PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
———————————————————————————————————————————————
Results-driven Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Possesses more than 10 years of experience in public health and development sectors. Proficient in developing KPIs, data collection tools, and assessment methodologies to measure project effectiveness and impact. Skilled in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and translating findings into actionable insights for informed decision-making. Demonstrated success in conducting rigorous evaluations that contribute to evidence-based program improvement. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Committed to driving continuous improvement and enhancing program efficiency through the application of M&E best practices. Seeking a challenging role to apply my expertise in monitoring and evaluation to optimize organizational performance and outcomes.
———————————————————————————————————————————————
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
——————————————————————————————————————————————
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst - Child Survival Program-Medical Oxygen Initiative (Donor: BMGF and ELMA), Nov 2022 – Present, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Led the development of program plans, theory of change, and M&E log frame.
- Guided the program team with the development of weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual plans.
- Developed M&E and supportive supervision tools and data visualization techniques.
- Work with regional teams to conduct continuous performance monitoring by ensuring that data is collected routinely and reported on time and that data quality is maintained.
- Conducted data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results of activities during the program implementation.
- Provided necessary information for timely preparation of donor reports.
- Led baseline, midterm, and end-line assessments and strengthened knowledge management.
- Work with the program team to identify and document lessons and best practices.
- Developed concept notes and proposals as part of the team.
- Provided technical support and coordination role in phase-II oxygen roadmap implementation plan development.
- Support the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders to strengthen the national Technical Working Group (TWG)
- Drafted manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Work closely with CHAI Ethiopia and CHAI Global M&E team for best experience and regular knowledge sharing
- Support regional team weekly program check-in action point identification and regular follow-up for implementation.
Emory University: Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning Advisor - Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Program (Donor: KOICA & UNICEF), 5 April 2021 – May 14, 2022, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Developed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) work plan.
- Coordinated joint monitoring visits, organized debriefing sessions, and shared action points.
- Led annual work plans as well as detailed implementation plans.
- Applied QGIS to map project intervention areas and health facilities.
- Ensure the design, collection, compilation, analysis, and production of data are to the appropriate standard.
- Conducted assessment on barriers and enablers of referral system from the community across the health tiers using a Human Centered Design (HCD) approach in two regions (Afar and Benishangul Gumuz) of Ethiopia.
- Developed implementation guidelines (referral system and Health and Demographic Surveillance System).
- Led implementation research in selected health centers and all general hospitals of two emerging regions on catchment-based clinical mentorship and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) respectively.
- Participated and provided technical inputs in the development of concept notes and project proposal development.
- Provided capacity-building training to staff and partners on data management, data quality, and the basics of M&E.
- Tracked key project indicators using DHIS2 and acted accordingly.
- Developed and maintained a training database system with an interactive dashboard.
- Conducted data analysis, interpretation, and data visualization and strengthened documentation of information.
- Developed supportive supervision tools to be used at the health post, health center, woreda health office& hospital.
- Produced quarter, biannual, and annual reports to donors and signatories’ government bureaus.
- Provided timely feedback on reports shared by regional teams.
- Produced quarterly program updates to staff and donors, captured action points, and followed up on their implementation.
Edukans Foundation: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer - Stemming Irregular Migration in North & Central Ethiopia through capacity building & employment creation for vulnerable and unemployed youth (Donor: EU), 1 January 2020-31 Oct 2020, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Developed MEAL plan for the consortium and ensured all MEAL activities were conducted within time & budget.
- Led and provided technical support for end-line evaluations and various need assessments.
- Coached/ trained consortium members about the M&E frameworks, guidelines, and tools.
- Developed strategies to increase data demand and use amongst staff and consortium members.
- Developed and shared success stories and lessons with consortium members and donors.
- Ensured regular communication with consortium members to deliver a timely narrative and financial reports.
- Reviewed and provided feedback to consortium members’ reports to ensure compliance with EU requirements.
- Conducted data collection, collation, analysis, and write-up.
- Facilitated and led quarterly project reviews and workshops.
