Dr. Mohammad Bashaar

Experience

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  United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  Aug 2006 - Mar 2009

  Good Governance Officer
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  ADVANCED ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2011

  Project Management Specialist

  Project Design and Management Monitoring and Evaluation

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  Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

  Evaluation Consultant

  Mid-term Evaluation Consultant for Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

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  ZOA

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Survey Consultant

  Socioeconomic survey for ZOA Refugees Care

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  ZOA

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  KAP Survey Consultant

  KAP Survey tools development Training of Data Collectors Data Management and Analysis using SPSSReporting

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  Afghanaid

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  M&E Consultant

  Project Monitoring of two Access Projects implemented by ANCC in Trinkot and Chinartoo districts of Uruzgan.

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  International and National Organizations

  May 2015 - now

  M&E / Research Consultant

  - Socio-economic Research- Project/ Program Evaluations- Evaluation Studies (Baseline, Mid-term Evaluation/ Review and Endline)- Third-Party Monitoring- M&E System Design- Data Management & Reporting- Literature Review Design- Public Sector Monitoring- Impact Evaluation Surveys- Performance Indicator Development- Data Management and Analysis using SPSS, KOBO & Other related software - Research Instruments Design- Training in LFA, TOC, and RBM&E- M&E Capacity Building for Public, Private, and NGO sectors Show less

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2022

  Policy Analyst
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  International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

  Training And Development Consultant
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  SMART Afghan International Trainings & Consultancy

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  External Evaluation

  External Evaluation of Maternal Mortality and Health Project in three Provinces of Afghanistan.- Desk Review of Project Documents (Results framework, logframe, mid-term reports)-Evaluation Questions and Tools Development - Data Management and Analysis - Draft and Final Report Preparation.

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  Integrity Watch Afghanistan

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2017

  Consultant:Project Management and Reporting
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  Coffey

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  Reporting Consultant
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  SMART Afghan International Trainings & Consultancy

  Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

  KAP Survey Specialist

  Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) Survey on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Targeted Schools in Takhar, Afghanistan.The objectives of the survey were:- To understand the knowledge, attitudes and practices of students towards water, sanitation and hygiene;- To assess the access and reliability of water supply that is used by students at the schools; and- to assess the current status of sanitation and hand washing facilities at the schools.Main Responsibilities:- Survey Protocol Development - Data Analysis - Report Preparation and Submission Show less

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  EPD/ Chemonics International

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Developed the "Civil Society Capacity Building Action Plan for Oversight in Paktia Province". This Action Plan was based on the CSOs/CBOs Capacity Assessment Study conducted by EPD in Paktia Province, from February 2018 to April 2018. The Action Plan was prepared for the implementation of the recommendations and findings of the assessment for CSOs capacity building in Paktia province under USAID-CBA grant. SMART Afghan International Trainings and Consultancy/Equality for Peace and Democracy - EPD/ Chemonics International. Show less Developed and Reviewed the "Civil Society Capacity Building Action Plan for Oversight in Balkh Province". This Action Plan was based on the CSOs/CBOs Capacity Assessment Study conducted by EPD in Balkh, from February 2018 to April 2018. The Action Plan was prepared for the implementation of the recommendations and findings of the assessment for CSOs capacity building in Balkh province under USAID-CBA grant. SMART Afghan International Trainings and Consultancy /Equality for Peace and Democracy - EPD/Chemonics International. Show less

  • Consultant

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Consultant

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
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  SMART Afghan International Trainings & Consultancy

  Dec 2018 - now

  Monitoring & Evaluation Senior Master Trainer

  - Design and review of M&E Systems and Plans;- Research Design;- Development of research and data collection tools;- Development of work plans;- Management of evaluation/survey teams;- Data quality analysis;- Strategic advice; and-M&E training (see below)DIPLOMA IN MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING (MEL) 4 Months Practical Training ProgramI have designed and facilitating the 4 months diploma program in MEL. The Diploma program includes opportunities to practically learn MEL techniques that are connected to specific sectors and are connected to the values of the organizations, including health, economic development, gender, youth, environment, education, and private sector. I teach the below modules as part of the diploma program.Module 1: About Project ManagementModule 2: Principles of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)Module 3: Evaluation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Module 4: Integrating Gender in Monitoring, Evaluation and LearningModule 5: Results-based Monitoring and EvaluationModule 6: Logical Framework Approach and Developing LogframeModule 7: Theory of Change (TOC), Rapid Appraisal and Participatory AppraisalModule 8: Data Collection, Data Flow, Data Management, and Data QualityModule 9: Developing Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) PlanModule 10: Developing Indicators (OVI)Module 11: Designing Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) SystemModule 12: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Reporting Show less

