Abdifatah Abdullahi Mohamed
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Professional
Galkacyo, SO.About
Highly experienced MEAL professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in M&E and project management across humanitarian and development sectors. Proven ability to design and implement robust M&E frameworks, conduct data-driven evaluations, and manage accountability systems to ensure impactful program delivery and continuous learning. Adept at leveraging evidence-based insights to drive strategic decision-making and foster strong community engagement.
Work
Univ. of Southern Somalia
|Part-time University Teacher
Baidoa, Somalia, Somalia
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Summary
Currently educates undergraduate students in Humanitarian Studies and Business Administration, integrating practical M&E methodologies to enhance learning outcomes and prepare them for real-world challenges.
Highlights
Delivered engaging lectures and comprehensive course materials for undergraduate programs in Humanitarian Studies and Business Administration (Statistics).
Mentored students in academic research, data analysis, and project writing, fostering critical thinking and practical application of MEAL concepts.
Enhanced student engagement and comprehension by incorporating practical case studies and real-world M&E tools into teaching methodologies.
Contributed to curriculum development and program reviews, ensuring alignment with industry standards and pedagogical best practices.
Community Empowerment & Social Development Organization (CESDO)
|M&E Officer
Baidoa, Somalia, Somalia
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Summary
Led monitoring and evaluation initiatives for humanitarian and development projects, ensuring robust data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive program effectiveness and donor compliance.
Highlights
Designed and implemented comprehensive M&E frameworks, logframes, and reporting tools for multiple projects, enhancing data integrity and programmatic oversight.
Developed and rolled out a new Monitoring Database, significantly improving reporting turnaround time by 30% for critical program insights.
Trained and supervised over 30 field enumerators, strengthening data quality and ensuring accurate data collection processes.
Managed community feedback mechanisms, achieving an impressive >85% resolution rate and fostering transparent accountability with beneficiaries.
Conducted regular monitoring visits and produced actionable monitoring reports, informing evidence-based decision-making and project adjustments.
Supported project teams to ensure timely and quality data collection in line with stringent donor requirements.
Facilitated beneficiary selection, training sessions, and field visits, promoting accountability and inclusiveness across project interventions.
Produced detailed lessons learned and best practice reports, directly influencing program design and operational improvements.
Modern Management Co. (MMC)
|Project Officer
Somalia, Somalia, Somalia
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Summary
Managed project implementation and community engagement initiatives, fostering local partnerships and driving successful outcomes in community development programs.
Highlights
Successfully mobilized community volunteers, leading to improved community ownership and sustainability of project interventions.
Facilitated impactful community mobilization sessions with local authorities, CBOs, and beneficiaries, enhancing project buy-in and participation.
Implemented Family Development Plans (FDPs) at the household level, effectively addressing specific community needs and improving well-being.
Strengthened the capacity of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in providing care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs).
Supported project teams with data collection, analysis, and beneficiary monitoring, ensuring data-driven program adjustments.
Coordinated project-related trainings, workshops, and meetings for diverse stakeholders, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and collaboration.
Represented the project in key partner and stakeholder coordination forums, enhancing strategic partnerships and project visibility.
SOS Children's Village Somalia
|M&E Assistant
Baidoa, Somalia, Somalia
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Summary
Provided essential M&E support for health and child protection projects, focusing on data quality, survey implementation, and reporting to inform program adjustments and accountability.
Highlights
Improved data accuracy by 20% through the implementation of strengthened field data verification processes, enhancing reliability of program insights.
Supported the successful execution of baseline, midline, and endline surveys across multiple health and child protection projects.
Monitored key project indicators and provided timely feedback to program managers, enabling adaptive management and course correction.
Conducted rigorous spot-checks to ensure high data quality and accountability, maintaining the integrity of M&E processes.
Assisted in training and supervising enumerators, ensuring consistent and accurate data collection methodologies during surveys.
Managed the secure filing of sensitive project data and generated comprehensive monitoring reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Education
Univ. of Southern Somalia
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Diploma
Education
Al-Micraj Institute
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Diploma
Health Science
Univ. of Southern Somalia
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BSc
Business Administration & Management Science
Univ. of Southern Somalia
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Diploma
Human Resource Management
Languages
Somali
English
Swahili
Arabic
Certificates
Early Warning & Response Training (EWARN)
Issued By
WHO
Leadership & Governance
Issued By
Univ. of Southern Somalia
BSAFE Security Training
Issued By
UNDSS
PSEA
Issued By
UNICEF
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Issued By
SOS
Skills
M&E Tools
KoboToolbox, ODK, DHIS2.
Statistical Packages
SPSS, Excel, Stata.
Software
MS Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite.
Core Competencies
Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks (RBM, Logframe, ToC), Accountability & Complaint Response Mechanisms (CRM), Baseline, Midline, and Endline Surveys, Data Collection & Analysis, Program Monitoring & Reporting, Training & Capacity Building, Beneficiary Feedback & Community Engagement, Donor Compliance & Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination, Project Management.