Usman Alheri
Research Assesment Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Maiduguri,Borno State
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Results-oriented and system-focused Monitoring and Evaluations, program design and implementation specialist with 7 years of combined career experience in the private sector, international non-governmental organizations, and the United Nations Agency. Equipped with a strong background in developing and implementing comprehensive M&E frameworks, data collection methodologies, and reporting systems. Adept at analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to drive program improvement. Demonstrated success in coordinating field activities, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to project objectives. Strong communication and collaboration abilities, enabling effective partnerships and the facilitation of organizational learning. Committed to fostering accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making within organizations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
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1
Basic M&E principles and concept
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Monitoring Basics
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Building a better Response
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Food Security Indicators
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Design Electronic Tools
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Building a better Response BBR 2017
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Designing and Implementing Climate Projects in WFP
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Maiduguri , Borno State
2018.05 - Current
- Planning and organization of M&E activities and ensured daily reporting of activities conducted, core issues, and possible challenges to the M&E unit by adopting standardized reporting formats,
- Support the development of systems and tools for monitoring and assessing food assistance needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices
- Facilitated the training of the UNHCR project staff and program staff from sub-grantee partners, as well as government representatives from the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), on the Cameroonian refugees' project in Cross Rivers state Nigeria.
- Supported and co-implemented 9 rounds of Food Security Outcome Monitoring (FSOM), including survey design, sampling, data collection, and analysis. This initiative assessed the food security status of households in Northeast Nigeria.
- Conduct 75 focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and awareness-raising at the field level across 13 local governments areas in the Northeast Nigeria
- Drafting quarterly reports for DFID, USAID, and other donors, as well as serving as the focal person for reporting emergency and program data to WFP Regional Bureau (RBD). Additionally, responsible for monthly 5W report submission to humanitarian and developmental sectors in Northeast Nigeria.
- Monitored lifesaving nutrition interventions in the BAY states (Borno, Yobe Adamawa) such as CMAM in addition to the prevention activities (blanket supplementary feeding programme - BSFP, Social and behaviour Change –SBCC
- Performing regular quality control checks on all uploaded monitoring data, with a focus on specific indicators,
- Involving in WFP collection, processing, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and report to management, stakeholders, and partners,
- Undertake regular monitoring visits, to review the responses and provide oversight for quality control for partners
- Facilitate the identification of information gaps geographically and programmatically, and the rectification of any gaps identified in reporting against the set nutrition indicators of the service delivery (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity, and cost)
- Led the effort and established a system that conducted 4,010 remote monitoring and beneficiary outreach activities through mobile phones during the COVID-19 lockdown. This initiative ensured consistency in data collection and monitoring of activities.
- Successfully monitored over 1025 WFP food distribution activities, including General Food Distribution (e-voucher and cash), Nutrition Activities (Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programmes and Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programmes), and livelihood interventions. Provided comprehensive reports with in-depth findings and recommendations, enabling strategic decisions and program improvements while ensuring compliance with Corporate Standards and Ethics.
- Motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment
- Maintain a monthly collection of reports from partners and Third Party Monitors (TPM), identify issues regarding reporting and recommend appropriate solutions to the technical team members
- Assist in coordinating WFP’s nutrition response and recovery activities across a wide range of actors within WFP, donors, host governments, UN, and NGO partners to ensure consistency of programming
- Document success stories from onsite monitoring that reflects WFP’s impact on beneficiaries and share them with the nutrition unit
- Supervised and provided monitoring oversight, technical guidance, and capacity building for over 21 international and local non-governmental organizations (cooperating partners) and 2 government agencies directly involved in implementing WFP's humanitarian emergency response projects.
- Support gender Mainstreaming across various WFP interventions in the area office
- Track programme/project outputs, outcomes, and performance against targets
- Spearheaded over 75 focus group discussions on strategies to achieve improved food security outcomes for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northeast Nigeria. These discussions resulted in enhanced policies, decision-making, coordination, and humanitarian interventions for both WFP and it's cooperating partners within the region.
- Instituted and operationalized monthly M&E Technical Working Group meetings with WFP functional units to discuss and address programmatic challenges that impact the smooth implementation of WFP operations.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Action against Hunger (AAH),
Maiduguri , Borno State
2017.04 - 2018.05
- Involved in the collection, processing, analysis of data, and report writing for 20 onsite Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) activities, focusing on General Food Distribution (GFD) and Blanket Supplementary Food Programme (BSFP) for both FFP and WFP grants in Nganzai, Magumeri, and Monguno LGA in Northern Borno.
- Performed data mining, processing, analysis, reporting, and visualization tasks for a wide range of food security and other relevant data collected.
- Analyzed data on food security and nutrition to inform management discussions.
- Supported the capacity building of enumerator staff, partners, and national government in conducting vulnerability analysis for effective preparedness and response activities.
- Assisted in developing and reviewing indicators for monitoring and reporting performance against targets.
- Supported the development of food security and vulnerability analysis and prepared timely reports on food assessment needs, processes, and guidance to enable effective decision-making on country strategy, policies, and program development.
- Supported standardization and automation efforts for data quality monitoring and analysis, facilitating faster data processing and real-time data quality monitoring.
- Liaised with implementing partners (internal and external) to monitor ongoing projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness, and efficiency, and highlighting potential project delivery risks.
- Facilitated the setup of 6 compliant response mechanism centres for beneficiary interaction and feedback.
