James Massaquoi
M&E, System Administrator, Educator/Trainer & Information Technology
Monrovia
Summary
Over 8 years of Database Management and supervision experience. Analytical professional with background overseeing data imports and extractions. Knowledgeable in project development and executing data connections. Demonstrated ability for high-level judgment and coordinating multi-level initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
M&E, Database, and IT Manager
Education Development Center (EDC)
8 2021 - Current
- Support the consolidation of M&E data, support analysis, and generate reports as needed
- Review data generated by YSLOs and support their use of data collection tools and project management indicators
- Develop and manage the project M&E database and dashboards
- Responsible for coordinating monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities under the award
- Ensure timely communication of data to Senior M&E Advisor
- Maintains the TYA management information system and networks and ensures the functionality, efficiency, and security of computer, telecom, and database systems
- Provides technical support or training for systems and networks
- Installs, configures and manage UYA Server, software and hardware (printers, network cards, etc.)
- Monitors system and network performance and troubleshoots and resolves problems
- Ensures that the TYA databases and/or platforms are always functional, and that data is easily retrievable, protected at all times, and adheres to EDC and USAID data management policies.
Database Manager
Education Development Center (EDC)
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Develops a project database to house all project-related data and overlooking database design
- Establish and ensure easy to use and easy to maintain database
- Provides continuous maintenance of the database including regular scheduled back-ups, tests of data integrity, periodic recovery tests, etc
- Develops standard operating procedures for administering database
- Works with project team members and partners, ensure the database functionality and harmonized with county project databases
- Trains and manages junior staff in the M&E team
- Monitor database efficiency
- Develop protocols for data processing
- Creates query definitions that allow data to be extracted
- Trains project and partner staff in how to input and extract data and on proper use of the database and data processing protocols
- Creates and enforces project-wide data processing protocols, including manuals and reference guides, for proper use of the project database and related functions
- Works with project staff to find and implement technological solutions to data-related challenges
- Ensures data cleanliness, quality, timeliness and security
- Ensures seamless integration between numerous systems in order to reduce unnecessary redundancies
- Design and produces regular reports according to the guidelines determined by project management
- Researches hardware and operating system problems and determines proper solutions, arranging and coordinating for hardware and software repairs when necessary
- Recommends changes to improve data systems and network configurations, and determines hardware or software requirements related to such changes
- Regularly communicate and support the M&E and project team.
Database Manager
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Deals with information flow within the Ecosec Department
- Maintains Survivors/Deceased’s individuals files
- Updates Spreadsheet with individual follow-up of Cases
- Updates Survivors/Deceased’s related information
- Extracts relevant statistics from the spread as required
- Provides support to field colleagues related to individual data
- Contributes to the general analysis of data to define priorities, proposes solutions for problems related to DB management, ensures that forms are updated and consistent
- Coordinates with Geneva to ensure consistent follow up on protection/RFL files
- Contributes to the development of ECOSEC procedures and guidelines and be responsible for the development of Data Entry procedures as needed
- Maintains regular DB backup and archiving of files for safe custody
- Provide the necessary support in generating tools and works to enable timely monitoring of projects Main tasks - Data Management
- Follows up individual cases: crosschecks whether relevant & adequate treatment has been conducted and updated accordingly into the Database
- Ensures data input & management is in line with the standard ECOSEC requirements
- Carries out the necessary selections in the spreadsheet to facilitate proper analysis of data
- Identifies cases without follow up for eventual reminders
- Management of database access rights of users (FOs, Delegates, etc) in ECOSEC Database
- Initiates /Maintain daily/weekly/monthly Back-up of the spreadsheet and ensures its security
- Insures monthly data control/checks
- Crosscheck data input
- Participates in the development/improvement of follow up tools Statistics
- Establishes relevant statistics in STAT-ECOSEC
- Establishes specific statistics, upon request: when required, contributes to monthly operational report, statistics reports (Ecosec), mid-term review (MIR), bi-annual field report (BFR), and the annual planning for results exercise (PfR).
IT Specialist
RTI - International
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Supporting Windows PCs (XP / Microsoft Office 2007)
- Ensure Windows and other software is maintained and that patches are promptly applied on computers in the local office
- Ensure anti-virus software is kept current
- Ensure information is backed up and maintained in accordance with RTI policies and procedures
- Provide user support on hardware, networking and software related issues
- Configuring and troubleshooting laptops / desktops / printers
- Installing Network Printers
- Ensure that internet is working properly in project office and sites
- Working to configure email on Outlook for new staff and troubleshooting email issues in coordination
- Providing first level of support to the Maintaining network infrastructure including ISP, router, and Ethernet switch
- Maintaining relevant databases for the EHELD and LTTP2 projects
- Advise EHELD Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party as required on IT procurement and systems development and liaise with subcontractors to develop required IT support systems
- Provide technical IT as directed to the University of Liberia/Cuttington University in the establishment and maintenance of a new computer labor for engineering instruction.
