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Hamdi Saif

@hamdisaif

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Humanitarian M&E and communications professional specializing in field coordination and translation.

Yemen

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What I'm looking for

I seek a field-focused M&E or coordination role in a mission-driven organization where I can apply data-driven monitoring, community engagement, and training skills to improve program quality and protection outcomes.

I am a multidisciplinary humanitarian professional with 10+ years' experience in M&E, public relations, translation, and field coordination. I have led field operations, designed and implemented M&E systems using ODK and KoboToolbox, facilitated ToT sessions, and produced donor-ready reports while ensuring strong community engagement and gender-sensitive programming.

My background includes long-term roles in public relations and translation for local government and NGOs, short-term survey and monitoring positions with FAO, UNICEF and YFCA, and extensive experience in training, outreach, and logistics. I bring proven leadership in multicultural settings, attention to data quality, and a sustained commitment to humanitarian principles and protection mainstreaming.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Field M&E Assistant

YFCA

May 2023 - Nov 2023 (6 months)

Monitored evaluation of health facilities in coordination with I-APS, supported data collection processes, and contributed to M&E activities aligned with project goals over a six-month field assignment.

Monitoring & Evaluation KOBOToolbox Data Collection Reporting Health Facility Assessment

Surveyor (Emergency Agricultural)

FAO

Oct 2022 - Nov 2022 (1 month)

Collected field data for beneficiaries affected by conflict and COVID-19 to support an FAO-funded agricultural livelihoods project aimed at improving food security and nutrition.

Household Surveys KOBOToolbox Data Collection Reporting

Field Monitor (School Verification)

UNICEF

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 (4 months)

Verified schools' compliance with funding conditions and collected structured data for education sector reporting for the School Grants Future Percent program.

Data Collection KOBOToolbox Reporting Field Supervision Compliance

Field Monitor - WASH & Shelter

YFCA

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year)

Conducted household-level assessments and supported technical teams in WASH and shelter interventions, collecting primary data for project implementation and reporting.

Shelter Surveys KOBOToolbox Technical Support Reporting Community Engagement WASH Assessment

Coordinator, Public Relations

Taizz Local Administration Council

Jan 2006 - Jan 2017 (11 years)

Managed external communications, official correspondence, and provided interpretation and translation services for governmental reports and international stakeholders across the council.

Public Relations Translation Interpretation Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing Liaison Media Relations

Interpreter & Translator

Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt. Ltd

Apr 2005 - Sep 2005 (5 months)

Provided oral interpretation and document translation for technical and infrastructure-related projects to facilitate communication between international consultants and local stakeholders.

consecutive interpretation Technical Translation Field Support Translation Localization Cross Cultural Communication

Specialist, External Relations

Central Statistical Organization

May 2003 - Jan 2004 (8 months)

Oversaw international communications, organized official correspondence, and coordinated with regional and international partners to support statistical operations.

External Relations Correspondence Management Report Preparation Liaison Communication Strategy Administrative Support

Public Relations Coordinator

APS (Italian NGO)

Feb 2001 - Feb 2003 (2 years)

Facilitated community engagement, managed project documentation, and provided translation and administrative support for a participatory development project in Hayfan district.

Community Engagement Translation Documentation Project Coordination Public Relations Administrative Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Taiz University

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Translation

Activities and societies: Participated in college and inter-university activities including public debates, drama performances, and organizing cultural and awareness events.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Translation at the Faculty of Arts, graduating in 2002.