Bidur Bastola
MEL Director (Data Collection, Analytics and Use), USAID ARH Program at CARE Nepal- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Project Management for Developmental Professional (PMD Pro) from APMG Lingo
APMG International
Experience
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CARE Nepal
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Nepal
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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MEL Director (Data Collection, Analytics and Use), USAID ARH Program
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Jun 2022 - Present
Managed and led the content, collaborative inputs from consortium members, and finalization of USAID ARH draft Activity MEL narratives for five years for USAID ARH program Aligned of MEL activities with program goals and USAID priorities, global adolescent health measures, and ARH initial implementation plan to identify project targets and ensure inclusion of MEL activities Managed and led the content, collaborative inputs from consortium members, and finalization of USAID ARH draft Activity MEL narratives for five years for USAID ARH program Aligned of MEL activities with program goals and USAID priorities, global adolescent health measures, and ARH initial implementation plan to identify project targets and ensure inclusion of MEL activities
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CARE
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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DMEL & KM Coordinator
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Nov 2020 - May 2022
Managed seven people; five MEL, Research, and MIS teams directly in Country Office and two MEL teams indirectly in the field office. Developed and rollout web-based Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) and Data Management and Information System (MIS) system and procedure narrative for CARE Nepal Country Program Managed centralized MIS and database system for 30+ projects and prepared annul PIIRS report Published two research manuscripts in peer review journals based on the analysis of the program dataset, research, and evaluation findings. Managed and lead the post-project sustainability study of CARE country program supported by Gates Foundation and presented in global conference to Gates Foundation representatives and CARE Global team. Managed and lead the system-level impact evaluation from CARE projects and other 5+ project evaluation Managed quasi-experimental evaluation for Tipping Point project targeted to Adolescent Reproductive Health, Social Norms, and Gender Developed institutional level Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Policy/framework for four CARE implementing partners and provide technical support to roll out the policy across the organization's program. Developed operational research tools, periodic data collection tool, managed the survey, analyze data and prepared finding reports for 15+ projects. Show less
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CARE Nepal
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Nepal
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acting Assistant Country Director- Program Quality
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Lead the delivery of program portfolio and the organization’s values and achieving the vision, mission and objectives of, as well as supporting the overall international strategy Theory for a Change Ensured the planning, delivery and evaluation of projects complies with donor expectations and the terms of donor contracts, and that reporting to donors is of the highest standard Coordinate and collaborate with different INGOs and Government counterparts for quality program delivery and management. Show less
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Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid)
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Denmark
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Monitoring Evaluation Accountbility and Learning (MEAL) Manager
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2020
Managed two MEL, Research, and MIS teams directly in Country Office Deployed for Bangladesh and developed, trained local MEL team and rollout MEL framework, data collection tools (online/offline), and Data Management and Information System (MIS) system for Adolescents and GBV and protection-focused Rohingya Refugee Response Program, Cox Bazar, Bangladesh Deployed for Myanmar and developed and rollout Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) policy/framework, build the capacity of local staff, and Data Management and Information System (MIS) system for DCA Country Program Nepal, Country Program Myanmar. Designed and lead baseline surveys for country program strategy and more than 12+ projects by the in-house MEL team. Managed centralized MIS and database system for 12+ projects and prepared the annual PIIRS report Prepared periodic progress reports and submitted them to related donors within a timeline. Publish paper in peer review journal. Designed and lead the research on Food security of returnee migrant workers of Sudurpaschim Pradesh (5 district-1620 sample size) and their livelihoods during the first phase of COVID-19. Managed and lead the 8+ project evaluation Designed and facilitate tailor-made capacity-building training for partners and DCA team on ToC development, result framework, MEL, data quality audit, sampling techniques, data visualization, operational research design, etc. Show less
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Save the Children International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator
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Apr 2013 - Nov 2016
Managed 16 people; two MEL, and MIS teams directly and 14 MEL teams indirectly in the field office Build MEL capacity of thematic coordinators and PNGO staff in M&E of all projects along with USAID-funded SUAAHARA-I project team Monitor the achievements and outcomes of the SUAAHARA-I project and other 14+ project actions based on country strategy. Jointly managed annual Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) survey for the western region with the SUAAHARA-I MEL team. Managed and Led ARH and Gender focused Choices, Voices, and Promises study jointly with Georgetown University in Siraha and Kapilvastu district on Arm 1-3. Analyze periodic data and produce periodic reports in line with country strategy, total reach, and global Save the Children International requirement Show less
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Lutheran World Federation
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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500 - 600 Employee
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Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
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Apr 2010 - Mar 2013
Managed five people; two MEL, Research, and MIS teams directly in Country Office and three MEL teams indirectly in the field office Developed and rollout web-based Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) and Data Management and Information System (MIS) system and procedure narrative for Country Program and Bhutanese Refugee program Take lead and managed food ration, shelter, and WASH database of 120,000+ Bhutanese Refugee camps Take lead to analyze the Bhutanese Refugee camp database with visualization and share with UNHCR highlighting specific key progress, sectoral gaps, and a key area of need to focus on for adaptive management. Design and Led research study on Free Haliya and Kamaiya in Mid-West and Far-West Nepal (2400+ sample size) and revised Freed Haliya and Kamaiya Empowerment project strategic interventions based on study findings. Show less
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Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC)
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Central Office, Western Field Office, Far-Western Field Office
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Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
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Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Managed Human Rights Program Information Management System Analyzed and prepared visualization and report for Human Rights information and shared from different platforms Developed periodic briefs based on Human Rights information Oversee Monitoring and Evaluation functions for all Human Rights related projects implemented in 75 districts. Managed Human Rights Program Information Management System Analyzed and prepared visualization and report for Human Rights information and shared from different platforms Developed periodic briefs based on Human Rights information Oversee Monitoring and Evaluation functions for all Human Rights related projects implemented in 75 districts.
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Education
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Data Analysis for Management -
Pokhara University
Master's degree, Population Gender and Development Studies
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