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Mohamed Hassan Yusuf

Hargeisa,WO

Summary

Dynamic Monitoring & Evaluation Manager with extensive experience at the Norwegian Refugee Council, adept at designing impactful M&E systems and leading high-performing teams. Proven ability in data analysis and effective communication, driving program improvements and ensuring compliance with M&E standards. Successfully established robust frameworks that enhanced program quality and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
07.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for design, development and implementation of M&E systems, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools.
  • Advise management on M+E solutions/options in the design of M&E staffing, resourcing and budgeting for M&E, and M+E priorities for the country office.
  • Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M+E.
  • Support programme staff in planning for and executing M+E, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use.
  • Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review.
  • Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports.
  • Management of the M+E team.
  • Capacity building and training of programme and M+E support staff on M+E technical and conceptual areas.
  • Supervise and mentor M+E support staff in executing M+E plans.
  • Design, lead, and manage process to establish CO and program level M+E systems, including design/revision of the CO M+E SOPs and support on designing/transitioning M+E staffing structure and M+E resourcing.
  • Develop and/or participate in development of guidance and frameworks for CO procedures, policies and processes that assist in institutionalizing and supporting M+E in the country mission and/or NRC globally.
  • Support the Head of Programme and Country Director in advocating for M+E support from donors, partners, and in Country Strategy to ensure M+E remains a high priority in the country program.
  • Provide leadership and support to program managers in planning and standardizing M+E across projects.
  • Support program managers in developing data collection methodology and tools, and systems for on-going data analysis.
  • Ensure that monitoring data are fed into management decisions and used in program management.
  • Actively contribute to all aspects of the recruitment process for new program and M+E staff in the country office to ensure that the M+E capacity needed in various positions are considered during hiring.
  • Support internal improvement processes (LEAN, Macro Log Frams etc.) according to need.

Roving Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • I had a specific role in this assignment which is to establish the M&E Function with focus on the following areas:
  • Capacity-building – rollout of M&E SOP/Handbook and Tools.
  • M&E planning with programme staff – by Area of Operation, Program department and Project.
  • Recruitment of M&E staff.
  • Offline/area-based Complaint, Feedback Response Mechanism establishment.
  • After this temporary designation, I will resume my old title of M&E Manager Somalia.

Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
01.2013 - 06.2017
  • In liaison with heads of program sections and M&E staff, lead all baseline assessments, annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process and operations monitoring, profiling of IDPs/Refugees and any other related task to enhance efficiency in program management.
  • Help the PMs and PCs devise and revise project log-frames (macro-logframe), particularly to make them compliant with NRC log frame development procedures and the use of NRC mandatory indicators etc.
  • Harmonize the M&E proposals and plans with those of projects for timely discharge of outputs and outcomes monitoring employing suitable methods and tools, during and after project lifespan with the view to have accurate and representative reports.
  • Coordinate and host Grant start-up meetings at the start of grants to discuss, fine-tune and reconcile different plans i.e. Gantt charts, procurement plans, HR plans etc.
  • Assist programs to brace for and conduct regular monitoring of activities against key output and outcome indicators to trace and account for progress as well as performance.
  • In coordination with AM and PMs, develop program specific tools and templates to measure impact as and when needed.
  • In coordination with AM and PMs, review existing approaches and system for managing information to agree on any required changes, support or other redirections.
  • Establish and maintain link between M&E and project cycle management.
  • Identify M&E gaps in both manpower and expertise so as to set out relevant capacity building for M&E and program staff.
  • In coordination with AM and PMs, organize and undertake short M&E trainings for field staff on M&E skills based on need.
  • In coordination with AM, PMs and PCs, guide and cooperate with advisors/consultant who are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating outcomes and impacts of current and previous projects as well as the design of new ones.
  • Direct, supervise, and control the functions of M&E officers including those attached to the program sectors.
  • See through the complete institutionalization of complaint response mechanism across the mission including but not limited to designation of focal points in different areas of operation.
  • Do/contribute to progress reporting (output and outcome level).
  • Lead all data collection exercises with more focus on data analysis and interpretation.

Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • In this position, I supported the establishment of Djibouti country program during its setup in 2013. This responsibility was in addition to my role as M&E Coordinator for NRC Somaliland Area Office.
  • Development and standardization of progress monitoring procedures.
  • Harmonization of M&E tools and process across the project cycle.
  • Resourcing the M&E unit including recruitments.
  • Implementation of full M&E compliance.
  • Ensure program quality through the design and implementation of General support to the mission establishment.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
10.2011 - 12.2012
  • Work closely with Project Managers/coordinators (PMs/PCs) in developing effective and realistic M&E plans for the different grants.
  • Facilitate CAD reporting (an online M&E reporting system globally used by NRC).
  • Responsible for preparation of project evaluation and/or review reports and draft M&E regular project report.
  • Implement effective M&E systems and procedures to ensure project quality assurance and consistency.
  • Responsible for the establishment and day to day management of a database and monitoring system.
  • Prepare data analysis for compilation of quarterly, annual and ad hoc program data and reports.
  • Maintain and update the Area M&E database, ensuring correct and swift data entry and processing.
  • Lead all data collection exercises with more focus on data analysis and interpretation.

M&E Technical Assistant

Ministry of Interior
Hargeisa
11.2008 - 10.2011
  • Company Overview: Paid under the support of UN Joint Program on Local Governance & Decentralized Service Delivery (UNJPLG). A joint UN-Government effort towards strengthening decentralization in Somaliland.
  • I assisted senior JPLG M&E Specialist in the following tasks:
  • Setup Monitoring & Evaluation Framework in line with the District Development Framework (DDF) - a five year program developed for six selected target districts in Somaliland namely Hargeisa, Berbera, Borama, Burao, Sheikh and Odweine.
  • Set good governance benchmarks along national strategies.
  • Support the Planning Department set up and implement long and short term M&E frameworks (depending on the plans) to facilitate informed decision making at all stages.
  • Recommend strategies and Capacity Building approaches to ensure that the Ministry is able to effectively play its oversight role over the districts.
  • Formulate M&E training tools for personnel at different levels of the government machinery (district, region, and central).
  • I was personally in charge of doing the following tasks:
  • Manage the JPLG-MOI Management Information Systems (web-based database management system).
  • Conduct quarterly M&E trips to the target districts and submit analytical and quantitative reports which form part of the Quarterly and Annual Reports of the project.
  • Take part in the annual reviews of project target indicators.
  • Partially support the Ministry in carrying out JPLG activities as well as any other activities pertinent to implementing decentralization in Somaliland i.e. district capacity assessment, Villages assessment etc.
  • Develop and maintain computerized management information systems for the Ministry.
  • Collect and keep all documents regarding the JPLG funded projects in the target districts.
  • Paid under the support of UN Joint Program on Local Governance & Decentralized Service Delivery (UNJPLG). A joint UN-Government effort towards strengthening decentralization in Somaliland.

Head of Operations

Horn Transit and Transport
Hargeisa
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Developed logistical plans for vehicle deployment prior to operations.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members or other stakeholders in a timely manner.
  • Established partnerships with external organizations such as customers or vendors for mutual benefit.
  • Provided leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members in order to foster a collaborative work environment.
  • Led end-to-end operations, ensuring successful completion of each task.
  • Maintained close communication with Director regarding sensitive issues.
  • Provided regular reports to Director on operational progress.
  • Prepared and submitted detailed reports for each operation conducted.

Program Officer

Al-Faruk Anti-Narcotics & HIV/AIDS Association
Hargeisa
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • HIV/AIDS and Khat combat strategies development.
  • Action planning & programme implementation.
  • Budgeting.
  • Coordination of HIV/AIDS and khat prevention activities.
  • Project implementation oversight/supervision at national, regional and district level.
  • Conduct review meetings for the office staff and with the other stakeholders on quarterly basis.
  • Maintain an active collaboration with the stakeholders, un, government and CSO’s.
  • Report monthly and quarterly to the executive director.

