About

• Seasoned and dynamic MEARL with an experience of 7 years + in Designing and implementing robust M&E frameworks, 4 years in budget planning & reporting (Budget vs Actual analysis), and conducting thorough data collection, research and analysis. Utilizing AI and technology to enhance MEARL, Program management, information management, gender sensitive monitoring & Data Quality Management. • Providing technical advisory services and fostering partnerships for sustainable and resilient communities, proven ability to develop and implement multifaceted humanitarian operations in both emergency response and development. Building collaborative partnerships with bilateral and multilateral partners with adept skills in grants writing and development. • Ensuring accurate financial reporting, fund/ grants accountability statement which exhibit and provide all information, accounts, vouchers, trial balance, budget vs expenditure, bank reconciliation statement, invoices, and carrying out appropriate accounting and bookkeeping practices that allow transparent documentation (including, but not limited to, a transaction list) as soon as reasonably practicable after being requested to do so by the donor. • An independent & effective collaborator with demonstrable ability to work together within a collegiate system in planning, human resource management and organizing work to meet individual, team and organizational objectives, while achieving quality outcomes and value for money, am committed to social justice, equity, and empowering the underprivileged. I am looking for a very highly competitive and repute environment where i can utilize my skills, while achieving set organizational objectives, learning for self developmentt and career growth.

Skills

  • Communication
    8
  • Teamwork
    9
  • Problem-Solving
    10
  • Creativity
    10
  • Leadership
    10
  • Programme MEAL/ Knowledge Mgt
    9

Experience

Gayus Isah

Work experience
  • Analyzed data to identify trends, challenges, and areas for improvement, resulting in actionable insights that enhanced project strategies.
  • Led, coordinated & supported the planning and execution of Community Development Planning (CDP) sessions across all the 10 wards of Numan Local Government area reaching 786 participants.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive progress/ situation reports and wards analysis to GIZ, government agencies, and stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Conducted training sessions for 278 Ward Project Support Committee (WPSC) members on project monitoring and supervision.
  • Conducted KAP survey for the Adamawa state Ministry of Budget and Economic planning on inclusive and participatory budget.
  • Conducted participatory stakeholder review and validation workshop of the ward analysis report.
  • Conducted and Led LGA budget preparation, simplification analysis & M&E workshop – excel training.
  • Effectively managed the project 10 indicators and successfully meeting the project target of CDP participants reached 60% (469) women and 40% (317) men – gender sensitivity.
  • Led sector analysis (SWOT/PEST & PEA analysis) with stakeholders based on the Numan LGA developed plan.
  • Collaborated with local officials and stakeholders to design targeted interventions and established feedback mechanisms, leading to more inclusive and responsive project planning.
  • Provide weekly mentoring, supportive visits on agreed pilot interventions
  • Supported monthly monitoring and tracking of CDP plan.
  • Trained, supervised, conducted debriefs & learning reviews, building local capacity of 25 Adamawa State Ministry Department and Agency Directors, 15+ Numan Local Government Actors, 20 auxiliary/ ad hoc staff in basic MEAL methodologies, questionnaire review and translation, cultural sensitivity, safeguarding, data collection, data quality assurance, & data protection protocol.

