Data Analysis
ABENA AMOAH
Monitoring And Evaluation Professional
Sudan
Summary
Development professional with extensive experience in MEAL management and project leadership, with strong knowledge of BHA requirements and humanitarian accountability standards. Skilled in designing monitoring frameworks, leading evaluations, and driving learning across multi-sector programs, including women’s empowerment, livelihoods, and food security. Brings added exposure to FMCG practices, advanced data management expertise, and bilingual proficiency (English/French). Holds academic training from the University of Ghana and Université de Mirail, France.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
ADRA Sudan
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered strategic leadership and management of women empowerment project in Damazine and Kurmuk, guaranteeing successful delivery of women's empowerment programs across livelihoods, vocational training, education, and permaculture.
- Oversaw vocational training programs (soap-making, pastry, henna, perfume), supervising facilitators, procuring materials, and ensuring cost-effective delivery to 30 women’s circles/groups.
- Oversaw the rehabilitation of 30 Literacy centers to serve as safe, functional spaces for learning activities.
- Managed partnerships and MoUs with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders to integrate literacy, vocational, and empowerment activities.
- Led project planning, budget management, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements, tracking expenditures against line items.
- Facilitated community engagement through participatory approaches, working closely with women’s groups and community leaders to strengthen ownership and sustainability.
- Ensured integration of gender equity, protection principles, and accountability to affected populations in all project activities.
- Contributed to final evaluation preparation, including drafting TORs, supporting external consultants, and consolidating evidence for reporting.
MEAL Manager
ADRA Sudan
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Led the design and execution of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for multi-sector humanitarian and development projects (WASH, Agriculture, MPCA, Protection, Livelihoods).
- Developed and updated MEAL frameworks, including IPTT, logframes, and performance indicators, ensuring alignment with donor requirements (BHA, Bread for the World, USAID).
- Managed data collection processes (baseline, midline, endline, PDMs, sectoral assessments) utilizing Kobo Toolbox, guaranteeing quality assurance, data cleaning, and analysis with sex- and age-disaggregation.
- Generated high-quality donor reports (semi-annual, annual, final performance reports) by aggregating field data and delivering evidence-based insights on outcomes and impact.
- Assessed risks and emerging trends, embedding knowledge into program design and advising management on informed decision making.
- Spearheaded success story documentation, photo/video evidence, and knowledge products to demonstrate impact and enhance visibility.
MEAL Officer
ADRA DR Congo
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsible for monitoring project activities’, progress and output towards improving household food security for affected populated in Kasai Province [ through Agriculture, VSLA/Literature/Numeracy, WASH and Cash for work]
- Contribute to development of key MEAL management tools including PIRS, Data collection guide, data protection guide, ITT and DIP
- Lead development of key project documents such as Sustainability and exit strategy.
- Design and integrate survey tools using Kobo Toolbox platform to support mobile data collection
- Contribute to development of PDM and other survey tools (e.g., WASH KAP studies)
- Lead and supervise over 70 field data collectors implementing various quality standards and protocols
- Support training of over 70 field staff and key partners in proper understanding of MEAL system and use of management tools developed
- Support 8 MEAL team members in implementing best practices in CLA to foster project and sectoral learning and knowledge management for continuous improvement.
Marketing Officer
GB Foods-FMCG
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitoring of marketing performance identifying key changes in consumer goods as well as various competitors
- Coordinated with 5 internal business divisions, 6 agency partners and over 100 local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials.
- Support and supervise 6 key partners in carrying promotional activities for firm
- Assist in assessing and identifying key locations to maximize promotional efforts [placement of billboards, traditional media ads on television, radio and social media] of organization
- Support in development of over 100 communication materials to create awareness among target audiences.
- Developed over 200 creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Analyzed consumer usage patterns to identify trends and target audience
- Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
Marketing Agent (Intern)
Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Support in stock reconciliation
- Ensure updated ledger of clients requests and general information
- Guide and provide customers with estimates regarding their various demands/needs [diamond and gold accessories]
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Assisted with development of 8 event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
- Collaborated with 8 team members to help expand marketing channels.
- Performed office administrative duties to enhance team cohesiveness.
- Prepared over 50 persuasive sales and marketing presentation materials to engage clients.
- Engaged with 8 marketing team members to learn new tasks and determine best tactics for solving challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French and Spanish
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana01-2022
No Degree - French Language
Mirail Université
Toulouse, France 04.2001 -
Skills
Analytical problem-solving
Data Management & Analysis
MEAL systems strengthening
Capacity Building
Communication & Reporting
Sectoral Knowledge (Food security, WASH, Protection, Livelihoods, Women’s empowerment, Agriculture, MPCA)
Accomplishments
- Excel Note taker during DR Congo RFSA proposal application workshop.
- Led financial and market assessments across target states in Sudan to generate evidence for the Feed the Future (FtF) proposal.
- Oversaw the rehabilitation of community centers and the distribution of poultry, seeds, and tools, linking empowerment with food security and resilience.
- Collaborated with team of eight (8) in the development of MEAL System to track project progress.
- Coordinated with a team of 5 to monitor Numeracy and Literacy intervention in the BUREKA II project
- Trained and Supervised over 70 enumerators during PDM, HH surveys, Market Assessment
- Documented 14 monthly, over 50 weekly project update reports.
- Developed nine (9) voiceovers for project documentaries
- Development of 15 data collection tools and effective usage of Kobo toolbox
Certification
MEAL Dpro
Interests
Data Visualization
Voiceovers for documentaries
Report writing
Reading
Skipping
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Kobo toolbox
LogAlto
MaxQDA
QGIS
Additional Information
References:
1. Emmanuel Awude
MEAL Director
ADRA Madagascar
Skype: kemmanuel.gh
E-mail: eawude@live.com
Cell: +233 244 922 27
2. Syed Wasel
Technical Advisor, MEAL
ADRA International
Skype: syed.wasel.adra
E-mail: syed.wasel@adra.org
3. Nestor Mogollon
MEAL Director
ADRA International
Cell : +1 301.768.1658
Timeline
Project Manager
ADRA Sudan
01.2025 - 08.2025
MEAL Manager
ADRA Sudan
04.2024 - 09.2025
M&E Fundamentals
08-2023
Data Visualization
07-2023
Data Management
07-2023
Data Use
07-2023
Data Quality
07-2023
Seed Security Assessment
07-2023
MEAL Dpro
01-2023
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
11-2022
MEAL Officer
ADRA DR Congo
09.2022 - 04.2024
Marketing Officer
GB Foods-FMCG
11.2021 - 08.2022
Marketing Agent (Intern)
Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited
06.2018 - 07.2018
No Degree - French Language
Mirail Université
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - French and Spanish
University of Ghana