Godwin Christopher

MEAL professional with 8+ years of experience in humanitarian and refugee programming, leading monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, data management, and reporting functions. Proven expertise in developing MEAL frameworks, indicator tracking systems, data quality assurance processes, assessments, beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms, and protection-sensitive information management. Strong analytical and reporting skills with advanced proficiency in Kobo Toolbox, Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.

Experienced in staff capacity strengthening, stakeholder engagement, donor reporting, and generating evidence for adaptive management and programme improvement across multi-sector humanitarian operations.

Registration Associate at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2022-01 – Present)

• Strengthened MEAL systems across 5 LGAs in Taraba State, improving data consistency and harmonized reporting across field operations.
• Managed and validated 50,000+ beneficiary records, ensuring high data integrity for program planning and decision-making.
• Improved data accuracy by 50% through structured Data Quality Assurance (DQA) processes and continuous field verification.
• Reduced data discrepancies across reporting cycles by 50%, enhancing reliability and consistency of programmed data.
• Developed and maintained real-time performance dashboards, improving data visibility and reducing reporting turnaround time by 50%.
• Produced analytical reports and performance summaries that supported monthly and quarterly programme reviews and operational planning.
• Supervised field data teams and trained 40+ NCFRMI staff and other protection partners, JRS, Caritas, increasing data reporting compliance by 50%.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, for refugees and Internally displaced persons, improving standardization and reducing data errors across LGAs in Taraba State by 50%.
• Strengthened referral pathways, improving response time and documentation efficiency by 50% for vulnerable cases.
• Improved reporting timeliness across LGAs by 50% through structured coordination and follow-ups with stakeholders.
• Conducted data validation using Stata, SPSS, and Epi Info, improving dataset usability for programme reporting and analysis.
• Translated routine data into actionable insights that informed programme adjustments and performance improvements.
• Strengthened centralized data systems, ensuring 100% audit readiness and compliance with reporting standards.
• Coordinated with the Nigerian Red Cross Society to support medical referrals for refuges in Taraba State, improving access to timely healthcare services for vulnerable populations at zero cost.
• Supported verification of over 40,000 refugees in Taraba State, ensuring accurate biometric and demographic data capture for programme targeting and assistance delivery.
• Supported health-related programme data systems and reporting, contributing to strengthened monitoring frameworks aligned with national and partner standards.
• Contributed to routine, periodic, and ad hoc reporting processes, ensuring timely availability of quality data for programme and stakeholder use.
• Supported data review meetings, reflection sessions, and learning activities to inform adaptive management and programme improvement.
• Contributed to tracking of community-level engagement activities and feedback mechanisms to strengthen accountability and inclusive service delivery.
• Supported documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and programme performance insights for internal and external use.
• Contributed to data visualization and dashboard reporting to support evidence-based decision-making at LGA and state levels.

Registration Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Supported data entry, cleaning, and validation of 30,000+ beneficiary records, improving data accuracy for programme reporting.
• Improved data consistency by 50% through structured verification and cross-checking processes.
• Supported DHIS2/HMIS reporting, contributing to timely and complete data submission across multiple LGAs in Cross River State.
• Facilitated transition from manual to digital data systems, improving data processing efficiency by 50%.
• Supported KoboToolbox data collection, the ProGres V3&V4 use, improving real-time data capture and field reporting efficiency.
• Strengthened database management systems, improving data accessibility and reporting reliability by 50%.
• Improved completeness and timeliness of reporting outputs across LGAs through structured follow-ups and reconciliation.
• Supported health-related programme data systems and reporting, contributing to strengthened monitoring frameworks aligned with national and partner standards.
• Contributed to routine, periodic, and ad hoc reporting processes, ensuring timely availability of quality data for programme and stakeholder use.
• Supported data review meetings, reflection sessions, and learning activities to inform adaptive management and programme improvement.
• Contributed to tracking of community-level engagement activities and feedback mechanisms to strengthen accountability and inclusive service delivery.
• Supported documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and programme performance insights for internal and external use.
• Contributed to data visualization and dashboard reporting to support evidence-based decision-making at LGA and state levels.

Transport Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2016-01 – 2018-12)

• Coordinated transport logistics supporting 100+ field missions annually across multiple LGAs.
• Improved staff deployment efficiency by 50% through structured transport planning and scheduling.
• Reduced delays in field operations by 50%, ensuring timely execution of programme activities.
• Maintained transport logs and accountability systems, ensuring 100% compliance with operational standards.
• Supported uninterrupted field operations during high-demand periods, enabling consistent programme delivery.

B.Sc. in Public Administration

Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies

Diploma in Crime Management and Control