- Ensured the availability of timely, accurate, and complete data and led analysis and reporting.
- Ensured effective storage of assessment, evaluations, and organizational knowledge and used it to promote learning.
- Developed and shared guidelines and templates to capture success stories.
- Provided monitoring and evaluation findings and recommendations to support planning and programming.
- Documented and shared lessons learned and best practices on time to ensure the knowledge gained contributed to the improvement of the project.
- Reviewed and provided feedback on quarterly and annual reports to consortium members.
- Consolidated quarter, annual, and interim reports.
Clinton Health Access Initiative: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Child Survival Program - Supply Chain Management of Child Health Commodities in the Reduction of Pneumonia and Diarrhea Diseases (Donor: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), 20 November 2017 – 31 December 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Developed annual plans and facilitated periodic review sessions with regional and country-level teams.
- Actively engaged and developed different research concept notes, protocols, and proposals.
- Led and conducted implementation research on childhood pneumonia and diarrhea in four agrarian regions of Ethiopia (400 health centers, 400 health posts & 400 district health offices).
- Led and conducted implementation research on the availability and functionality of medical oxygen and treatment of childhood pneumonia in 32 public hospitals across all regions of Ethiopia.
- Led implementation research on the availability and use of medical oxygen in 12 pilot health centers selected from four agrarian regions of Ethiopia.
- Published three articles in international peer-reviewed journals and produced one case report.
- Provided technical support to the Ministry of Health& other Agencies and bureaus at the federal & regional levels.
- Designed and maintained electronic and paper-based data capturing and tracking systems using SurveyCTO.
- Played a leading role in planning and managing operational research and evaluation.
- Coordinated and led the design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of baseline, mid-term, end-line, and operational research.
- Designed and well-versed in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Conducted and familiar with big data analysis using STATA and SPSS, interpretation, and reporting of results of activities and high-level outcomes and presented to management for program course corrections.
- Produced evidence and information from program data for local and international dissemination.
- Developed interactive dashboards for key indicators for ease of follow-up and tracking.
- Conducted data quality assessments and verification visits to assess the quality of data and program implementation to identify bottlenecks and provide timely corrective actions.
- Captured and disseminated lessons learned from monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up of actions.
Children Believe: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Project (Donor: Global Affairs Canada), 21 September 2016 – 19 November 2017, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Developed M& E plan and data collection tools in line with project performance measurement framework.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained robust monitoring and evaluation and database system that ensured tracking of project/program results at different levels.
- Developed M&E and Supportive Supervision guidelines and conducted data analysis & visualization.
- Synthesized data and disseminated evidence for informed decision-making and program improvement.
- Designed electronic data collection tools using ODK/Kobo Toolbox.
- Ensured timely data collection, analysis, and use for measuring the project performance and learning process.
- Identified and documented key learning/ lessons in the process of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation and shared with the project staff and other project stakeholders.
- Supported project implementation and improvement by providing timely information about project successes to be scaled up as well as challenges to allow timely corrective actions.
- Spearheaded and ensured timely undertaking of different assessments, annual and mid-term project reviews.
- Followed up on the implementation of monitoring findings/recommendations.
- Designed data tracking and management system using the Excel-pivot table function.
- Conducted quarterly joint supportive supervision and provided onsite and written feedback to the project team.
- Produced and timely submitted quarterly and annual project reports to signatory organizations and donors.
Plan International: Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Coordinator - Integrated Development Programs (MNCH, WASH, Child Protection, Quality Primary Education, HIV/AIDS, Food and Nutrition Security) (Donor: EU, CDC, National Offices, etc.), 04 May 2009 - 29 August 2014, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
- Accomplished and maintained program accountability and learning system standards in project cycle management as a core component of monitoring, evaluation, and research initiatives.
- Led and conducted program baseline surveys, mid-term & end-line evaluations, and disseminated lessons learned.
- Institutionalized Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) principles and strategies.
- Led the development and implementation of MEAL activity and budget plans for various programs.
- Provided capacity building and mentorship to staff and Implementing Partners (IPs) staff, supported the implementation of M&E, and identified where adaptations and corrective measures might be needed.
- Conducted joint supportive supervision field visits to follow up implementation progress of projects/programs.
- Led the Program and Project Module (PPM) management for planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Contributed substantively to the design, pre-test, and piloting of questionnaires and other data collection tools.
- Analyzed routinely collected data from projects and disseminated results.
- Collaborated and closely worked with government bureaus and line offices in gap identification, planning, and implementation processes.
- Ensure M&E project tools and documents align with donors' requirements.
- Ensured all M&E documents were appropriately kept in hard and soft copies to keep organizational memory.
- Represented the organization in different network and steering committee meetings and discussion forums.
- Addressed and adequately met donor programmatic compliance issues.
- Produced consolidated quarterly and annual reports to the Country Office, donors, and signatory bureaus & offices.
Organization for Social Services, Health & Development: Team Leader and Community Mobilizer - HIV/AIDS Prevention & Impact Mitigation Project (Donor: CDC), 15 July 2008 – 1 May 2009, Dessie, Ethiopia.
- Contributed and worked as a team in HIV/AIDS problem identification, project planning, and M&E.
- Established and maintained team spirit among the team members and across the staff.
- Provided technical support in areas of community conversation, reproductive health, youth-friendly services, peer education, club management, and income-generating activities.
- Established and strengthened adolescent and youth clubs.
- Led the pretesting, adaptation, and distribution of IEC materials tailored to different audiences.
- Facilitated and established the first-of-its-kind PLWHA Association in the district.
- Organized and facilitated different campaigns and sensitizations for voluntary counseling and testing.
Organization for Social Services, Health & Development: Project Coordinator - HIV/AIDS Care and Support Project (Donor: Plan International), 1 June 2004 -14 July 2008), Lalibela, Ethiopia.
- Coordinated the project activities and overall management of the branch office.
- Led annual plans for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support project activities with stakeholders.
- Conducted regular monitoring and review of project implementation in two districts and ensured that the project was implemented in accordance with its plan and agreements.
- Established and strengthened Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) and anti-HIV/AIDS clubs.
- Provided technical support and served as a resource person in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, and impact mitigation.
- Designed, organized, and facilitated training and workshops for groups working in government offices, NGOs, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), youth clubs, and associations.
- Administered budget effectively and efficiently earmarked to the project as per the approved action plan.
- Prepared progress reports for donors and signatory government offices as per the agreement entered.
EDUCATION
———————————————————————————————————————————————
- Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Master in Public Health Sciences-Epidemiology.
- University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia. Master of Public Health.
- Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. BA in Sociology and Social Administration.
TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
———————————————————————————————————————————————
- Online Training in Research Methodology and Research Protocol Development, Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (September 21 – November 15, 2022)
- Leadership in Strategic Communication, Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Program, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (September 19-23, 2022)
- Data for Action, Institute of Tropical Medicine: Antwerp, Belgium, March 14 - April 1, 2022 (Using R & QGIS).
- Has completed DHIS2_101 Fundamentals Academy online course offered by the University of Oslo, Sep 2019.
- Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS. Ethiopian Statistical Association in collaboration with the Department of Statistics, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (02-07/07/2018).
- Statistical Data Analysis using Stata. Ethiopian Statistical Association in collaboration with the Department of Statistics, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (18-23/06/2018).
- Leadership Beyond Boundary Training of Trainer. Center for Creative Leadership, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (31/03/2014–04/04/2014).
- Project Cycle Management. CCRDA. Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (08/10/2012–12/10/2012).
- Child-Centered Community Development. Plan International, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (05-09/12/2011).
- Disaster Risk Reduction. Plan International, Woldia, Ethiopia (29/08/2011–02/09/2011).
- Planning and managing emergency projects and humanitarian accountability. Save the Children UK, Ethiopia & the NGOs Humanitarian Reform Project (15/09/2010–18/09/2010).
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning. Pact Ethiopia, (23/06/2008–26/06/2008).
