Emad Almajali
Project Management - M&E Specialist
Amman
Summary
Results-driven and highly dedicated Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist with over 10 years of experience leading and supporting complex development programs. Holding a BA in Finance and Banking, I bring deep expertise in designing and implementing results-based management (RBM) frameworks, data analysis systems, and evidence-driven decision-making tools.
I have successfully managed cross-functional teams and coordinated with international partners to deliver impactful interventions in socioeconomic inclusion, TVET, employment, and refugee economic empowerment. Known for my strategic mindset, attention to data quality, and ability to translate insights into action, I contribute to effective planning, adaptive management, and continuous learning.
Fluent in Arabic and English, I thrive in multicultural environments and am committed to advancing inclusive, accountable, and performance-focused project delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
DAI/ Himaya activity USAID
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborate closely with the Project Management Unit (PMU) to develop and implement the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan, aligning with strategic project goals and donor compliance standards.
- Lead the design and execution of a knowledge management strategy, ensuring effective documentation, dissemination, and utilization of project learnings across stakeholders.
- Drive evidence-based decision-making by designing and managing testing of new approaches, evaluating best practices, and capturing lessons learned for scalability and replication.
- Coordinate the development of a project-wide learning agenda, including the formulation and prioritization of learning questions and actionable insights.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of baseline studies, midline assessments, and outcome evaluations to measure intervention impact and inform adaptive project management.
- Provide strategic oversight to M&E and technical teams to establish SMART indicators, performance targets, and data collection systems aligned with environmental and programmatic earmarks.
- Ensure robust data disaggregation (e.g., gender, age, geographic location) and alignment with equity and inclusion goals to support inclusive project outcomes.
- Partner with technical leads to integrate M&E frameworks into activity design, ensuring performance metrics and feedback loops are embedded from inception through implementation.
- Conduct field-based monitoring missions using participatory tools to assess both quantitative metrics and qualitative outcomes, enhancing project responsiveness.
- Lead the preparation of high-quality performance management reports, contributing to strategic decision-making and compliance with donor reporting requirements.
Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Safeguard Measures Specialist
UN-Habitat
Amman, Amman Governorate
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinated the end-to-end monitoring process across Lebanon and Jordan, ensuring alignment with project timelines, indicators, and strategic objectives.
- Led the design and implementation of an integrated evaluation strategy, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to assess impact, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Oversaw all aspects of program reporting and analysis, producing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to inform project management and donor communications.
- Managed compliance monitoring activities, ensuring adherence to internal policies, donor regulations, and UN standards throughout all implementation phases.
- Conducted field visits to monitor activity execution, validate reported results, and engage with stakeholders to gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Directed the collection, validation, and analysis of performance data, using findings to support adaptive management and strategic planning.
- Coordinated with consultants and service providers, including drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs), managing procurement processes, and supervising deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness.
- Strengthened and maintained the project’s reporting framework, including the development of periodic status updates and comprehensive annual reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Led the information management system for M&E, maintaining real-time, accurate data tracking and ensuring readiness for audits, reviews, and reporting cycles.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to integrate M&E findings into project decision-making, risk mitigation, and strategic reviews.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Belgian Development Agency (Enabel)
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided methodological and technical guidance to intervention teams for analyzing information needs based on project design, results frameworks, and theory of change.
- Translated project objectives into operationalized indicators, ensuring alignment with Enabel’s performance measurement guidelines and international development standards.
- Designed and implemented data collection strategies, including defining sampling approaches, timelines, and responsibilities across interventions.
- Led the development and refinement of data collection tools, ensuring contextual relevance, technical accuracy, and ease of field application.
- Oversaw data quality assurance (DQA) activities to ensure integrity, reliability, and completeness of program data across intervention portfolios.
- Provided capacity building, supervision, and on-the-job coaching for project staff and partners involved in M&E and data collection.