Gayus Isah

Work experience
  • Directed MEAL systems supporting 1,391 caregivers and enrolling 1,391 primary vulnerable children plus 1,413 siblings into formal schools, reducing child labor, monitoring protection support services such as MHPSS, PSS, counselling & case management.
  • Expanded access by registering 5,930 learners in TLS through ALP and enrolling 3,000 via Rural Advocacy Campaigns in formal Schools.
  • Strengthened and supported livelihoods through market assessments for Family Business Scheme, Step down training, business monitoring, business spot checks, weekly savings, and linking empowerment to school enrollment, attendance, and retention.
  • Built capacity by supervising 50+ caseworkers and mobilizing 66 CVTs with mentor teacher support.
  • Led annual EGRA/EGMA assessments for 5,930 ALP learners across baseline, midline, and end line, integrating safeguarding and visual aids to track learning progress to improve proficiency in literacy and numeracy.
  • Directed child protection monitoring, conducting safety audits, safeguarding risk assessments, Monitoring & profiling of children with disabilities annually supporting 50 children with disabilities via tailored needs, medical screening, treatment, assistive devices and referrals, while establishing proactive & reactive feedback/ complaints and response systems.
  • Innovated MEAL tools & software including dashboards tracking 12+ indicators, attendance tracking monitoring, teachers’ observation, profiling and frameworks for learning reviews, knowledge management & spot checks.
  • Adherence to safeguarding principles with socio-cultural and gender sensitivity.
  • Led community engagement and infrastructure monitoring, ensuring ownership and overseeing six TLS constructions and three renovations annually for a stretch of three fiscal project years.
  • Coordinated & monitored distribution of teaching aids, support kits and learners’ scholastic materials to 66 CVTs and 10,000+ learners respectively, ensuring equitable access to resources that strengthened teaching, enhanced learning and boosted retention.
  • Led, designed, & planned needs assessments & implement data collection with prioritization on household vulnerability, baseline and progress surveys, survival rate assessments of 8001 learners from year I, II, III to track retention and inform project design, planning, & implementation.
  • Learners’ identification informed by UNICEF - UNESCO Institute for statistic five dimension of exclusion (5DE) and the Educate a child (EAC) working definition of out of schoolchildren, technically counting and accounting for out of schoolchildren.
  • Led Data validation, verification across all categories of learners and caregivers as imbibed on the project data flow, strictly adhering to not only the Global Data Protection Rights (GDPR) but also EFECT data protection compliance namely pseudonym, encryption and minimization.
  • Directed and ensured effective information management, Means of Verification compilation, validation, authenticity and quality assurance and archiving on the organization data base management system.

Gayus Isah

Work experience
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and internal coordination reforms, boosting team confidence, motivation, and performance.
  • Established and led IBF’s MEAL, Programs, and Operations departments, securing USAID partnership and registration on UN Partner Portal and UN Trust Fund systems.
  • Directed high-quality programming with strict compliance to Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and IASC SOPs.
  • Engineered organizational management systems, policies, and governance structures to expand funding portfolios and ensure timely, budget-aligned delivery.
  • Championed IBF’s Country Strategic Plans, MEAL frameworks, and operational procedures to strengthen accountability to affected population and impact.
  • Designed and launched the Isaac Balami Aviation Scholarship Program, including proposal writing, budget development, and a robust monitoring plan.
  • Built data-driven logical frameworks, workplans, and MEAL systems, embedding continuous learning and accountability.
  • Conducted baseline, midline, and endline KAP surveys to measure beneficiary performance and program effectiveness.
  • Integrated safeguarding protocols into program design to ensure participant protection.
  • Facilitated mentorship attachments and job placements across aviation disciplines, strengthening career pathways.
  • Supervised and developed talent, embedding MEAL innovations across programs and fostering organizational learning.
  • Oversaw evaluation, data management, and reporting systems, ensuring technical rigor, data integrity, and evidence-based decision-making.

Gayus Isah

Work experience
  • Led MEAL framework for a high-impact education project funded by Educate a Child in conflict-affected communities of Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria. The project aimed to restore educational access for 4,060 out-of-school children through an Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), with a strong focus on community mobilization and household economic resilience through income generating activities (IGA) to ensure sustainable outcomes.
  • Data for Decision-Making: Conducted regular data analysis and produced monthly/quarterly reports, providing actionable insights to the project team. Data-driven adjustments led to a consistent increase in learner retention and successful mainstreaming rates.
  • MEAL System Design & Management: Developed and managed the project’s full-cycle MEAL system, tracking progress against indicators for 4,060-targeted OOSC learners. Ensured robust data collection on enrollment, attendance, learning outcomes, and successful transition from ALP to formal schools.
  • Community-Led Monitoring: Spearheaded the recruitment, training, and management of Community-Based Learning Facilitators and Community Coalitions. Built their capacity to collect quality data, fostering local ownership of the project’s monitoring activities.
  • Impact Evaluation & Learning: Coordinated baseline, mid-term, and end line assessments to measure the project’s impact on educational access and learning.
  • Documented key lessons and success stories to inform future program design and stakeholder reports.
  • Cross-Cutting Component Monitoring: Established a monitoring framework for the project’s livelihoods component, tracking the support provided to caregivers of the most vulnerable children through Income Generating Activities (IGA) and its correlation with improved school attendance and retention.
  • Accountability Mechanisms: Set up and managed community-based feedback mechanisms, ensuring the voices of learners, caregivers, and community members.