Najah Moussa

Data & Information Management Specialist with 8 years of experience across non-profit, humanitarian and corporate organizations. Possess a solid background in quantitative/qualitative research and statistical software (SQL, R, Python, SAS, SPSS, QGIS, ArcGIS, Excel Power Query, PowerBI, Looker Studio). Experienced in data governance, multi-sectoral data analysis, and creating automated interactive dashboards to generate evidence that informs strategic decision-making, high-level advocacy, and continuous learning.

Information Management Associate at UNHCR (2023-04 – Present)

• Serve as Information Management Focal Point for the Lebanon Protection Sector, leading data analysis, response monitoring, strategic planning, and interagency reporting for emergency responses and the Lebanon Response Plan.
• Lead severity analysis, People in Need and target calculations, geographic prioritization, funding-gap assessments, and pipeline projections to inform sector planning and decision-making.
• Design and manage monitoring, assessment, and reporting tools for Protection, Education, and Shelter, ensuring data quality, confidentiality, and alignment with interagency standards.
• Analyse and consolidate multi-partner datasets and develop dashboards, maps, reports, supporting cross-sector planning and collaboration with MEHE, MOSA, UN agencies and sector partners.
• Represent UNHCR in technical coordination forums, support information-system harmonization, and advise partners on indicators, methodologies, reporting, and data governance.
• Deliver capacity-building sessions for UNHCR staff and partners on data management, protection protocols, reporting standards, dashboards, and statistical analysis.

Consultant - Data Analyst at Freelance (2021-01 – 2023-03)

• Reviewed and analyzed client data via quality control processes for anomalies or other issues.
• Collaborated with department leadership to identify and define metrics and developed data visualizations and reporting.
• Developed a process for continuous feedback, monitoring and improvements.

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at AVSI Foundation (2021-12 – 2023-03)

• Created the MEAL strategy for the education department, setting outputs and outcomes for the creation of enhanced M&E systems adapted to COVID-19 context.
• Led the process of design, data collection plan and analysis of two final evaluations, two research studies and one rapid needs assessment targeting over 6k beneficiaries employing qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Supervised M&E staff and volunteers for data handling of over 10,000 beneficiaries into donor platforms under tight deadlines.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at AVSI Foundation (2020-10 – 2021-11)

• Lead the creation of a web-based database for the monitoring of project progress and beneficiaries' registration.
• Produced a structured database system for the tracking of attendance & distributions data to distance learning applied to over 4 projects and nearly 7,000 beneficiaries.

Data Analyst and Cost Controller at Nakhal & Cie (2019-04 – 2020-05)

• Inspected the Supplier Accounts and Invoices and coordinated Credit Notes Collection of over $100,000.
• Monitored the Flight Direct Costs and reported on Profitability by Location, on Monthly & Seasonal Basis.
• Built Performance Management Tools and Reports to track Cost Inefficiencies & Variance Sources.
• Advised on Flights Activity Level based on Cost Structure and Forecasts.
• Established with Management the Operation Key Performance Indicators.

Founder & General Manager at KNOW Place (2015-04 – 2019-06)

• Coordinating, Budgeting & Managing of Educational Workshops.
• Project, Cost & Profitability Management.
• Talent Management & Course Allocations.

Quality Assurance & Help Desk Coordinator at Eduware DotNet (2014-01 – 2015-03)

Bachelor in Pure Mathematics – Lebanese University