ABDUL KARIM KADIRI
East Legon, Accra,Ghana
Summary
As an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with over twelve years in research and international development, I bring a wealth of expertise in data analysis and project management. My proficiency lies in designing monitoring frameworks and evaluation tools that enhance programme effectiveness and inform policy decisions. I am adept in both quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis, utilizing tools like R, Stata, and SPSS to derive meaningful insights. My track record includes leading successful evaluations of education programmes and significantly improving project outcomes. I am a strong communicator, adept at collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders, and am dedicated to using data-driven insights for better programme planning and implementation in the health sector.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Research and Learning Manager
Leaders in Teaching Programme
, Ghana
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the development of the overall programme monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan, MEL monitoring system, data analysis and reporting for decision making
- Work with partner government agencies and institutions to agree on the research strategy for the programme and conduct pieces of research studies to inform policy decision
- Maintenance of data, identification of success stories, development of data visualization dashboards and qualitative evidence of project impact
- Facilitation of learning activities with government and partner agencies to develop new or existing knowledge.
Research and Learning Coordinator, Transforming
High School Education
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Teaching and Learning (T-SHEL, Responsible for the development of the overall programme monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan, MEL monitoring system, data analysis and reporting for decision making
- Work with partner government agencies and institutions to agree on the research strategy for the programme and conduct pieces of research studies to inform policy decision
- Maintenance of spatial data, identification of success stories and qualitative evidence of project impact
- Facilitation of learning activities with government and partner agencies to develop new or existing knowledge.
Team Lead & Principal Investigator
01.2021
- EdTech Hub - COVID-19 Impact Assessment Study
- Developed and submitted a proposal to the EdTech Hub [funded by World Bank and UKAID] to investigate the assessment of COVID-19 on eLearning in the Colleges of Education in Ghana
- A grant of $ 30,000 was awarded by the EdTech Hub based on the proposal
- Subsequently, I lead a team of 22 researchers to conduct this piece of research
- The finding revealed policy implication for practice of eLearning in the Colleges of Education
- The findings from this research study have been published and is being used to address eLearning issues in the Colleges of Education
Data Analyst
University of Oxford and University of Toronto
01.2021
- Data analyst for this piece of consultancy work conducted for the University of Oxford and University of Toronto
- The study explored the structures, processes, and practices education agencies are putting in place to effectively focus their bureaucracies and frontline professionals to achieve desired education policy goals
- This study is currently being reviewed and will be published later in 2022.
Data Analyst
United Nations Educational
01.2021
- Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) spotlight research, an initiative on enhancing foundational learning and basic education completion outcomes across Africa
- Worked as the data analyst for this piece of consultancy work conducted for UNESCO
- We produced a Ghana Spotlight Report setting out an overview of Ghana's basic education system, priorities, issues and challenges.
Data Analyst
United Nations International Children
01.2018
- S Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
- Served as the data analyst for this piece of consultancy work
- Conducted a validation of the state of early childhood education in Ghana: A survey of 8 districts
- The study assessed the pre-primary landscape in Ghana and identified key priorities across the sub-sector to improve equitable access, efficiency, and quality of pre-primary provision in Ghana
- This led to the development of a common understanding among stakeholders of pre-primary education to focus on pre-primary education's connectedness and distinctiveness within basic education as well as its links with health, nutrition and social protection.
Data Analyst
Bill, Melinda Gates Foundation
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Explore public good to accelerate foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) outcomes in Africa
- Served as the data analyst for this piece of consultancy work
- Conducted a country level analysis of progress in South Sahara African Countries with regards FLN outcomes, key factors impeding improvements in FLN learning outcomes and what would be the most effective support that adds value to existing work to accelerate progress on FLN outcomes.
