Abdul Badi Sayibu
Accra
Summary
My highest qualifications are a Master of Philosophy in Statistics, and an MA in Development Studies. My expertise and experience in research and impact evaluation of education programs will be important to the duties specified under this role. I have worked as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research professional for development programs, including early-grade education and accelerated learning programs, since September 2013.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
Ghana Commission for Technical and Vocational Educational Training
Accra
01.2025 - Current
- Provided strategic advice, technical guidance, and process improvement support to clients.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Ensured all work was completed according to established quality standards while meeting deadlines.
- Developed a comprehensive approach for assessing current performance levels against desired outcomes.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to the larger market.
Impact Evaluation Specialist
Street Child UK
Makeni
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided feedback to stakeholders on evaluation findings and recommendations.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Delivered interactive group instruction to administer lessons and assignments, successfully engaging students of all learning abilities.
- Conducted data analysis and prepared reports on the results of evaluations.
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures, systems, services, products. for quality assurance purposes.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
Plan International
Harare
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Identified opportunities for process improvements in the Learning and Development department.
- Coordinated team leader motivational initiatives to incentivize professional growth and program improvements.
- Oversaw training courses and promotional paths for professionals and leaders.
- Prepared annual reports to summarize program success and challenges.
- Delivered training material to diverse audiences of both blue and white-collar professionals.
Senior Research Analyst
Innovations for Poverty Action
Accra
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Developed predictive models using machine learning algorithms for forecasting future trends in the market.
- Built research instruments and drafted questions for digital, traditional and in-person surveyes.
- Created proposals for service and product strategies based on marketing data.
- Built relationships with external vendors providing access to proprietary databases needed for research purposes.
- Sourced marketing data from existing sources, keeping costs down and diversifying streams for maximum usefulness.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Coordinator
Family Health International - FHI 360
Accra
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Designed assessments for evaluating learner progress towards meeting objectives set out by curriculum standards.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding special education services.
- Created lesson plans and activities to ensure that learners have a positive learning experience.
- Determined training needs of each student through academic assessments.
- Utilized various software applications such as PowerPoint or Google Classroom to create engaging lessons.
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Network of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Accra
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Analyzed data using advanced statistical techniques such as regression analysis and logistic regression models.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored progress against objectives and provided feedback to management team.
Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Health and Allied Sciences
Ho
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Informed students of procedures for completing and submitting class work.
- Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments or papers and recorded grades.
- Assisted faculty in the design of course syllabi.
- Ordered or obtained materials for classes.
Primary School Teacher (grade 2)
Ghana Education Service
Tamale
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular themes and promote a holistic educational approach.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
Education
Master of Arts - Development Studies
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Adm.
Accra, Ghana07-2022
Master of Science - Statistics
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana07-2018
Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
Cornell University
USA08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana12-2013
Skills
- Educational Research
- Impact Evaluation
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Oral and written communication
- Reporting
Languages
Twi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Research experience
A. Abdul Badi Sayibu (June 2022). Data disaggregation for inclusive quality education in emergencies: The COVID-19 experience. Journal on Education in Emergencies (JEiE) 8 (2): 170-82. New York University, United States. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33682/6mt0-vs4g
B. Abdul Badi Sayibu, Ellie Caine, and Maggie Shergill (March 17, 2022). Ghana Learning TV: How virtual classrooms maintained girls' learning during school closures. https://girlseducationchallenge.org/blogs/blog- article/ghana-learning-tv-how-virtual-classrooms-maintained-girls-learning-during-school-closures/
C. I completed a thesis on "The Role of International Donors in Promoting Inclusive Education," as part of my Master of Arts in Development Studies. I used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze how the inclusion policies of major global education program donors are effective in ensuring inclusion in access to primary and secondary education.
D. Abdul Badi Sayibu and Ellie Caine (March 7, 2022). After-school clubs address gender barriers to education. https://girlseducationchallenge.org/blogs/blog-article/after-school-clubs-address-gender-barriers-to- education-in-ghana/
E. In 2021, I served as a Coordinator for a global study that the University of Cambridge was conducting into the teaching component of the FCDO’s Girls Education program across Zimbabwe and Ghana. The study was led by the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre of the university. I sampled schools and national education officers to participate in the study and participated in reviewing the results.
F. Conference presentation title: Practical Support in an Unexpected Time: Learnings from Plan International's Girls' Education Challenge portfolio on resilience, wellbeing, and safeguarding in its COVID-19 Response
Conference: United Kingdom Forum for International Education and Training (UKFIET 2021), Oxford
Date: September 15, 2021
Timeline
Independent Consultant
Ghana Commission for Technical and Vocational Educational Training
01.2025 - Current
Impact Evaluation Specialist
Street Child UK
11.2022 - 10.2024
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
Plan International
02.2020 - 09.2022
Senior Research Analyst
Innovations for Poverty Action
09.2019 - 02.2020
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Coordinator
Family Health International - FHI 360
05.2017 - 08.2019
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Network of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
11.2015 - 05.2017
Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Health and Allied Sciences
10.2014 - 10.2015
Primary School Teacher (grade 2)
Ghana Education Service
09.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Development Studies
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Adm.
Master of Science - Statistics
University of Ghana
Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University For Development Studies
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