Reem Abbas ALI
Khartoum
Summary
With advanced degrees in Health Economics and NGO Management, I bring over 12 years of experience in result-based management, monitoring and evaluation, pharmaceutical supply chain management, health systems strengthening, food security, social protection, and programs supporting maternal and child health and nutrition. Throughout my career, I have collaborated extensively with the Federal Ministry of Health, CBS, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, WFP, private sector organizations, and research centers. My dedication lies in enhancing healthcare equity, accessibility, and affordability through strategic policy advice and program implementation. I possess strong skills in policy development and analysis, consistently achieving impactful results. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive policy initiatives is a key strength. Thriving in dynamic environments, I am known for adaptability and reliability. Proficiency in research and stakeholder engagement greatly contributes to effectiveness in this field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Policy Officer
UN WFP
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Led the EU-DEVCO Salt Iodization project to improve nutritional status for over 50,000 community members in Sudan.
- Provided technical guidance on nutrition, positively impacting 25 rural communities.
- Strengthened coordination for the Maternal and Child Health Nutrition (MCH-N) program improving outcomes.
- Facilitated partnerships with 14 stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration.
- Monitored project activities, increasing the consumption of Iodized salt from 5% to 15% by 2019.
- Developed protocols and tools for food technology and supply chain issues, ensuring compliance with national standards.
- Established a Quality Assurance and Quality Control system aligned with national legislation.
- Advocated for public-private sector collaboration, resulting in three new partnerships.
- Managed the Salt Iodization Revolving Fund, ensuring timely production and procurement.
- Drafted and reviewed policy documents to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory standards.
- Improved stakeholder engagement by facilitating workshops and discussions on policy impact.
M&E Officer
UN WFP
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw the preparation and dissemination of critical analytical reports, increasing stakeholder engagement by 25% and improving decision-making.
- Proposed and implemented operational improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the Cash Pilot, increasing overall program efficiency by 15%.
- Conducted field visits to evaluate project outputs and assess beneficiaries’ cash distribution points, leading to an improvement in resource allocation.
- Maintained rigorous data collection and regularly updated key performance indicators, enhancing data accuracy and accountability by 30%.
- Designed and managed databases for food security and cash transfers, streamlining data management processes.
- Coordinated with the Technical Advisory Committee, food aid programs, UN agencies, and NGOs, bolstering collaboration and maximizing program impact.
- Updated market price survey tools and provided detailed reports on cash values and commodity pricing, increasing program cost-effectiveness.
- Supported capacity-building initiatives for staff, partners, and government entities during baseline surveys and impact studies.
- Enhanced program accountability by implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems, improving accuracy.
- Collaborated with project teams to integrate best practices in monitoring and evaluation throughout project planning and execution, reducing process inefficiencies by 18%.
- Improved stakeholder communication through regular meetings and comprehensive reporting, raising overall stakeholder satisfaction by 30%.
Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant for Health and Nutrition Outcomes
UNICEF
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Evaluated part of a global initiative by UNICEF and DFID, generating evidence that enhanced the effectiveness and impact of humanitarian responses.
- Conducted a comprehensive desk review and analysis of documents such as the Strategic Response Plan (SRP) from 2010 to 2015, identifying key areas for improvement and leading to a increase in project efficiency.
- Evaluated annual work plans, project proposals, studies, project agreements, partner reports, donor reports, and field monitoring reports, resulting in a improvement in project alignment with strategic goals.
- Calculated value for money and cost-effectiveness, considering administrative and program delivery costs, leading to a 25% increase in budget efficiency.
- Assessed how well humanitarian programs addressed host community needs alongside those of affected populations, ensuring a 20% increase in equitable resource distribution.
- Appraised institutional, financial, and operational capacities for coordination, planning, implementation, management, and M&E of humanitarian action, contributing to the improvement in organizational performance.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of humanitarian service delivery in Health, Nutrition, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), resulting in a 30% increase in service delivery efficiency.
- Collected statistics related to outcomes and impact indicators through household surveys, sector MIS, and community village data, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes and improving program outcomes.
- Conducted case study mapping and focus group discussions in six localities (rural, IDP camps, host communities), providing valuable insights into community needs and program effectiveness and enhancing community engagement by 25%.
- Contributed to writing and finalizing the Emergency Health and Nutrition (EHA) Final Report, ensuring comprehensive documentation of project outcomes and recommendations, leading to a 15% increase in program effectiveness.
- Provided expert recommendations to improve organizational performance through comprehensive evaluations and assessments.
- Designed and implemented data collection tools for ensuring accuracy and reliability of findings.
- Conducted rigorous literature reviews to inform the development of evidence-based evaluation strategies tailored to specific beneficiaries needs.
Monitoring and Evaluation consultant
UNICEF
09.2014 - 02.2015
- The project main goals are to Enhance socio-economic development and peace for young women and men (aged 10-24) in Kassala State and West Darfur State)
- Perform a desk review of key project-related documents (proposals, studies, agreements, reports)
- To appraise the overall project achievements, immediate and ultimate outcomes, and benefits for adolescents and communities
- Use a quasi-experiment method to compare project-implemented groups with non-implemented groups in targeted states (West Darfur and Kassala)
- Measure the project relevance, cost-effectiveness, impact, and sustainability
- Focus on equity and gender balance progress for adolescents through quantitative and qualitative data collection (interviews, focus group discussions)
- Develop a theory of changes for the implemented Youth Project, identify gaps and generate evidence regarding project effectiveness
- Documentation of good practices, challenges, bottlenecks, and solutions and capture lessons learned (what works and what doesn’t) to inform future initiatives
- Estimate value for money, including unit costs and administrative transaction costs
Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant
UNICEF
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with UNICEF, the Ministry of International Cooperation (MoIC), and the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), to conduct a comprehensive assessment.
