Maha Bahrani

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Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

Monitoring and Evaluation Data Analysis Industrial Engineer

Demonstrated ability to integrate gender equality and female empowerment in creative and innovative ways in programming and measurement.

Demonstrated ability to independently schedule and manage work and lead M& E knowledge management/ learning platforms.

Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methods, M&E planning, M&E system improvement, data use and data visualization.

Ability to always maintain the highest ethical standards.

Knowledge of and experience with communication and dissemination techniques and methods.

Excellent English verbal and written skills.

Excellent writing and research management skills

Excellent writing and research management skills

Excellent writing and research management skills

Excellent writing and research management skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Restructuring Fund (ReFAATO), Baghdad, Iraq-Washington D.C 2018 – 2020

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer:

Monitored the spending of two loans from The World Bank; the first loan, Emergency Operations Development Program (EODP) worth US$350M with a second loan, Emergency Operations Development Program – Additional Funding (EODP – AF), worth US$400M. Ensure funding was allocated for the correct projects in the correct amounts adhering to project timelines.

Consistently visited a variety of programs to offer on- the- ground coaching and support to enhance the outcomes that each program is working to achieve.

Identified strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions.

Proven tracking record of interacting with senior business, government, and non-profit leaders.

Developed, implemented, managed program performance management and reporting systems.

Prepared and updated Performance Management Plans (PMP), ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of calculation methodologies used in the PMP.

Supervised the systematic and continuous data collection and analysis on the progress of activities over time and monitor results in terms of timeliness, quality, accuracy in line with project indicators.

Ensured community feedback mechanisms are well understood by internal and external stakeholders.

Worked with Communications team to support project teams translate / contextualize relevant project information materials and share with communities.

Produced timely and complete Feedback Handling meeting notes and share with key stakeholders.

Collate and present monthly Programmed Accountability findings to management.

Observed and report health sector progress.

Created monthly reports of data of data featuring critical analysis that pinpoints possible roadblocks.

Tracked record of research and/or operational work on public health issues pertaining to COVID-19 in Iraq in liberated areas.

Act as the focal point in the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), a company system used to resolve problems and troubleshoot for all World Bank funded sectors.

Consulted on projects funded by loans from The World Bank. Funding is used to rebuild infrastructure such as roads, schools, hospitals, water resources, rebuild the agriculture and electrical and water systems. The goal of this program is to rebuild areas affected by terrorist attacks to rehome displaced citizens affected by terrorism. With management, provide information to lenders regarding these infrastructure endeavors to streamline allocations.

KfW Program Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 2018:

Ensured correct funding allocation from the Global Financial Centers Index, (GFCI, a subsidiary of the KfW bank), a German program dedicated to rebuilding infrastructure and resettling refugees affected by terrorism; the loan they provided was worth 500M Euro to rebuild infrastructure and resettle refugees after terrorist attacks.

Developed a technical and financial monitoring and reporting system (MARS), collaborating with other team members and the Management and Monitoring Consultant. The first monitoring and reporting system software in Iraq, MARS automatically observes progress, records data and alerts supervisors of possible red flags.

Scrutinized the progress of electricity, water and sanitation, roads and bridges, and health projects funded by the program, measured results, and tracked indicators against targets to ensure funds were used correctly.

Validated Sector Quality Reports from each division’s PMT for data accuracy and quality. Contributed data to the Consolidated Quarterly Report, sent to program’s steering committee and KfW.

As an active member of ReFAATO’s Leap Forward Committee, organize summits to attract investors to fund infrastructure projects. Tenders applications to rebuild areas of Iraq resulted from these summits and over 250 companies were interested in applying.

IHG, Alpharetta, GA 2016 – 2018

Global Enterprising Engineering – Project Coordinator, 2016-2018

Documented progress and provided accurate, timely project reporting, period reporting, and roll-up reporting to Head of Service Management, GHOS-AMER’s project Coordinator and VP GHOS-AMER’s leadership and peer teams for monthly metrics.

Documenting of daily, specific projects.

