Sudirman

Consultant
Jl. Suharto Merce Barat Selat Narmada, 83371, Lombok Barat, Indonesia.

About

Highly accomplished Head of Quality Assurance and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Management professional with over two decades of experience leading complex programs in the international development and non-profit sectors. Excels at designing robust M&E frameworks, implementing data-driven quality assurance systems, and fostering strategic partnerships to drive impactful outcomes across diverse initiatives. Expertise spans project management, research, and institutional effectiveness, consistently delivering measurable improvements in program performance and accountability.

Work

Qamarul Huda Foundation
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Head of Quality Assurance

Lombok Barat, NTB, Indonesia

Summary

Led the development and implementation of comprehensive quality assurance frameworks and data-driven systems to enhance institutional effectiveness and strategic initiatives.

Highlights

Developed and implemented robust quality standards, instruments, and manuals, establishing a systematic framework for institutional quality assurance.

Managed and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, including In-depth Interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), to inform continuous improvement and strategic planning.

Facilitated institutional reporting to leadership and government agencies, ensuring transparency and accountability for performance and enabling indicators.

Continuously improved and maintained online systems for monitoring performance and institutional effectiveness, serving both internal and external stakeholders.

Ensured policy and procedures aligned with accreditation standards and international best practices, contributing to institute-wide academic quality assurance.

Provided mechanisms for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating quality improvement data related to student and graduate experiences, enhancing preparedness for employment.

LARISPA Nusantara Foundation
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Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Management Manager

Lombok Barat, NTB, Indonesia

Summary

Oversaw the entire data lifecycle, from policy creation and collection to secure storage and analysis, driving efficient and accurate data management practices.

Highlights

Created and enforced policies for effective data management, formulating techniques to ensure data adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy.

Devised and implemented efficient, secure procedures for data handling and analysis, safeguarding digital databases from breaches and losses.

Designed field implementation guidelines, codebooks, and managed data collection processes from the field into online entry systems.

Monitored and analyzed information and data systems, identifying and implementing enhancements through new technologies and upgrades.

Troubleshot data-related problems and authorized maintenance or modifications to ensure continuous data integrity and system performance.

Islamic Relief Worldwide Indonesia
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Area Coordinator

Indonesia

Summary

Coordinated and managed multi-sectoral projects across NTB, ensuring effective implementation, stakeholder engagement, and timely reporting to achieve project targets.

Highlights

Served as a central point of contact for project stakeholders, including government agencies, consultants, and staff, fostering strong reciprocal relationships and alignment with government priorities.

Managed a portfolio of diverse projects, including Emergency Responses, Climate Change Adaptation, WASH, Livelihood, and Child Protection, ensuring independent working and supervision.

Supported project coordinators in financial, logistic, administrative, and human resource issues, contributing to the effective achievement of project targets.

Monitored and evaluated projects systematically to capture successes, challenges, and lessons learned, facilitating immediate problem remediation and knowledge sharing.

Ensured timely submission of all monthly, semi-annual, and annual project reports to the country office and donors, maintaining contractual compliance.

Established and maintained relationships with local CSOs and NGOs, acting as a facilitator, convener, capacity builder, and grant administrator for implementing partners.

World Bank - The Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA)
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Data Manager for Tools Development for Nutrition Counseling for the Family Hope Program

Indonesia

Summary

Managed the development of nutrition monitoring and counseling tools, ensuring alignment with government priorities and improving interpersonal communication.

Highlights

Proactively coordinated communication with government stakeholders at national, provincial, and district levels, establishing reciprocal relationships and aligning with government priorities.

Assessed the current performance of the Family Hope Program (PKH) regarding nutrition monitoring and counseling mechanisms and their implementation.

Designed a specialized tool for nutrition monitoring and counseling to enhance interpersonal communication, based on comprehensive consultancy findings.

Summit Institute of Development funded USAID, WHO, Qualcomm wireless
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Senior Manager for Data Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Indonesia

Summary

Led data management, monitoring, and evaluation efforts for USAID, WHO, and Qualcomm-funded projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and strategic objectives.

Highlights

Trained staff and coordinated with national, provincial, and district-level government stakeholders to ensure project deliverables were met on time.

Monitored and evaluated project implementation against the Logical Framework's stages of change, ensuring required activities and reporting on outcomes.

Established a governance mechanism to ensure the technology platform and community progress aligned with timelines, objectives, and software development best practices.

Designed and implemented a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) System, overseeing its development and use.

Led routine collection, analysis, and use of project evidence, documenting impact, and informing management, policy, and program solutions.

Supervised and quality-controlled data collection across all sites, ensuring adherence to standardized procedures and high data quality.

Jhpiego
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End Project Evaluation and Data Analysis Consultant

Indonesia

Summary

Conducted comprehensive program evaluations and data analysis, delivering high-quality, evidence-based reports and actionable recommendations.