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  War Child UK

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Research Survey Consultant

  Street Working Children Research was commissioned and funded by War Child - UK (WC-UK) in Herat, Afghanistan. Research study aimed to determine an updated number of street working children population in Herat and determine the underlying reasons contributory (pull and push factors) to the existence of the children working on the street. Responsibilities included conducted desk review; developed study tools and instruments, wrote-up the inception report; designed a database in KoBo for data collection purposes, data entry; provided technical training on research methodology to enumerators. Data Management: cleaning and editing; data analysis; and report writing. Show less

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  HV/GIZ

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  External Evaluation Consultant

  Worked as a team member for the Impact Evaluation of Kabul Municipal Development Program (KMDP), The main aim of the this study was measure the Relevance, Coherence, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Impact and Sustainability of KMDP project. Responsibilities included study instruments development, tabulation, data analysis, and technical report writing.

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  Action Against Hunger / Action contre la Faim Canada

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Senior M&E Master Trainer
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  EPD/ UNDP

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  Consultant

  Developed detailed training manuals in regards to "Role and responsibilities of a Good Citizen and Developing Vision of a Good City. The project was funded and supported by UNDP for developing the capacity of Kabul Municipality staff members.

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  Afghanaid

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  Senior Consultant - Project Cycle Management and Results-based Monitoring and Evaluation

  Project Cycle Management and Results-based Monitoring and Evaluation Training Program for Afghanaid senior staff members.

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  European Institute of Peace

  Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

  External Evaluation Consultant

  The final external evaluation for the Afghanistan Peace Support Initiative (APSI) funded by the EuropeanUnion (EU) and implemented by the European Institute of Peace (EPI) and Swisspeace. This project was initiated, designed, and implemented with the goal of contribute to the broaden Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. The objective of this final evaluation was to assess the relevancy, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainably of APSI in achieving the stated goal and objectives and to examine the extent to which the projects' inputs have been converted into outputs and results. In addition to extracting lessons learnt which can be taken into consideration in the design of future similar projects. Responsibilities included desk review, questionnaire development, fieldwork, designing of database, data entry, data cleaning and editing, data analysis, and technical report writing. Show less

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  Welthungerhilfe

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Senior Consultant
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  University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Public Administration / Univerza v Ljubljani Fakulteta za upravo

  May 2020 - Jun 2020

  Survey Consultant

  Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Life of Higher Education StudentsUniversity of Ljubljana from Slovenia (together with international academic partners) carried out the global survey about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ life. Where the consultant actively contributed/ coordinated the data collection from Afghanistan.

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  The Colombo Plan

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  Senior Consultant - Fundraising Advocacy and Outreach Strategy Development

  Senior Training Consultant - Fundraising Advocacy and Outreach Strategy Development for CP- GAP implementing partners.

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  INTRAC

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  MERL Consultant: Central Asia

  Regional (Central Asia) MERL Consultantfor the Aga Khan Foundation’s Global Learning PartnerMonitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) expert consultant based in Afghanistan, to support the Global Learning Partner for The Aga Khan Foundation’s (AKF) Local Impact Leader with Associates Award (Local Impact), supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).- Involve in the design and implementation of the Collaborative Learning Agenda,- Support local learning partners (LLPs), the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies and partners and AKF staff in their countries in implementing the Collaborative Learning Agenda. Show less

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  KOMIS sprl

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Monitoring And Evaluation Consultant

  ROM GlobalResults Oriented Monitoring (ROM) System for External Aid Interventions, Lot 1 – ROM for Asia and Pacific, Latin America, Caribbean, and Centrally Managed Thematic InterventionsTowards Improved Access to Quality Physical Rehabilitation in Afghanistan II (TIQRA II)

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  Landell Mills

  May 2022 - Feb 2024

  National Evaluation Expert

  EU-funded project: 'Combined evaluation of DG ECHO's humanitarian response to epidemics and its partnership with the World Health Organization, 2017-2021'.

