Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 11 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) within development and humanitarian contexts, the expert is skilled in project management, data analysis, strategic planning, and gender inclusion. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives with USAID and PEPFAR, where accomplishments such as developing data management systems and leading gender strategy development were achieved. Responsibilities have included overseeing MEL systems, training staff, and facilitating community accountability. The expert has demonstrated leadership in project implementation and capacity building across various sectors, including WASH and health.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID and PEPFAR, focusing on development cooperation projects in areas like Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), health, and emergency relief. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. These projects have been national in scope, particularly in Nigeria, covering regions such as Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and Benue states. The expert has contributed to initiatives like the USAID Small Town WASH Activity and the USAID/PEPFAR SMILE OVC Program, demonstrating impact in governance, health, and social development sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at key sectors such as Civil Society and NGOs, Gender, Humanitarian Aid, Social Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Water & Sanitation. Previously held roles have included technical oversight, project management, and capacity building. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in gender inclusion and data management within these sectors. The geographic scope of work is primarily in Nigeria, with significant experience in conflict and development settings. This experience has contributed to projects aimed at fostering community resilience and sustainable development.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual collaboration, the expert is fluent in English and Idoma, with basic proficiency in Hausa. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work in Nigeria and collaboration with multilingual teams on various development projects. No formal language certifications are mentioned.