Highlights

Conducted a comprehensive review of program documentation, including the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework and review reports, to assess program effectiveness.

Facilitated staff training sessions on effective administration and utilization of data collection tools, enhancing team capabilities.

Gathered data through consultative processes, including interviews, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews with diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, producing high-quality, evidence-based evaluation reports.

Conducted data cleaning and analysis from EMAS Evaluation datasets (baseline, endline, intervention, and comparison districts) and in-depth interviews.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Indonesia
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Program Manager

Indonesia

Summary

Managed agricultural projects, overseeing work plans, budgets, and reports, and coordinating support programs with various government and international organizations.

Highlights

Developed project work plans, budgets, and reports for agricultural initiatives, including animal production and product processing.

Coordinated the Support Program on NTB-BSS with various organizations, including provincial and district governments, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Embassy of Japan.

Managed project budgets allocated by JICA, ensuring effective coordination and information flow with project teams and stakeholders.

Provided regular training to farmers on beef production, processing, and marketing, connecting communities to regional enterprises for product sales and export.

Ensured maintenance of program systems, including budget management and project M&E, to support effective resource use and compliance with reporting requirements.

Guided, trained, and supported a team of project managers, providing technical reviews and quality checks to ensure high performance and adherence to timelines.

Helen Keller International Myanmar
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Trainer Consultant

Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar

Summary

Facilitated specialized training on Rapid Assessment of Blindness and Data Management systems for medical and nursing professionals.

Highlights

Facilitated training for medical and nursing staff in Myanmar on Rapid Assessment of Blindness.

Provided training on Statistic and Data Management systems to enhance professional capabilities for 17-24 June 2010.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
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Project Coordinator

Indonesia

Summary

Coordinated fisheries projects, managing planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and communication to ensure high-quality, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

Highlights

Provided project planning and budgeting for fisheries initiatives, ensuring strategic resource allocation.

Managed strategic engagement and communication with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector, CSOs, and multi-donors.

Served as the primary liaison with government partners, CSOs, and development organizations, fostering collaborative relationships.

Developed and oversaw communication materials, including concept notes and presentations, for existing and prospective partners.

Provided lead support for project implementation, ensuring desired outputs were delivered with appropriate quality, on time, and within budget.

Helen Keller International
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Area Coordinator

Indonesia

Summary

Coordinated all field activities for the SUMMIT Program in the West Area, managing logistics, problem-solving, and staff supervision across 77 villages.

Highlights

Responsible for field preparation in 77 villages for the SUMMIT Program West Area, ensuring smooth logistical and operational setup.

Coordinated all field activities, including enumeration, communication, and socialization, effectively resolving on-the-ground issues.

Managed the budget for both Supplementation and Demographic Surveillance activities, optimizing resource allocation.

Recruited, monitored, and evaluated field staff, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to program standards.

Maintained relationships with government institutions at district and sub-district levels (Dikes, Puskesmas, Bidan, Kecamatan).

Conducted quality control checks of enumerators through home visits and provided weekly and monthly reports on progress.

Helen Keller International
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Field Coordinator

Indonesia

Summary

Coordinated field activities for Supplementation programs, contributing to manual development, technical training, and community socialization.

Highlights

Coordinated field activities related to Supplementation programs at the sub-district level.

Contributed to the development of the Manual Operational and questionnaire, and conducted Technical Training for Supplementation activities.

Conducted formal and informal socialization in sub-district, village, and hamlet levels within the SUMMIT program area.

Recruited, supervised, monitored, and evaluated field staff, ensuring effective program delivery.

Maintained relationships with government institutions at the sub-district and village level, providing weekly reports on progress.

Helen Keller International
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Field Supervisor

Indonesia

Summary

Supervised field activities for Demographic Surveillance, including manual development, training, and community engagement.

Highlights

Coordinated field activities related to Demographic Surveillance at the sub-district level.

Involved in the team for Manual Operational and questionnaire development, and Technical Training for demographic surveillance.

Conducted formal and informal socialization in the sub-district, village, and hamlet levels within the SUMMIT program area.

Recruited, supervised, monitored, and evaluated field staff to ensure program quality and effectiveness.

Made planning and executing on-field activities of demographic surveillance.

Education

Universitas Mataram (University of Mataram)
Mataram, NTB, Indonesia

Doctoral Degree

Science Education

Universitas Mataram (University of Mataram)
Mataram, NTB, Indonesia

Master's Degree

Science Education

Universitas Mataram (University of Mataram)
Mataram, NTB, Indonesia

Bachelor's Degree

Agriculture [Animal Science]

Awards

Outstanding Paper Presenter

Awarded By

Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines

Awarded at the First International Conference on Multi-Perspectives in Education (ICOME 2020) for significant contribution.

