Andrew Mshelia

Humanitarian Aid Worker | MEAL & Programs Specialist

wayutamshelia@gmail.com, Damaturu, NG.

About

Dedicated and resourceful Humanitarian Aid Worker with over seven years of extensive experience in Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), and peace-building programs. Proven ability to drive data-driven decision-making, enhance organizational safeguarding, and ensure high levels of transparency and accountability to donors and beneficiaries. Passionate about leveraging expertise to deliver high-impact humanitarian interventions and strengthen program effectiveness.

Work

Resource & Support Hub (Supporting Hope Interactive)

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Safeguarding Mentor

Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led safeguarding policy development and implementation, ensuring staff competency and robust reporting mechanisms across the organization.

Highlights

Spearheaded the development and successful implementation of a comprehensive organizational safeguarding policy, enhancing compliance and ethical standards.

Delivered monthly safeguarding training sessions to staff over a six-month period, significantly increasing organizational awareness and adherence to protocols.

Facilitated the establishment of an effective safeguarding report mechanism, improving incident tracking and response capabilities.

Hope Interactive

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MEAL Manager/Safeguarding Focal Person

Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed comprehensive MEAL systems and safeguarding protocols, driving data quality, accountability, and strategic project implementation across diverse humanitarian initiatives.

Highlights

Directed the collection and collation of field reports across all projects, ensuring timely and accurate data for over 10+ humanitarian initiatives.

Developed and managed activity implementation work plans and budgets, optimizing resource allocation and project delivery in target communities.

Conducted routine Data Quality Assessments (DQA) for ongoing projects, enhancing data integrity and reliability for donor reporting and decision-making.

Authored impactful case studies and success stories from M&E system implementation, effectively communicating project outcomes and lessons learned to stakeholders.

Provided expert technical guidance on the implementation of project M&E plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and donor requirements.

Led responses to complex data queries from donors, maintaining high levels of transparency and accountability.

Designed and managed the development of M&E tools, including an updated Indicator Tracking Sheet (ITS), to streamline data collection and analysis.

Facilitated comprehensive training for staff, partners, and beneficiaries on M&E tools and safeguarding protocols, building local capacity and ensuring program quality.

International Rescue Committee

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Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant

Yobe Field Office, Yobe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported M&E operations by developing data collection tools, facilitating mobile data entry, and implementing accountability mechanisms to enhance project performance and reporting.

Highlights

Developed and refined tools for collecting regular project activities and performance data, improving efficiency and accuracy of data capture.

Designed and implemented electronic data entry templates for mobile data collection, enhancing data accuracy and real-time insights for various environmental health projects.

Conducted comprehensive accountability and feedback mechanism activities across implementation sites, fostering community engagement and program responsiveness.

Identified and addressed data quality issues, proposing actionable solutions to M&E officers to improve data integrity and reliability.

Trained enumerators on administration of various Environmental Health questionnaires and data collection tools, ensuring accurate data acquisition for project monitoring, baseline, and evaluations.

Collated data and contributed to the preparation of reports related to project issues, providing information for better decision-making by stakeholders.

Facilitated Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP), Baseline, and Endline Assessments for various humanitarian projects.

Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC)

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M&E Officer/Trainer

Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Trained M&E focal persons and managed project work plans and reporting to ensure effective implementation and data analysis for local organizations.

Highlights

Trained M&E focal persons from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) based in Yobe, enhancing local capacity in monitoring and evaluation methodologies.

Developed monthly work plans and ensured proper implementation of planned activities, optimizing project execution across multiple initiatives.

Compiled and submitted weekly and monthly reports to the project manager, providing timely updates on project progress and challenges.

Supported local organizations in data analysis, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and program adjustments.

Hope Interactive

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Programs/M&E Officer

Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided comprehensive administrative and M&E support, facilitating project planning, resource management, and data collection initiatives for effective program delivery.

Highlights

Provided critical general administrative support to project activities, ensuring smooth operations and efficient resource allocation.

Maintained comprehensive project files and supported the dissemination of project information, fostering effective communication and collaboration within the project team.

Collaborated cross-functionally with project team members to ensure seamless project planning, resource availability, and management activities.