- Facilitated registration of households and beneficiaries for general food distribution, nutrition products, Non-Food Items (NFI) kits, and shelters in intervention areas in Northern Borno.
- Contributed to the development of various projects, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with wider program policies and guidelines.
- Assisted in designing a systematic monitoring plan and framework for monitoring, evaluating, tracking, and reporting.
- Ensured timely reporting and submission of processed data and conducted daily field visits. Coordinated and conducted project evaluations, continuous monitoring, baseline surveys, midterm, end-line surveys, and KAP surveys in Northern Borno.
- Prepared briefing notes, talking points, and reports as required.
- Developed effective relationships with partners and explored new opportunities to scale up existing activities.
- Ensured tools were downloaded and uploaded from Kobo, RR, and ONA platforms for data collection and analysis.
- Guided and supervised junior staff, acting as a referral point and supporting them with analysis and queries.
- Prepared briefs to raise resources for operations and collaborated on timely registration, maintenance, and updating of contributions and forecasts.
- Developed powerful narratives using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.
- Conducted price monitoring across various markets.
- Carried out Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities to support program staff
Monitoring and Evaluation Enumerator
International Medical Corps
Maiduguri , Borno State
2016.10 - 2017.03
- Involved in nutrition assessment (SMART survey) in Borno State.
- Conducting malnutrition screenings for children aged six months to 59 months.
- Collecting and entering data from daily field activities.
- Using data to present managers with well-researched ideas for expanding support from existing partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context-specific analysis to enhance the impact of the organization's work and diversify the resource base.
- Contributing to preparedness actions by providing technical recommendations and guidance, as well as monitoring defined risks.
- Involved in market assessment and price monitoring within the state.
- Uploading data from mobile-based software to the cyber.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
- Devised and implemented effective interviewing techniques and strategies to identify the best candidates for each position.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Evaluation Enumerator
International Medical Corps
2016.10 - 2017.03
- Involved in nutrition assessment (SMART survey) in Borno state,
- Conduct malnutrition screening for children six months to 59 months,
- Collection and entry of data from daily field activities,
- Use data to present managers with well-researched ideas to expand support from existing partners and guided by programmatic assessment and context-specific analysis to enhance the impact of the organization's work and diversify the resource base
- Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and monitoring defined risks
- Involved also in market assessment and price monitoring within the state,
- Uploaded data from mobile-based software to the cyber.
Field Data Officer(Volunteer)
Catholic Relief Service (CRS)
Maiduguri , Borno State
2016.06 - 2016.10
- am involved in household registration using ODK.
- Conducted Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) surveys.
- I am involved in collecting post-distribution complaints from beneficiaries.
- Involved in data entry from field activities using Excel, SPSS, etc.
- I am involved in monitoring price and market assessments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling challenging tasks.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Field Data Officer
Catholic Relief Service, CRS
2016.06 - 2016.10
- I am involved in household registration using ODK
- Conducted Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) surveys
- I was involved in collecting post-distribution complaints from beneficiaries
- Involved in data entry from field activities using excel, SPSS, etc
- I was involved in monitoring price and market assessments.
Education
Masters of Sciences - Humanitarian and Refugees Studies (MHRS
University of Maiduguri
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geography Education
University of Maiduguri
01.2016
Secondary School Certificate -
01.2011
Education -
Federal Government Girls College
Skills
- Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level
- Ability to communicate and present abstract subject matter to non-technical audiences
- Experience collecting primary data, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and reporting findings to the management team, partners, and other stakeholders
- Capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of a high-quality emergency programme
- Proficient in data entry with accuracy and attention to detail. Experienced in using various software applications such as Excel, SPSS, and ODK for inputting and organizing data
- Proficient in evaluating different options and generating innovative solutions
- Proficient in using appropriate formatting and visual aids to enhance the readability and impact of written communication
- Ability to break down complex problems into smaller components, facilitating a systematic and structured analysis
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of the remote process monitoring.
- Documented and resolved 5 monitoring issues which led to the project implementation of providing a safe stove to the beneficiaries in the LGA as a mitigation to avoid their exposure to environmental hazards.
- Achieved tracking of reported monitoring issues by introducing the issues tracking tool for documenting and escalation of monitoring issues electronically to the technical activity team.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Certificate of Recognition – UNWFP Nobel Peace Price - 2020
References
REFERENCES: Available on request
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Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
2018.05 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Action against Hunger (AAH),
2017.04 - 2018.05
Monitoring and Evaluation Enumerator
International Medical Corps
2016.10 - 2017.03
Evaluation Enumerator
International Medical Corps
2016.10 - 2017.03
Field Data Officer(Volunteer)
Catholic Relief Service (CRS)
2016.06 - 2016.10
Field Data Officer
Catholic Relief Service, CRS
2016.06 - 2016.10
Masters of Sciences - Humanitarian and Refugees Studies (MHRS
University of Maiduguri
Bachelor of Science - Geography Education
University of Maiduguri
Secondary School Certificate -
Education -
Federal Government Girls College
2019
Food Security Indicators
WFP
2019
Design Electronic Tools
WFP
2019
Report Writing
WFP
2018
Process of Monitoring & Evaluation
WFP
2018
COMET
WFP
2018
Technology for data collection and design
AAH
2018
MEAL in Emergencies
CRS
2017
Building a better Response
BBR
2017
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