Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience, this Monitoring and Evaluation Professional excels in humanitarian emergency and development sectors. The expert is adept in quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, advocacy, and presentation. With extensive project experience in both local and international initiatives, they have led monitoring and evaluation efforts, managed stakeholder engagements, and ensured compliance with donor regulations. Previously held roles include MEAL Coordinator, where they were responsible for designing and implementing MEL plans and facilitating capacity building and knowledge sharing.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as USAID, UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, DFID, EU, ECHO, SIDA, BMZ, Irish Aid, GIZ, and MFA Finland. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building in sectors like education, health, and governance. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, focusing on emergency and development sectors, primarily conducted in Nigeria to address humanitarian and development challenges.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, health, public sector governance, and project management, the expert has held roles such as MEAL Coordinator and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. Responsibilities have included project implementation, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Their cross-cutting expertise includes advocacy and capacity building within humanitarian and development contexts. The geographic scope of work is primarily in Nigeria, focusing on regional and national projects in areas such as Maiduguri and Abuja. Extensive experience in Nigeria includes regions like Maiduguri, Gwoza, Monguno, Pulka, and Abuja, with deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and French, both UN official languages, the expert has utilized these skills in various professional contexts, including multilingual teams and in-country projects. Additionally, they possess language translation and interpretation experience in Hausa and Kanuri, certified by Translation Without Borders. The educational background includes a Master of Evaluation from Saarland University in Germany and a Master of Disaster Risk Management from the University of Maiduguri in Nigeria. They are pursuing a Master in Business Administration at the National Open University of Nigeria and hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria.