Summary


Have more than five years of experience in conducting impact evaluations, End-line, Midline, and Baseline Evaluations of International Development Agencies, specifically UNICEF, World Bank, UNDP, GIZ, NRC, ADB, Green Climate Fund (GCF) Programmes. I have experienced in analyzing information using statistical software’s (STATA, SPSS and R), performing financial analysis and modelling for evaluations, econometric tools and techniques (regression analysis, logit & probit model, etc.). I have conducted the quantitative and qualitative analysis, designed sampling and sample size estimation, missing data handling and data quality control and social norm analysis. I can manage and complete projects to the highest standard, with meticulous attention to detail, along with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.


Projects

Financial Service Provider Training (AMRET) - Cambodia

Experience

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Office
Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Mar 2021 - Present | Suva, Fiji

Monitoring and Evaluation Tools: • Development and introduction of project tracking guidelines, tools, and techniques to capture project data for monitoring, reporting, and steering, and learning • Support to implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies including implementation of monitoring tools and standards • Development of Results Measurement Framework, Systems, methodology, and tools to ensure alignment with donor requirements Reporting and Donor Coordination: • Provide key inputs to reports on qualitative and quantitative monitoring data, with relevant consolidation and disaggregation that meets the SPC MEL needs • Provide key inputs to 6 Monthly Progress Reports, Annual Reports, Annual Work Plans, monitoring reports, and evaluative assessments • Provide ad hoc analytical support to the Technical Staff team and advisors Data Collection and Analysis: • Support to develop data collection methods, verify data, and improve cross-cutting issues understanding and linkages, so that the program staff has access to timely, relevant, and reliable information about progress and results. • Lead and maintain the monitoring and evaluation resources including development of databases and data collection systems for the division core programme funding • Coordinate quarterly data collection and analysis of programmes and projects’ progress. MEL Framework and Plans: • Develop M&E framework, plan, and guidelines for Programme and projects • Support program teams to develop and implement planning and reviews, and effectively monitor and report progress. • Drafting and development of annual M&E work plan, formulating the timelines in consultation with other program colleagues Capacity Building and Facilitation Sessions: • Strong capacity building skills through training and one to one support of implementing partners in developing countries both remote and in-person • Facilitate and support M&E related training and capacity building for Country Focal Officers, workshop participants, and core programme funding partners • Build capacity of partners in M&E as necessary and appropriate. 

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Associate Professional
Green Climate Fund
Feb 2019 - Mar 2021 | Seoul, South Korea

Performance Monitoring and Program Management:
• Developed indicators and tracked the progress of the 13 different projects under the LORTA programme
• Developed theory of change and log-frames for livelihoods and climate change project
• Developed an M&E framework with the external partners and stakeholders to monitor the progress of the projects under the LORTA Programme
• Co-authored and designed an impact evaluation report “building livelihood resilience to climate change in Guatemala” under the LORTA programme of the GCF
• Contributed to the development of several impact evaluation design reports under LORTA programme
• Performed and applied impact evaluation techniques such as Difference-in-Difference (DiD) and Propensity Score Matching under the LORTA programme
Thematic Evaluations/Baseline/Endline:
• Co-authored and completed the evaluation of the country ownership approach of the GCF as a lead data focal person
• Contributed to the evaluation of Forward-Looking Performance Review of the GCF and performed binary analysis
• Produced synthesis report with colleagues of the 2018 and 2019 projects selected for the LORTA programme
Learning Papers/Working Papers:
• Co-authored a learning paper on Impact Measurement and Climate Impact Bonds (CIBs)
• Working on a learning paper on Scaling up the Use of Modernized Climate Information and Early Warning System of Malawi
Coordination and Networking:
• Followed-up closely with the external stakeholders and provided support where needed
• Provided support to the government ministries of the African and Asia Pacific region on project implementation of the GCF funded projects
Data Collection/Data Analysis:
• Developed XLS forms for the data collection of the baselines projects under the LORTA programme
• Extracted data from the GCF’s funded projects and performed a meta-data analysis to examine the extent to which country needs and country ownership have incorporated in both the design and implementation of the GCF funded projects
• Extracted data from the GCF’s funded proposals and performed binary analysis on the Effectiveness and Efficiency, Accreditation and impact potential of the investment criteria of the GCF funded projects
• Using quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze the GCF’s funded proposals

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Programme Analyst
AAN Associates.
Oct 2017 - Jan 2019 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Data Management and Mining:
• Extracted, improved and managed the data of various UN (UNCIEF), INGOs (USAID), Embassies (Norwegian) and national level projects
• Analyzed and cleaned the data according to the data cleaning techniques and tools
• Collected regular feedback from the program manager and supervisor against the management of databases
• Established system and developed a data management hub for collection and storing of data for future projects
Data Collection, Analysis and Visualization:
• Used MICS, WDI Indicators for the analysis of the UNICEF Impact Evaluation and Birth Registration Programme for Nigeria
• MICS and WDI indicators were used for the analysis of UNCIEF Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Program for Viet Nam
• Used statistical techniques for hypothesis testing to validate data and interpretations
• Manage the planning and development of design and procedures for inception reports, and final reports
• Investigate and conducted survival and attrition analysis for several projects
Evaluation/Inception and Pre-Evaluability Assessment of Reports:
• Contributed into the finalization Pre-Evaluability Assessment Report of the impact evaluation of Birth Registration Programme according to the UNICEF DAC-OECD Criteria
• Supervised and wrote an inception report of the UNICEF Birth Registration Programme of Nigeria
• Completed a literature review and contributed into the UNICEF final report of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme of Viet Nam and Indonesia
Qualitative Analysis:
• Performed qualitative research on various issues and programs and provided effective support to various projects and reports
• Analyzed the data with the help of NVIVO and Tableau Public
• Ensured worked according to the donor requirement
Quantitative Analysis:
• Monitored the ongoing projects and kept them updated with latest quantitative tools and techniques
• Produced KAP analysis for the UNICEF STBM Indonesia Program and RSHP Viet Nam Program

