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Moses Okello
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability And Learning Specialist
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented MEAL professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning systems, managing data and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in data management principles, Evaluation processes and MEAL best practices.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional MEAL Manager
Save the Children International
Moroto
05.202 - Current
- Developed and implemented a functional MEAL system of 5 projects in WASH, Livelihood, Nutrition, Education and Child Protection by reviewing Theory of change, MEAL plans, log frames, Indicator performance tracking tool and monitoring tools.
- , Supported 5 projects evaluations e.g., End-line evaluations for GOATS Project-Livelihood and Nutrition Project , Food security and Nutrition Project(FSN), Strengthening Education Systems and Bridging Learnng Loss(SESBiLL) Project-Accelerated Education and dissemination of findings and Baseline evaluations for Education Projects Integrated Education Project for Karamoja, and NORAD)
- Conducted regional Learning activities such as 3 Bi-annual reflection meetings, 2 MEAL capacity building workshops for MEAL staff, 3 Joint field monitoring with Projects stakeholders.
- Supported digital data collection and storage by managing regional Kobo collect account-a repository for all survey tools for all 6 project projects in the region with over 15 data collection tools.
- Provided technical support on all MEAL activities planning and donor reporting in the region by reviewing and approving activities concepts, review of monthly MEAL reports, 4 donor reports and evaluation reports
- Supervised the regional MEAL team and led MEAL capacity building of staff in report writing, data analysis, communication and presentation through workshops, sharing feedback during weekly meetings and reflection meetings
- Managed and motivated the MEAL team to be productive and engaged in work by developing regional MEAL work plans and weekly meetings with the MEAL team
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes e.g. timely sharing of donor reports, conducting assessments, and monitoring activities
- Streamlined and monitored quality projects through data quality assessments and quality benchmark monitoring to close quality gaps, safeguarding issues and negative impact of activities
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to the MEAL team through mentorship, coaching, workshops and assigning tasks and delegation. e.g. Rota for MEAL monthly report writing
MEAL Coordinator
Save the Children International
Kampala
10.202 - 05.2024
- Led the development of the Project theory of Change, Log-frame, MEAL plan and the Indicator Performance tracking tool (IPTT) to track results, trends and progress
- Collected data digitally, analyzed, reported on the project performance and disseminated periodic assessments and evaluations
- Collected and managed complaints and feedback from different channels and shared reports and recommendations with project managers and regional area manager for improvement
- Enhanced use of digital data collection through use of Kobo where all project datasets are stored in one repository and archived
- Managed project timelines for successful completion of evaluations (baseline, annual and final evaluations), and assessments e.g Endline evaluations for FSN, GOATS, Ready to Learn, SESBiLL projects
- Collaborated with Technical advisor, Project managers internally to develop MEAL plans, compile reports with overall Projects objectives, fostering a unified approach toward saving children, externally with the Consortium partners, district local governments through sharing of reports, joint monitoring and review meetings
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents. e.g. Indicator Performance tracking tool, Post Distribution Monitoring reports and survey reports
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment through sharing of field findings, sharing feedback with project teams from project beneficiaries and feedback on their performance
MEAL Officer
Save the Children International
Moroto
06.202 - 09.202
- Designed routine monitoring forms, oversaw data collection, compiled, and aggregated data, maintained databases, generated reports (Field monitoring reports, Annual reports, Outcome assessment reports and accountability reports) and provided support to surveys and evaluation as well as learning and accountability system
- Conducted monthly Quality Benchmark (QB) monitoring of activities implemented) to document and discuss quality issues that were shared with project team for improvement and learning
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Mentored junior staff members, supported them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
MEAL Assistant
World Vision International
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed data collection tools using kobo, summarized data to generate learnings and shared with project team for improvement, rolled out accountability channels, planning and execution of MEAL activities including learning activities e.g
- Coordinated and conducted learning activities through Reflection meetings, review meetings, and joint monitoring where key lessons, and best practices were documented and shared with management
- Maintained project databases that supported projects donor reporting , partner reporting and information needs
- Collaboratively completed project assessments like post distribution monitoring, KAPS surveys and shared findings with the project manager and relevant stakeholders
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring & Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala 01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Statistics
Kampala International University
Kampala 01.2013 - 01.2015
Economics and Applied Statistics
Kampala International University
Kampala 04.2009 - 01.2012
Uganda Advanced Certificate - Education
Teso College Aloet
01.2007 - 01.2008
Uganda Certificate - Education
Lango College
01.2003 - 01.2006
Skills
Data analysis using Excel, SPSS and STATA
Facilitation
Communication and Report writing
Digital data collection using Kobo and ODK
Data Visualization
Data presentation using QGIS
Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Data presentation using QGIS
Websites
References
Available on Request
Software
SPSS
STATA
Timeline
MEAL Assistant
World Vision International
09.2019 - 05.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring & Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Statistics
Kampala International University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Economics and Applied Statistics
Kampala International University
04.2009 - 01.2012
Uganda Advanced Certificate - Education
Teso College Aloet
01.2007 - 01.2008
Uganda Certificate - Education
Lango College
01.2003 - 01.2006
MEAL Coordinator
Save the Children International
10.202 - 05.2024
MEAL Officer
Save the Children International
06.202 - 09.202
Regional MEAL Manager
Save the Children International
05.202 - Current
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