effectiveness.
- Conducted internal data quality assessments, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of program data for informed decision-making.
- Created a centralized data system dashboard on Power BI, promoting data-driven decisions and enabling efficient monitoring of the Teach for Nigeria program.
- Built an automated report generating system using Power Report Builder, streamlining reporting processes and increasing productivity.
- Identified areas for improvement in previous survey tools, scripting all survey questionnaires on the Kobocollect platform to enhance data quality assurance and standardization.
- Analyzed and visualized survey data, facilitating learning and data-driven decision-making throughout the program and recommended adjustments to monitoring and analysis strategies for improved progress assessmen
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
ChildVoice International
Adamawa
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Support the M&E Coordinator to set up sustainable M&E systems, logical framework and
- M&E plan while ensuring adherence to SOPs for qualitative & quantitative data management and Analysis, Quality controls and sharing outcomes with internal and external stakeholders within deadlines
- Performed data entry, data cleaning and assisted in data analysis and evaluation for various projects
- Assisted in writing monthly, quarterly and yearly M&E reports for the organization
- Supervised and assisted case workers during data collection in the field including yola IDP camps and Mubi south communities
- Recommended adjustments to monitoring, measuring and analysis of strategies to effectively assess progress toward project goals
- Developed primary data collection tools using Magpi, Survey CTO and Kobo Collect for project and field activities
- Used Google sheets, Google docs and Google forms to compile, interpret data and write reports
- Identified strengths and deficiencies in current project and proposed improvements
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities
- Represented the organization during PSWG sector meetings in Adamawa State.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Adamawa State University
Mubi, Adamawa07.2019
Skills
- Data Analysis and Evaluation
- Indicators Management and Analysis
- ICT4D (Kobocollect, Magpi, Commcare)
- Building of M&E Framework
- Questionnaire Design
- MS Office
- Report writing
- Data Visualization
- Project organization
- Power BI
- Documentation and control
- Database modeling and administration
- Policy and procedure modification
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation: Philanthropy University
- Comptia A+
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning in Emergencies
- Auditor for the 2021 DIME course by WorldBank Group
- MEAL DPro: KAYA Connect
Timeline
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
03.2023 - Current
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Teach For Nigeria
09.2021 - 02.2023
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
ChildVoice International
07.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Adamawa State University
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