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Oslo, Norway

- Formulated a bespoke integrated data-management strategy to capitalize on the key legacy departmental systems.-Initiated the plan to align business processes to ensure coherent data flows across the core functions. - Implemented ETL solution for improved performance oversite and financial efficiency.- Automated financial control processes into role-tailored reports that measure compliance and highlight anomalies. - Advised on an integrated planning and budget process that incorporates corruption-preventative measures. - Developed a decentralized online user-friendly solution to collect financial data across 19 country offices and 112 partners.- Advocated for the use of performance indexes towards improved resource management.- Developed standard compliance diagnostic framework to assess M&E capacity gaps in 15 country offices.- Ran data queries on unstructured data and assessed 2023 fossil fuel consumption across 20 country offices to facilitate the calculation of the organization’s carbon footprint.- Applied Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) to identify and mitigate data integrity risks. - Ensured full compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Oslo, Norway

Highlights Data mined legacy project management information system (PIMS) and produced the annual results against the standard indicators.Initiated and led the process to establish ETL/coherence between: - Operational System PIMS - Financial system (Maconomy) - Marketing (SalesForce) - HR (Aditro) and produced the integrated management dashboard that facilities comprehensive oversight.Identified MEL capacity gaps, in 15 country offices using IS data disparity analysis module and compliance diagnostics.Automation of cumbersome and tedious routines, reports and reminders (using Power Automate and Power BI): -Aggregation of the 13 chapters/ 311 SharePoint webpages operational manual section into a single PDF document. -Targeted email notification of any change in the operational manual (webpages) -Targeted email reminders of grant reporting deadlines and the status of the reporting tasks -Logging and indexing of files stored in 1050+SharePoint subsites (project) -Search engine to query the filling system metadata.Developed an online cascaded bilingual and multicurrency budgeting system to allow real-time aggregation of 2024 budgets from 120+ national partners across 17 counties.

Geneva, Switzerland

Seconded to UNICEF Global WASH Cluster -Field Support TeamProvided direct surge capacity support to the WASH sectors and globally in response to The cholera outbreak in YemenThe influx of Rohingya refugees into Cox Bazar Protracted emergency in Northeastern SyriaCyclone IDAI in Southern and Eastern AfricaDrought and COVID-19 Pandemic in ZimbabweTropical Cyclone YASA & ANA FijiDeveloped: -Online Response Monitoring suite with automated consolidation of 5W, live reports and dashboard -Alert System mobile app to allow real-time reporting and tracking of urgent humanitarian needs-Online planning tools, adopting the Delphi method to overcome information gaps in access-restricted areas. Coordinated the development of the deployment effectiveness tool to gauge FST contribution to cluster performance. Conducted a sensitivity analysis of thematic different severity calculation models that facilitated planning and budgeting. Triangulated datasets to produce detailed online geospatial maps highlighting precise coverage and capacity gaps.Advocated for the development of the partner engagement index as a means to improve coordination.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Highlights Produced the annual report on lessons learned from applying the comprehensive Effective Vaccine Management improvement planning process. Created and field-tested tools to capture improvements in vaccine potency globally. Drafted the guidance framework and indicators for the monitoring of supply chains of nutritious products. Developed an end-to-end monitoring framework and online tools to enable the country’s immunization program organizers to monitor and maintain their cold chain equipment. Key Responsibilities In partnership with the World Health Organization honed the cEVM approach to strengthening supply chains in target countries. Played a particularly prominent role in developing the following: - A monitoring framework to assess the progress of the implementation of improvement plans. - Guidance notes for the improvement plan development process, highlighting the key steps and best practices required to develop a viable plan and to ensure ownership. Designed an evaluation framework to assess the impact of the UNICEF/WHO partnership on global vaccine availability and access.

Kyiv City, Ukraine

Scope: WASH and Education clusters; Child Protection sub-cluster Established response reporting mechanism (4W) for WASH, child protection and education. Identified and addressed barriers to the availability of quality data. Proactively engaged partners to produce derivative products (maps and dashboards). Consolidated efforts with UNHCR that enabled contingency planning. Facilitated capacity building to ensure buy-in and continuation of the developed system. Orchestrated the rapid assessment of child protection utilizing the global CP toolkit.

Nairobi, Kenya

Conducted a midyear review of Humanitarian Action for Children within the country offices. Provided surge capacity to the South Sudan Country Office during the cholera outbreak: - Produced midyear Humanitarian Action for Children 2014 light report. - Enhanced the reporting cycle through standardization of templates and reporting procedures. - Revised partner cooperation agreements to ensure the inclusion of high-priority indicators- Identified data gaps and worked with sectors to address them. - Rolled out the Humanitarian Performance Monitoring system utilising the Acitvitynifo platform. Developed Preparedness and Response performance scorecards for 21 (low-, medium- and high-risk) country offices based on compliance with Early Warning, Early Action (EW/EA). Set up Humanitarian Performance Monitoring systems in South Sudan and Rwanda.

Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan

Rolled out Health Management Information Systems in Juba, Malakal and Awerial. Enhanced the capacity of local M&E staff in the use of HMISs and morbidity trend analysis. Conducted real-time reviews of the response. The evaluation identified best practices in nutrition, reproductive health, primary health care, procurement and logistics.

Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

Highlights Facilitated the design of the logical framework approach (LFA) for nine proposals awarded more than 16 mil USD. Managed the evaluation of food security and livelihood interventions' impact on social cohesion among targeted host communities and refugees. Co-developed and tested PSS monitoring tools to measure changes in the well-being of children and adolescents. Facilitated planning for and reporting on program sectors as part of UNHCR RRP. Led substantial MEAL capacity increase in three field offices, allowing for effective and rapid support for a major expansion of humanitarian interventions. Managed the monitoring and evaluation of the WFP food voucher program, including the pre-assistance baseline and post-distribution monitoring. Key Responsibilities Participated in interagency coordination activities. Led development of M&E systems (such as IPTT and output trackers) and their rollout. Set up systems to manage complex information (e.g., complaints databases and qualitative outcome monitoring). Ensured the implementation of accountability mechanisms in accordance with HAP 2010. Provided technical support for five teams to monitor a portfolio of 17 awards (68 million USD).

Hatay, Turkey

Rolled out a health information system for 23 supported primary health care facilities and three sentinel sites in northern Syria and southern Turkey. Evaluated the use of vouchers to provision NFIs for IDPs in two camps. Developed the morbidity database to track identified cases and trends. Set up the monitoring framework for reporting to the Early Warning and Response Network. Key Responsibilities Developed the monitoring framework and related tools that support quality assurance for key program areas (maternal, newborn and child health; WASH; gender-based violence). Established and maintained feedback mechanisms with all stakeholders.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Launched a volunteer evaluator roster comprising specialized professionals and academics; this ensured reliability and freed additional funds for mainstream responses. Successfully spearheaded the rapid assessment of responses to various large-scale disasters in Canada, including Hurricane Igor, the New Brunswick floods, and the Slave Lake wildfires.Key Responsibilities Led the planning process using the logical framework approach. Scrutinized mechanisms and evaluation procedures to achieve organizational objectives. Produced a performance monitoring plan and diligently monitored KPIs. Investigated disparities in results and recommended measures to achieve improved results. Facilitated the use of evaluations, devising platforms to enable cross-learning. Monitored budgets based on sound financial/accounting principles. Prepared three-year budgets, part of the strategic plan and pitched to secure funds.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Highlights Played an instrumental role in backstopping various relief, recovery and development projects for partner NGOs in 15 countries, with interventions covering public health; MNCH; malaria; people living with HIV; shelter; livelihood; food security; child protection; disaster risk reduction and institutional strengthening. Developed several proposals for interventions in Pakistan and South Sudan that were awarded 12 million USD in total from CIDA, DfID and DANIDA. Guided the design of projects to combat malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa, HIV/AIDS among sex trade workers in China, and earthquake recovery projects in Haiti to build 17,000 houses. Delivered RBM training to national partners and field staff in Sudan, China and Sri Lanka. Effectively solicited executive support and initiated the performance dashboard. Championed the automation of information flows to optimize relief response results. In consultation with the program manager and technical advisors, identified the need for and produced multiple thematic and impact evaluations of tsunami livelihood projects in Sri Lanka and India, the effectiveness of international MNCH programs, and the overhaul of protocols used in country-led baseline studies. Conducted outcome mapping of international health assistance programs in Jacmel/Haiti. Participated in several conferences, including the Emergency Management Conference. Teamed up with high-level experts and presented strategies to increase the accountability of multilateral projects as part of CIDA’s international cooperation conference.Key Responsibilities Advised on enhancements to M&E approaches and facilitated management decisions. Created RBM mechanisms (i.e., LFA, measurement framework and risk mapping). Conducted M&E training programs tailored to the needs of field staff and national partners.

Cairo, Egypt

Successfully led the shift to RBM-structured programming resulting in the development of cascaded LFA for 11 projects. Effectively solicited stakeholders’ involvement and published the Aga Khan Development Network's 2007 annual report. Instigated the Demographic and Health Survey. Designed the evaluations of employment and microfinance programs. Created a financially sustainable research unit, offering the entire research process to developmental initiatives (e.g. study of solar water heating systems used by low-income HH). Successfully engaged program managers and prepared the competitive file that was awarded the prestigious UN-Habitat Best Practice (2008).

Cairo, Egypt

TVET Skills Development Project Supplied high-quality information products, guidelines, and planning and monitoring tools. Implemented a business intelligence system and tested different project expansion scenarios. Contracted a market research agency to track relevant SME behaviour characteristics, as well as perceptions and levels of satisfaction. Designed and managed quasi-experimental evolution to assess impact and relevance. Directed a large national study to probe causes for female low worker retention rates.

Cairo, Egypt

SME e-Readiness ProjectProduced the section on information and communication technology infrastructure and policy in the “Egypt e-Readiness 2003” report. Provided multi-strategy inferences and inductive policy recommendations to boost internet business revenues. Co-developed the national ICT capacity-building strategy to increase the profitability of small and midsize enterprises in the tourism industry.

Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management Information Systems,, Business Policy And Strategy, 3.51

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics