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Dawit Zekiros Desta

Development Economics
Shire,TI

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in monitoring and evaluation, research analytics, and impact evaluation. Recognized for analytical rigor and a collaborative approach, brings nearly a decade of experience as a lecturer, researcher, and evaluator. Expertise in these fields has been further solidified through an MSc in Development Economics. Proficient in advanced data analysis using tools like Stata and Excel, as well as data visualization with Tableau and Power BI. Successfully partnered with renowned organizations such as Save the Children International, FHI360, and WFP. Additionally, possesses proficiency in utilizing digital data collection tools including ODK, SurveyCTO, and Kobo Toolbox.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Monitoring Assistant

UN WFP
  • Conducted monitoring activities to inform decisions and learning.
  • Gathered baseline data, collected process monitoring data, and conducted accountability surveys.
  • Played a key role in a large-scale food security assessment, ensuring data accuracy and analyzing results to inform program adjustments.
  • Coordinated third-party monitoring activities.
  • Supervised Food security and PDM surveys and assessments
  • Provided timely updates to project managers, enabling informed decisions about resource allocation and timeline adjustments based on real-time data.


MEAL Coordinator

Save the Children
5 2021 - 04.2022
  • Designed data collection tools, conducted data cleaning processes, surveys, assessments, and collected process monitoring data.
  • Led a comprehensive baseline survey for a nutrition program, trained enumerators, and ensured accurate data collection from households.
  • Set up an accountability system in the programs to ensure program quality.

MEAL Officer

FHI360
04.2023
  • Implemented monitoring and evaluation systems, conducted data quality assessments (DQAs), and supported project reporting
  • Conducted quantitative assessments to evaluate the impact of interventions
  • Gathered baseline data and collected process monitoring data to track progress and effectiveness of project activities.

Assistant Professor

Aksum University
Aksum, Tigray
01.2016 - 05.2021
  • Assistant Professor of Economics
    Core Duties:
  • Taught courses such as, planning and project analysis and monitoring and evaluation, Econometrics, Macroeconomics, and Development Economics.
  • I taught Stata software lab to postgraduate students linked to Econometrics.
  • Supervised Postgraduate students’ thesis focusing on growth and Economic development.
  • Conduct research and household surveys including regional studies

Education

Master of Science - Development Economics And International Development

Adama University
Adama
10.2009 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Arba Minch University
Arba Minch
11.2002 - 07.2006

Skills

MS Office (Advanced Excel)

Stata

SPSS

Kobo Toolbox

Power BI

Tableau

Data Interpretation

Statistical Knowledge

Software

Advanced Excel, Stata, Power BI, Tablueau, ODK, SurveyCTO

Languages

Tigrigna
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Amharic
Advanced
C1

Interests

Walking, Internet, excercise

Timeline

MEAL Officer

FHI360
04.2023

Assistant Professor

Aksum University
01.2016 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Development Economics And International Development

Adama University
10.2009 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Arba Minch University
11.2002 - 07.2006

Monitoring Assistant

UN WFP

MEAL Coordinator

Save the Children
5 2021 - 04.2022

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