About Foday Alhaji Conteh
-
Academic Level Degree Bachelor
-
Gender Male
About me
7 years of professional experience in MEAL in Education, Protection/Child Protection, SGBV, WASH, Health, Shelter and NFI, Resilience, Agricultural Development and Value Chain, Governance, DRR and environment preservation activities. In-depth experience in the design and operationalization of MEAL systems and strategies. Strong experience in evaluation data collection using both qualitative and quantitative methods (on-site and remote). I have consistently implemented and managed complex data management systems, complex survey data analysis, and routine monitoring of projects with multiple program components and regularly conducted data quality assessments. Experience working as a MEAL in complex development programs (6 years) and in several humanitarian projects (7 years). Extensive experience in strategic planning, development of annual work plans and coordination of complex reporting processes. Work experience with the donors USAID, ECHO, UE, UN Agencies, DFID, UK Aid, and the World Bank.
Education
-
2023 - 2023
Kaya Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Advance Certificate MEAL DPro: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning for Development Professionals
Advance Certificate MEAL DPro: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning for Development Professionals
-
2014 - 2018
Njala University
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Business and Information Technology
Bachelor of science with Honours in Business and Information Technology
-
2010 - 2012
Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) Sierra Leone
Business Administration and Entrepreneurship
Business Administration and Entrepreneurship
Experience
-
2025 - 2025
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
Acting WGPE Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (Bo)
I am responsible for technical supervision of and support to the establishment and maintenance of the routine program monitoring system, including data management (focusing on database design, quality, aggregation & data presentation at the overall level and across locations), facilitating routine data collection, analysis & action planning, assist in evaluation & assessment and promoting program knowledge management. Track progress against project result framework, including targets, monitoring work plans, project internal reporting schedules, and clarify what level of information is needed and where, with key responsibilities assigned.
Conduct regular analysis and action planning meetings to: (1) compare data against project milestones, targets, and expectations on all project sites, including data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data.
Provide summarized monthly data analysis to support the Senior Program Manager to (i)make evidence-informed decisions; (2) identify issues requiring further attention, document and share challenges with Program managers; (3) define the necessary actions and strategy to address challenges and assign responsibility and deadlines.
Update the Program M&E plan timely and provide feedback to Program staff on the status and quality of implementation. Assist with monthly and/or quarterly performance indicator analysis, including generation of reports / dashboards as well as presentations during reflection forums for staff related to on-going performance.
Provide technical assistance to staff and partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping; and provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives.
Conduct regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data. -
2023 - 2024
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
WGPE Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Bo)
Support the M&E Coordinator to develop, pilot, and validate tailored project implementation monitoring tools, monitor the quality of implementation, check Project records for accuracy, provide support where necessary, and share data with project managers. With support from the M&E Coordinator as well as any other tools as required by the Project, establish, and maintain a project-level information management system; and collect project field-level information required by IRC, donors, and/or stakeholders. Coordinate synergy and cross-learning among different field project sites. Cross-fertilizes learning among projects by regularly producing (compiling) summary monitoring data analysis reports/dashboards and sharing with staff and partners. Track progress against project result framework, including targets, monitoring work plans, and project internal reporting schedules, and clarify what level of information is needed and where with key responsibilities assigned. Ensure that the project work plan includes monitoring activities (and/or a stand-alone monitoring work plan is in place), is up-to-date, and keeps track of progress. Conduct regular analysis and action planning meetings to compare data against project milestones, targets, and expectations on all project sites, including data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data. Support in the compilation and analysis of programme data at the field level and contribute into subsequent reporting through monthly MEL reports, flagging updates, successes, and issues from the MEL tracking tools.
-
2023 - 2023
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER (ACF)
Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer
Design and implement a consolidated MEAL system for the mission. Support the development of project proposals by integrating MEAL requirements and developing the required MEAL tools. Coordinate the process for establishing of MEAL tools, information management systems and new technologies. Lead the evaluation portfolio and coordinate the research agenda within the mission. Prepare relevant reports for donors—capacity building of MEAL staff. Coordinate MEAL activities of Sierra Leone’s rapid response mechanism. Provide technical support in conducting rapid assessments as needed.
-
2023 - 2023
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
Data Collection Supervisor
Ensure the safety and confidentiality of all beneficiary information. Conduct both quantitative and qualitative data collection activities through surveys, KIIs, and focus group discussions with beneficiary households and other stakeholders and ensure high-quality data is collected in accordance with the approved plans. Conduct regular reviews of collected data and ensure validity, reliability, relevance, timeliness, and accuracy of captured information. Use proper tools to document progress and report activities according to the donor requirements such as attendance sheets, field visit templates, Distribution lists, and so on. Documents, findings, and lessons learned to improve work performance for the next phases. Conduct myself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to the organization and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
-
2021 - 2023
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC
(WGPE)Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Kenema)
Ensure on-time execution of project major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to data quality audit and field data supervision. Document findings from data quality audits and store them in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access. Provide technical assistance to staff and or partner organizations on the information management system, proper data collection, and record keeping. Support the creation and deployment of tools on e data collection platforms (Commcare and Kobo Collect). Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives. Provide M&E input for reports written during project implementation at the field level. Provide summarized monthly data analysis showing target against progress over time. Follow up with Senior Officers on Programme quality improvement action plans. Ensure action points are followed up and relevant measures taken and incorporated into programming; verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues. Periodically lead in the presentation of M&E data trends during reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and gather lessons from project implementation processes. Support the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information. Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate.
-
2020 - 2021
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Design MEAL systems of implemented projects. Improve the information management system and coordinate the reporting process. Develop and monitor project management plans to document performance and alert on failures. Provide support to ensure resultsbased management. Conduct evaluations (baseline, mid-term and final) to track the pathway and measure the impact of projects. Capacity building of MEAL staff. Setup the community accountability mechanism. Prepares and submits viable recommendations on project implementation. Provide support in the development of new projects
-
2017 - 2017
NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION (NAYCOM)
Intern Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Help establish appropriate indicators (drawing on benchmarks, Sphere, and other available tools). establish and coordinate monitoring systems including data collection, analysis, and review. Work closely with the RM&E Officer to prepare specific data collection methods and tools. Anticipate, plan, and support reporting requirements. Ensure information gathered through monitoring activities is shared quickly and in an appropriate format with senior managers so that any problems arising can be addressed.