Mohamed Fatah Mohamed Adan

I am a committed and proactive professional with a strong background in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), project management, and education. With experience working in diverse, multinational environments, I excel at ensuring program quality, managing data pipelines, and supporting team development. I am passionate about contributing my skills in HR, administration, and logistics to drive organizational success and am seeking an opportunity to apply my expertise within a mission-driven organization.

1. MO

   Regional Inspector

   Present

   Ministry of Education and Science · Togdheer Region, Somaliland

   Mar 2023 — Present · Togdheer Region, Somaliland · 3 yrs

   • Prepares for educational inspections by thoroughly reviewing briefings and historical development plans.
   • Gathers comprehensive feedback by engaging with school staff, students, and parents to assess educational environments.
   • Observes classroom activities and evaluates teaching quality and care provision against national standards.
   • Documents detailed observations and evidence from inspections to inform team meetings and assessments.
   • Authors detailed, evidence-based reports on tight deadlines, providing clear feedback to education service providers.
2. TU

   Lecturer

   Tog-dheer University and Sh. Bashiir Secondary School · Burao, Togdheer

   Jul 2024 — Sep 2024 · Burao, Togdheer · <1 yr

   • Delivers engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials across various course modules.
   • Designs, prepares, and develops comprehensive course materials and teaching modules.
   • Assesses student performance through coursework, examinations, and project supervision.
   • Supervises undergraduate research projects, guiding students through the research and writing process.
   • Contributes to departmental administrative functions, including student admissions and committee participation.
3. TS

   MEAL Officer

   Taakulo Somali Community

   Sep 2023 — Jun 2024 · 1 yr

   • Ensured data integrity by conducting rigorous data quality checks, data cleaning, and verification across education units.
   • Analyzed program data to identify activity trends and prepared high-quality reports and summaries on key outcomes and impacts.
   • Participated in the design and disbursement of data collection tools for effective school monitoring and program assessments.
   • Conducted regular school monitoring visits to ensure the consistent use of data collection tools and adherence to educational quality standards.
   • Collaborated with the MEAL Manager to strengthen the M&E system, identify programmatic gaps, and roll out comprehensive M&E plans.
4. NF

   Team Leader

   NIS Foundation

   Sep 2023 — May 2024 · 1 yr

   • Supervised all data collection activities, managing a team of enumerators to ensure timely completion of scheduled interviews.
   • Facilitated Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with study participants.
   • Maintained high data integrity by reviewing notes, transcribing recorded data daily, and filling in interview trackers.
   • Ensured seamless project execution by maintaining regular communication with the Field Team Lead to report progress and resolve issues.
   • Strictly adhered to all study and ethical protocols, demonstrating high integrity during all interactions with respondents.
5. NI

   Education Project Officer

   Nordic International Support Foundation (NIS Foundation)

   May 2022 — Jul 2023 · 1 yr

   • Supported the assessment, review, and update of the education sector situation in emergency-affected areas.
   • Assisted in the recruitment and pedagogical training of teachers for Non-Formal Education Centers (NFECs).
   • Supervised teaching activities at NFECs and managed the selection and training of Community Education Committee (CEC) members.
   • Collaborated with the Ministry of Education to develop vocational training curricula for skills training programs.
   • Managed the administration of business start-up grants for vocational training graduates and supervised trainees.
6. AD

   HR/Admin Officer

   Agricultural Development Organization (ADO)

   Oct 2020 — Nov 2021

   • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, and successful onboarding of new employees.
   • Maintained accurate employee records, handled payroll processing, and administered employee benefits.
   • Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company standards.
   • Oversaw general office administration, including procurement of equipment, management of assets, and travel coordination.
   • Coordinated employee training programs and organized engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
7. NF

   M&E Officer

   NIS Foundation

   Aug 2019 — Oct 2020

   • Monitored program field activities to ensure all events and deliveries met minimum quality standards.
   • Led monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities, ensuring all research was conducted ethically and effectively.
   • Provided constructive feedback to partners and program teams on project performance based on monitoring data and findings.
   • Identified, trained, and managed a network of enumerators across all project areas to ensure high-quality data collection.
   • Promoted a culture of organizational learning by documenting lessons learned and sharing best practices.