Michael Foday Vandi
Freetown
Summary
A seasoned professional with a proven track record at Deutche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, excel in leveraging critical thinking and data analysis to drive project success. Demonstrating exceptional team leadership and systems thinking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Project Manager
Deutche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. German International Cooperation
Bo City
08.2024 - Current
- Provide guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of tasks assign.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Give updates/reports summarizing progress made on project location for review by the Commision Manager.
- Maintained records of all project documents.
- Led meetings with internal team members, and stakeholders
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- delegated tasks and followed up
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Deutche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Koidu City
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Prepared detailed presentations that highlighted the successes and challenges of different programs
- Provided technical assistance and guidance to staff on best practices in designing, managing, implementing and evaluating programs.
- Participated in meetings with partners, donors and government officials to discuss project progress and challenges faced during implementation.
- Established baselines for assessing future performance by analyzing current trends in data collection processes.
- Provided support during external evaluations conducted by third-party organizations.
- Created systems for collecting feedback from beneficiaries regarding their experience with the program.
- Concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems and procedures
- Coordinated closely with stakeholders at all levels to ensure timely completion of activities according to schedule
- Maintained accurate records of all monitoring activities including data sources used and results generated
- Deputize the District Coordinator and signatory to the district account
- Assist in improving field office monitoring and evaluation systems to strengthen project implementation, performance, and accountability
- Prepared periodic reports highlighting key findings from M&E activities performed in the district
- Provided technical advice on the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects.
- Deputize the District Coordinator and assist with administrative duties
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Deutche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. German International Cooperation
Kono
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Prepared periodic reports highlighting key findings from M&E activities performed in the district
- Provided technical advice on the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects.
- Coordinated with external consultants to carry out evaluations as required.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop effective monitoring plans and strategies.
- Established systems for tracking progress against program objectives.
- Assisted in developing training materials on monitoring and evaluation topics.
- Contributed towards the development of policies and procedures related to M&E processes.
- Created templates for collecting information related to project performance indicators.
- Developed surveys to collect feedback from beneficiaries about program effectiveness.
- Conducted field visits to ensure quality implementation of project activities.
- Maintained updated records of all M&E activities conducted throughout the year.
- Provided technical advice on the design and implementation of complex evaluations.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss project goals, objectives, results, and challenges.
- Provided technical advice in creation of online surveys using software applications such as Kobo Toolbox to measure program impact.
- Trained and supervised district staff on baseline and endline data collection
- Assisted the program implementation team in preparing timely, accurate and high-quality reports to management.
- Ensure relevant and timely M&E information is provided in user-friendly formats to key stakeholders, including beneficiaries, communities, and senior management.
- Deputize the District Coordinator and signatory to the district account.
Data Site Manager
FHI 360
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Facilitated month-end closing processes, invoicing, and journal entries
- Maintained records of inventory, assets, personnel and other relevant data.
- Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
- Organized events at the site such as conferences or workshops.
- Coordinated with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
- Identified opportunities to increase efficiency of on-site operations
- Responsible for site data management operations
- Ensure that file room supplies are kept at adequate levels
- Maintain accurate filing system
- Assign and manage data entry tasks
- Review batch flow sheets for accuracy
- Responsible for researching and resolving data discrepancies for the clinical trial
- Works in conjunction with the site Clinical staff to resolve data discrepancies found in the Clinical Database Management System (CDMS)
- Provides reports and feedback to the Study Lead Data Manager
- Reports to international colleagues on conference calls and emails
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Study Lead Data Manager
Data Analyst
Young Men's Christian Association -YMCA SL
Freetown
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Translated raw data into meaningful information.
- Utilized advanced analytics tools such as SPSS, Excel PowerPivot, to manipulate large volumes of structured and unstructured data sets.
- Provided data-driven solutions to support decision making.
- Leveraged SQL queries to extract, transform and load data into databases.
- Maintained documentation of all the processes related to Data Analysis.
- Built visualizations for users to quickly interpret results.
- Provided M&E tools and templates for data collection.
- Analyzed data for donors and management.
- Ensured data completeness and accuracy.
- Responded to queries and reported on information held in a database, as required.
Ward Coordinator
Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone -ECSL
Waterloo
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Managed all aspect of National Electoral Commission Centers and Staff, logistics in the ward; making sure that the commission’s procedures governing the entire election process are followed
- Coordinated all training activities at ward level and monitored the smooth conduct of voter education in the ward.
- Assisted in the recruitment of local staff at each stage of the electoral process
- Coordinated and monitored the biometric registration, exhibition and distribution of voter cards.
- Served as link between the Ward Staff and District Staff
- Reported directly to the Voters Education and Training Officer
Education
MBA -
Njala University
Bo, Sierra Leone02-2026
BSc. - Logistics and Procurement Management
University of Management and Technology
Freetown, Sierra Leone04.2022
Higher Diploma -
Njala University
Freetown, Sierra Leone02.2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Data analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Systems Thinking
References
- Mr. Adrahman Morsay, Registrar (Kono Campus), adrahmanmorsay@gmail.com, +23277840305
- Ingrid Schalke, Advisor Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication, ingrid.schalke@giz.de, +232 78 621111
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/31/83
- Nationality: Sierra Leonean
- Driving License: DL000296512
Knowledge Training
- Microsoft Office Suit 365, Advance
- SAP Ariba, Intermediate
- Oracle Procurement Cloud, Intermediate
- QGIS, Intermediate
Affiliations
- Organist and Choir Tutor
Certification
- January 2023 - Certificate of Completion in Contribution Analysis and Efficiency Analysis for Evaluations of Projects in International Development Cooperation
- December 2018 - Capacity Works
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acting Project Manager
Deutche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. German International Cooperation
08.2024 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Deutche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
04.2020 - 07.2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Deutche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. German International Cooperation
04.2017 - 04.2020
Data Site Manager
FHI 360
03.2015 - 08.2016
Data Analyst
Young Men's Christian Association -YMCA SL
09.2012 - 01.2015
Ward Coordinator
Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone -ECSL
12.2011 - 11.2012
MBA -
Njala University
BSc. - Logistics and Procurement Management
University of Management and Technology
Higher Diploma -
Njala University
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