Monitoring and Evaluation professional having Master degree in Economics with more than 13 years of experience in developing/updating and implementation of MEAL system, MEAL frame work, development of data collection tools for reporting, information gathering, base line, mid line and end line studies, data management at large scale level, data analysis, analytical report writing, Monthly, quarterly and annual reports writing and reviewing of different sectors reports and capacity building of program staff. Being a MEAL lead providing quality inputs to program in steering the process for designing and appropriate reporting formats for monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports. Clarifying the core information needs of the MEAL unit at program area level, funding agencies and other key stakeholders. Setting out the framework and procedures for the evaluation of project activities in consultation with program/project stakeholders. Lead MEAL team to ensure smooth tracking of activities and guiding the overall MEAL strategy and implementation of related activities in the project area. Conducting base line, area specific context, assessments by designing appropriate methods of collecting, updating and reviewing data. Designing of MEAL framework and coordination with program team for its implementation. Integrated accountability mechanism in accordance with MEAL framework and standard humanitarian standards by implementing complaints handling mechanism. Undertaking periodic monitoring visits of areas and to take stock of how MEAL framework is being practiced and suggest critical recommendations for improvement and course correction. Ensuring follow up mechanism is in place with respect to key recommendations, observations and findings coming from MEAL staff, thematic leads and review. Managing consultancies (recruit, guide and supervise) for commissioned base line, evaluations, impact studies and assessments. Strengthening of MEAL unit by ensuring budget for MEAL activities and required MEAL human resource at project implementation office. My technical skills are management and analysis of data by efficient using of MS office (Excel, word and power point) - expertise on using of KOBO tool box for quantitative data collection and analysis, analytical report writing, planning and execution of project activities, managing team for smooth implementation of MEAL activities, multitasking and soft skills are commitment, honesty, hardworking, time management and good team player.
-Providing quality inputs to program in steering the steering the process for designing and appropriate reporting formats for monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports.
-Clarifying the core information needs of the MEAL unit at program area level, funding agencies and other key stakeholders.
-Setting out the framework and procedures for the evaluation of project activities in consultation with program/project stakeholders.
-Lead MEAL team in Balochistan region to ensure smooth tracking of activities and guiding the overall MEAL strategy and implementation of related activities in the project area.
-Conducting base line, area specific context, assessments by designing appropriate methods of collecting, updating and reviewing data.
-Designing of MEAL framework and coordination with program team for its implementation.
-Integrated accountability mechanism in accordance with MEAL framework and standard humanitarian standards by implementing complaints handling mechanism.
-Undertaking periodic monitoring visits of areas and to take stock of how MEAL framework is being practiced and suggest critical recommendations for improvement and course correction.
-Ensuring follow up mechanism is in place with respect to key recommendations, observations and findings coming from MEAL staff, thematic leads and review.
-Managing consultancies (recruit, guide and supervise) for commissioned base line, evaluations, impact studies and assessments.
-Conducted need assessment of generated reports as per need and requirements.
-Strengthening of MEAL unit by ensuring budget for MEAL activities and required MEAL human resource at project implementation office.
-Designed projects on KOBO tool box for data management (collection, analysis and reporting).
-Developed base line, mid line and end line reports by using data analysis from KOBO tool box and as well as qualitative information.
-Designing and conducting projects midterm and annual reviews and reflections to extract important lessons learnt for continuous improvement.
-Course correction measures taken and recommended to the program team on the basis of participatory impact assessment and process monitoring findings.
-Ensured beneficiary community related complaints are registered and handled according to the policy and procedures of Islamic Relief Pakistan in all projects.
-Regular reporting to management on the progress of program/projects related issues and challenges and suggestions for improvement in grey areas.
-Ensured periodic reporting of each project for respective area in line with monitoring and accountability Framework.
-Updated progress of projects (targets vs achievements, time lines and financial status) on Program real time information system (PRISM) along with learning logs and strengthened organizational knowledge pool for learning purpose.
