WILLIAM SAHR KAMANDA
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Self-motivated, good communicator, ambitious, and highly focused program monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) and data analytics professional with a Master of Science degree in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics and Economics.15 years of progressive work experience, providing MEL and data analytic support to projects, program, and institutions. Solid leadership experience in managing teams, evaluation, and research. Proven expertise in qualitative and quantitative evaluations with advanced computer skills in data extraction, manipulation, visualization, and analytics using SPSS, STATA, RStudio, Microsoft, PowerBI, Tableau, and SQL. Strong experience designing and implementing MEL plans, Indicator performance tracking tools, result framework, and budgets. Extensive experience in organizing and facilitating training and general capacity building. A proven track record of MEL in proposal development, donor report writing, and management of external evaluators.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Home Manager
08.2020 - Current
- Conduct onsite orientation training for newly hired staff utilizing clear and effective communication to boost operational efficiency by 100%
- Manage 15 community home staff in providing effective and efficient care and support for clients by monitoring, communicating, and mentoring to help clients live their everyday lives.
- Promoted 15 residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation
- Mentored and coached 15 staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
- Monitored direct care activities for optimal patient protection and infection control standards
- Kept accounts, resident files, and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements
- Managed day-to-day operation of 5 home to comply with regulations and agency standards
Associate Consultant
Oxford Policy Management
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted thorough review of Monitoring & Compliance Unit operation and deployed improvement strategies that increased monitoring MDAs' compliance with National Anti-corruption Strategy recommendation 65%.
- Helped Anti-corruption Commission and Judiciary of Sierra Leone to establish one independent anti-corruption court that increased timely prosecution and hearing of corruption cases in Sierra Leone by 25%.
- Created performance management template and trained staff on setting SMART performance objectives to enhance effective performance management system and increased timely review of staff performance by 35%.
- Conducted midterm review of national Anti-Corruption Strategic Plan by collecting qualitative and quantitative data that identify successes, challenges, and recommendations that enhance effectiveness in delivering.
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Coffey International
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework by reviewing goals, objectives, and activities in strategic plan and consulting staff to ensure effective monitoring of strategic plan.
- Created performance indicator tracking database by thinking critically and analytically to track government Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDA) performance.
- Provided ongoing MEL technical support to CSOs and MDAs by conducting MEL training and developing MEL plans that enhanced CSOs' data collection, management, and reporting skills.
- Conducted quarterly monitoring of 5 CSOs by reviewing project activities and finance reports that enhanced proper implementation of pay no bribe project.
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Learning Manager
ICAP-At Columbia University, Children International
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided M&E technical assistance to ICAP Sierra Leone project team and Ministries of Health and Sanitation by managing DHIS system and conducting M&E training that enhanced data use for decision-making
- Developed M&E framework to monitor 2018-2022 Health Sector Strategic Plan by consulting national health sector programs and developing indicator dictionary that enhanced monitoring of Sierra Leone Health Sector Strategic plan,
- Trained 34 M&E staff on quality health programmatic data collection, management, analysis, and presentation to increase quality data collection and use for health decision-making.
MEAL Manager
Save The Children International
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Led implementation of country's MEAL system and processes by developing measurable standard thematic indicators, MEAL human resources management, leading evaluations, and learning for all projects resulting in adequate MEAL in project implementation
- Managed six external evaluations for Health, Education, Food Security, Livelihoods, WASH, and Child Protection by developing evaluation concept notes and expressions of interest, serving as recruiting manager, and monitoring and reviewing evaluation process and report
- Managed 20 MEAL staff across country program by working with staff to develop quarterly MEAL activity plans, one-on-one meetings on projects and programs MEAL activities, conducting on-desk training, and mentoring on key MEAL activities, providing feedback, effective communication, and motivations which enhance quality data collection, management and reporting from field offices
- Reviewed 5 donor reports to comply with relevant organizational and donor reporting requirements and guidelines by ensuring reportings follow donor format and evidence in report aligns with project goals and objectives
- It includes qualitative and quantitative information enhancing effective and efficient reporting
- Set up and managed implementation of country program community feedback and response mechanisms (CFRM) by identifying and training CFRM focal person, setting and monitoring community infrastructure, and sharing findings with project stakeholders
- Participated in designing and preparing three project proposals by developing project MEAL processes, including indicators, list of beneficiaries, log frame, and MEAL plan that enhanced 100% approval of project proposals
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability
MEAL Coordinator
Save The Children
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed and mentored five MEAL officers by developing monthly MEAL activity plans, one-on-one meetings on projects MEAL activities, conducting on-desk training on key MEAL activities, and providing feedback, effective communication, and motivations which enhance quality data collection, management, and reporting from field offices
- Led qualitative and quantitative data analysis and visualization for health, education, child protection, and livelihood thematic programs using SPSS, Excel, STATA, RStudio, Microsoft, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL to enhance 100% use of data for decision-making
- Developed and disseminated evidence-based tools, materials, reports, papers, and interventions at field office through consultation with thematic program advisors and project staff, which provided friendly MEAL tools
- Identified best practices for documentation of success stories, technical reports, and peer review evaluation at field office through consultation with thematic program advisors and project staff that ensure 100% documentation of project lessons and success stories.
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Merlin International, Children International
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Trained 15 project staff and 10 subgrantees on project outcomes, indicators, data collection, and reporting utilizing effective communication and facilitation to enhance trainee participation and 100% knowledge of project documents
- Coordinated program data collection and reporting and tracked progress against project's indicators and deliverables through extensive collaboration, monitoring, and teamwork, enhancing evidence-based reporting
- Reviewed data quality in project implementation, reported results, and facilitated actionable planning based on review findings using practical data audit skills, teamwork, and effective communication.
- Supported program staff to strengthen project planning, data quality, analysis, and use through training, mentoring, and effective communication
- Developed project focus M&E system and process that includes Project indicators, Log frame, M&E plan, Indicator tracker, and project data collection, management, analysis, and presentation steps.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability
MEAL Officer
Save The Children International
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Collected qualitative and quantitative data on project output, outcomes, and impact using practical data collection skills, teamwork, and creative approach that determine project effect.
- Conducted monthly field monitoring of project activities by assessing progress and identifying challenges and opportunities that increase project performance by 15%.
- Built capacity of 15 project staff and 20 partners on M&E processes and procedures using effective communication and collaboration skills, which increased project collection and use.
- Developed M&E plan for 5 projects through review of project documents and consultation with project staff that enhance effective implementation of project activities.
Education
Master of Science - Program Evaluation and Data Analytics
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Njala University
Freetown, SL09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Njala University
Freetown, SL09.2008
Skills
- CORE SKILLS
- Written and spoken communication
- Problem-solving
- Self-initiative
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Ability to lead
- Teamwork
- Qualitative and Quantitative evaluation
- Data extraction, manipulation, visualization, and analytics
- Competence in SPSS, STATA, RStudio, Microsoft, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL
- MEL plan development
- Capacity building
- Database management
- Evaluation management
- Donor reporting writing
Timeline
Community Home Manager
08.2020 - Current
Associate Consultant
Oxford Policy Management
06.2019 - 05.2020
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Coffey International
04.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Learning Manager
ICAP-At Columbia University, Children International
05.2017 - 03.2018
MEAL Manager
Save The Children International
06.2015 - 04.2017
MEAL Coordinator
Save The Children
04.2013 - 06.2015
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Merlin International, Children International
01.2010 - 03.2012
MEAL Officer
Save The Children International
06.2008 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Program Evaluation and Data Analytics
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Njala University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Njala University
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