Umar Abdullahi Zango MNIFST

Experience

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  Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC)

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

  Program Assistant

  ● Implementation and monitoring of the nutrition activities● Responsible for day to day management of nutrition activities at primary health care and jigawa state IYCF project sites according to the standardized protocols, policies and guidelines outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and/or Global nutrition standards● Lead in regular community /partner sensitization or mobilization activities geared towards creating awareness on the CMAM program activities among the community members and other stakeholders.* partake in sensitisation of community Health related programs i.e. Health education, Nutritional Programs, WASH, HIV, TB and Malaria programs. Show less

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  National Animal Production Research Institute

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Laboratory Assistant
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  Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC)

  May 2017 - Apr 2018

  Nutrition Assistant

  ● Implementation and monitoring of the nutrition activities● Responsible for day to day management of nutrition activities at primary health care and jigawa state IYCF project sites according to the standardized protocols, policies and guidelines outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and/or Global nutrition standards● Participated in planning and conducting community/household surveys or assessments according to need.● Ensured appropriate and consistent education messaging/behaviour change communication (BCC) to mothers and other carers at the PHC’s and IYCF project sites● Address any issues on the field with the beneficiaries or the community members and tell the line supervisor● Contributed to the definition of the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions.● Ensured the safety and good condition of all material provided by the state government and other NGO’s like save the children, UNICEF, and WHO.● Lead in regular community /partner sensitization or mobilization activities geared towards creating awareness on the CMAM program activities among the community members and other stakeholders.● Support the design and development of nutrition component implementation plans to capture project performance and results, including data reporting, and all nutrition demonstration and community mobilization activities● Take lead in the MUAC screenings for nutritional assessment in the PHC’s and during active case findings in the community.● Actively participate in nutrition surveys done at the Community level (SMART, Causal Analysis). Show less

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  Management Sciences for Health

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  Workshop Facilitator

  ● Assist the field officers in conducting SMC program in Baure LGA ● Partake in conducting training to the health staffs and supervising the program,● Conducted some practicals and demonstration to the staffs and the teams on how to distribute the drugs.● Conducted E-attendance to the health workers and the CDD’s and sending to the finance department for payment.● Partake in distributing of tools, refreshment to the workshop attendees.● Ensuring all tools and equipment’s used were returned safely and sound. Show less

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  Ingressive For Good

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Data Analysis intern

  * Used automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources.* Removed corrupted data and fixed coding errors and related problems.* Developed and maintained databases, and data systems – reorganizing data in a readable format * Performed analysis in assessing the quality and meaning of data.

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  Project Partner Data Solutions

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Data Science Intern

  Developed a working plan for the qualitative data analysis, synthesis and write up, including sub activities, timelines, and deliverables.Analyzed qualitative data using established methodologies to uncover key themes and insights.Participated in qualitative and quantitative data collection. .

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  African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Management Support Specialist

  ● Plan the Mobilization of resources for the implementation of polio outbreaks program activities● Support program implementation as needed, including: developing assessments, baselines, budgets, monitoring and evaluations systems, field visits to verify date, reporting and close-out.● participated in all technical meetings including submission of reports, recording of meeting minute● Developed and identified training needs and key areas of capacity building of the team members.● Worked with the data management team to ensure success of the data collection procedures for the AFENET-NSTOP. Show less

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  Ideas and Data Global Academy

  Jan 2023 - now

  Designing and implementing M&E frameworks and tools to monitor project performance and outcomes.Collecting, analyzing, and managing data to generate insights for decision-making and reporting.Facilitating M&E Professional Certificate classes, providing training on monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis techniques.Preparing comprehensive reports and dynamic visualizations to communicate project impact to stakeholders.Conducting field visits and evaluations to ensure alignment with project objectives and quality standards.Mentoring staff on M&E processes, data collection, and reporting to build organizational capacity. Show less Conducting data analysis to support project monitoring and decision-making, ensuring accuracy and reliability of findings.Designing and implementing data collection tools and methods for both quantitative and qualitative data.Creating detailed reports and visualizations to communicate data insights to stakeholders.Cleaning, organizing, and processing large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.Collaborating with project teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across different project activities.Providing technical support and guidance on data analysis techniques and tools to team members. Show less

  • Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Data Analyst

    Jan 2023 - now
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  UNDP

  Feb 2023 - Sept 2023

  State Focal Point

  ● Provided strategic leadership and operational support for the implementation of Nigerian Jubilee fellow programme and provide Strategy, driving its further development based on learning and best practices.

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  One Million Leaders Africa

  Mar 2024 - Nov 2024

  Fellow

  Leadership Initiatives ProgramProgram Manager/Developer- Program development and management- Stakeholder engagement and partnership-building- Mentorship and coaching for student leaders- Event planning and coordinationProgram Achievements:- Developed leadership training and workshops- Established mentorship programs and community service projects- Hosted leadership conferences and summits- Created a digital leadership platform and alumni network- Fostered partnerships with local organizations and businesses Show less

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  Bayero University, Kano

  May 2024 - Jul 2024

  SGBV Research Assistant

  >Executed surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions with survivors, communities, and stakeholders.>Maintained ethical standards and confidentiality throughout the data collection process.Performed qualitative and quantitative data analysis using specialized software and methodologies.>Generated actionable insights by interpreting data to support research findings.>Drafted comprehensive research reports, policy briefs, and academic papers.>Documented research processes and findings systematically.>Coordinated field activities, including logistics for data collection and stakeholder meetings. >Facilitated the recruitment and training of field enumerators and data collectors.>Conducted extensive literature reviews on SGBV (Sexual and Gender-Based Violence) to inform research design and provide contextual understanding.>Liaised with local communities, NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders to support research activities.>Represented the research team in meetings and workshops as required.>Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines and standards in all research activities.Upheld informed consent and confidentiality for all participants. Show less

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  Excelerate

  May 2024 - Jul 2024

  Data Visualization Associate
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  Larsen Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation

  Feb 2025 - now

  Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

  Designing & Implementing M&E Frameworks – Developing systems to measure project performance and effectiveness.Data Collection & Analysis – Conducting surveys, focus group discussions, and interviews to gather quantitative and qualitative insights. Reporting & Documentation – Preparing monthly, mid-term, and final evaluation reports to inform strategic decisions.Impact Assessment – Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluating project outcomes.Field Monitoring & Stakeholder Engagement – Coordinating field visits to assess project activities at the community level.Storytelling & Case Studies – Drafting impact stories to highlight project success and lessons learned.Collaboration & Compliance – Working with project teams to ensure adherence to ethical data collection and reporting standards. Show less