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Mbaya Mathias

@mbayamathias

I collect high-quality nutrition and health survey data, using SMART protocols and ODK/Kobo/SurveyCTO to improve program decisions.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a field-based role where I can deliver accurate SMART/anthropometric survey data and strengthen monitoring & evaluation through data validation, quality assurance, and community engagement—especially in nutrition, health, and WASH programs.

I’m a dedicated SMART Survey Data Enumerator and Research Assistant with extensive experience in nutrition, health, food security, and livelihood surveys across Borno State. I specialize in SMART surveys, anthropometric measurements (MUAC), strict survey protocol adherence, and community engagement methods like mapping, mobilization, and community advocacy.

In my monitoring & evaluation work, I support the collection, validation, and timely reporting of accurate monitoring data by developing and updating M&E guidelines and tools, training field-level staff on sampling and tool piloting, and conducting joint field process monitoring, quality assessments, and data validation exercises. I’ve also supported IMAM portal training and assessments, ensuring training evidence uploads and data accuracy for health workers and community volunteers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Enumerator

Save the Children International (SCI)

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)

Conducted household surveys using SurveyCTO and ensured accurate data collection with daily reporting. Maintained and updated survey devices to support field data collection.

SurveyCTO Household Surveys Data Collection Survey Device Maintenance

Supervisor/Team Lead

Mindset International (NRC Project)

Apr 2022 - May 2022 (1 month)

Supervised enumerators during surveys in Gwoza and Bama LGAs and conducted community entry meetings with leaders. Supported proper device setup and survey compliance, and conducted needs assessments and sample surveys.

Enumerator Management Community Entry & Mobilization Needs Assessment Survey

Field Assistant (Volunteer)

Emergency Food Security Project – EYN/Save the Children

Nov 2019 - Oct 2020 (11 months)

Conducted baseline surveys, PDM, and market price monitoring for the emergency food security project. Registered beneficiaries using KoboToolbox and mobilized and sensitized communities on food assistance programs.

Baseline Surveys PDM Pricing Monitoring KOBOToolbox Beneficiary Registration Community Mobilization & Sensitization

Enumerator

Action Against Hunger (ACF)

Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted needs assessments, baseline surveys, and PDM, and monitored market prices and displacement trends. Compiled weekly and monthly reports for management.

Needs Assessment Baseline Surveys PDM Displacement Monitoring Report Writing

Enumerator - Survey & Monitoring

PSI (Practical Sampling International)

Oct 2025 - Present (9 months)

Conducted surveys for a BBC-funded project covering family planning and insecurity. Administered questionnaires targeting persons with disabilities (15–59 years) using SurveyCTO and ensured accurate digital data collection across assigned LGAs.

SurveyCTO Data Collection

Research Assistant - SMART Survey

Data Metrics (INTERSOS)

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Conducted SMART surveys on nutrition, food security, livelihoods, and health (malaria) and collected household data using ODK. Performed anthropometric measurements and ensured adherence to survey protocols and data quality standards.

SMART Survey Data Collection Household Surveys Anthropometric Data Survey Protocols Data Quality Assurance

IMAM IT Portal Support Manager

USAID (HLADI Project)

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Supported IMAM training programs for health workers and community volunteers through the digital portal. Managed pre-test and post-test assessments and uploaded participant attendance and photographic evidence while ensuring compliance and data accuracy.

IMAM Training Support Attendance & Evidence Uploading Data Entry

CMAM Screener/Recorder (Ad-hoc)

Borno State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA)

Sep 2016 - Present (9 years 10 months)

Conducted MUAC screening for children, recorded results, and referred malnourished children for treatment. Provided IYCF counselling to mothers and caregivers.

MUAC Screening CMAM Screening Recording IYCF Counselling

M&E Officer

The Linda Foundation

Ensured collection, validation, and timely reporting of high-quality monitoring data across project teams. Developed M&E guidelines and tools, trained field staff, and conducted field monitoring, quality assessments, and data validation exercises.

Data Validation Data Quality Assurance Field Monitoring Training & Capacity Building Tool Piloting Baseline Surveys Reporting