Yousif Hamdean Yousif Mutwakil
Port Sudan,Sudan
Summary
I have a solid background in programme development and management across both development and humanitarian contexts, with extensive experience applying Results-Based Management (RBM) principles to ensure evidence-based programming and informed decision-making. Over the past 20 years, I have worked with UN agencies, NGOs, and government institutions for programs and projects serving rural and urban people including IDPs, Refugees, Returnees and host communities; these programs were: A) Agriculture B) Rural development C) Health, Water and Sanitation D) Population Dynamics and Gender Based Violence E) Data Generation and Management My work has spanned program design and implementation, as well as leading the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) Systems, Frameworks, and Evaluation Plans. My expertise includes problem and objective analysis, prioritization, Theory of Change development, formulation of Results and Resources Plans, and Logical Frameworks. I have also led results-based planning, monitoring, and reporting processes that strengthened strategic planning and improved program performance. I am proficient in analytical and data visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, KoboToolbox, SPSS, and DHIS2. Beyond technical expertise, I bring a strong commitment to accountability, learning, and adaptive management. I have successfully facilitated capacity-building workshops for staff and partners on project cycle management, RBM, and program quality assurance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor - Detail Assignment
UNFPA Arab States Regional Office (ASRO)
Cairo
2016.05 - 2016.08
- Strategic Results Support
- Capacity Development
- Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination
- Quality assurance on evaluation and monitoring
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
UNFPA Sudan CO
2010.12 - 2025.10
- Promotes and integrates result-based management into design and formulation of the country programs.
- Effectively contribute to the UN Programming Process (Common Country Analysis, UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, UNFPA Country Program Document, Country Program Action Plan and Annual Work Plans).
- Promote Knowledge sharing and continuous learning, testing and documenting innovation strategies, approaches, lessons learning and best practices.
- Contribute to situation analysis and need assessments for programs development.
- Design and implement e-Information Management System - using advanced platform - for data repository and reporting.
- Develop/adapt monitoring and evaluation’s tools and procedures and support their utilization for programming and decision making.
- Commission and manage the Country Office thematic and end of program evaluations and ensure dissemination and utilization of their findings and recommendations
- Contribute to proposals development for fundraising from traditional and non-traditional donors and donor reporting including show case of success.
- Participate in the UN M&E Working Group for development of Response Plans, Joint Programs and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks.
Deputy Head of the Management Support Unit of the UNFPA Sudan Country Office
UNFPA
2017.09 - 2024.06
- Program integration and alignment to the UNFPA Global Strategic Plan, SDGs and ICPD-PoA agenda.
- Program Efficiency and Effectiveness
- Oversight Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Results-Based Management (RBM) BM incorporated in Planning, Monitoring and Reporting
- Proposals development and review of donor reports for quality assurance
- Monitor the program budget and expenditure for timely implementation and utilization of funds
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
2009.09 - 2010.11
- Establish RBM system for planning, monitoring and reporting;
- Directly responsible for follow up and review of progress and donor reports by FAO for compliance and quality assurance.
- Contribute to proposals development for resource mobilization from potential donors;
- Provide guidance and technical support to FAO Field staff on project management and maintenance and management of the monitoring data systems.
- Directly responsible for coordination of information flow between FAO field offices and technical units on project monitoring and evaluation issues; soliciting feedback from relevant technical and ensure its circulation to all responsible units.
- Assist in development of information products related to project monitoring and evaluation for review at ERCU meetings and to support decision making on project progress reviews
Monitoring and Evaluation/Knowledge Sharing Associate
United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)
2005.02 - 2009.08
- Design and use a well-prioritised and realistic calendar of research, monitoring and evaluation activities;
- Develop data collection instruments and templates for monitoring and reporting
- Effectively contribute to the UN Programming Process (CCA, UNDAF, CPAP and Annual Work Plans);
- Ensure availability of financial and technical information for planning and decision making.
- Capacity building of CO staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation.
- Follow-up the implementation of the audit recommendations in both the program and operations sections through the electronic Score CARD System.
Program Officer
Relief International
Khartoum
2003.10 - 2005.01
- Support establishment of field offices for the organization in Darfur region for humanitarian response.
- Contribute to the development of technical agreements for health, water and sanitation projects for endorsement by the local technical authorities.
- Conduct need assessment in Darfur states for projects development and humanitarian response.
- Develop proposals for fund raising.
- Participate in the inter-agency coordination mechanisms led by UN-OCHA.
- Develop Work Plans and closely monitor their implementation.
- Prepare technical and financial reports on the progress of implementation and results achieved.
Water Sector Coordinator
CARE International, Partnership and Relief Assistance to War Displaced (PRAWD) Project
Khartoum
2001.08 - 2003.09
- Manage and lead the staff of the Water Sector for achievement of the project’s objectives.
- Develop and operationalize a community-based management structure and cost sharing formula for water production and consumption in Omdurman IDP camps.