ICT Administrator
AED now FHI 360
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Manage and administer the local area network (LAN/WIFI), including all aspects of maintenance (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Active Directory and hardware upkeep); provide preventive maintenance
- Implement the existing network administration policies (backup, antivirus, security and users administration) or design new policies as required
- Establish and maintain database for project activities such as procurement and inventory, providing relevant training as required
- Provide IT support for the procurement of All IT Equipments and keep inventory
- Develop/refine LTTP ICT guideline document
- Provide other relevant technical support for the project staff and for central MOE institutions as required; conduct training as needed
- Introducing new staff on IT systems
- Keeping inventory of hardware and maintenance records
- Ensuring all software is properly licensed.
Data Manager Consultant
AED now FHI-360
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Develop data formats and codes for data entry
- In Coordination with GAC, assist in creating data entry tools for Payroll verification
- Supervise data entry clerks to ensure accuracy of entry
- Conduct field visits to monitor field supervisors, cross-checking to verify quality of that data collected
- Provide onsite training and support as necessary
- Recruit and supervise 10 data entry clerks (2 week period of data entry).
Database Developer - CIMM
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)/Liberia Institution of Statistic & Geo Information System (LISGIS)
02.2009 - 10.2009
- Manage the databases within the county Statistics and information office (including the settlements database for the county)
- Insure quality of data in the database by regular testing and provide data entry as required
- In coordination with County statistics and information officer, provide data processing/management support to line ministries/agencies in the county
- This will include support to the responsible ministers in processing the protection reports from the field and managing protection database and statistics in interim period
- Insure hardcopies and forms are achieved in appropriate manner
- In particular respects the confidentiality when handling the protection reports
- Support the CSIO/LISGIS in identifying needs and gaps in technical (ICT and data management competence among County Administration and line Ministries/agencies and based on this recommend the training and provide technical assistance
- Support CSIO/LISGIS in the management of ICT resources and assets in County Administration facilities
- Received all operational funds on behalf of the CSU and submit monthly expenditure reports using standardized templates
- Maintain an up-to-date assets inventory for the County Statistics and information office and submit quarterly assets status reports using standard templates
- Received all official correspondence on behalf of the office and file/distribute accordingly
- Received visitors to the County Statistics and information office and determine information and assistance needs as well as provide public information point and explain CSIO/LISGIS services
- Receive and distribute all information products from LISGIS Headquarters on behalf of the CSIO
- Submit monthly distribution reports of products using standard templates
- (i.e
- Information bulletin etc)
- Maintain a conductive and orderly County Statistics and information officer environment
- Any other duties as assigned by the county statistics & information officer.
Data Officer
MENTOR INITIATIVE
10.2007 - 02.2009
- Assist with all data and computer related tasks as required, such as creating and managing databases
- Complete data entry in a timely manner
- Train data research staff both medical and clinical
- Perform database update and upkeep on a weekly basis
- Conduct routine data verification and cleaning of data sets
- Organize all data files (soft and hard) in an organized and effective manner
- Conduct basic descriptive data analysis and interpretation
- Provide weekly reports including data analysis as required.
Education
MA.Ed - Education, Administration and Supervision
University of Liberia Graduate Program
Monrovia, Liberia 01.2014 - 05.2017
PGD-IT - Information Technology Management
Amity University
Gautam Budh Negar, Uttar Pradesh 01.2013 - 05.2014
BA - Sociology
University of Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia 01.2005 - 05.2010
Certification
Monitoring and Evaluation
Dataskills
- Advance Excel
- PowerBI
- KoboToolBox
- SurveyToGo
- SurveyCTO
- SPSS
- Microsoft SQL
Timeline
Database Manager
Education Development Center (EDC)
01.2018 - 06.2021
Database Manager
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)
04.2015 - 10.2015
MA.Ed - Education, Administration and Supervision
University of Liberia Graduate Program
01.2014 - 05.2017
IT Specialist
RTI - International
10.2013 - 08.2015
PGD-IT - Information Technology Management
Amity University
01.2013 - 05.2014
ICT Administrator
AED now FHI 360
07.2010 - 09.2011
Data Manager Consultant
AED now FHI-360
10.2009 - 09.2011
Database Developer - CIMM
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)/Liberia Institution of Statistic & Geo Information System (LISGIS)
02.2009 - 10.2009
Data Officer
MENTOR INITIATIVE
10.2007 - 02.2009
BA - Sociology
University of Liberia
01.2005 - 05.2010
M&E, Database, and IT Manager
Education Development Center (EDC)
8 2021 - Current
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