Filsan Abdirahman Dahir

Filsan Abdirahman Dahir

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Specialist

Somaliland

Also works as: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer · Data Entry Specialist · Community Outreach Coordinator · Call Center Representative · Customer Support Specialist · Project Assistant · Health Support Officer · Data Management Assistant

Senior MEAL Specialist optimizing data integrity and impact reporting for large-scale humanitarian programs

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About

I am a results-oriented Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) specialist with four years of experience driving health outreach and humanitarian initiatives across Somaliland. I specialize in designing robust data collection instruments and executing large-scale beneficiary assessments, utilizing Microsoft Excel and Power BI to transform complex field data into actionable analytical reports. My work centers on maintaining rigorous data integrity and optimizing feedback loops to ensure field outputs align strictly with global donor reporting standards. I am now seeking to apply my technical analytical skills and cross-cultural communication to help mission-driven global teams maximize their humanitarian impact.

Experience

  1. 1

    Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Specialist

    • Coordinated large-scale data collection, cleaning, and verification workflows to deliver actionable intelligence for program leadership
    • Maintained secure, structured indicator tracking systems in Microsoft Excel, systematically measuring targets against actual milestones
    • Conducted extensive field surveys, qualitative interviews, and post-distribution evaluations to benchmark service delivery standards
    • Formulated detailed monitoring summaries, progress briefs, and donor-ready analytical reports for executive decision-makers
    • Audited incoming survey submissions against strict data quality protocols to eliminate reporting variances and data discrepancies
    • Managed continuous feedback mechanisms across community focal points and field monitors to accelerate corrective actions
  2. 2

    Capacity-Building & Community Outreach Officer

    • Delivered interactive community health workshops, nutrition advisories, and local capacity-building sessions across target districts
    • Served as the central communication link between beneficiary populations and project directors to resolve field inquiries promptly
    • Administered beneficiary enrollment procedures and maintained centralized, audit-ready attendance and participation registries
    • Executed structured follow-up monitoring with community leaders to evaluate ongoing intervention progress and retention levels
    • Directed community members toward specialized clinical and social support services available through partner networks
    • Synthesized community qualitative feedback into structured briefs that guided programmatic enhancements and strategic resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Planning & Management

Unity University, Hargeisa

Advanced/Foundation Certificate

The Unity University

Diploma in ICT & Computer Applications

Tanad Computer & Science College

Somaliland National Secondary Certificate

Ilays Secondary School

Somaliland National Primary Certificate

Ilays Primary School

Skills

Data CollectionMicrosoft ExcelCommunity Outreach
Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL)
Data Entry
Data Verification
Microsoft Power BI
KoboToolbox
Needs Assessment
Report Writing
Customer Service
Confidentiality
Survey Administration
Remote Collaboration

Languages

SomaliNativeEnglishFluentArabicFluent

Certifications

Kobo Toolbox AssessmentAgora – UNICEF
Certificate in Project Planning, MEAL & Donor ReportingEthic Consultancy
Communication SkillsIftin Online Academy
Self-AwarenessIftin Online Academy
Building Personal BrandIftin Online Academy
SDG TrainingSWEAN Networking
Project Management EssentialsUdemy
Personal Development & PlannerSurad Academy
Basics of Monitoring, Evaluation, and LearningCARE Climate Resilience Academy
Primary Data CollectionAgora – UNICEF
Monitoring of Fuel ManagementCARE Climate Resilience Academy
Community-Based Adaptation to Climate ChangeCARE Climate Resilience Academy
Needs AssessmentDisaster Ready Organization
Improve DemandDisaster Ready Organization
MEAL IntroductionDisaster Ready Organization
Proposal WritingDisaster Ready Organization
Introduction to Logical FrameworkEDL Training
Diploma in Leadership & ManagementAlison
Diploma in Operations & ManagementAlison
Computer LiteracyThe Unity University
Certificate in Job Seeking Skills & Digital MarketingFaize Academic
Certificate in NursingIqra College

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