RELEVANT SKILLS
———————————————————————————————————————————————
- Excellent data quality, data management, and analysis skills using STATA and SPSS.
- Proficient user of data visualization tools (Power BI).
- Excellent information management, report writing, and knowledge management skills.
- Proficient user of electronic data design and collection platforms such as SurveyCTO and Kobo Toolbox.
- Project management, performance monitoring, system monitoring,
- Strong interpersonal skills, self-driven, organized, and result-oriented.
- Skills in supporting staff with a variety of levels of knowledge and capabilities.
- Ability to apply Donor/Agency regulations and procedures to daily work requirements.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
RELEVANT ACHIEVEMENTS
———————————————————————————————————————————————
- Accepted two abstracts for the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) held in Lusaka, Zambia|27-30 November 2023
- Accepted an abstract for the 13th World Congress of the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Disease (WSPID) held in Durban, South Africa|14-17 November 2023
- Conducted Midterm Evaluation of Plan International Ethiopia Country Strategy Program (February 2023)
- Conducted baseline survey for Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia for a project entitled “Empowerment of Vulnerable Community through Integrated Slum Area Development” (March 2023)
- Developed a women empowerment manual in the health sector of Ethiopia (April 2021)
- Developed Communication and Knowledge Management Strategy and Implementation Guidelines for ten Local Implementing Partners of USAID. (October 2021)
- Published both my master’s thesis and other development project work in peer-reviewed journals.
- Led and conducted baseline, mid-term, and end-line project evaluations and various assessments.
- Take a lead and facilitation role in the establishment of the Rotary Club of Lalibela (March 2020)
- Facilitated and supported the establishment of the first-of-its-kind Anti-H HIV/AIDS Association in Lalibela.
- Founder of Save Your Holy Land Association (Local NGO).
AWARDS & PRIZES
———————————————————————————————————————————————
- Accepted two abstracts and presented at the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) (Lusaka Nov 27-30, 2023)
- Accepted and awarded a travel grant scholarship and presented an abstract for the 13th World Congress of the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Disease (WSPID) (Durban Nov 14-17, 2023)
- Awarded scholarship for short-term training on Data for Action training by the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM), Antwerp, Belgium (2022).
- Awarded a scholarship to attend Uppsala Health Summit’s Conference Tackling Infectious Disease Threats in Uppsala, Sweden (October 2017)
- Awarded Swedish Institute (SI) Study Scholarships for Master program, Stockholm Sweden (2014).
- Awarded performance-based educational opportunity by Plan International Ethiopia for a master study (2012).
PUBLICATIONS
———————————————————————————————————————————————
- Prevalence and associated factors of risky sexual behavior among in-school youth in Lalibela town, Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional community-based study.
- Cannabis use as risk or protection for Type 2 Diabetes: A longitudinal study of 18000 Swedish men and women.
- Changes in the availability of medical oxygen and its clinical practice in Ethiopia during a national scale-up program: A time-series design from thirty-two public hospitals.
- Patient Satisfaction with Primary Health Care Services between Insured and Non-insured Patients under Community-Based Health Insurance Scheme: A Comparative Cross-sectional Facility-Based Study in Ethiopia.
- Factors associated with pre-lacteal feeding practices in Debre Berhan district, North Shoa, Central Ethiopia, a Cross-sectional community-based study.
- Decentralizing oxygen availability and use at primary care level for children under-five with severe pneumonia, an experience from 12 Health Centers in Ethiopia: A pre-post non-experimental study design.
- Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Pneumonia and Hypoxemia (Case Report).
- Adherence of healthcare providers to malaria case management guidelines of the formal private sector in north-western Ethiopia: an implication for malaria control and elimination
- Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) evolvement and expanded scope in Ethiopia. A mixed-method study
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEERISM
———————————————————————————————————————————————
- Ethiopian Evaluation Association (Member)
- Ethiopian Public Health Association (Member)
- Save Your Holy Land Association-Local NGO (Founder and Member)
- Rotary International-Rotary Club of Lalibela- (Past president and member)