Hezbullah. Akmal
Urbana,Illinois
Summary
With over 12 years of professional work experience, this highly skilled Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting specialist brings expertise to Afghanistan's USAID and World Bank-funded development projects. The focus has been designing and implementing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems to measure project performance and impact. Success includes developing and implementing rigorous monitoring and evaluation plans, conducting data analysis, and providing programmatic improvement recommendations. Additionally, there is extensive experience leading and managing teams to achieve program objectives and deliverables. Exceptional reporting skills have facilitated effective communication of complex data to diverse audiences, including donors, stakeholders, and program beneficiaries. The career is characterized by a proven track record of delivering high-quality work and driving positive change in the development sector in Afghanistan. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Refugee Resettlement Coordinator
Illinois, Refugee Center
08.2021 - Current
Special Projects Assistant
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
07.2019 - 09.2021
Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Tetra Tech /USAID
02.2016 - 10.2017
USAID Initiative to Strengthen Local Administration (ISLA).
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
The Asia Foundation/USAID
01.2014 - 02.2016
- USAID Strengthening Education Program in Afghanistan/SEA-II .
Program, Evaluation Manager
Afghan National Security Forces/NATO
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Literacy Program for Afghan National Security Forces funded by The North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO ).
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Deloitte Consulting LLP/USAID
07.2011 - 12.2013
Afghanistan Civil Service Support Program (ACSS) funded by the USAID.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Roots Of Peace
04.2010 - 07.2011
Commercial Horticulture & Agriculture Marketing Program /USAID funded program.
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Tetra Tech
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Alternative Development Program (ADP-SW) for Narcotic Cultivation/USAID funded program.
Animal Health Program Coordinator
Mercy Corps International
03.2005 - 09.2009
European Commission Animal Health Support Program for Southern Afghanistan.
Program E, Animal Health Program
Employer Mercy corps
03.2005 - 08.2009
- Title Veterinarian
- Location Herat Afghanistan
Project Assistant Intern
International Rescue Committee, IRC
03.2004 - 07.2005
Livestock Extension Project
Program Livestock Extension
Employer International Rescue Committee
03.2004 - 10.2004
Short-term Consultancy Services
International Firms
03.2002 - 03.2002
· External Midterm Project Evaluator/UNOPS | three months
· Midterm Impact Evaluation Team Leader/Afghan Rural Enterprise Development Program | two months
· Youth Association Development Consultant /Creative CCI/USAID | three months
· Regional Agriculture Value Chain Research Coordinator /United Nations International Labor Organization five months
· National Evaluation Specialist Checchi Consultancy Inc/ USAID | two months
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
Parkland College
Champaign, IL08.2023
EMBA(Online-MBA) - School of Business
ELernEver Academy- Stockholm Sweden
Stockholm Sweden 08.2015
Bachelor of Veterinary - Animal Health | Large Animals
Kabul University
Kabul, Afghanistan.12.2003
Skills
1 Data Analysis: Proficiency in statistical analysis, data visualization, and using software tools such as Excel, SPSS, or R
2 Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks: Familiarity with various monitoring and evaluation frameworks, methodologies, and tools, including logical frameworks, theory of change, indicators, and data collection techniques
3 Research and Evaluation Design: Ability to design and implement research studies and evaluation plans, including determining methodologies, sampling strategies, data collection instruments, and research ethics
4 Evaluation Planning: Experience in developing evaluation plans, setting goals, identifying evaluation questions, defining evaluation criteria, and establishing data collection processes
5 Data Management: Proficiency in managing data, including data entry, cleaning, storage, and quality assurance, and knowledge of databases, data management software, and data security protocols
6 Reporting and Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey evaluation findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including preparing comprehensive reports, presentations, and visualizations
7 Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, such as program managers, donors, and implementing partners, to gather information, ensure data quality, and facilitate buy-in for evaluation findings
8 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities in monitoring and evaluation processes, including the ability to think critically, analyze complex situations, and propose practical solutions
Accomplishments
- Afghanistan Democratic Policing Project (ADPP) Financed by the Netherlands
- Midterm Impact Evaluation team leader
- MRRD/PDS
- Afghan Rural Enterprise Development Program/Funded by World-bank
- Youth Association Development Consultant
- Priority Development Strategic/ Creative CCI
- Creative CCI/ Funded by USAID
- National Regional Agriculture Value Chain Research Coordinator
- U.N.-
- International Labor Organization (UN-ILO)
- Agriculture Value Chain Research Project /Funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency - JICA
- Baseline Study Technical team leader
- PDS- ARTF- IRD
- The Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF)
- Infrastructure/ Funded by World Bank
- National Evaluation Specialist
- Checchi Consultancy Inc./ ASAP - USAID
- Accelerating Sustainable Agriculture Program/Funded by USAID
Timeline
Refugee Resettlement Coordinator
Illinois, Refugee Center
08.2021 - Current
Special Projects Assistant
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
07.2019 - 09.2021
Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Tetra Tech /USAID
02.2016 - 10.2017
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
The Asia Foundation/USAID
01.2014 - 02.2016
Program, Evaluation Manager
Afghan National Security Forces/NATO
01.2014 - 12.2014
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Deloitte Consulting LLP/USAID
07.2011 - 12.2013
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Roots Of Peace
04.2010 - 07.2011
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Tetra Tech
09.2009 - 03.2010
Program E, Animal Health Program
Employer Mercy corps
03.2005 - 08.2009
Animal Health Program Coordinator
Mercy Corps International
03.2005 - 09.2009
Project Assistant Intern
International Rescue Committee, IRC
03.2004 - 07.2005
Program Livestock Extension
Employer International Rescue Committee
03.2004 - 10.2004
Short-term Consultancy Services
International Firms
03.2002 - 03.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
Parkland College
EMBA(Online-MBA) - School of Business
ELernEver Academy- Stockholm Sweden
Bachelor of Veterinary - Animal Health | Large Animals
Kabul University
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