Oral Presentation Award

Awarded By

Asian Congress of Nutrition (ACN), Japan

Received for presenting on "Ensuring responsive action and program policy with real-time data management" at the 12th Asian Conference of Nutrition (ACN) in Yokohama, Japan.

Oral Presentation Award

Awarded By

American Society of Nutrition, Experimental Biology Conference

Received for presenting on "The long term impact of maternal multiple multimicronutrient supplementation, infant nutrition, and health on visual acuity of 9 - 12 years old children in Indonesia" at the Experimental Biology Conference in Boston, USA.

JENESYS East Asia Future Leaders Programme

Awarded By

Japan Foundation

Selected to participate in the JENESYS East Asia Future Leaders Programme held in Tokyo and Hokkaido, Japan.

Publications

Assessing the effect of the expanding maternal and neonatal survival program on improving stabilization and referral for maternal and newborn complications in Indonesia

Published by

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Summary

Evaluation of a maternal and neonatal survival program's impact on stabilization and referral for complications in Indonesia.

The effect of Expanding Maternal and Neonatal Survival interventions on improving the coverage of labor monitoring and complication prevention practices in hospitals in Indonesia

Published by

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Summary

Study on the impact of maternal and neonatal survival interventions on labor monitoring and complication prevention practices in Indonesian hospitals.

Maternal multiple micronutrient supplementation and other biomedical and socio-environmental influences on children's cognition at age 9-12 years in Indonesia: follow-up of the SUMMIT randomized trial.

Published by

Lancet Glob Health

Summary

Research on the long-term impact of maternal micronutrient supplementation on cognitive development in Indonesian children aged 9-12 years.

Ensuring Responsive Action and Program Policy with Real-time Data Management

Published by

Asian Nutrition

Summary

Publication on the importance of real-time data management for responsive action and program policy.

The long-term impact of maternal multiple micronutrient supplementation, infant nutrition, and health on visual acuity of 9-12 years old children in Indonesia.

Published by

Experimental Biology

Summary

Study investigating the long-term effects of maternal micronutrient supplementation on visual acuity in Indonesian children.

Influence of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Occupation on Visual Acuity in Kopang Primary Health Care of Central Lombok.

Published by

Mataram University Press

Summary

Research exploring the influence of diabetes, hypertension, and occupation on visual acuity in a primary health care setting.

Comparative Effect of Rennin from Goat Stomach and Biduri (Caloutropis gigantea) As Milk Coagulating Substances in various Levels of Concentration in Cheese Making.

Published by

Mataram University Press

Summary

Comparative study on the efficacy of different rennin sources in cheese making.

Languages

Bahasa Indonesia
English

Skills

Data Management & Analysis

Spreadsheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, PowerPoint, Google Forms, Survey Monkey, Lime Survey, KOBOTOOLBOX, NVivo Qualitative Data Analysis Software, SPSS Software Data Analysis, STATA software Data Analysis, SAS Programming for Data Analysis, Epi Data, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server Database, Python Data Analysis, Qualitative Data, Quantitative Data, Data Collection, Data Cleaning, Data Validation, Data Dissemination, Data Security.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL)

M&E Frameworks, Program Evaluation, Performance Monitoring, Impact Assessment, Baseline Assessments, Needs Assessments, Feasibility Studies, Lessons Learned, Accountability Mechanisms, Quality Benchmarks, KPI Tracking, Reporting, Strategic Planning.

Project Management & Coordination

Project Implementation, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Budget Management, Resource Management, Work Plan Development, Program Design, Risk Management, Project Kick-off, Problem Solving, Time Management.

Quality Assurance

Quality Standards Development, Quality Control, Accreditation Standards, Institutional Effectiveness, Process Improvement, Policy Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Research & Methodology

Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, In-depth Interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Key Informant Interviews, Literature Review, Research Design, Evidence-based Reporting, Data Interpretation.

Training & Capacity Building

Staff Training, Workshop Facilitation, Technical Training, Curriculum Development, Community Engagement, Capacity Building.

Technology & Systems

Online Systems, GIS, Mobile Technology, Database Management, System Enhancements, Troubleshooting.

Communication & Reporting

Stakeholder Communication, Government Liaison, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, Documentation, Information Dissemination, Policy Briefs, Grant Reporting.

References

Alisa Pedrana, Ph.D

Burnet Institute Australia/Jhpiego, alisa.pedrana@burnet.edu.au, alisa.pedrana@gmail.com, +61 412 476 477

Dr. Roy T. Jiong

Helen Keller International, Deputy Country Director, rtjiong@gmail.com, 0816785405

Mandri Apriatni, M.Dev

CEO of LARISPA Nusantara Foundation, msapriatni@gmail.com, 08175731317