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Dinkisa Olani

@dinkisaolani

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Field Operations specialist delivering high-quality data and insights.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking MEAL or field operations roles where I can lead rigorous data collection and quality assurance, mentor field teams, and support evidence-based program decisions in inclusive, impact-driven organizations.

I am a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL/MEL) professional with over four years of hands-on experience in humanitarian and development programs. I specialize in baseline, midline, end-line, post-project evaluations, and third-party monitoring across multiple zones and woredas.

I have strong expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection, digital data collection platforms (SurveyCTO, Kobo Collect, ODK, CSEntry), and data quality assurance, having improved data accuracy and completeness by 25–30% through rigorous back-checks and validation.

I have led and supervised field teams, training and mentoring 25+ enumerators, mobilizing 20+ communities for needs assessments and beneficiary targeting, and contributing to findings adopted in program adjustments. I consistently maintain on-time submission of field reports and data sets to support donor compliance and decision-making.

I hold dual BA degrees and am pursuing an MA in Social Work; I bring a strong commitment to ethical research standards, inclusion, and evidence-based program improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Melhiq Consultancy

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)

Conducted 150+ structured tablet-based interviews across multiple woredas, achieving 98% data completeness and ensuring daily synchronization for real-time monitoring and timely reporting.

SurveyCTO Data Quality Assurance Field Supervision Ethical Research Reporting

Data Quality Controller

Policy Study Institute

Apr 2025 - Jul 2025 (3 months)

Reviewed and validated 120+ household questionnaires using SurveyCTO/ODK/Kobo, conducted 10–15% back-checks, and reduced data errors by 30% while providing corrective feedback to enumerators.

Data Quality Assurance SurveyCTO Back Checks Enumerator Training Validation Reporting

Research Assistant

B&M Consult Ltd

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 (2 months)

Collected qualitative and quantitative data from 150+ youth with disabilities, produced evidence-based recommendations, and supported inclusive program improvements.

Qualitative Research Inclusion Data Analysis Reporting Ethical Research

M&E Officer

ICIPE

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Conducted 15+ monitoring visits, provided technical M&E support to local focal persons, and facilitated staff trainings that improved data use and program learning.

Monitoring & Evaluation Indicator Tracking Capacity Building Reporting Stakeholder Engagement

Data Collector

Policy Study Institute

Mar 2024 - May 2024 (2 months)

Collected endline data from 80+ farming households for AGP II evaluation, supported beneficiary targeting and master list preparation, and ensured full compliance with survey protocols.

Household Surveys Data Collection Ethical Research

Quality Survey Data Provider

BST Survey Solution

May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)

Led household and community surveys of 180+ respondents, maintained >95% data accuracy through strict quality controls, and supported preparation of evaluation findings.

Survey Management Data Quality Household Surveys Enumerator Supervision SurveyCTO Reporting

Data Collector

Center of Excellence International Consult Plc

Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 (5 months)

Conducted 25+ KIIs and 10+ FGDs supporting post-project evaluations and national-level research while ensuring ethical data collection standards.

Key Informant Interviews Qualitative Research Ethical Research Data Collection Reporting

Field Data Collection Supervisor

Frontier Consultancy Plc

Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (6 months)

Supervised teams of 5–8 enumerators across multiple sites, monitored daily field performance to achieve 100% target completion, and delivered on-the-job training to improve compliance.

Field Supervision Team Management Training Performance Monitoring Enumerator Coordination Data Targets & Compliance

Data Collector

JaRco Consultancy PLC

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Collected baseline and final evaluation data from 120+ households, conducted community mobilization and needs assessments, and contributed to donor reporting for impact measurement.

Data Collection Reporting Rural Fieldwork Ethical Research Donor Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Gelila International Seminary College

Master of Arts, Social Work

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Social Work with coursework and practical training focused on social welfare, community interventions, and program evaluation.