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Transforming Teacher Education & Learning in Ghana (T-TEL)
- Managed the multimillion-pounds monitoring, evaluation and learning component for 4 years as data, research and monitoring and evaluation manager for the UKAID programme (Transforming Teacher Education and Learning)
- Key achievement includes the development of the programme wide monitoring and evaluation strategy & theory of change
- Conducted over 20 pieces of research that impacted policy decision in teacher education
- Conducted programme wide value for money analysis that enabled the programme to save among others.
Data Analyst
Ministry of Education
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Education Reform Secretariat
- Worked with the Ministry of Education to conduct a ‘Deep Dive' assessment on Accountability for Improved Learning Outcomes in six districts (36 basic schools) of Ghana
- The objective of the deep dive was to identify practical actions which the Government of Ghana can take to ensure that teachers and head teachers are working effectively to deliver improved learning outcomes in basic schools.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
Ghana Institute of Management and Professional Administration (GIMPA
Bachelor of Technology - Applied Statistics
Kumasi Technical University
Higher National Diploma - Statistics
Ho Technical University
Skills
- Survey analysis
- Problem-solving
- Data mining
- Data extraction
- Data collection and analysis
- Best practices and standards
- Financial system modelling
- SQL
- Application development
Publications
- Ananga, Eric, Kadiri, Abdul-Karim, Kporwodu, Marie, Nkrumah, Yahya, Whajah, Francis, & Tackie, Majorie. (2021). T-TEL COVID-19 Impact Assessment Study. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4895400
- Karim, S.K. Awuku (2019) Inclusive Education: Learners with Disabilities and Special Education Needs in Ghana, ICERI2019 Proceedings, pp. . 10.21125/iceri.2019.2387 S.K. Awuku, A.K. Kadiri (2019) To Be A Teacher or Not to Be A Teacher? The Experience of Newly Qualified Teachers in Ghana, INTED2019 Proceedings, pp. 9008-9017. 10.21125/inted.2019.2241
- S.K. Awuku, R. Adjei, A.K. Kadiri (2019) Quality Assurance and Accreditation Assessment Instrument for Colleges of Education in Ghana - Process Of Development And Implementation Outcomes For Sustainable Improvement, INTED2019 Proceedings, p. 9337. 10.21125/inted.2019.2314
- Awuku, S.K., Hukpati, C., Kadiri, A.K. (2019). Inclusive Classrooms Start Before Teachers Become Teachers: Institutionalising Inclusive Practices in the Colleges of Education in Ghana. A paper to be presented at the UKFIET Conference, Oxford, UK.
- Kadiri, A.K (2018). Research Paper: T-TEL Qualitative Longitudinal Study. Paper presented at the Ghana Education Evidence Summit on Reforming the Education Sector for Effective Service Delivery, Accra, Ghana.
References
- Mr. Robin Todd
Executive Director, Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning, Ghana.
Email: robin.todd@T-TEL.ORG
- Dr. Sharon Tao
Gender and Research Specialist, Cambridge Education, UK
Email: sharon.tao@camb-ed.com
- Professor Eric Ananga
Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Expert, Ghana
Email: ericananga@gmail.com
- Dr. Rich Tobin
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, USA
Email: calque@yahoo.com
- Dr. Samuel Awuku
Leadership, Curriculum Reform and Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, UK/Ghana
Email: s.k.awuku@gmail.com
Timeline
Research and Learning Manager
Leaders in Teaching Programme
01.2022 - Current
Research and Learning Coordinator, Transforming
High School Education
01.2021 - 01.2022
Team Lead & Principal Investigator
01.2021
Data Analyst
University of Oxford and University of Toronto
01.2021
Data Analyst
United Nations Educational
01.2021
Data Analyst
Bill, Melinda Gates Foundation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Data Analyst
United Nations International Children
01.2018
Data Analyst
Ministry of Education
01.2018 - 01.2019
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
01.2016 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
Ghana Institute of Management and Professional Administration (GIMPA
Bachelor of Technology - Applied Statistics
Kumasi Technical University
Higher National Diploma - Statistics
Ho Technical University
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