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Ahmad Reshad Walizada

Ahmad Reshad Walizada

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Highest degree :

Masters

Field of study :

Operations Research

Location :

Flat4, 16 Heathfield Rd, London CR0 1ES

Citizenships :

Afghan, British

Experience :

6 Year(s)

Countries :

Afghanistan, United Kingdom

Gender :

Male

Sectors :

charity

NGOs

United Nations

UN-FAO

Emergency Response Management & Coordination...

Humanitarian Aid & Emergency

Peacebuilding

Conflict

Experience

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Part-time)

London, UK

Pensions Board Secretariat, National Church Institutions (Church of England)

February 2025

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Present

Main duties: • Develop and implement MEAL frameworks (ToC, LogFrames, KPIs), integrating them into programmes to support accountability, performance tracking, and informed decision-making • Support in delivery of new service launches from design to go-live, ensuring customer needs are central and implementation is effectively managed across teams • Coordinate delivery across the Enabling Choice portfolio, including project planning, milestone tracking, weekly progress monitoring, and support for budget tracking and risk management • Contribute as a member of the Enabling Choice Implementation Board, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and cross-team coordination • Track and report on KPIs for the Housing Options project and broader Enabling Choice delivery, providing data and insights to senior leaders • Lead governance, reporting, and performance monitoring, ensuring risks and interdependencies are managed proactively • Build MEAL capacity across teams, embed learning loops, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making • Collaborate with housing and pensions teams to integrate workflows and deliver seamless customer experiences - Key Achievements • Programme Governance: Helped shape programme governance structures and board rhythm; reported regularly on the Big Give Conversation project, collaborating with Finance and enhancing cross-department communication • Programme Performance: Developed KPIs and LogFrames for multiple financial products and reviewed Housing Options indicators; produced performance tools (IPTT, PMP, Learning Plan) to guide implementation and tracking • Dashboard & Delivery Tracking: Designed and managed a Weekly Tracker to monitor Enabling Choice delivery across workstreams; developed a CRM Partner List to consolidate stakeholder data • Data Quality: Reviewed BI reports and Housing data; identified gaps and proposed improvements to strengthen data integrity and reporting accuracy • Professional Growth: Strengthened strategic alignment skills, stakeholder engagement, and data assessment capability; enhanced communication and team collaboration across functions

Project Support Officer (Part-time)

London, UK

Christian International Peace Service (CHIPS)

June 2024

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Present

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of PMEAL frameworks and Theory of Change for peace-building and community development projects. • Deliver and complete the Bronze Quality Mark certification process for the organization. • Conduct data analysis and reporting to assess project impact and inform decision-making. • Manage the full lifecycle of project research, data analysis, and reporting. • Track and report on business operations and development, ensuring adherence to organizational governance standards and core values. • Coordinate monitoring and evaluation efforts, using SMART measures to assess project outcomes and support strategic governance goals. • Lead finance, logistics, and admin tasks, and assist the Director with overall office operations, including governance documentation where required.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Kabul, Afghanistan

Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC)

August 2021

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December 2022

• Led monitoring and evaluation for 11 humanitarian and development projects, benefiting nearly 500,000 people across Afghanistan. • Designed and implemented research and data collection tools using KOBO and ODK, and established project baselines and performance indicators. • Conducted post-project evaluations and accountability reviews, integrating feedback into future projects. • Collaborated with local teams, government, and international donors to assess project impact and compliance. • Developed action plans from M&E findings, improving project performance by 85% and aligning with strategic goals.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – PROMOTE Project

Kabul, Afghanistan

USAID-funded project, implemented by Rana University

October 2016

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January 2019

• Managed monitoring and evaluation activities for the USAID PROMOTE project, benefiting over 2,000 women by enhancing education, leadership and economic opportunities. • Conducted data analysis to assess project outcomes and impact, presenting key findings to internal and external stakeholders, including USAID. • Worked closely with government agencies, donors, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment with USAID's objectives and reporting requirements. • Supported project’s strategic campaigns to ensure the timely achievement of project milestones and maintaining high-performance standards.

Education

MSc Operations Research and Analytics

London, UK

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

August 2023

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July 2024

A specialized degree that provides the application of mathematical methods to real-world analytics problems faced by companies, governments, and other institutions

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

New Delhi, India

Jamia Millia Islamia University

September 2019

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July 2021

A comprehensive program designed to strengthen foundations of business management, with a focus on practical knowledge of courses such as Advanced Statistics, Operations Research, Operation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, and Business Policy and Strategic Management

Diploma in United Nations and International Understanding (Online/Assignment-based)

New Delhi, India

Institute of United Nations

June 2020

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December 2020

An intensive educational initiative with a strong focus on global diplomacy and international relations covering a comprehensive study of the World Bank (WB), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Human Rights Council (HRC), and World Health Organization (WHO)

BSc Civil and Industrial Construction Engineering

Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul Polytechnic University

March 2012

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July 2016

Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Environment and sustainable energy, Engineering Economics, and Construction Management

Awards & Certificates

Access to Education Fund Scholarship

London, UK

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

2023

A full-funded scholarship for master degree programme.

Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN)

India

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

2019

A full-funded scholarship for MBA programme.

Languages
English
Speak
Excellent
Read
Excellent
Write
Excellent
Persian
Speak
Native
Read
Native
Write
Native
Pashto
Speak
Good
Read
Good
Write
Good
Urdu
Speak
Good
Read
Good
Write
Good
Skills

MEAL System Development and Management

Monitoring,Learning, Evaluation

Compliance managment

risk assessment

Change management

Projcet Management

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Financial Analysis

Data Analysis

Report and document preparation

Strategic leadership and planning

Asana Project Management Software

ODK and KOBO Data Collection

R Programming

AMPL IDE

MS Office

Experience with financing agencies

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