Олександр

ALEXANDER CHEKH
MEAL SPECIALIST

PROFILE EXPERIENCE

Cold-headed, resilient and creative NGO "Vostok-SOS"​, MEAL officer
professional with a passion for quality MEAL department
and efficient work. Over three years of 15.10.2024 — BY NOW|KYIV
experience working in INGOs across
Full-cycle MEAL management, including planning,
emergency and recovery contexts,
implementation, and oversight of activities.
including frontline humanitarian
response. As an accredited MEAL Designed and implemented organization-wide MEAL
specialist and Sphere Standards framework, reducing reporting time by 30% through
practitioner, I apply strong problem- automated data collection tools
solving skills, attention to detail and Preparation of donor-specific reports, including 5W,
analytical thinking to deliver quantitative, and narrative reports.
meaningful, evidence-based Designing and conducting post-activity surveys and
assistance to vulnerable populations beneficiary feedback analysis.
while ensuring full accountability and
Data quality verification, cleaning, and reporting.
compliance with humanitarian
Developed and delivered MEAL training program for staff
principles.
members, achieving 92% competency improvement
Writing project proposals and monitoring compliance
EDUCATION with donor requirements.

INGO HALO Trust, MEAL manager
Alfred Nobel University - 4th year,
Bachelor's degree in Law.
Partnerships department
24.06.2024 — 15.10.2024|KYIV

Preparing project reports in accordance with donor
CONTACTS requirements and organizational standards.
Analyzing vulnerabilities and gaps in current projects to
improve their efficiency.
Kyiv city
Establishing and optimizing the data exchange system
[открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») between departments and partners.
Ensuring the quality control of data collection and its
[открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») aggregation for reporting and monitoring purposes.
Monitoring the implementation of project activities in
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line with work plans.
[открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») Setting up and managing a hotline to collect feedback
kh and monitor beneficiary needs.
Improving methodologies for statistical data collection
and implementing practices for data analysis.
Ensuring timely responses to inquiries from partners and
donors.
INGO Triangle Génération Humanitaire, MEAL officer
MEAL department
15.06.2023 — 21.06.2024|DNIPRO

Development of data collection tools and
implementation of MEAL procedures.
Organization of monitoring, needs assessments, and
project impact evaluations.
Analysis of large datasets and formulation of actionable
recommendations. TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Preparation of reports for donors, stakeholders, and tax
authorities.
Proficient in Excel (advanced formulas,
Conducting training sessions for staff and enhancing
dashboards), Power BI (data
team competencies.
visualization), KoboToolbox (survey
Coordination with program teams and ensuring design), and QGIS (geospatial analysis)
accountability. Data collection and analysis (mixed-
Ensuring transparency and compliance with donor and methods approaches, needs
organizational standards. assessments)
MEAL frameworks and reporting (Sphere
NGO Tenth of April, Outreach officer Standards, CHS, donor reporting)
06.07.2022 — 15.03.2023|ZAPORIZHZHIA Database management and quality
Coordination of partnerships and collaboration with control (data cleaning, validation
protocols)
local authorities.
Training organization and delivery
Field consultations for capacity building of civil society
(accredited MEAL trainer for
organizations. staff/partners)
Organization and facilitation of events, workshops, and Research and analytics (study design,
community engagement initiatives. report writing, impact evaluation)
Writing grant applications and preparing donor-
compliant reports.
Monitoring and evaluation of small grant programs,
including data collection and analysis. SOFT SKILLS:
Procurement management and logistics for office
supplies and program needs. Attention to detail (meticulous data
Communication and support for internally displaced verification, error reduction)
persons (IDPs). Strong communication (stakeholder
Strong organizational and time management skills for engagement, report writing,
presentations)
multi-tasking in dynamic environments.
Quick learning and adaptability (rapid
NGO Red Cross, Volunteer in a hot conflict zone deployment in emergency contexts)
27.02.2022 - 30.04.22|KHARKIV Problem-solving under pressure
(conflict-zone experience)
Distribution and coordination of humanitarian aid Time management and organization
in conflict-affected areas. (multi-project coordination)
Effective communication and support through Capacity building (mentoring field
hotline services. teams in MEAL methodologies)
Management and organization of databases for
beneficiaries and aid delivery.
Logistical planning and execution in high-pressure
combat zone environments.
Collaboration with local authorities and other
stakeholders for efficient resource allocation.
Adaptability and resilience while working in
challenging and dynamic conditions.