Monitoring Expert

• Jun 2023 - Present

lead the analysis and reporting process for third-party monitoring activities for the World Bank in Afghanistan. Working closely with relevant project and sector Focal Points from the World Bank, Physical Monitoring Team and Financial Monitoring Team, s/he will produce a variety of regular sector monitoring, project monitoring and ad hoc reports. This will require experience in project management, technical expertise, confidence in managing remote teams and working effectively with clients, stakeholders, and consortium members. The Monitoring Expert will work with other members of the Analysis and Reporting Team to manage the analysis and reporting process to produce high-quality monitoring products on time. Reporting to the Deputy Analysis and Reporting Lead and in coordination with the Data Unit Manager, s/he will be responsible for the quality assurance and analysis of third-party monitoring data, drafting and finalisation of monitoring reports. Show less

Consultant

• Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

EvalPartners Coordinator

• Mar 2020 - Apr 2023

To coordinate, facilitate and support plans by national, regional and international VOPEs (Voluntary Organization for Professional Evaluation) around the world, as well as various organizations that are Partners of EvalPartners, as they plan to raise the profile and importance of evaluation through a wide variety of events and other activities leading up to and during the Evidence Matters Campaign and the Global Conference (2020). To coordinate, facilitate and support plans by national, regional and international VOPEs (Voluntary Organization for Professional Evaluation) around the world, as well as various organizations that are Partners of EvalPartners, as they plan to raise the profile and importance of evaluation through a wide variety of events and other activities leading up to and during the Evidence Matters Campaign and the Global Conference (2020).

Admin Consultant - EvalYouth Global Mentoring Program

• Dec 2018 - Sep 2019

Providing administrative support to the EvalYouth Global Mentoring Program. EvalYouth is a Global Network of EvalPartners (Evalpartners.org) Assisting in the selection of mentors and mentees, pairing mentees, and providing administrative support to the overall mentoring program implementation, and communication with mentors/mentees. Providing administrative support to the EvalYouth Global Mentoring Program. EvalYouth is a Global Network of EvalPartners (Evalpartners.org) Assisting in the selection of mentors and mentees, pairing mentees, and providing administrative support to the overall mentoring program implementation, and communication with mentors/mentees.

Consultant - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

To develop an organizational policy for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL). The policy shall guide effective and efficient development, implementation and management of the MEAL system, covering program interventions in the areas of anti-corruption, public policy, community-based monitoring and advocacy. Development of a detailed manual and guide to support implementation of the MEAL Policy and System, including tools, reporting formats, checklists, questionnaires, etc. And, the review of Logframe, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), targets and milestones. Show less

Policy and Research Assistant

• May 2018 - May 2019

Conduct research around social issues using data from Statistics Canada, and secondary data sources, analyze and visualize data, and prepare draft research report. Assist in the evaluation functions at Social Planning Toronto. Project manage the advocacy, civic engagement and community capacity building interventions related to Toronto City Budget 2019, and coordinate budget advocacy activities. Conduct research around social issues using data from Statistics Canada, and secondary data sources, analyze and visualize data, and prepare draft research report. Assist in the evaluation functions at Social Planning Toronto. Project manage the advocacy, civic engagement and community capacity building interventions related to Toronto City Budget 2019, and coordinate budget advocacy activities.

Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Management

• Jul 2016 - Oct 2017

Refined the overall project monitoring, evaluation and performance measurement framework; including development of new key performance indicators, data collection formats and reporting mechanisms. Designed a quasi-experimental survey to assess the project impact, and performed routine data management, reporting, data organization and analysis to support project senior management in timely and evidence-based decision-making. Refined the overall project monitoring, evaluation and performance measurement framework; including development of new key performance indicators, data collection formats and reporting mechanisms. Designed a quasi-experimental survey to assess the project impact, and performed routine data management, reporting, data organization and analysis to support project senior management in timely and evidence-based decision-making.

