Nazir Yusuph
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Nazir Yusuph is a seasoned SBC, Advocacy Expert, and MEL Specialist with a focus on health-related projects. He holds a PMMEH in Public Health and a BA in Political Science and Sociology. With over eight years of experience, he excels in Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) and the strategic AFP SMART approach. His expertise lies in overseeing the effective implementation of SBCC Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks and providing essential internal advisory support for organizational learning at both national and subnational levels. He is adept at enhancing capacity by guiding Program Managers and Officers in developing realistic monitoring frameworks and plans that successfully capture quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring comprehensive reporting on performance, outcomes, results, and learning. His enthusiasm lies in innovating and expanding his knowledge in areas of public health, social economic development, artificial intelligence, and overall project management from different sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR CHANGE ADVISOR, TB & FP PROJECT
Tanzania Communicaon and Development Center
12.2022 - Current
- Leading and managing the timely development and implementation of the project's Tuberculosis (TB) and Family Planning (FP) Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategies and campaign materials
- This includes creating creative briefs based on TB and FP communication strategies to guide the development and execution of SBCC materials
- It involves reviewing existing SBCC materials related to TB and FP, adapting suitable ones for the USAID Afya Shirikishi (Participatory Health) Project, and ensuring that all project messages, campaign materials, and job aids receive technical input and endorsement from the Ministry of Health
- The role also entails overseeing the pre-testing and approval of campaign materials, providing leadership and technical expertise for effective regional SBCC intervention implementation, and conducting orientation sessions for regional teams to facilitate community-level execution
- Additionally, the position requires representing the project in national meetings, working groups, or committees on TB and FP SBCC and service provision, as well as developing and securing approval for annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans from AMREF
- Collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to prepare implementation, quarterly, and annual reports is essential, along with gathering feedback on SBCC interventions and offering technical support
- Other duties may be assigned by supervisors as needed
SENIOR MEL & ADVOCACY TEAM LEADER ON FP/SRH
Tanzania Communicaon and Development Center
01.2015 - 11.2022
- This role involves developing SBCC project log frames and validating behavioural determinant targets while crafting policy briefs and documents to influence policy changes in Family Planning Advocacy projects
- Responsibilities include designing tracking tools for monitoring project performance, coordinating SBCC projects on nutrition and malaria communication and leading TCDC M&E activities by creating and managing plans with a focus on quantitative indicators
- The role also entails generating reports, overseeing monitoring and evaluation through data quality assessments and participatory methods, designing baseline and evaluation surveys, and ensuring alignment of research and M&E activities with program objectives
- Additionally, it involves identifying performance questions, defining key indicators, and setting targets for project components
MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROGRAM OFFICER
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
07.2011 - 10.2014
- Supporting the timely preparation and completion of quarterly and semi-annual progress reports while ensuring that staff and partners fully understand indicator definitions and operations
- It includes ensuring the routine entry of programmatic data into project databases and developing or updating data collection tools and templates to enhance reporting efficiency and quality
- Responsibilities also cover documenting and disseminating best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from the field
- The role requires conducting project assessments, including internal data quality assessments, spot checks, and trace-and-verify exercises, as well as performing data analysis
- Additionally, it entails writing quarterly and annual reports as requested by donors
Education
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT - MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF ALLIED SCIENCE
01.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE - BA. PS AND SOCIOLOGY
University of Dar es Salaam
01.2007
Skills
- Advocacy
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Social Behavior Change Communication
- ODK applications
- GIS applications
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SPSS
- STATA
- EPI info for data analysis
- Leadership and Management
Languages
English
Swahili
Extra-Curricular Activities
Mid-Term Evaluation Study for Focus Malaria Communication Project, Tanzania Communication and Development Center (TCDC), 04/18, 05/18, Assessing contribution of SBC interventions on reducing malaria prevalence to targeted audience in Geita and Kigoma regions. M&E Consultant, Policy Forum Tanzania, 11/17, 12/17, A comprehensive evaluation methodology was designed, accompanied by a detailed implementation workplan. The key deliverables were included to support development of evaluation questionnaires, structured observation tools and protocols were designed for field testing, quality control and final evaluation tools. All the resources were prepared in English and translated to Swahili language, alongside of a final field manual and quality control protocol. The data collection and entry system were tailored for tablets, using Open Data Kit (ODK). The evaluation process involved conduction key informant interview, focus group discussion with targeted beneficiaries. The process was further supported by data analysis plan and a study management plan to ensure effective execution. M&E Consultant, PSI Tanzania, 09/17, 10/17, This role focuses on sharing best practices, contributing to knowledge base and collaborating with relevant departments to disseminate new insights and effective strategies. Also, the work includes the development of work plans, reports documentation, and review technical materials like guidelines and programming tools and as well conducting formative assessment for SBC message development. The process also involves providing technical assistance to health ministries, local Governments, and partners through designing of communication contents to support project implementation. Landscape Assessment for Teenage Pregnancy in Katavi Region, Tanzania, Tanzania Communication and Development Center, 07/17, 07/17, Assessing factors influencing high teenage pregnancy in Katavi region of Tanzania.
Publications
- Impact of Behavior Change Communication Interventions on Sales of Fortified Sunflower Oil in Tanzania, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/mcn.12873
- Government Accountability for Family Planning Budgets, Evidence Based Advocacy for Family Planning Budget Accountability
- SMART Advocacy, SMART decisions: Mobilizing leaders to champion teenage pregnancy reduction Katavi region, Tanzania
Additional Information
- Project Management
- Public Health
- Artificial Intelligence
- Social economic Development
- Gender Issues
- Climate Change
Timeline
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR CHANGE ADVISOR, TB & FP PROJECT
Tanzania Communicaon and Development Center
12.2022 - Current
SENIOR MEL & ADVOCACY TEAM LEADER ON FP/SRH
Tanzania Communicaon and Development Center
01.2015 - 11.2022
MONITORING AND EVALUATION PROGRAM OFFICER
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
07.2011 - 10.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE - BA. PS AND SOCIOLOGY
University of Dar es Salaam
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT - MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF ALLIED SCIENCE
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