Supported in drafting meeting notes and recorded all proceedings, facilitating clear communication and follow-up for project stakeholders.

Trained enumerators on the use of mobile data collection tools, improving data capture efficiency and accuracy.

Trained program staff on the use of newly developed tools, enhancing team capabilities and data management processes.

Education

Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua

Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria
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Post Graduate Diploma Public Health Promotion

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Post Graduate Diploma Nutrition

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH)

Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
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B. Tech. (Hons.) Industrial Chemistry

Godiya Private Secondary School

Borno State, Borno State, Nigeria
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Certificate Senior Secondary School

Mini Haha Primary School Biu

Biu, Borno State, Nigeria
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Certificate Primary School

Certificates

Gender Based Violence

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Teaching Peace in 21st Century

Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies

Safeguarding Mentors Training

Report & Support Hub (UKAID)

Managing Gender-based Violence (GBV) Programmes in Emergencies

United Nations Population Fund (UFPA)

BSAFE (#2570833)

United Nations Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS)

Behavioural Change

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Fire Safety

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Water Quality Analysis

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Conflict Analysis, Advocacy, Dialogue and Mediation

Conciliation Resources (UK)

Project Management

International Project Management Professionals

Postgraduate Diploma in Customer Relationship Management

Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management

Basic First Aid/CPR

Novelle Centre Enugu

Safety Officer (HSE 1,2,3)

Novelle Centre Enugu

M&E fundamentals

Global health e-learning Centre (USAID)

Data Quality

Global health e-learning Centre (USAID)

Skills

MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning)

Project Monitoring, Data Quality Assessment (DQA), Performance Reporting, M&E Tool Development, Indicator Tracking, Baseline & Endline Assessment, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM), Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Survey, Data Analysis, Feedback Mechanisms.

Program Management

Project Planning, Activity Implementation, Budget Management, Work Plan Development, Donor Relations, Grant Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management.

Safeguarding & Protection

Safeguarding Policy Development, Safeguarding Training, Reporting Mechanisms, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Humanitarian Principles.

Data Management & Analysis

Data Collection Tools, Electronic Data Entry (Mobile), SPSS, Kobo Toolbox, GIS, Data Quality Assurance, Report Generation, Case Study Development.

Training & Capacity Building

Staff Training, Partner Training, Beneficiary Training, Enumerator Training, Workshop Facilitation.

Humanitarian Aid & Peacebuilding

Peace-building Projects, Conflict Analysis, Community Engagement, Reconciliation & Forgiveness, Emergency Response, Community Dialogue, Humanitarian Principles.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SPSS, Kobo, GIS.

Core Competencies

Team Collaboration, Cross-cultural Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Resourcefulness, Initiative, Planning Skills, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Communication.

References

Ama Danladi

Executive Director, Hope Interactive, Damaturu | amayankur@yahoo.com | 08036126611

Elijah Olagoke

Senior Area Manager (SAM), International Rescue Committee | Eljoh69@gmail.com | 08032824820

Abel Bake Oke

Livelihood Project Manager, Hope and Rural Aid Foundation | abelbake5@gmail.com | 07066342929

Projects

SMART PEACE (Reintegration, Reconciliation & Forgiveness)

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Summary

Comprehensive program for community reintegration, sensitization, dialogues, and conflict analysis.

Improving the livelihood of Rural Women

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Summary

Project focused on enhancing the livelihoods of rural women through poultry rearing initiatives.

CREATIVE ASSOCIATE NLCB Yobe

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Summary

Training and mentoring program for women on Peace Platforms.

Peace By The People Phase II

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Summary

Initiative focused on creating youth and women peace networks and providing peace-building training.

Peace Research Partnership on Reconciliation and Reintegration

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Summary

Research project focusing on reconciliation and reintegration, involving extensive data collection and analysis.

Emergency Response for Crisis Affected Persons in Yobe and Adamawa (In)

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Summary

Series of assessments for crisis-affected persons, including baseline, post-distribution monitoring, KAP surveys, and end-line assessments.

Perception Survey (Peace Building)

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Summary

Survey focused on perceptions related to peace building.

Community Dialogue on Countering Violent Extremism in Fune LGA

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Summary

Community engagement and dialogue sessions to counter violent extremism.