Erin Blake Email & Phone Number

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Phnom Penh Cambodia

• Supporting ICNL and its local civil society partners to develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring framework focused on the legal and regulatory environment for civil society, civic participation and other.
• Facilitated the finalization of a detailed fit-for-purpose monitoring framework, including data collection instruments and reporting formats
• Trained staff in the use of data collection instruments, data analysis and… Show more Supporting ICNL and its local civil society partners to develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring framework focused on the.
• Trained staff in the use of data collection instruments, data analysis and sense-making
• Reviewed quarterly reports, providing additional analysis where needed
• Provided training, technical advice and support for the roll-out of data collection instruments (including a media monitoring, public polls, civil society leaders surveys and complaints mechanisms) Show less

Kiribati

Super excited to be back working with the Ministry of Education in Kiribati!

Vanautu

Providing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) technical support and direction to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded Vanuatu Health Program (VHP). Including support to strengthen and integrate with Ministry of Health systems, develop MEL capacity and integrate problem driven iterative adaption (PDIA).

Melbourne, Australia

I provide fit-for-purpose monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) solutions for non-government organisations and Government bodies. My sectors of experience include: international development, democracy and governance, public health, education, and community development.My services include: - customised MEL training and 'learn by doing'.

Nauru

Providing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) technical assistance to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded Nauru Health System Support Project (NHSSP) and the Nauru Ministry of Health and Medical Services.NHSSP aims to strengthened health system that supports the reduction of Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs).

Kiribati

• Provided monitoring and evaluation (M&E) technical assistance to Phase III of the Kiribati Education Improvement Project (KEIP) and the Ministry of Education. KEIP was a multi-million dollar project implemented with.
• Mid-term evaluation of the Education Sector Strategic Plan 2016-2020
• Reviewed and updated of the KEIP annual… Show more Provided monitoring and evaluation (M&E) technical assistance to Phase III of the Kiribati Education Improvement Project (KEIP) and the Ministry of Education. KEIP was.
• Reviewed and updated of the KEIP annual plan, M&E framework (transitioning it to a developmental approach) and data collection tools
• Development of data driven six-monthly program and completion reports
• Designed and delivered tailored M&E training to the Ministry of Education executive and management team

Kiribati

Provided M&E support to the Ministry of Education in Kiribati as part of a small consultant team, under United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) contract, to prepare an Education Sector Analysis and assisted the Ministry in the development of an Education Sector Strategic Plan (including an M&E Plan).

Melbourne, Australia

• Tutored and guest lectured for the International Project Planning, Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Course offered as part of the Masters of International Development Program through the School of Global, Urban and.
• Assisted the lecturer to review and update course content
• Facilitated online and face-to-face tutorials
• Administered the web-based portal for the course
• Provide students with guidance and support (electronically and… Show more Tutored and guest lectured for the International Project Planning, Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Course offered as part of the Masters of.
• Provide students with guidance and support (electronically and in-person)

Nauru

• Worked as part of a small team re-designing the Australian Government's investment for the Health Sector in Nauru.Key contributions:
• Led the development of Theory of Change with health sector representatives
• Undertook extensive consultations with in-country and Australia-based stakeholders
• Drafted the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) sections of the design document, including the development of a M&E framework

Melbourne, Australia

• Provided support to the International Program team and National Societies across Asia and the Pacific to develop monitoring and evaluation capacity.Key contributions:
• Evaluation of a Tropical Cyclone Pam Recovery Project
• People-centred program logic and M&E planning training for Fiji Red Cross staff
• People-centred program logic and M&E planning training for Vanuatu Red Cross staff
• People-centred program logic and M&E planning training for Australian Red Cross… Show more Provided support to the International Program team and National Societies across Asia and the Pacific to develop monitoring and.
• People-centred program logic and M&E planning training for Australian Red Cross International Program staff

Melbourne, Australia

• Worked as part of the International Team to develop and deliver innovative, bespoke and tailored quality consulting and training services in program design and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to a range of clients.Key.
• Evaluation of two programs facilitating New Zealand's Recognized Seasonal Employer Policy - the Recognized Seasonal Worker Training Initiative (Vakameasina) and Strengthening Pacific Partnerships Program - for the.
• Evaluation of two programs facilitating New Zealand's Recognized Seasonal Employer Policy - the Recognized Seasonal Worker Training Initiative (Vakameasina) and Strengthening Pacific Partnerships Program - for the.
• Evaluation of a rehabilitation and reconstruction project (protection, health/nutrition and livelihood/food security components) implemented in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines by Plan International.
• Facilitated a tailored workshop focusing on program logic, qualitative and quantitative data analysis for Caritas Australia’s local partners in the Philippines
• Co-facilitated a public training workshop in Program Logic

Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago

• Led a small team of M&E professionals implementing the Strategic Information Component of a Global Fund supported Grant, as part of a regional multi-agency strategy, addressing HIV and AIDS across the Caribbean..
• Led in the design, budgeting, and completion of 8 national-level health program evaluations, that incorporated local and regional stakeholders’ as part of ‘learn by doing’ approach adopted by the Agency, and the.
• Provided tailored M&E technical assistance to Ministries of Health, Non-Governmental Organizations and National AIDS Programs in 16 countries (developed/strengthened data collection tools and systems, worked with.
• Led multi-sectoral stakeholders through the development of 8 national health-related M&E Plans.
• Assisted in the development of M&E curriculums, and delivered basic and advanced M&E training to over 100 health sector professionals across the region.
• Led the development and operationalisation of an M&E framework aligned to the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS for the Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS.

Juba, South Sudan

• Directed the Research and M&E functions of the organization - including the supervision 5 full-time M&E staff across 3 sites and large numbers of temporary contracted staff hired for research projects – to support the.
• Worked closely with stakeholders to developed logical frameworks, M&E plans, systems… Show more Directed the Research and M&E functions of the organization - including the supervision 5 full-time M&E staff across 3.
• Worked closely with stakeholders to developed logical frameworks, M&E plans, systems, procedures and data quality checks for the 4 program areas.
• Managed all aspects of 3 research projects (study design development, ethics review applications, data collection, data management, analysis, reporting and dissemination).
• Initiated the implementation M&E databases and GIS mapping capabilities aligned with National Government health systems.
• Trained local staff in research and M&E, and assisted Program Managers to streamline program implementation and make sound decisions based on verifiable evidence.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Social Accountability Expert for the development of a Citizen Report Card training in partnership with Cambodian Civil Society Partnership.
• Developed a civic awareness program to raise awareness of the role and function of District Councils.
• Proposal Writing.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Managed the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) functions of the organization. This included the management of 4 full-time MERL staff and contracts with the third party research agencies. Provided M&E.
• Developed a comprehensive and integrated M&E system that facilitated the ability of the organization to… Show more Managed the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) functions of the organization. This.
• Developed a comprehensive and integrated M&E system that facilitated the ability of the organization to track activities/outputs and determine the outcomes of the nationwide anti-corruption program and a good local.
• Coached, mentored and trained 50 staff in M&E, and provided support to train over 1,000 partners and beneficiaries to collect and use M&E data.
• Commissioned and managed 6 surveys/studies to determine the impact and outcomes programs, led participatory review workshops and presented findings at local and international conferences.
• Worked with local staff to develop and implement a participatory needs assessment and priority setting process for local communities that was subsequently adopted by the Ministry responsible for Local Government.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Key Contributions:
• Organized and hosted a three day international conference with over 700 participants.
• Managed of a large team of local staff and volunteers.
• Coordinated event sponsorship, stands and displays.
• Networked with key stakeholders.
• Conducted educational sector research and a post-conference evaluation.

Kampong Thom, Cambodia

• Key Contributions:
• Assisted the Director and Project Coordinator to implement the ‘Civil Society and Local Governance Program’ promoting greater engagement between civil society and commune councils in remote communes.
• Provided technical assistance on good governance, M&E and strategic development.
• Assisted with Community Development and HIV programs.
• Developed the capacity of local staff to improve project and organizational management.
• Identified funding… Show more Key Contributions:

Sydney, Australia

• Key Contributions:
• Project managed the development and implementation of the Knowledge Database - a repository of detailed information for Australia’s most prominent Council.
• Encouraged organizational acceptance and use of the database.
• Administered the functionality, user levels and language management aspects of database after implementation.
• Managed and revised the content of the Knowledge Database.
• Developed training plans and undertook staff training.

Kings Cross, Australia

• Key Contributions:
• Management of the Neighborhood Service Centre (staff, financial, purchasing, office, venue, occupational health and safety, risk, procedural and administrative management) and related venues.
• Supervised, supported and provided leadership to multidisciplinary professional team.
• Provided place focused and responsive service to local communities.
• Coordinated timely and effective responses to high risk public domain issues.
• Acted as Training Coordinator… Show more Key Contributions:

Kings Cross, Australia

Master Of Arts (Ma), Social Change And Development

Graduate Diploma, Local Government Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Politics And History