Supported IT security engineers with security control solutions such as LANDesk and VPN migration. Ensured password rotation on high-risk security accounts was performed.

World Relief, Stone Mountain, Atlanta, GA 2010 – 2014

Administrative Associate Professional, 2005 – 2010

Served World Relief to aid newly settled refugees in the area, assisting them with school registration, health screens, medical appointments, and rebuilding lives in a new area. Conducted data analysis alongside administ5ration and mobilized volunteers.

Visited immigrant clients at treatment centers, program sites, home, or work sites in accordance with individual plans. Interpreted and translated case information. Produced safe care plans and goals for clients.

Gathered information from immigration team, field staff, and health facilities to track trends and indicators. Analyzed additional data as different variables arose.

Generated tables for requested reports. Designed and developed assessments, surveys, and studies as well as monitoring and evaluation guidelines and tools.

Publix, Atlanta, GA

Receiving Clark

Count, weigh or measure items of incoming shipments in order to verify information against invoices, orders, bills of lading or other records

Assemble cardboard or wooden containers or select preassembled containers

Insert items into containers

Examine and unpack incoming shipments; record shortages and reject damaged items

Route items to various departments

Examine incoming shipments to ensure they meet specifications

Operate lift truck or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage area

Check in inbound inventory and administer the processing

Trace and track shipments to ensure timely delivery

Responsible for monitoring the returns process

Sort, count, identify, verify and track all material by utilizing the Syteline to maintain accurate inventory records

Verify receipts and log them according to required procedures

Investigate and resolve situations where items received are not properly documented in the daily receipt log

Regularly enter inventory data into Syteline on a timely basis

Assist management in recycling material in the warehouse

Cooperate with representatives from other departments in the organization to provide warehouse information as requested

Perform regular material warehouse audits to ensure that material is undamaged and maintained neatly throughout the warehouse

Advise management of cycle count issues on a timely basis

Ensure that all documents and material received in the warehouse are of satisfactory quality

Safely utilize forklifts cum power jacks to move warehouse materials according to proper safety instructions and as directed

2008 – 2017

Inventory and Pricing Clerk

Acted as Six-Sigma Green Belt leader, organized and implemented team priorities.

Regularly reviews the prices for all items displaced to ensure accuracy, initiates price changes and ensures that all merchandise is marked and signed are updated promptly.

Produced company policies and procedures regarding data entry and processing and adhered to high operating standards.

Inspired excellent staff performance by innovating and standardizing new ideas to promote efficiency.

Develop and maintain pricing tools and profitability models

Grow total gross margin dollars by identifying pricing actions that encourage higher sale values, conversion rates, inelasticity, margin rates, and customer satisfaction

Forecast margins to help the business understand the impact of promotional and seasonal pricing

Monitor input costing changes and develop sensitivity analysis thresholds to provide reporting on potential changes to finished prices

Present pricing analysis at a monthly strategy meeting, with insights, trends, and suggestions

Communicate and help implement pricing changes bi-directionally through the command chain

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Monitoring and Measurement (still attending, graduation date December, 2021), American University, Washington DC.

A member of American Evaluation Group.

A member of American Association for Advancement & Science (AAAS)

A member of alpha kappa theta honor society

A member of EBT Engineering groups in USA

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, (Graduated with Honor, GPA 3.67 out of 4.00) Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia

Dean’s List, 2015-2016.

Golden Key honor student

Honored member in National Student Leadership Program

Georgia Perimeter College, 2013 AA in Science, Pre-engineering major.

Kappa Theta Alpha Honor Society.

Dean’s List, 2010-2011,2013.

Recipient of five different scholarships

German Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan & Munich, Germany

Received full scholarship from the Dafi Scholarship Society to study water &environmental engineering.

Selected third out of 1000 students.

Technical Proficiencies: Lindo Software, Data Analysis software, Ariana Software, JIRA management Software, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, MARS software, Oracle, PMP.

Certification: Advanced Contract Management, Anti-Corruption Certified from 4U online Courses, December 31st,2019 Level I, Anticorruption Level II.

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