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Research Associate
United Nations Capital Development Fund
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | Bangkok, Thailand


Data Management and Database Coordinator:
â€Â¢ Merged and appended baseline and follow-up survey into one dataset of more than 6,000 data units
â€Â¢ Established a system for regular data mining of the KPI dashboard for Nepal, following the KPI dashboard of
Uganda, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
â€Â¢ Consolidated the data of four FSPs of Cambodia into one dataset of more 6 million data units and observations
through STATA/SPSS
â€Â¢ Organized the data of Finscope, Findex, Intermedia for the Remittance and Gender Mekong Study
Data Information and Management:
â€Â¢ Analyzed the data with the help of STATA/SPSS and Excel and presented the findings through infographics, pivot
charts, and graphs
â€Â¢ Contributed to the implementation of the Customer Journey Action Research through data analytics (6.4 million
data units)
â€Â¢ Worked with supervisor and other colleagues on the Gender Mekong Study
â€Â¢ Wrote a 10-page diagnostic report on the results of the study
Capacity Building at National Level:
â€Â¢ Provided Nepalese MFIs with technical assistance and support in planning and organizing training programs for
better data collection and capacity building
â€Â¢ Provided four Cambodian MFIs technical assistance and support in planning and organizing training programs for
better data collection, capacity building
â€Â¢ Promoted and maintain the structure and reinforcement of the commitment and institutional capacities of all
the four MFIs.
Program Monitoring and Reporting:
â€Â¢ Monitored the data and questionnaire for the follow-up survey and second round of interviews and these
questionnaires to be filled out properly
â€Â¢ Developed a KPI sheet for the CleanStart Programme partner’s and locked with data validation and index
matching to minimize the problem of data quality and usage
â€Â¢ Monitored the data of 4 FSPs of Cambodia to mitigate the bottleneck error and data quality problem
â€Â¢ Assisted and provided support in the usage of BIG DATA and statistical software STATA.

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Program Management - Intern
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 | San Jose, Costa Rica

Reports/Grants Management:
• Wrote a document on the UNESCO policies for El Salvador
• Updated the database of donors for the UNESCO Culture Sector of the Central American region
• Wrote a concept note on United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security and incorporated all the 5 components of UNESCO

Coordination and Partnership:
• Worked closely with the UNESCO Central American Country Programme offices (El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua)
• Supported the UNESCO regional office with administrative, promotional and communication duties
• Kept up-to-date with all UNESCO rules, regulations and procedures necessary to perform these duties.

Data Information and Management:
• Drafted work plan and memos to ensure timely provision of organization’s weekly deliverables
• Assisted in preparation of presentations for supervisor, country director, potential partners and sponsors

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Programme Associate
Sky Green Engineering Private Limited
May 2015 - Aug 2015 | Nowshera

Key results and Outputs:
• Presented Weekly and Quarterly report to Supervisor about the organization’s performance
• Trained new field staff on how to manage the day to day expenses, and to manage and organize field trips
• Supported and organized seminars / workshops to be carried out including travel and office support
• Provided assistance in monitoring, and directed the day-to-day personnel, financial and administrative operations of the office
• Coordinated and directed the preparation of all reports on personnel, financial, and administrative matters for submission
• Provided assistance in the preparation of Administrative Budget proposals incorporating all needs of the office

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Grants Manager
Deewah Development Organization
Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 | Nowshera, Pakistan

Key Results and Outputs:
• Conducted baseline research of selected communities and continued to monitor social change and new information relevant to community empowerment
• Motivated and encouraged potential leaders to talk to their fellow community members about unity and self-reliance
• Raised awareness that community members themselves can move each community out of poverty, and showed them ways they can do this for themselves
• Encouraged and stimulated community members to organize for actions towards achieving their potential and to plan, implement and monitor actions that they define themselves

Education

University of Peace
Masters, Masters in Arts, Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development‎
Development Economics, Business Management, Econometrics
Percentage 92%
2016
Lahore School of Economics
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, Double Majors in Economics and Fianance‎
Economic Theory, Econometrics, Development Economics
CGPA 3.2/4
2015

Skills

Expert Analytical
Expert Cooordination Skills
Expert Data Collection
Expert Data Collection & Reporting
Expert Data Monitoring
Intermediate Database Clustering
Expert Discretion
Intermediate Donor and Partnership Management
Intermediate Econometrics
Intermediate Economic Financial Analysis
Intermediate Finance Administration
Expert Fluent in English
Expert Graduation or above
Expert Handling Assignments
Expert Intercultural Competence
Expert Intercultural Sensitivity
Expert Internet Explorer
Expert Interpersonal Leadership
Expert Knowledge of ICT Technologies
Expert Knowledge Of M&E Tools
Expert Lab Knowldge
Expert Monitoring Analysis
Intermediate Monitoring and Evaluation
Intermediate of Financial Management
Expert Operational Tasks Handling
Expert PPC Command
Expert PR Campaign Management
Expert Production Quality Monitoring
Expert Program Developement
Intermediate Programme Management
Expert Project monitoring & evaluation skills
Expert Proposal Writing
Expert PTP Protocols
Expert Receptionist Duties
Expert Researching
Expert RESTful APIs
Expert Revenue Analysis
Expert Survey
Expert Team Motivation

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert Pashto
Intermediate Spanish
Expert English

Aemal Contacts

Hamza Sajjad
Gamescotch Studios