-Tracking progress against output and outcome level indicators for each project.
-Holding debriefing sessions with concerned teams on critical findings and observations to chalk out action points and course correction measures.
-Facilitated and implemented internal and external action research activities such as impact studies, evaluations etc.
-Ensured project specific monitoring plans are developed and followed accordingly.
-Reporting on any non-compliance to beneficiary selection criteria to concerned manager.
-Ensured receiving, registering, investigating, and recommending appropriate and amicable solutions on all beneficiary community focused complaints.
v Developed and strengthened Monitoring and Evaluation system and procedures and M&E manual.
v Monitor all project activities, Financial, Progress and Process.
v Ensure implementation of accountability system and timely handling of complaints.
v Develop logical framework of all projects.
v Developing Monitoring indicators of projects.
v Ensure monthly review meetings of all sectors and recording of proceedings
v Ensure compliance in context of review meeting discussions and decisions.
v Coordinate with senior management team on progress for achievement against targets.
v Compilation and submission of weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and annual reports.
v Providing technical support to project/program staff in development of project proposal, development of project implementation plans.
v Maintain all completed and ongoing projects list with donors and financial portfolio.
v Ensure compliance with the project management online tool kit.
v Developed/Revised MEL manual, MEL plan, MEL framework, data collection tools according to approved revised work plan.
v Development minimum documentation criteria for each activity and ensure its implementation in district and regional offices and also availability of scan data in National Office.
v Developed qualitative reports for donors and also collected data and Reviewed partner organization different narrative reports and shared feedback for further rectifications and improvements in monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
v Collected data from field staff and prepared data sets for uploading on Tri-Net and USAID Pak Info for reporting on quarterly basis.
v Supported project team in identifying data duplication, clean the data, rectifying errors in data, analyzed the data and prepared summaries/graphs for sharing with management and donors.
v Conducted data quality assessment as per donor requirements by ensuring donor standard data quality assessment protocols such as data validity, reliability, timelines, precisions and integrity.
v Developed and updated output tables and shared in monthly management reports.
v Conducted capacity building sessions and produce reports for staff on M&E activities such as use of data collection tools, MEL Plan and SOPs of data collection, producing of graphs and analytical reports.
v Developed and updated one pager of each activity targets Vs achievements on quarterly basis and shared with management and USAID.
v Managed and implemented planned surveys/studies and conducted field monitoring visits.
v Implemented web-based monitoring and evaluation information system and collected, storage and reviewed MOVs of events in scan for all conducted activities with the support of program team.
v Prepared and uploaded data on USAID data development library sites at the end of the project.
-Facilitated in Development/implementation of performance management plan, data collection tools, SOPs for data collection.
-Prepared monitoring checklists and developed indicators tracking table.
-Managed and conducted surveys and studies.
-Conducted capacity building session for program team on M&E activities.
-Conducted field monitoring visits and consolidated data for analyses and reporting.
-Prepared internal reports and also reviewed periodic reports by program teams and implementation partners.
-Removing data errors/duplications and shared feedback for improvements to program team.
-Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports and also reviewed program reports for finalization and sharing with donors.
-Facilitated National and Provincial M&E leads in development of strategies and data basis for grants monitoring.
-Organizing and Participated in experience sharing and learning workshops and Lead in facilitated project debriefs; and prepared reports mapping the outcomes of project.
-Implemented web based information system and ensured up to date all projects related information on pre developed system and its utilization.
-Coordinated with external consultants for impact evaluation studies.
-Coordinated with donors for reporting and implementation of monitoring and evaluation related activities at field level.
-Prepared M&E plans, monthly program updates, managed compile and consolidated data and conducted program reviews meetings.
-Conducted field visits, program staff capacity sessions.
-Established reporting and information sharing mechanism with concern stakeholders and removing data errors.
-Provided support in reporting and sharing of information related to projects.