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Hi, I’m
Tope Nwoseh
Data and Research Analyst
Olney,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional prepared to bring extensive expertise and results-oriented approach to Specialist role. Known for effectively managing tasks and supporting organizational goals through collaborative efforts and adaptive strategies. Recognized for excellent communication and analytical skills, ensuring seamless operations and consistent outcomes.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
USAID Bureau for Africa (via USAID Contractor- ZemiTek)
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist (G.S 13)
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Policy Research and Strategy: I led numerous policy, strategy, monitoring, research, and evaluation efforts for various USAID inter-agency initiatives - like the U.S
- Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability for Mozambique, the Young African Leaders Initiative policy and evaluation framework, and the USAID and State Department 2024 Joint Regional Strategy for Africa review- to ensure they aligned with the agency's overall strategic goals and objectives
- I also developed numerous briefs and Memos on data management system policy for African Bureau Leadership, thus transforming complex insights into actionable recommendations
- Performance Management: I developed more than 15 tailor-made policy and performance management deliverables that aided Missions and Implementing Partners (IP) in identifying performance gaps and drive responsive, adaptive management
- I provided direct technical assistance to over 12 USAID Africa Bureau Overseas Missions and Washington-based Operating Units about MEL approaches, how to strengthen data systems and operations for effective reporting to Congress for the FY 2024 Performance Reporting (PPR)
- Data Analysis: I conducted extensive data analysis with high-level outcome indicator data to highlight the trend of the impact of USAID programming in the African region
- I received a company bonus for my outstanding work supporting and advancing the Agency’s and Bureau’s policy and agenda for developing sustainable data management systems
Tetra Tech ARD
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Associate
11.2021 - 04.2024
Job overview
- MEL Support: I supervised 21 MEL and Data Specialist across eight countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
- Strategy Development: I supported strategy developments, including the Theory of Change, Result, and MEL frameworks, as well as performance management on three biodiversity projects in Ghana and Cambodia and a WASH project in Tanzania
- I also leveraged key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement for these projects
- Evaluation and Research: I co-led a qualitative baseline survey with over 900 survey respondents for a Water Resource Infrastructure project in Iringa, Tanzania; I designed survey instruments with Survey CTO, trained enumerators, analyzed survey data using tools like STATA, and created impactful visualizations with Power BI
- I was also a lead evaluation consultant on a complex qualitative baseline evaluation for a sustainable landscape project in Cambodia
- Learning and Facilitation: I facilitated internal and external learning and knowledge-sharing sessions, as well as training on USAID projects in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Ghana, and Tanzania
- Data Quality: I conducted robust data quality assessments on six USAID-funded complex projects, each valued at more than $20 million
- I synthesized data from multiple sources, identified project performance gaps, and accurately summarized findings and actionable recommendations using Excel, STATA, and Power BI to technical and non-technical audiences
- Data Analysis and Visualization: I was the lead MEL Manager on President Biden's appointed Board for the International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) support contract, providing timely qualitative data analysis and reporting with an interactive Power BI dashboard for BIFAD members
- Data Management: I built and maintained data management systems and supported teams deploying digital technology tools and systems to collect and manage data for practical analysis and reporting
McKinley Associates
Research Associate (Independent Consultant)
01.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Data: I designed qualitative surveys using Alchemer and Marketsight and analyzed multiple forms of data (e.g., survey, database/data mining, qualitative) to identify relevant findings and trends
- Research: I provided quantitative and qualitative research support and worked closely with the consulting team to create client deliverables
Octave Analytics
Insights and Analytics Manager
03.2020 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Data Analysis: I increased optimization and management of the database for two corporate banks with over 500,000 records by 20% as a result of research, econometric modeling and big data analytics using data analytics tools like STATA, Postgres SQL, and Excel
- Management and Research: I managed and supervised other evaluation and analytics projects and proactively engaged stakeholders by preparing reports and dashboards using Power BI tools, Tableau, and KNIME to communicate trends, patterns, and predictions effectively
- Due to my deep-dive research and analytics report on COVID-19 risk perceptions for the Lagos State government, a COVID-19 initiative in 5 Communities was implemented in many parts of Lagos State
Catholic Medical Missions Board
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
05.2019 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Data: I developed an interactive Kenya and Zambia household mapping dashboard (with over 250,000 respondents) using Tableau and Excel to highlight maternal and child health trends
- I won the Heavy weightlifting award in CMMB in honor and recognition of an exemplary demonstration of hard work critical to the support of the CMMB programs team and mission
National Population Commission
Evaluation Officer (Statistician I)
01.2013 - 12.2018
Job overview
- I raised $10,000 in donations for 12 perinatal clinics and family planning centers in rural areas in Lagos, Nigeria as a result of my newly designed 3-day World Population Day program
- I was the field team lead and research assistant for the National Impact Indicator and Health Survey (2018)
- I employed quantitative and qualitative research methods for the preliminary data analyses on HIV and Hepatitis in Lagos
- I increased birth registration by an unprecedented 27% across nine rural localities in key local government areas as a result of an extensive 3-month birth registration activism and advocacy plan that I designed
- I reduced the backlog of unregistered births by 21% as a result of developing and adopting the appropriate data collection and analysis methodologies to manage maternal and child health projects in key local government areas
Education
University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD
Master of Science from Applied Economics
11-2021
University of BeninEdo Nigeria
Bachelor of Science from Economics
12-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Technical writing
- Problem solving
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
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Software
STATA
SQL
TABLEAU
POWER BI
Timeline
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist (G.S 13)
USAID Bureau for Africa (via USAID Contractor- ZemiTek)
04.2024 - Current
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Associate
Tetra Tech ARD
11.2021 - 04.2024
Research Associate (Independent Consultant)
McKinley Associates
01.2021 - 11.2021
Insights and Analytics Manager
Octave Analytics
03.2020 - 08.2020
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Catholic Medical Missions Board
05.2019 - 09.2019
Evaluation Officer (Statistician I)
National Population Commission
01.2013 - 12.2018
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Science from Applied Economics
University of Benin
Bachelor of Science from Economics
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