Lana Hawezi
MEAL Specialist
MRF Quattro, Erbil,Iraq
Summary
Experienced MEAL and data researcher with more than 4 years experiences with strong statistical analyzing skills Visualize data to demonstrate. key insights and actionable recommendations. Transform vague idea into clear and well-defined materials and reports. Create dashboard bench marking progress Provide solutions for easy understanding of difficult subjects. Communicate complex material in a clear and simplified manner. Survey design and analysis to find and communicate the answers Facilitate interdisciplinary team endeavors. Proven leader and team builder with exceptional communication and analytical thinking skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
MEAL Officer
Stichting ZOA
Erbil
09.2021 - Current
- Develop a comprehensive MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Plan outlining key activities, indicators, and timelines.
- Create a MEAL Calendar to schedule and coordinate data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, ensuring alignment with objectives and standards.
- Identify challenges, gaps, and opportunities for improvement during field visits and provide recommendations for project adjustments.
- Assist in preparing detailed and accurate monthly and annual reports on project progress, achievements, and challenges.
- Summarize key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations in reports to inform decision-making and future planning.
- Design and develop templates for consistent and systematic evaluation of project data.
- Create frameworks for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, enabling evidence-based decision-making.
- Develop, review, and refine KOBO questionnaires tailored to project needs for efficient data collection and analysis.
- Regularly review and assess project databases to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Implement mechanisms to address data discrepancies and anomalies, maintaining data integrity and reliability.
- Deliver training sessions and workshops on MEAL methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance staff capacity.
- Prepare detailed narrative reports for project investigations, capturing findings, analysis, and recommendations.
Country MEAL Officer
International Medical Corps
Erbil, Iraq
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepare and write Quarterly Country Reports (QCR) on a three-monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and comprehensive coverage.
- Organize and conduct training sessions for enumerators to ensure proficient assessment methodologies, proper tool utilization, and appropriate respondent selection during needs assessments.
- Supervise the field team to maintain data integrity during data collection for needs assessments.
- Prepare precise monthly reports, encompassing both quantitative and qualitative data, including reports related to COVID.
- Establish and maintain an effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system that aligns with the M&E Framework/IPTT (Indicators, Means of Verification, and Targets).
- Ensure the functionality and relevance of various components within the MEAL system.
- Maintain an IPTT to monitor and track output, outcome, and impact indicators in relevant sectors.
- Provide support to the health team by assisting in the uploading of weekly data onto the District Health Information System (DHIS).
- Utilize appropriate sampling techniques (probability and non-probability) considering factors such as survey type, objectives, power requirements, and budget constraints.
- Collect, analyze, and compile reports for distribution, focusing on monitoring outcomes.
- Coordinate routine data quality audits across multiple sites, compile audit results, and develop action plans for implementing corrective measures.
- Develop sampling frames and calculate sample sizes for surveys to ensure representativeness and statistical validity.
- Conduct periodic data quality audits to assess the accuracy and reliability of collected data for different indicators.
- Identify and address data quality issues, ensuring the implementation of strategies to enhance data quality.
- Report data quality issues promptly to the MEAL Manager/Coordinator.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor the data collection process, ensuring adherence to data quality standards.
- Conduct and coordinate focus group discussions and interviews with the community to gather valuable insights and feedback.
Education Outreach Officer/Volunteer
AVI NGO
Erbil, Iraq
09.2017 - 11.2020
- Cultivate strategic relationships with community partners and foster strong connections with healthcare stakeholders.
- Coordinate programs focusing on specific public health initiatives, such as cancer prevention and tobacco reduction.
- Implement technical initiatives, including data collection and utilization of online public health platforms.
- Collaborate with a diverse range of press outlets, particularly those emphasizing consumer and social impact, as well as technology reporters, to amplify our work and narratives.
- Foster relationships with county health departments to actively engage target communities.
- Develop and execute proactive media campaigns that raise awareness of Facebook products.
- Collaborate closely with various Facebook product teams to design campaigns highlighting how Facebook facilitates meaningful connections among individuals.
MEAL Officer
Women Rehabilitation Organization
Erbil, Iraq
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Ensure clear understanding of community feedback mechanisms among both internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct regular field visits to project sites, engaging with project counterparts and participants to monitor activity quality, and provide comprehensive verbal and written reports. Additionally, adapt to remote monitoring during pandemic situations.
- Supervise databases and deliver training to fellow MEAL officers within the organization.
- Manage and direct incoming calls to the organization's hotline, ensuring integration into CRM databases and assessing the number of addressed requirements.
- Facilitate and coordinate data collection in regional operations, overseeing methodology, processing, and analysis.
- Prepare accurate and timely qualitative and quantitative reports.
- Collaborate with implementing and operational partners on data-related matters, participating in or organizing inter-agency data groups at the field level. Provide guidance on methodological issues and promote timely reporting of data according to agreed standards.
- Establish comprehensive data management and reporting systems at both project and field levels.
Accountability Manager
DSC Company
Erbil, Iraq
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress towards achieving project outcomes.
- Recommend enhancements to the logical framework of the project.
- Develop monitoring and impact indicators to assess the project's success.
- Evaluate overall progress in achieving desired results.
- Monitor the long-term sustainability of the project's outcomes.
- Provide valuable feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities.
- Propose effective strategies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
- Prepare and submit accurate monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual progress reports to the National Project Director/Project Manager.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of the existing monitoring and evaluation system, and develop appropriate indicators and strategies.
- Collaborate with the Project Management Team to provide inputs, information, and statistical data for quarterly, annual, and other project reports.
- Actively participate in annual project reviews, planning workshops, and assist the Project Manager in preparing insightful reports.
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of project effects and impacts.
- Coordinate across project components to ensure the successful implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Assist project personnel in effectively utilizing monitoring and evaluation tools and provide necessary support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology
University of Koya
Koya, Erbil, Iraq 05.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Organization / Managment
Timeline
MEAL Officer
Stichting ZOA
09.2021 - Current
Country MEAL Officer
International Medical Corps
12.2020 - 09.2021
MEAL Officer
Women Rehabilitation Organization
04.2020 - 09.2020
Accountability Manager
DSC Company
09.2018 - 04.2020
Education Outreach Officer/Volunteer
AVI NGO
09.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology
University of Koya
05.2013 - 06.2017
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