Eunice A. Kidero

M&E Contract Management:
• Negotiated and managed the Evaluation, Learning & Monitoring Initiative, a 3rd party monitoring contract worth $24 million and previously the Manager for Somalia Program Support Services 7-year contract, worth $28 million.
• Designed and managed various task orders under umbrella Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.
• Provided technical support to technical teams and Implementing Partners (IPs) in developing activity level monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans (AMELPs) as well as learning plans, ensuring their implementation is aligned to United States Government (USG) strategic goals.
• Reviewed activity annual work plans (AWPs) to ensure alignment with AMELPs and that activity implementation can be effectively monitored, and results assessed.
• Prepared scopes of work and terms of reference for activity evaluations.

Learning Priorities and Agenda:
• Coordinated the formulation and review of the Mission's monitoring, evaluation and learning products to ensure they respond to Mission's strategic goals.
• Set up forums with IPs and other stakeholders to discuss the mission's learning priorities and gather inputs on the learning agenda.

• Coordinated the assembling of learning and knowledge products generated from IPs and key stakeholders, with a focus on efficient dissemination and utilization of the products.
• Co-facilitated Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (CLA) workshops with technical teams.
• Participated in the analysis of both mid-term and final evaluations, ensuring lessons learned and key best practices are adapted in both ongoing activities and in new designs.
• Coordinating the Mission's learning priorities ensuring that IPs are effectively contributing towards them.
• Subject matter expert for the Mission's global Development Information System.

Program/Project Performance Management and Reporting:
• Managed the maintenance and usage of the Mission's Performance Management Plan and prepared and submitted Mission data to the Agency-wide Performance Plan and Report, the Operational Plan and Congressional Budget Justification, among other routine reporting streams.
• Monitored IPs performance and progress towards meeting the set-out goals and objectives, while conforming to the technical and quality standards specified in contractual agreements.
• Worked closely will all IPs to ensure environmental and engineering compliance of all development projects.
• Contributed to the development of training materials for engineering architectural and environmental compliance workshops and tracked environmental compliance actions.
• Supported the planning and strategy development of Somalia programming and worked closely with technical teams and IPs to ensure compliance and alignment to the Mission's strategic goals.
• Supported the social services technical office (health, education, stabilization, democracy & governance) to ensure compliance to mission strategic goals.
• Supported the Economic Growth technical team with programs geared towards economic recovery, improving resilience and market systems.
• Led, in coordination with the Office of Financial Management, Somalia's Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) risk assessment.

Data Quality Assessments (DQA):
• Coordinated the Mission's DQA process, including identifying indicators due for DQA, scheduling and communicating expected assessments, developing tools, training stakeholders, reviewing DQA submissions, and following up on DQA recommendations.
• Reviewed annual, quarterly and weekly reports from IPs and ensured accurate performance data reporting well aligned to the mission's needs and strategic plans.

Stakeholder Engagement – USG Inter-Agency, Host Government Engagement:
• Worked closely with key Washington Bureaus in annual funding and results reporting of key program achievements.
• Represented the Mission to IPs, government officials, donors, and other key stakeholders to understand the technical aspects of the Mission's programming, best practices in technical approaches, ensuring compliance to USG policies and regulations.

• Coordinated regular engagements with the Somalia Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIED) with a focus on the framework for USAID's support.
• Held regular learning sessions with the Somalia Bureau of Standards and Somalia National Bureau of Statistics to align their interests to USAID's priorities.
• Participated in stakeholder engagements with donor coordination bodies for both Somalia and Sudan programs, providing guidance on USG implementation and reporting priorities.
• Coordinated support for Washington tasks that required continuous coordination with host country government officials, USG interagency teams, technical offices and IPs.
• Worked with host government ministries and officials to coordinate programming for both Somalia and Sudan programs, ensuring compliance to USG standards, policies and priorities.

Financial Analysis and Management:
• Leveraged data-driven insights to identify areas for process optimization, driving efficiency gains across all aspects of project management operations.
• Over fifteen years' experience in tracking financial data, including obligations, disbursements, expenditures, accruals and pipelines.
• Tracked and analyzed key financial data for all MEL and Gender activities, monitoring burn rates, pipeline analysis, payment vouchers, ensuring their accuracy in relation to the work plans, deliverable schedule ad payment plan.
• In liaison with the Office of Financial Management, prepared forward funding analysis before any incremental funding actions.
• Generated Phoenix (financial system) reports to efficiently manage the financial aspects of both ongoing and closed awards, and liaised with Contracts office in de-obligating unliquidated funds for use in current mechanisms.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments and developed contingency plans to minimize potential impacts on project timelines and budgets.
• Oversaw budget allocation and financial tracking for accurate cost forecasting and timely reporting to stakeholders on expenditures against projections.

USAID/Somalia - Program Development Assistant
Nairobi
07/2009 - 10/2022
• Gender & Inclusivity Policy Specialist.
• In charge of the implementation of the findings and recommendations of the gender analysis as well as the gender equality policies and best practices.
• In charge of the Mission's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility docket.
• Participated in dozens of conferences, workshops and trainings to learn and share new approaches in gender and inclusivity integration.
• Participated in several gender activity design teams to ensuring both MEL and gender policy guidance are adequately considered and integrated in all the relevant development sectors for USAID.

• Ensured all relevant activity gender and integration indicators are tracked and reported in close alignment with the Mission's strategic plan.
• Worked closely with the Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development in Somalia in advocating for Mission's gender policies and regulations and coordinating recognition and celebration of international days associated with women.
• COR for the Gender and Inclusion contract.
• In charge of financial analysis and management of all USAID/Somalia activities.