- Directed data preparation, cleaning, and analysis, translating raw data into actionable insights to support programmatic adjustments and learning.
- Supported results reporting, ensuring consistency with Enabel’s corporate guidelines and donor requirements, while communicating key findings in a clear and accessible manner.
- Led strategic data analysis in collaboration with intervention teams to inform operational decision-making and guide adaptive management for improved outcomes and impact.
Head Monitoring and Evaluation
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Led the implementation of Results-Based Management (RBM) practices across the project cycle, ensuring clear alignment between activities, outcomes, and performance indicators.
- Operationalized and executed the project’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework, integrating tools and processes into daily project operations.
- Directed the collection, validation, and management of program data, ensuring timely and accurate inputs for performance tracking and donor reporting.
- Oversaw results tracking mechanisms, measuring progress toward outcomes and producing periodic dashboards and performance summaries.
- Facilitated evidence-based collaboration with project teams, donors, and implementing partners to inform planning, adaptive management, and strategic shifts.
- Championed methodological innovation, introducing improved indicators, digital tools, and feedback loops to enhance data use and learning.
- Designed and delivered training sessions and capacity-building workshops on M&E systems, RBM principles, and data utilization for project teams and partners.
- Served as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, promoting a shared understanding of objectives, results, and reporting requirements.
- Managed knowledge products and communications, ensuring documentation of project learnings, success stories, and key insights for various audiences.
- Developed and submitted high-quality M&E reports and briefs, synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and funders.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Integrated Services Indigenous Solutions
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Supported the development of Projects MEL Plans.
- Assisted in developing data collection tools.
- Managed quality assurance during data collection for large-scale projects.
- Coordinated logistics for data collection work.
- Contributed to report writing in collaboration with project managers and team leaders.
Event Organizer
IJordan
09.2011 - 09.2019
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Improved overall guest satisfaction by implementing responsive customer service practices throughout the planning stages and during events themselves.
- Successfully managed a team of ushers to provide exceptional support during events, fostering a positive work environment and efficient task completion.
Community Manager
The Online Project (TOP)
Amman, Amman Governorate
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed international social media accounts, including 'PlayStation ME' and 'Audi Saudi Arabia.'
- Handled online customer service,
- Content calendars and brand presence.
- Provided artworks and design ideas.
- Set marketing plans.
Content Editor
ReserveOut
Amman, Amman Governorate
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Generated content for the website.
- Managed the content presence on the website.
- Assisted the customer service team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Banking And Finance
05.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
Performance reporting
IT systems knowledge
Project planning
Field project coordination
Logistics
Data Collection
Theory of Change
Project Management
Tool design and implementation
Monitoring and Evaluation
Data-driven decision making
Progress tracking
Project outcome evaluation
Strategic project planning
Staff development
Budgeting
Resource allocation
Risk Management
Team Management
Adaptability
Apprenticeship
USAID Jordan/ Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project (MESP), M&E Apprenticeship Program, Professional Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation (Equivalent to 2 years of Experience in M&E)
Internship
- Alfarida Group, Trainee, Marketing Department, 01/19, 02/21
- Capital Bank, Trainee, Customer Service and Banking Operations
- Alzarqa Chamber of Commerce, Trainee, Accounting and Logistics
Timeline
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist - DAI/ Himaya activity USAID
09.2024 - Current
Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Safeguard Measures Specialist - UN-Habitat
06.2023 - 09.2024
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer - Belgian Development Agency (Enabel)
01.2021 - 06.2023
Head Monitoring and Evaluation - Federation of Canadian Municipalities
09.2019 - 01.2021
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Integrated Services Indigenous Solutions
08.2016 - 09.2019
Community Manager - The Online Project (TOP)
05.2016 - 08.2016
Content Editor - ReserveOut
06.2015 - 05.2016
Event Organizer - IJordan
09.2011 - 09.2019
Zarqa Private University - Bachelor of Arts, Banking And Finance
05.2011 - 06.2015