M&E Consultant

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

As a freelance consultant; conducted an in-depth assessment of the monitoring and evaluation directorate of the Afghanistan ministry of finance; prepared a comprehensive report, and a proposal for development of a robust M&E system for the ministry. The assessment entailed interviews with senior ministry officials, mid-level staff and review of relevant literature. As a freelance consultant; conducted an in-depth assessment of the monitoring and evaluation directorate of the Afghanistan ministry of finance; prepared a comprehensive report, and a proposal for development of a robust M&E system for the ministry. The assessment entailed interviews with senior ministry officials, mid-level staff and review of relevant literature.

M&E Consultant

• Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

Led the national monitoring and evaluation stakeholders' assessment, and produced a comprehensive report on the state of monitoring and evaluation in 15 governmental, and 15 non-governmental entities and donor agencies in Afghanistan; and, assisted in the development of a national results-based monitoring and evaluation policy framework for the government of Afghanistan. Led the national monitoring and evaluation stakeholders' assessment, and produced a comprehensive report on the state of monitoring and evaluation in 15 governmental, and 15 non-governmental entities and donor agencies in Afghanistan; and, assisted in the development of a national results-based monitoring and evaluation policy framework for the government of Afghanistan.

Director of Monitoring and Evaluation

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

Redefined, and managed the overall monitoring, evaluation, verification and performance measurement system for the $50 million project, aiming to improve business enabling environment in Afghanistan, funded by the British Government. Designed and led a Program Process Evaluation and three rounds of monitoring and verification exercises. Redefined, and managed the overall monitoring, evaluation, verification and performance measurement system for the $50 million project, aiming to improve business enabling environment in Afghanistan, funded by the British Government. Designed and led a Program Process Evaluation and three rounds of monitoring and verification exercises.

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

Designed, developed and managed the implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and performance management system, for the USAID funded Mining Investment and Development for Afghan Sustainability (MIDAS) project. Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as data collection, management, analysis and reporting mechanisms. Designed, developed and managed the implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and performance management system, for the USAID funded Mining Investment and Development for Afghan Sustainability (MIDAS) project. Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as data collection, management, analysis and reporting mechanisms.

Head of Monitoring and Evaluaiton

• Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

Developed and implemented a monitoring and evaluation system for Integrity Watch, as a multi-donor program. Facilitated annual reviews by the donor, managed quarterly donor coordination committee meetings, reporting to donors and assisting the senior management in provision of information for evidence-based day to day decision-making. Developed and implemented a monitoring and evaluation system for Integrity Watch, as a multi-donor program. Facilitated annual reviews by the donor, managed quarterly donor coordination committee meetings, reporting to donors and assisting the senior management in provision of information for evidence-based day to day decision-making.

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

• Dec 2010 - Sep 2011

Managed the overall monitoring, evaluation and performance management for the performance based governors fund, funded by USAID, and implemented by The Asia Foundation; and facilitated quarterly performance measurement missions of the provincial governors’ offices. Reporting to donors, and supporting senior management in steering day to day project management activities. Managed the overall monitoring, evaluation and performance management for the performance based governors fund, funded by USAID, and implemented by The Asia Foundation; and facilitated quarterly performance measurement missions of the provincial governors’ offices. Reporting to donors, and supporting senior management in steering day to day project management activities.

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

• Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

Designed, managed and implemented a sound and robust monitoring, evaluation and performance management framework; including training of staff, development of measurement indicators, finalizing a performance management plan, and; conducting data analysis and reporting to donor and senior management of the project. Designed, managed and implemented a sound and robust monitoring, evaluation and performance management framework; including training of staff, development of measurement indicators, finalizing a performance management plan, and; conducting data analysis and reporting to donor and senior management of the project.

Senior Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

• Oct 2007 - Jan 2010

Assisted the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in routine monitoring and evaluation activities, including development of indicators, developing data collection tools, conducting data collection, analysis and reporting. Assisted the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in routine monitoring and evaluation activities, including development of indicators, developing data collection tools, conducting data collection, analysis and reporting.