Information management system – subject matter expert in various Mission information systems responsible for training both technical team staff and implementing partners.
• Co-created the Somalia MEL data platform as well as the clearing house which streamlined USAID's implementing partner's performance reporting and data quality assessments.
Information Management System:
• Coordinated the launch and implementation of USAID/Somalia's Development Information System (DIS) system. Led training of about 30 technical staff and Implementing Partners (IPs) on data entry, clearance, and reporting, which greatly streamlined the Mission's data collection, management, and reporting.
• Provided technical support and guidance to IPs and activity managers, in accessing and using the Development Information System (DIS), as well as on submitting, reviewing, and using activity-level data through the system.
• Ensured all contractual documents were filed and updated in the Agency Secure Image and Storage Tracking (ASIST), including award modifications, technical directions, financial management, pipeline analysis, payment vouchers, work plans, IP performance assessment, etc.
• POC for the Mission's DIS related issues.
• Co-created and implemented the Somalia clearing house (database), which streamlined IP's submission of quarterly and annual reports, and simplified USAID's performance reporting and data quality assessments.
• Collaborated closely with over 10 IPs in improving data management and record keeping, which has continuously improved Mission's ability to make evidence based programmatic decisions.
• Subject matter expert in USG systems, such as DIS, Global Acquisition & Assistance System (GLAAS) and FACTS Info, among others, for the Annual Operational Plan and Performance Reporting.
• Assisted with budget preparation for various projects, contributing to effective fiscal management within the Mission.

USAID/Limited Presence Countries - Executive Assistant Somalia & Sudan USG Missions
Nairobi
09/2002 - 06/2009
• Served as the focal point of contact for the Mission Directors for both American and local mission staff, other agencies of the US government in Eastern and Central Africa and with various host government organizations.
• Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
• Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
• Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the Mission.
• Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering Mission efficiency.
• Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
• Managed complex calendars for senior executives to facilitate efficient scheduling and meeting planning.

Health Action International (HAI) - Office Manager
Nairobi
• Managed all aspects of Office Managerial tasks.
• Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
• Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
• Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
• Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
• Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
• Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
• Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
• Reduced overhead costs significantly through negotiation of vendor contracts for office supplies and services.

East African Wild Life Society - Office Manager
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
• Managed the offices of both the Managing Director and his deputies.
• Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
• Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
• Enhanced office operational efficiency by streamlining filing systems, resulting in easier access to critical documents.
• Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
• Improved team morale and cohesion with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.

USAID/Somalia - Program Development Assistant
Nairobi
07/2009 - 10/2022
• Gender & Inclusivity Policy Specialist.
• In charge of the implementation of the findings and recommendations of the gender analysis as well as the gender equality policies and best practices.
• In charge of the Mission's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility docket.
• Participated in dozens of conferences, workshops and trainings to learn and share new approaches in gender and inclusivity integration.
• Participated in several gender activity design teams to ensuring both MEL and gender policy guidance are adequately considered and integrated in all the relevant development sectors for USAID.
• Ensured all relevant activity gender and integration indicators are tracked and reported in close alignment with the Mission's strategic plan.
• Worked closely with the Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development in Somalia in advocating for Mission's gender policies and regulations and coordinating recognition and celebration of international days associated with women.
• COR for the Gender and Inclusion contract.
• In charge of financial analysis and management of all USAID/Somalia activities.

Information management system – subject matter expert in various Mission information systems responsible for training both technical team staff and implementing partners.
• Co-created the Somalia MEL data platform as well as the clearing house which streamlined USAID's implementing partner's performance reporting and data quality assessments.
Information Management System:
• Coordinated the launch and implementation of USAID/Somalia's Development Information System (DIS) system. Led training of about 30 technical staff and Implementing Partners (IPs) on data entry, clearance, and reporting, which greatly streamlined the Mission's data collection, management, and reporting.
• Provided technical support and guidance to IPs and activity managers, in accessing and using the Development Information System (DIS), as well as on submitting, reviewing, and using activity-level data through the system.
• Ensured all contractual documents were filed and updated in the Agency Secure Image and Storage Tracking (ASIST), including award modifications, technical directions, financial management, pipeline analysis, payment vouchers, work plans, IP performance assessment, etc.
• POC for the Mission's DIS related issues.
• Co-created and implemented the Somalia clearing house (database), which streamlined IP's submission of quarterly and annual reports, and simplified USAID's performance reporting and data quality assessments.
• Collaborated closely with over 10 IPs in improving data management and record keeping, which has continuously improved Mission's ability to make evidence based programmatic decisions.
• Subject matter expert in USG systems, such as DIS, Global Acquisition & Assistance System (GLAAS) and FACTS Info, among others, for the Annual Operational Plan and Performance Reporting.
• In charge of budget preparation for various projects, contributing to effective fiscal management within the Mission.

USAID/Limited Presence Countries - Executive Assistant Somalia & Sudan USG Missions
Nairobi

• Served as the focal point of contact for the Mission Directors for both American and local mission staff, other agencies of the US government in Eastern and Central Africa and with various host government organizations.
• Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
• Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
• Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the Mission.
• Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering Mission efficiency.
• Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
• Managed complex calendars for senior executives to facilitate efficient scheduling and meeting planning.

• Managed all aspects of Office Managerial tasks.
• Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
• Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
• Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
• Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
• Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
• Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
• Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
• Reduced overhead costs significantly through negotiation of vendor contracts for office supplies and services.

• Managed the offices of both the Managing Director and his deputies.
• Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
• Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
• Enhanced office operational efficiency by streamlining filing systems, resulting in easier access to critical documents.
• Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
• Improved team morale and cohesion with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.