As an M&E Officer at UNDP, I lead monitoring and evaluation efforts across multiple regions. My role involves designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting field visits, managing data collection, and providing insights to enhance program efficiency and impact.- Developed comprehensive M&E frameworks to improve data collection and program monitoring.- Conducted regular field visits to assess project implementation in livelihoods and fisheries sectors.- Drafted quarterly and annual reports, enhancing transparency with stakeholders and donors.- Organized training sessions on M&E methodologies, increasing staff proficiency.- Identified and mitigated project risks through proactive planning.- Supported gender-responsive monitoring to ensure inclusive evaluations.- Collaborated with teams and partners to plan and prioritize project activities.- Managed program databases for accurate and timely decision-making.- Established feedback systems to improve beneficiary engagement.- Ensured compliance with UNDP regulations and donor specifications.

As Programs Manager, I oversaw the daily operations of humanitarian assistance programs in the south, ensuring alignment with donor-approved work plans and budgets. I supervised a diverse team, coordinated program activities, and maintained effective communication with stakeholders, including local authorities and donors.- Program Leadership: Managed program implementation, initiating activities as per the work plan.- Team Management: Supervised and mentored a team of staff members, improving team efficiency.- Reporting and Documentation: Developed and submitted timely program reports, enhancing compliance with donor requirements.- Financial Oversight: Collaborated with finance teams to manage program budgets, maintaining expenditures within acceptable variances.- Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthened relationships with local authorities, facilitating smoother project approvals and community support.

In this leadership role, I provided direction to support operation teams, including administration, finance, logistics, awards, HR, and ICT. I ensured operational excellence, compliance with organizational policies, and efficient resource management to support program delivery.- Operational Management: Maintained oversight of support functions, ensuring compliance during audits.- Policy Compliance: Ensured adherence to financial and operational guidelines, improving efficiency.- Budget Management: Managed operational budgets, optimizing fund utilization and achieving cost savings.- Team Development: Mentored support teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.- Government Liaison: Facilitated agreements with local government entities, reducing approval times.

As MEAL Coordinator, I designed and executed Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) plans for projects across South Yemen. I enhanced data accuracy, improved program effectiveness, and strengthened accountability mechanisms to ensure programs met the needs of beneficiaries.- MEAL Strategy Implementation: Developed MEAL plans that increased data collection efficiency.- Capacity Building: Led training initiatives, boosting MEAL knowledge among staff and partners.- Data Analysis: Analyzed program data, providing insights that improved program strategies.- Accountability Mechanisms: Established feedback systems aligned with humanitarian standards, increasing beneficiary engagement.- Documentation Systems: Implemented robust filing systems, enhancing document accessibility and knowledge management.

In this role, I developed standardized data collection tools and conducted regular field visits to monitor program implementation. I provided training to staff on MEAL processes, prepared performance tracking reports, and implemented accountability initiatives to align programs with community needs.- Data Collection and Management: Improved data accuracy and timeliness through standardized tools.- Quality Monitoring: Enhanced program implementation standards by conducting regular field visits.- Training and Development: Increased staff MEAL proficiency through targeted training sessions.- Reporting: Contributed to strategic discussions with comprehensive monitoring reports, influencing program decisions.- Beneficiary Engagement: Implemented feedback mechanisms, improving program responsiveness.

As an M&E and Partnership Officer, I monitored partner activities, ensured compliance with agreements, and led capacity-building initiatives. I established data management systems to support effective program planning and evaluation, enhancing partnership effectiveness.- Partnership Management: Strengthened partner compliance, leading to unified M&E approaches across projects.- Data Systems Implementation: Improved program planning and evaluation efficiency through effective data systems.- Capacity Building: Enhanced partner reporting accuracy through specialized M&E training.- Reporting Compliance: Ensured timely and accurate donor reports by monitoring partner adherence to schedules.- Documentation: Systematized program documentation, achieving success in audit readiness.

In my early career role, I assisted in planning and executing child protection strategies and projects. I led awareness sessions, coordinated with community leaders, and contributed to advocacy efforts to enhance child safety and wellbeing.- Program Support: Assisted in initiatives that improved the safety of internally displaced children.- Community Engagement: Conducted awareness sessions, reaching community members.- Training: Trained community volunteers and teachers in child protection.- Collaboration: Coordinated with local schools, integrating child protection activities into curricula.- Advocacy: Participated in campaigns that raised awareness on child rights and safety.