Highly experienced programme/project management professional with a M.Sc degree in Development Planning and over 17 years of experience in Humanitarian and Development work. My experience cuts across Community Development, Livelihoods, Gender, Democratic Governance, Education, Health and Nutrition etc. I possess exceptional M&E skills and wealth of experience in survey and evaluation management. |
Contact Emmett M Watson Jr
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
A Programme/Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Professional with a Master’s of Science degree in Development Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with series of post graduate certificates. Possess over 18 years of experience in programme/project management acquired through training and work experience with the United Nations in South Sudan and Liberia and with International NGOs in Liberia.
Possess extensive experience in Programme Management using Results Based Management and Human Rights Based Approach. Possess skills and experience in capacity building and resource mobilization through proposal development and networking with donors.Possess skills and experience in partnership building and knowledge management. Possess skills and experience in budget formulation and management. Possess skills and experience working with Government counterparts and NGO implementing partners. Extensive experience in humanitarian and development programming.
Experience in the area of gender equality and women empowerment programming. Strong skills in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming in programme, project and policies. Knowledge and experience using the CEDAW, CRC, UNSCR 1325, Beijing Platform, Maputo Protocol and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Excellent statistical, analytical and problem solving skills with ability to solve complex issues. Experience in the design of M&E Frameworks and tools. Extensive knowledge and experience in conducting and managing programme and thematic evaluations. Highly proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel-Advance Level, Power Point, Publisher) Internet applications, EPI-INFO Statistical Package and database management Strong communications skills, both written and spoken. Espouse the highest degree of ethical standards in the discharge of duties and have respect for diversity. Also a good team player. Can multitask and still deliver quality results in a timely fashion. Pays attention to details. Possess strong leadership skills
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Education: |
I hold a Masters of Science Degree in Development Planning. The course work focused on programme, project and policy design, planning, monitoring and evaluation. I also acquired knowledge and skills in resource mobilization. The course also strengthen my skills in budgeting and research methodologies including survey/studies design and management.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
I am a member of the Africa Evaluation Association. I have also worked as an individual consultant in Liberia and in South Sudan. My last consultancy in 2014 with UN Women South Sudan was an assessment of Gender Gaps in Humanitarian response. The results informed a two year Japanese-funded programme on Resilience and Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response for IDPs and Host Community Women, Girls, Men and Boys in two counties in South Sudan.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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