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Mahbuba Musayeva

Baku

Summary

Experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager and Consultant with a robust background in designing and implementing M&E frameworks. Proven track record in managing complex projects, conducting comprehensive assessments, and ensuring data accuracy. Expert in developing strategies to enhance project performance, analyzing data for informed decision-making, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor standards. Adept at working with diverse teams to drive continuous improvement and achieve project goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring Consultant

Council of Europe Office in Azerbaijan
  • Provide data-collection support to the Office projects, contributing to terminal and final project evaluations
  • Contribute to the Office’s results-oriented monitoring reports initiated by the HQ in Strasbourg
  • Produce a draft of data analysis matrix against the Office’s Action plan indicators and final target benchmarks.

Post-Distribution Monitoring Consultant (PDM)

CARE Caucasus (Georgia)
  • Work independently to establish and maintain routine reports and relevant research data
  • Conduct focus group discussions, interviews with project beneficiaries, and ensure that analysis/reports are accurate and timely
  • Use rigorous survey methodologies to develop and evolve survey questionnaires
  • Review and provide advice on project components and activities considering evaluation findings and development context.

Economic Component Consultant and Community Developer

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)
  • Carry out group sessions and individual coaching
  • Participate in progress reports, draft and final assessment/completion reports
  • Review and analyze programs and activities, recommend methodologies for evaluations, and deliver evaluation products
  • Support the development of methodological tools and materials for the program
  • Assist beneficiaries with business plan development, finding and applying to financing opportunities, and providing other relevant support
  • Generate alliances and collaborations with organizations, companies, and other stakeholders within the entrepreneurial ecosystem
  • Provide mentoring and support brokering activities.

Project Management and Community Development Specialist

  • Provide consultancy services to various organizations, including the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Agriculture, American Councils for International Education, UN Agencies, ASAN Service, ASK (Entrepreneurs Confederation), and the Eurasian Partnership Foundation.

MEAL Manager

Azerbaijan Rural Women’s Association
- Current
  • Lead the strategic oversight of MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) budgeting and recruitment processes
  • Provide critical support in proposal development, including log frame design, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Collaborate closely with project teams and partner staff to develop and implement robust monitoring systems and tools tailored to effectively measure and report on project indicators as specified in proposals
  • Work with 44 women’s groups across 22 different regions in Azerbaijan, providing capacity-building trainings to empower rural women and enhance their participation in sustainable development initiatives.

Founder

ActionEvals LLC
02.2024 - Current

ActionEvals LLC is a new consultancy firm specializing in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). As the founder, I lead the company's strategic vision, oversee consultancy services, and manage business development. My role involves establishing and expanding operations in various countries, building and leading a diverse team, and providing tailored M&E solutions to organizations across different sectors.

Education

IPDET Program -

University of Bern

Qualitative Research Methods -

University of Amsterdam

Quantitative Research Methods -

University of Amsterdam

Bachelor of Journalism -

Baku Girls University
01.2015

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Client Relationships

Languages

Azerbaijani
English
Russian
Turkish

Timeline

Founder

ActionEvals LLC
02.2024 - Current

Monitoring Consultant

Council of Europe Office in Azerbaijan

Post-Distribution Monitoring Consultant (PDM)

CARE Caucasus (Georgia)

Economic Component Consultant and Community Developer

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)

Project Management and Community Development Specialist

MEAL Manager

Azerbaijan Rural Women’s Association
- Current

IPDET Program -

University of Bern

Qualitative Research Methods -

University of Amsterdam

Quantitative Research Methods -

University of Amsterdam

Bachelor of Journalism -

Baku Girls University
Mahbuba Musayeva