Program Officer

Hargeisa Youth Development Organization (HYDA)
Hargeisa
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Handle the daily operations of the program section.
  • Program Implementation under the auspices of the senior Project Manager.
  • M&E Implementation.
  • Ensuring the proper allocation of funds.
  • Reporting to the senior Project Manager & the Executive Director accordingly and on timely manner.

Education

GED -

Google Data Analytics - Advanced Data Analytics
06-2025

GED -

Google Data Analytics
United States
12-2022

Bachelor’s degree - Business Information Systems

Alpha University College
Hargeisa, Somaliland
01.2012

Introduction to Business Information Systems -

Association of Business Executives
London, UK
05-2005

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Communication with impact
  • Data analysis
  • Ability to negotiate, solve problems, and build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders
  • Ability to build and lead a strong and dynamic team

References

  • Boisy Williams, Area Rep, DRC Djibouti, pm.shelter@gmail.com, Boisy Williams
  • Dr. Nicola Cozza, Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, NRC HoA, Nairobi, +254 702 214 132, nicola.cozza@nrc.no
  • Andrew Nzimbi, Independent Consultant: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning, +254721679196, andrewnzimbi@gmail.com

Extracurricular Activities

Supported UNDP HIV/AIDS during a Basic Religious Leaders Training on HIV/AIDS, 07/15/07 - 07/18/07, Identified/Supported the participants and ensure the workshop distribution, supplies, and letters to the invitees are undertaken., Logistically Supported HIV/AIDS operations with respect to UNDP, UNICEF and other entities rules., Designed Assessment Monitoring & Evaluation Tools for Workshops. Executive Secretary, Somaliland ICT Policy Visioning Workshop and E-strategies, 01/20/08 - 01/22/08, Ensured all aspects of the Workshops were achieved including but not limited to organizing, identification and ensuring institutional arrangements/frameworks were adhered to., Ensured supplies, relevant technologies required were timely deployed for the ICT activities. Rapporteur, Refresher HIV/AIDS Training For Peer Educators and Draft Training Manual Review for the Uniformed Services

Trainings And Courses

  • TOT: Common Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
  • Value for Money (VfM) and Project Cycle Management (PRCM)
  • TOT: NRC Way Training – including Project Cycle Management
  • Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Aid
  • Basic Security In the Field Training (BSITF)
  • Advanced Security In the Field Training (ASITF)
  • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) – online
  • Certification – Google Data Analytics

Freelance Jobs

  • Baseline Study on the conditions of Somali Women in Journalism, IMS-FOJO and Somali Women Journalists (SWJ), https://www.mediasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Somalia-Baseline-Study-on-the-Conditions-of-Women-in-Journalism_ENG.pdf
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of Education Project, PSI
  • Evaluation of Mixed migration program, Migration, Livelihoods and Counter-trafficking, Somaliland and Puntland, 2011-12

Timeline

Roving Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
04.2021 - 07.2021

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
07.2017 - Current

Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
01.2013 - 06.2017

Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
01.2013 - 07.2014

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
10.2011 - 12.2012

M&E Technical Assistant

Ministry of Interior
11.2008 - 10.2011

Head of Operations

Horn Transit and Transport
01.2008 - 12.2008

Program Officer

Al-Faruk Anti-Narcotics & HIV/AIDS Association
01.2006 - 01.2008

Program Officer

Hargeisa Youth Development Organization (HYDA)
01.2004 - 01.2006

GED -

Google Data Analytics - Advanced Data Analytics

GED -

Google Data Analytics

Bachelor’s degree - Business Information Systems

Alpha University College

Introduction to Business Information Systems -

Association of Business Executives

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