Christian Oyigocho Adanu (Plateau State)
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Christian Oyigocho Adanu - Type of Service:
Mentorship, coaching, system design, evaluation, organizational capacity assessment and training facilitation - Area to Apply:
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- Current Job Title:
Director of Research, evaluation and Learning - Current Employer:
Crest Research and Development Institute - Years of Professional Experience:
9 years - Degree(s) Obtained:
PhD in view, Masters in Research and Public Policy (MRPP), Post graduate diploma in Education and a B.Sc in Economics
Bio
Turning theory into change: Skilled RMEL specialist with global reach. Expertise in program management, evaluation, & capacity building. Collaborating for a more equitable future.
Referee 1
Name: Albert Pam
Referee 2
Name: Sunday Gadzama
Number of mentees that can be mentored simultaneously
4-6
Expertise and experience in these other areas
I am a research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (RMEL) expert with over 9 years of experience working with humanitarian, development, and donor organizations in multicultural settings across Nigeria, Africa, and Europe. I have a proven track record in designing, managing, and implementing RMEL systems, conducting research, evaluations, and performance monitoring activities, and adapting evidence and learning into program design and implementation. In my previous roles, I worked with a wide range of organizations, including UN agencies, INGOs, international donor organizations, and NGOs, as an academic, independent research and training consultant, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning expert, and program manager. I have experience in a variety of sectors, including human rights, migration, education, peacebuilding, CPVE, governance, security, disability rights, advocacy, and grant-making. My areas of specialization are technical and strategic program management, research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (RMEL), theory of change analysis and development, portfolio and project performance evaluation (baseline, midline, and final), M&E system design, management, and strengthening, third-party monitoring, organizational capacity assessment (OCA) using a variety of unique and customized tools, conflict analysis, vulnerability assessment, program development and coordination, grants management, project close-out, logical and result framework design, qualitative, quantitative, and participatory research methods, conflict media monitoring (including the development of assessment tools for radio listenership, media, and communication channel mapping), and project coordination (PVE, CVE, peace building, PMP - monitoring plans, performance indicators, and toolkit). My strengths include the ability to work within systems and to think outside of them; proven leadership and team building skills; and strong communication and analytical skills.
Mentoring philosophy
I believe in fostering curiosity as a fundamental aspect of learning and growth. I encourage my mentees to ask questions, explore different areas of interest, and delve into unfamiliar territories helping cultivate a mindset of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity.
Previous experience as a mentor in any capacity? Please briefly describe your experience.
Yes, I have previous experience as a mentor. I mentored organizations during the first phase of the PLRCAP activity, focusing on monitoring and evaluation, strategic thinking, organizational capacity assessment, and development planning. Additionally, I served as a mentor with the Northeast Peace and Security Network. Presently, I continue to work as a mentor for various organizations in the North-Central, Northeast, and Northwest regions of Nigeria.