Mohammed Patrick Barka

Professional M&E

Plot 459, Cadastral Zone B2, Durumi 1, Abuja. FCT, 900104, Abuja, Nigeria.

About

Highly accomplished MEAL professional with over 5 years of experience driving data-driven decision-making and program quality across donor-funded humanitarian and development initiatives in Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Resilience sectors. Expert in designing and implementing robust MEAL systems, conducting data quality assessments, and strengthening partner capacity to produce evidence-based reports. Proficient in DHIS2, Kobo Toolbox, Power BI, and Excel, consistently delivering impactful results and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Work

Caritas Nigeria

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer (Institutional Capacity Strengthening)

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Led MEAL system development and implementation, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and fostering data-driven decision-making for humanitarian and development programs.

Highlights

Developed and reviewed comprehensive project logical frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans for new and ongoing projects, ensuring 100% alignment with program objectives, donor requirements, and Caritas Nigeria quality standards.

Pioneered outcome harvesting exercises to identify and document changes from institutional capacity strengthening interventions, generating critical evidence for program learning, adaptive management, and informing future proposal development.

Conducted rigorous reviews of partner MEAL reports, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements, while providing technical guidance that improved reporting quality.

Provided extensive training, mentoring, and technical support to Caritas staff and partners, significantly strengthening their capacity in MEAL practices and data management.

Managed and continuously updated MEAL tools and indicator tracking within project management information systems, producing weekly and monthly performance reports that informed program monitoring and strategic decision-making.

Action Against Hunger (ACF)

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Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant

Yobe State, Yobe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Supported Health, Nutrition, and WASH interventions by managing project data, conducting data quality assessments, and deploying digital data collection tools for effective program monitoring.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive Health project data within DHIS2 and other reporting systems, achieving 100% completeness, consistency, and timely submission of program information.

Executed Data Quality Assessments and validation exercises, significantly enhancing the reliability and accuracy of project data for reporting and informed decision-making.

Deployed and managed digital data collection tools (Kobo Toolbox, ODK) for surveys and monitoring, streamlining data capture and improving efficiency for routine activities.

Consolidated and analyzed multi-location program data, providing critical insights that supported performance monitoring, donor reporting, and program review processes.

Action Against Hunger (ACF)

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Accountability Assistant (MEAL)

Yobe State, Yobe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Implemented social accountability systems and managed Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanisms (FCRM) to enhance program quality and beneficiary trust in humanitarian interventions.

Highlights

Implemented a social accountability system across 15 communities, effectively gathering beneficiary feedback to drive program improvements and enhance responsiveness.

Trained over 45 community leaders across 15 communities on social accountability principles and scorecard usage, empowering them to provide direct feedback on program implementation.

Managed over 32,000 beneficiary feedback cases, meticulously documenting and tracking each while upholding strict confidentiality and facilitating appropriate referrals.

Analyzed patterns and trends in over 32,000 beneficiary complaints, providing data-driven insights that informed program improvements and strategic adjustments.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

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Enumerator (Health & Community Surveys)

Yobe State, Yobe State, Nigeria

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Summary

Conducted community-based data collection and facilitated focus group discussions for health and resilience assessments, ensuring accurate and timely submission of field data.

Highlights

Conducted community-based data collection for health and resilience assessments using advanced ICT4D tools, ensuring high data accuracy and efficiency.

Facilitated numerous Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), gathering qualitative data essential for evidence-based program design.

Achieved 100% completeness, accuracy, and timely submission of field data, providing reliable information for program evaluation.

Education

Baze University

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Professional Diploma Data Analytics

Yobe State University

Yobe State, Yobe State, Nigeria
B.Sc. Sociology

Languages

English

Hausa

Certificates

PMD Pro Certification

Caritas Nigeria

Professional MEAL Certification

MOVALUE

Data Quality Management

IMMAP Nigeria & OCHA

Power BI Data Visualization

IMMAP Nigeria & OCHA

Kobo Toolbox Tool Development

IMMAP Nigeria & OCHA

MEAL & DQA

Action Against Hunger

Skills

Knowledge Management

MEAL System Design and Implementation

Logical Framework Development

Indicator Tracking

Outcome Monitoring

Learning Facilitation

Partner Capacity Building

Partner Management

Accountability and CRM Systems

Stakeholder Engagement

Donor Reporting

Survey Design and Implementation

MIS Management

Institutional Donor Compliance

DHIS2

Excel (Advanced)

Kobo Toolbox

ODK

Power BI

SPSS

STATA

RedRose

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Personal Accountability

Integrity & Ethical Practice

Trust & Relationship Building

Collaboration & Teamwork

Learning Agility

Capacity Strengthening

Strategic Thinking

References

References

Available on request