MARYAM OMOTIZI

I am an enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to organizations that prioritize flexibility, creativity, and innovation. My ability to adapt quickly and thrive on challenges has been essential in my work within research and evaluation. With over nine years of experience as a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, I have developed a strong understanding of field data collection and impact evaluation, participating in donor-funded projects across critical sectors, including health, education, agriculture, and WASH.

I have successfully coordinated qualitative and quantitative surveys across 27 states in Nigeria, gaining valuable insights into the diverse challenges and opportunities within different regions. My fluency in both English and Hausa enables me to effectively communicate with varied audiences, fostering collaboration with researchers and partner organizations.

In summary, I am a proactive individual dedicated to making a meaningful impact. My commitment to excellence, coupled with a wealth of relevant experience, positions me well to contribute to the goals of Innovations for Poverty Action.

• Experienced in research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) with a focus on impact evaluation.
• Proficient in developing and programming survey instruments using SurveyCTO and KoboCollect.
• Strong background in project management, proposal writing, and technical report development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage field teams, ensuring data quality and adherence to research protocols.
• Skilled in client engagement and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hausa.

• Bayero University Kano, Kano-Nigeria, M.Ed. Psychology (in view)
• Federal University Kashere, Gombe-Nigeria, B.A.Ed. English Language, 2016
• Doma Girls College, Gombe-Nigeria, Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE): WAEC & NECO, 2012

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program), 2022, Certification: Nigerian National Code for Health Research Ethics & Human Research
• President's School Debate (Best Speaker - North/East Zone), Certificate of Honor & Certificate of Merit
• Federal University, Kashere, Dean's Award – Outstanding Academic Performance
• National Youth Service Certificate, Certificate of Excellence, T.V Presenter, Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NYSC) Certificate of Recommendation, Government Secondary School Maina, Nasarawa State

• Promoting Evidence-Based Anti-Trafficking in Nigeria (Qualitative Phase), Innovations for Poverty Action, FCT, Benue, Edo, Yobe, Delta, Feiled manager, 2023-2024
• Livelihoods Project, Innovations for Poverty Action, Adamawa, Field manager, 2023
• Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning Empowerment, Hanovia Limited, Kano, Team Lead, 2023
• Social Agriculture, Habitus Insight, Remote, Research Assistant, 2023
• National Census, National Population Commission, Plateau, M&E Specialist, 2023
• IFPRI PBR Cowpea, Binomial Optimus Limited, Adamawa, Coordinator, 2023
• Pathways Project/Behavioral Research, Sonder Collective, Kano, Qualitative Researcher/Assistant Project Coordinator, 2022
• Primary Health Care Assessment, Sydani Group, Taraba, Research Consultant, 2022
• Pro Health International Livelihood Project, Innovations for Poverty Action, Adamawa, Team Supervisor, Jun 2022
• Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault in Nigeria, Sydani Initiative, FCT, Trainer, Apr 2022
• Evaluation of the Advancing Local Dairy Development in Nigeria, Hanovia Limited/Mathematica, Plateau State, State Team Lead, Mar 2022
• Routine Immunization MOU and Primary Health Care Services Evaluation, Population Council, Borno State, Qualitative/Quantitative Research Assistant, Apr 2022
• Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention, Federal Ministry of Health, Gombe State, National Supervisor, Oct 2021
• National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture/Oxford Policy Management, Ekiti and Oyo States, Lead Anthropometrist, 2021
• Youth Employment and Social Support Operations Endline Survey (YESSO), State Lead, Mar 2021
• Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Oxford Policy Management, Kaduna State, Qualitative Researcher, Jan 2021
• End-line Evaluation for Masculinity Faith and Peace, Population Council, Plateau State, Qualitative Researcher, Nov 2020
• Adolescent 360 Program End-line Survey, Binomial Optimus Limited, Nasarawa State, Team Lead, 2020
• Girl Effect (Qualitative Study), Oxford Policy Management, Bauchi State, Qualitative Researcher, Nov 2020
• Seasonal Malaria Chemo Prevention (COVID-19 Research Study), Oxford Policy Management, Kano State, Supervisor, Oct 2020
• Observational Study of Community Drug Distributors (CDD) Adherence to MDA Guidelines, Research Hub, Jigawa State, Qualitative Researcher/Transcriber, Jul 2020
• Support to the National Malaria Program (SuNmap2), Malaria Consortium, Kaduna State, Research Assistant, Sep 2020
• Nigeria Data Education Survey (NEDS), National Population Commission, Jigawa State, Research Assistant, Jan 2020
• Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Oxford Policy Management, Kaduna State, Field Supervisor, Aug 2019
• 24 Demand Assessment (NUC), Oxford Policy Management, Gombe State, Assistant Field Supervisor, Aug 2019
• Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Oxford Policy Management, Sokoto State, Quality Assurance Leader, Oct 2018
• Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Hanovia Limited, Bauchi State, Qualitative Researcher, Sep 2018
• SHOPs PLUS, Hanovia Limited, Plateau State, Field Researcher, Jul 2018
• National AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS), Maryland International, Gombe State, Mapper/Lister/Tracker, Jul-Aug 2018
• Discovery Learning Alliance (Fitila), Field Supervisor, Jan 2018
• Data Quality Assessment, Society for Family Health, Gombe State, Field Researcher, Mar 2017
• Adolescent 360, Binomial Optimus Limited, Nasarawa State, Supervisor, Jul-Sep 2017
• Women for Women International Baseline Survey, Hanovia Limited, Plateau State, Field Enumerator, Apr 2017
• Growth Empowerment Project, TNS/RMS, Gombe State, Field Enumerator, Oct 2016
• Rural Resiliency, Catholic Relief Service, Yobe State, Qualitative Researcher
• Maternal and Neonatal Health Care, Data Research and Mapping Consult, Plateau State, Lister, Feb 2017
• Demand Assessment (NUC), Oxford Policy Management, Gombe State, Assistant Field Supervisor, Aug-19
• Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Oxford Policy Management, Sokoto State, Quality Assurance Leader, Oct-18