Habib Sanaji
@habibsanaji
I am a MEAL specialist with 9+ years leading MEAL systems and research in humanitarian settings.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned MEAL professional with over nine years designing and leading Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning systems across multi-donor humanitarian and development programs. I have led 35+ research and evaluation studies annually, supported donor reporting (USAID, BHA, ECW) and managed MEAL portfolios exceeding $10M while supervising and building capacity in MEAL teams.
My technical strengths include KOBO, CommCare, STATA, Power BI and advanced Excel, and I have trained 100+ staff in MEAL tools and knowledge management. I have experience ensuring ethical compliance for research, maintaining feedback and accountability mechanisms, and providing crisis leadership to protect staff and sustain program delivery during complex transitions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research & Knowledge Specialist
Save the Children International
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Led design and implementation of 35+ research and evaluation studies (2024–2025) to inform program design and donor reporting; trained 100+ staff and secured ethical approvals for 12+ projects.
Provincial MEAL Coordinator
Save the Children International
Nov 2016 - Jan 2024 (7 years 2 months)
Managed MEAL systems for 8–12 projects annually valued at $8M and directed 15 research/evaluations per year; supervised 7–10 MEAL staff and oversaw feedback mechanisms to improve accountability.
Acting Head of Office
Save the Children International
Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)
Managed a provincial office of 500+ staff and a $10M+ portfolio during the 2021 transition, ensuring staff safety and program continuity while scaling emergency response operations.
MEAL Officer
Save the Children International
Jul 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Developed MEAL frameworks for DFID-funded projects, contributed data to 3–4 successful funding proposals annually, and streamlined KOBO-based data collection to reduce reporting time.
Finance Assistant
Save the Children International
Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 (5 months)
Managed cash disbursements and financial documentation for multi-donor projects and conducted cash counts maintaining 100% accuracy in records.
M&E Officer
ActionAid International
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Monitored DIPECHO-funded disaster risk reduction projects, produced evaluation reports, and established 15 community shuras trained on DRR and first aid.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kardan University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2024 -
Pursuing Master of Business Administration focusing on leadership, managerial accounting, organization theory and entrepreneurship.
University of Calicut
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration focusing on finance, marketing, and human resource management.
G-tec Computer Education
Diploma in Master of Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting
2012 - 2013
Completed a diploma covering financial management and accounting, including training on Tally, Peachtree, and QuickBooks, plus modules in human resource and marketing management.
Mohammad Sharif Samim High School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Completed secondary education at Mohammad Sharif Samim High School in Sar-i-Pol.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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