Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Mr. Omar is a development professional with over eight years of experience primarily working on monitoring, evaluation, and research. Mr. Omar has worked for a variety of organizations on development, humanitarian, and post conflict recovery programs in Somalia and Kenya. He has experience working with multiple donors including USAID, DFID, UN and ECHO, and understands their rules and reporting requirements. Mr. Omar is an expert in conducting assessments, social research, monitoring and evaluation, project management, and capacity building. He is proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including the use of statistical tools and methods, such as SWOT and PESTLE analysis. Mr. Omar also has experience in report writing, proposal writing, and project coordination. He holds a bachelor of arts in Human Resource Management and Master of Arts in Economics, He is a native Somali speaker, and fluent in both English and Arabic.
• Establishing key milestones and program objectives • Developing a roadmap and timelines • Assessing the interdependencies between various projects • Creating and maintaining the program budget • Identifying opportunities for improvement and better resource management • Developing programs that meet the organization's long-term needs • Writing proposals for funding • Identifying potential risks and developing risk management plans • Allocating organizational resources effectively (allocation) • Supervising and training project teams • Providing regular stakeholder communications and updates • Tracking key performance indicators across the program lifecycle
• Managed MEL Officers as assigned and ensure they are properly managing their workloads and communicating any needs for support • Supported the professional development of team members by providing regular feedback and support, including completing bi-annual performance appraisals • Provided regular trainings for MEL Officers and other staff to ensure everyone understands MEL requirements at both activity, cluster and national levels • Supported activity development through the refinement of the ToC and development of activity indicators and MEL plan, including environmental • Monitored activities through site visits, grant notes, and environmental monitoring and makes regular updates in activity database. • Backstopped MEL Officers as needed – by directly conducting MEL activities and training, such as key informant interviews and focus group discussions in support of activity level MEL • Supported the Director of Analysis and Learning in developing key M&E documents such as the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan; baseline, mid, and final surveys; cluster evaluations or other qualitative M&E tools • Contributed to the development of program indicators to be measured to help gauge success in the overall program objectives • Ensured that appropriate MEL plans are in place to gather all data necessary to successfully report against the program indicators • Regularly reviewed the work of each MEL specialist to ensure they are following MEL’s policies and submitting high quality work – inclusive of activity-level MEL plans, activity notes, activity evaluation forms • Ensured all MEL products maintain a level of quality consistent with USAID expectations • Developed data collection and storage procedures for monitoring deliverables. • Updated the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) annually and as-needed basis • Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Take lead on the development of technical and financial proposals when responding to the ToRs • Be Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the company’s operations and programs. • Oversee and report on the organization’s results for board of directors. • Prepare accurate and timely analyses that captures and communicate budget management, variances, and performance trends. • Provide leadership to and manage the efforts of the consultants and staff to ensure appropriate support of all consultancy and company's activities. • Approve major systems implementations related to cost and general directions • Retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and volunteers by providing growth, and personal development. • Ensure that services and clients relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives
• Ensured the application of effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems, tools, and templates that enable and enhance regular monitoring of outputs and program quality during program implementation. • Participated in the development of program activities from an M&E standpoint and develop activity level M&E plans. • Ensured timely collection and submission of accurate and high-quality data to support reporting and measurement of achievements against targets. • Provided technical guidance and direction in terms of reporting requirements to the TIS+ resource partners. Reviewed the tools proposed by resource partners and ensure these meet TIS+ and USAID requirements. • Led field level implementation of TIS+ Stability Perception Assessments. Provided technical support required and oversaw the process in all its phases, baseline, mid-line and end-line. • Provided field support and coordinated with USAID’s third-party monitors during Data Quality Assessments, Evaluations, and MV&R processes. • Trained staff on the M&E data collection tools including the online/electronic data collection system(AKVO), the performance indicator reference sheets for both standard and custom indicators, and standard practice to ensure quality data collection and proper implementation of the M&E plan. • Made frequent trips to field sites as an independent monitor to verify results reported by staff and vendors. If there are issues with on-the-ground results, then inform the M&E Manager in Nairobi. • Assisted and contributed to the drafting of weekly, quarterly, and annual reports. • Participated in knowledge management through the sharing of evaluations and lessons learned from the project sites including the facilitation of sharing of recommendations.
• Ensured the application of effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems, tools, and templates that enable and enhance regular monitoring of outputs and program quality during program implementation. • Participated in the development of program activities from an M&E standpoint and develop activity level M&E plans. • Ensured timely collection and submission of accurate and high-quality data to support reporting and measurement of achievements against targets. • Provided technical guidance and direction in terms of reporting requirements to the TIS+ resource partners. Reviewed the tools proposed by resource partners and ensure these meet TIS+ and USAID requirements. • Led field level implementation of TIS+ Stability Perception Assessments. Provided technical support required and oversaw the process in all its phases, baseline, mid-line and end-line. • Provided field support and coordinate with USAID’s third-party monitors during Data Quality Assessments, Evaluations, and MV&R processes. • Trained staff on the M&E data collection tools including the online/electronic data collection system(AKVO), the performance indicator reference sheets for both standard and custom indicators, and standard practice to ensure quality data collection and proper implementation of the M&E plan. • Made frequent trips to field sites as an independent monitor to verify results reported by staff and vendors. If there are issues with on-the-ground results, then inform the M&E Manager in Nairobi. • Assisted and contributed to the drafting of weekly, quarterly, and annual reports. • Participated in knowledge management through the sharing of evaluations and lessons learned from the project sites including the facilitation of sharing of recommendations.