- Oversee and ensure the effective implementation of sector work plans in accordance with the performance management system to achieve planned results
- Provide IDPs with adequate access to safe drinking water
Rural Credit and Marketing Officer
UNDP, Area Development Scheme – North Kordofan State (ADS - NK)
1997.09 - 2001.06
- In consultation with the communities and National Execution Management Support Unit (NEX MSU) design appropriate community-based credit schemes.
- Design credit policy guidelines to be followed by Village Development Committees (VDCs) to help improve performance of local village banks (sandouqs) in terms of repayment and investment.
- Extend credit inputs to support livelihood interventions and income generation.
- Establish community-based planning, management and participation structure for the credit schemes and ensuring that accountability is built into the system.
- Help design and establish a computerized database system for monitoring and reporting on performance of VDCs.
- Support the establishment of a marketing and market information system to be maintained by the village associations, with technical support from NEX MSU, and provide training to relevant staff accordingly.
Officer, Agricultural Economics
State Ministry of Agriculture, West Kordofan State
1995.03 - 1997.08
- Conduct annual pre and post-harvest agricultural assessment. It is done by designing questionnaires and analysing data to come up with food security status at state level.
- Conduct economic feasibility studies for small-scale agricultural projects/businesses.
- Prepare quarterly reports on performance of the different departments of the State Ministry of Agriculture.
Education
B.Sc. (Honors) - Economics
University of Khartoum
M.A. (Master of Arts) - Peace and Development Studies
University of Juba
Skills
- Programs design and development
- Results-Based Management and Monitoring and Evaluation
- Program management from oversight, compliance and quality assurance perspective
- Knowledge management - evaluations, assessments and surveys
- E-information management systems (e-IMS) and tools and procedures for program monitoring and reporting
Languages
Arabic
English
References
- Mohamed Lemine Salem, Ould Mujtaba, Representative, ould@unfpa.org, UNFPA
- Mauricio, Saavedra, saavedra@unfpa.org, UNFPA Program Division, HQ, NY, USA
- Munzoul Abdalla M., Assal, external examiner, master thesis, massal@uofk.edu, University of Khartoum
Affiliations
A) Membership in relevant fields of expertise
- Member of the Global UNFPA Evaluation Network during 2011 – October 2025
- Member of the Inter-Divisional Working Group for UNFPA Strategy Development
- Member of the Lusaka Group – technical body for provision of guidance and policy support on RBM/M&E: 2015 – October 2025
- Member of the UNFPA Regional Contract Review Committee 2016 – 2020
- Active Member of the Sudan UN M&E Working Group during 2011 – 2025 and WG lead from March – October 2025
- Member of the Sudan UN Staff Association 2006 – 2008
C) capacity development record
B) Capacity Development:
Trainings/workshops attended
- Participated in more than 4 Regional Planning and Review Meetings organized by the UNFPA Arab States Regional Office, in Cairo, and attended by UNFPA Country Offices of the Arab Region.
- Participated in 17 Regional and Global workshops on Programs Development, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation in London, Turino, Amman, Nairobi, Kampala, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Beirut, Rabat, Addis Ababa, Casablanca, Hanoi and Cairo.
- Participated in 6 regional consultations on Strategic Planning, Data Management Systems, Evaluation and thematic issues.
Trainings facilitated
- Trained more than 1000 staff of UNFPA and UN FAO partners on project cycle management and monitoring and reporting
- Supported the development of M&E systems for UNFPA strategic partners (Ministry of International Cooperation and Ministry of Social Welfare)
- Co-facilitated training of the government and non-government partners on the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer – together with UNDP and UNICEF
B) Evaluation and research record
C) Evaluation and Research Record
- Coordinated and managed the conduct of UNFPA Sudan Country Program Evaluations for the 5th- 6th and 7th Program Cycles during 2014 - 2025.
- Coordinated and managed projects/donor evaluations and thematic studies among IDPs, refugees and host communities in Sudan.
- The Economic Impact of Oil Exploration and Production on Livelihoods of the Misseriya Tribesmen, case study of Awlad Omur Sub-Tribe, South Kordofan State, Sudan: - Master Research
Timeline
Deputy Head of the Management Support Unit of the UNFPA Sudan Country Office
UNFPA
2017.09 - 2024.06
Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor - Detail Assignment
UNFPA Arab States Regional Office (ASRO)
2016.05 - 2016.08
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
UNFPA Sudan CO
2010.12 - 2025.10
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
2009.09 - 2010.11
Monitoring and Evaluation/Knowledge Sharing Associate
United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA)
2005.02 - 2009.08
Program Officer
Relief International
2003.10 - 2005.01
Water Sector Coordinator
CARE International, Partnership and Relief Assistance to War Displaced (PRAWD) Project
2001.08 - 2003.09
Rural Credit and Marketing Officer
UNDP, Area Development Scheme – North Kordofan State (ADS - NK)
1997.09 - 2001.06
Officer, Agricultural Economics
State Ministry of Agriculture, West Kordofan State
1995.03 - 1997.08
M.A. (Master of Arts) - Peace and Development Studies
University of Juba
B.Sc. (Honors) - Economics
University of Khartoum