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  Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  External Communication Survey Consultant

  Responsibilities and Achievements The overall purpose of this survey was to provide expertise and research-based recommendations to the SCA/ Communication Unit which is currently engaged in communication management. The survey was conducted in 16 provinces of Afghanistan. - Led and conducted the “External Communication Survey” in 16 provinces of Afghanistan. - Developed the survey design (methodology, data collection tools, data entry database, community interview, Key Informant Interview and Focus Group Discussion questionnaires). - Data Analysis using SPSS - Conducted Data Validation Workshop - Prepared and Submitted a comprehensive report to SCA. Show less

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  Mercy Corps

  Apr 2023 - May 2023

  Baseline Survey Lead Consultant - Humanitarian Program

  - Led the Baseline Survey of USAID’s BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), Lifesaving integrated emergency response to vulnerable crisis-affected populations in Afghanistan, Mercy Corps in Kandahar, Balkh and Herat, April 17- May 21, 2023- Comprehensive Desk Review- Developed the Baseline survey design (methodology, data collection tools, data entry database, community interview, Key Informant Interview and Focus Group- Discussion questionnaires).- Data Analysis using SPSS

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  Medair

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Baseline Survey Lead Consultant – Humanitarian Program

  - Leading the Baseline Survey of USAID’s BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), Lifesaving integrated emergency response to vulnerable crisis-affected populations in Afghanistan, Medair Afghanistan in Kandahar, Uruzgan and Daykundi May – June 2023.- Comprehensive Desk Review- Developed the Baseline survey design (methodology, data collection tools, data entry database, community interview, Key Informant Interview and Focus Group Discussion questionnaires). - Developed the database for data collection in KoBoCollect- Data Analysis using MS. Excel and SPSS- Report Writing is underway Show less

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  GFA Consulting Group GmbH

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  National Evaluation Consultant

  GFA Consulting Group located in Hamburg, Germany, is one of the leading European consulting firms active in the development cooperation sector with numerous subsidiaries and partner companies worldwide.As a Senior Evaluation Consultant, I was responsible for conducting Ex-Post Evaluation and Midterm Evaluation of European Union’s funded completed and ongoing actions in Afghanistan.- Participated in preliminary meetings with the European Union (EU), European Union Delegation (EUD) and GFA.- Jointly Prepared the detailed work plan in agreement with GFA.- Prepared the Evaluation Questions, and supported the team in the finalization of the evaluation methodology, including the definition of judgement criteria and indicators per Evaluation Questions.- Completed the desk review of relevant documents and reports (project document, Annual Work Plans, Project Results Framework, Logframe, Theory of Change (TOC), Annual Progress Reports, and other related documents to be provided by the project team); and prepared the inception report and participated in presentation of inception report to EU.- Prepared the Questionnaire and Conducted the key informant interviews.- Wrote the specific section of the Draft Final report and reviewed the presentation (PPT) of the Final Report along with presentation to EUD.- Contributed and participated in the presentation of the Final report to the EUD. Show less

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  Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

  Feb 2024 - May 2024

  Post-Distribution Monitoring Consultant SCA/FCDO

  Post-distribution monitoring of cash transfer activityEducation of Adolescent Girls and Livelihood Support to Poor Households Project.The projects’ goal is to improve resilience of vulnerable children, adolescent girls and poor households in targeted communities in Afghanistan. Through this project, SCA intends to improve access to safe, protective, inclusive education for children. SCA also seeks to recover the productive assets of target households and improve and strengthen their livelihoods in order to promote household resilience to shocks and stresses.The main objective of the post-distribution monitoring survey is to assess the immediate impact of livelihood assistance on the well-being of crisis-affected people/target groups. This assessment specifically intends to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of cash assistance in saving lives and protecting livelihoods of crisis- affected people. Show less