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MARANATHA YAMUSH EMMANUEL

Research and MLE Associate
Abuja

Summary

Research and Learning Associate / MEL Specialist with 4+ years of experience in impact evaluation, monitoring and evaluation (MEL), and applied research within global health and development programs. Strong expertise in causal inference, quantitative analysis, and evaluation methodology, including experience supporting randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs, and survey-based research. Proven ability to design research studies, develop survey instruments, ensure data quality and validation, and translate evidence into programmatic decision-making. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver rigorous, evidence-based insights that inform strategy, scale, and resource allocation.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Research Associate (MEL)

Evidence Action
Abuja, FCT
01.2022 - 01.2026

Improved program decision-making speed by 30% by leading impact evaluation and MEL analysis across multi-country global health interventions, including MMS (Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation), SQ-LNS, IPTsc, and deworming programs applying causal inference and statistical methods (Stata, R).

  • Identified 15–25% treatment coverage gaps across implementation areas through statistical and geospatial analysis, informing targeted interventions and resource allocation strategies.
  • Supported RCT and quasi-experimental evaluation workflows, contributing to study design, sampling strategies, and analytical outputs used in program optimization.
  • Increased data accuracy and reliability by 40% by designing and implementing data quality assurance, validation checks, and cross-dataset verification systems.
  • Reduced data inconsistencies by 35% by reviewing and reconciling independent monitoring datasets with internal program data.
  • Designed and deployed survey instruments and digital data collection tools, improving data completeness rates by 20% through optimized skip logic and survey flow.
  • Conducted literature reviews and evidence synthesis, contributing to adoption of cost-effective program adjustments across intervention areas.
  • Built automated dashboards (Power BI, SQL, Excel), reducing reporting turnaround time by ~50% and enabling real-time program monitoring and learning.
  • Collaborated with engineering, program, and operations teams, ensuring research findings were translated into actionable program strategies.
  • Supported pilot studies, coverage surveys, and field monitoring, strengthening alignment with evaluation protocols and research objectives.

MLE Associate

Action Aid Nigeria
Abuja , FCT
2019 - 2020

• Coordinated and supported field data collection for the MATAI project in some selected parts
of Abuja.
• Supported baseline research studies and survey implementation, contributing to data-driven
program design decisions.
• Improved data quality and consistency by 30% through rigorous data cleaning, validation,
and documentation processes.
• Produced analytical reports and insights that informed advocacy strategies and program
planning decisions.
• Integrated community-level data into structured datasets, increasing the usability of field
data for research and evaluation purposes.

Education

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems

Nasarawa State University
Keffi, Nasarawa Stata
01-2023

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Nasarawa State University
Keffi, Nasarawa Stata
01-2017

Skills

  • R
  • Stata
  • SQL
  • Excel
  • Microsoft (365)

Certification

Basic & Advanced Impact Analysis (2024)

Core Competencies

  • Impact Evaluation & Research: Impact Evaluation | Causal Inference | Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) | Quasi-Experimental Methods | Research Design | Evaluation Methodology | Sampling Methods | Power Calculations | Survey Weighting | Literature Review
  • Data & Statistical Analysis: Statistical Analysis | Data Analysis (Stata, R) | Data Validation | Data Quality Assurance | Data Integrity | Data Cleaning | Quantitative Research | Pre-analysis Planning
  • Survey & Field Research: Survey Design | Survey Instrument Development | Digital Data Collection Tools | Questionnaire Programming | Skip Logic Testing | Coverage Surveys | Field Data Collection | Pilot Monitoring
  • Program & Strategy: Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) | Evidence-Based Decision Making | Program Learning | Adaptive Management | Resource Allocation | Global Health Programs | Immunization & Public Health
  • Tools: Stata | R | SQL | Power BI | Excel | QGIS

Timeline

Research Associate (MEL)

Evidence Action
01.2022 - 01.2026

MLE Associate

Action Aid Nigeria
2019 - 2020

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems

Nasarawa State University

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Nasarawa State University
MARANATHA YAMUSH EMMANUELResearch and MLE Associate