- Critically evaluated RBM and M&E practices among 50 partners, identifying key strengths and major weaknesses, and provided detailed recommendations for improvement, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Assessed the capacities of 10 ministries, various NGOs, and 10 international partners, determining the availability of trained staff and technical experts.
- Identified and analyzed the availability of trained staff, technical expertise, and capacity-building plans, leading to a 25% improvement in overall performance.
- Conducted evidence-based analysis to achieve more accurate timelines and reduce budgeting errors by 10%.
- Examined coordination mechanisms between 10 federal and state ministries, identified areas for enhancement, and improved inter-ministerial coordination by 60%.
- Developed and established a capacity-building action plan for Results-Based Management (RBM) and high-quality monitoring.
- Ensured the availability of standard monitoring tools and their alignment with the National Monitoring and Evaluation plan.
- Developed comprehensive evaluation frameworks to enhance program effectiveness.
- Conducted detailed assessments to identify areas for improvement in project execution.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design evaluation strategies for better decision-making.
Procurement and Supply Chain Monitoring Officer
UNDP
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided detailed descriptions and in-depth analysis of more than 15 key areas within the Health System in Sudan, highlighting critical strengths and major weaknesses, and made recommendations to address identified capacity gaps, resulting in a 30% improvement in system efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive Country Profile documents covering three main pillars: Context and Health System descriptions, Operational Health Systems in place, and the Country Profile Monitoring Plan, contributing to a increase in stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making.
- Ensured compliance by conducting routine inspections and audits.
- Improved operational efficiency by identifying and addressing issues.
Focal Person for Global Fund Project Fighting HIV AIDS, Malaria and TB
Federal Ministry of Health Directorate General of Pharmacy
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Facilitated the transition of Global Fund program management and implementation to national entities, working collaboratively with the UNDP and FMOH.
- Provided technical support and strategic guidance for disease-specific grants under the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM), positively impacting over 100,000 beneficiaries.
- Assured the development of standard monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks within the National Medical Supplies Fund, resulting in a 50% increase in efficiency.
- Facilitated capacity building and knowledge sharing for logistics management information systems (LMIS), electronic LMIS (eLMIS), and M&E, training over 200 staff.
- Verified timely preparation, analysis, and submission of required supply chain reports to GFATM, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), and UNDP, ensuring a 95% on-time submission rate.
- Monitored and evaluated nutritional supplementation for pregnant and lactating HIV-infected mothers, optimizing Global Fund resources and improving health outcomes.
- Conducted regular supervision visits at the district level, performed inventory checks, and collected data on commodities, improving project supply chain operations.
- Developed and submitted work plans, budgets, performance frameworks, and M&E and procurement and supply management (PSM) plans for relevant grants, working closely with finance and M&E teams, leading to a 30% increase in project effectiveness.
Education
M.Sc. Degree - Health Economics
University of Khartoum
Khartoum01.2017
Professional Diploma - Health in Numbers Quantitative Methods in Clinical Public Health Research
Harvard University
USA01.2012
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Economics
University of Khartoum
Khartoum01.2011
Professional Diploma - Management of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
University of Medical Science & Technology
Khartoum01.2008
B.Sc. Degree - Pharmacy
University of Khartoum
Khartoum01.2007
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy development
- Data analysis
- Project coordination
- Report writing
- Policy advocacy
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Feasibility studies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- As the National Coordinator for the Salt Iodization Project in Khartoum, Sudan I have successfully developed Salt Iodization memorandum of agreement, a document that was signed by 14 different stakeholders from governments line ministries, UN agencies, private sectors research and international network signed.
- I have successfully prepared and disseminated critical analytical reports that informed strategic decision-making for food security programs, Provided high-level technical guidance on nutrition, improving project alignment with health goals and Promoted a comprehensive approach to nutrition, integrating food fortification and bio-fortified crops.
- I effectively monitored the implementation of the Iodized salt production by the local industries through monitoring the project Revolving fund.
- Achieved an increase in Iodized salt cunsumption from 5% to 15% by leading, monitoring and evaluating the project implementation with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Key Qualifications
- 2022, SMART Survey Manager Certification, Sudan
- 2012, Professional Diploma in Health in Numbers Quantitative Methods in Clinical Public Health Research, Harvard University, US
- 2011, Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics, University of Khartoum, Sudan
- 2008, Professional Diploma in Management of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), University of Medical Science & Technology, Sudan
Timeline
Program Policy Officer
UN WFP
02.2017 - 12.2023
M&E Officer
UN WFP
09.2016 - 01.2017
Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant for Health and Nutrition Outcomes
UNICEF
03.2015 - 08.2016
Monitoring and Evaluation consultant
UNICEF
09.2014 - 02.2015
Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant
UNICEF
03.2014 - 08.2014
Procurement and Supply Chain Monitoring Officer
UNDP
01.2012 - 12.2013
Focal Person for Global Fund Project Fighting HIV AIDS, Malaria and TB
Federal Ministry of Health Directorate General of Pharmacy
01.2008 - 12.2011
M.Sc. Degree - Health Economics
University of Khartoum
Professional Diploma - Health in Numbers Quantitative Methods in Clinical Public Health Research
Harvard University
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Economics
University of Khartoum
Professional Diploma - Management of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
University of Medical Science & Technology
B.Sc. Degree - Pharmacy
University of Khartoum
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