Muataz Twayej

Dedicated Information Management (IM) Specialist with over 10 years of experience working with leading international organizations (IOM, UNICEF, IRC, UNHCR). Proven expertise in designing data collection tools (ODK, Kobo), conducting advanced data analysis, and managing large-scale Cash-Based Interventions (CBI). Combines a strong engineering background with a Master's in International Cooperation to deliver precise monitoring and evaluation, financial reporting, procurement analysis, and reporting solutions that support strategic decision-making in complex humanitarian settings.

Iraq Information Management Focal Point at UN Migration Agency (IOM) (2016-01 – 2025-10)

Community Revitalization Program, Transition & Recovery Unit

• Successfully managed IM and field operations across 6 governorates simultaneously (Central Region), ensuring consistent data flow and project standardization.
• Orchestrated the complete weekly and monthly payment cycles for beneficiaries. Prepared all required financial documentation, verified entitlement lists, and coordinated with the finance unit to ensure timely settlements.
• Conducted rigorous quality control on data submitted via ODK, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of beneficiary information.
• Validated vulnerability scores and approved assistance cases, ensuring resources reached the most vulnerable populations.
• Supported and trained IM assistants and field staff across six governorates on ODK methodologies and project lifecycles.
• Analyzed regional data to generate weekly achievement reports for the National Officer, highlighting critical areas for intervention. Authored comprehensive Final and Financial Reports at the closure of each project phase, detailing implementation progress against budget utilization.
• Oversaw daily Cash-for-Work activities, including attendance tracking and wage calculations.

Data Management Associate at UNICEF (2024-06 – 2024-08)

Online Volunteer

• Researched and compiled statistical data on child health, education, and protection to update UNICEF's programming repository.
• Enhanced the repository structure for better organization and accessibility, supporting decision-making and M&E processes.

Data Analyst - Sudan Situation Analysis at UNHCR (2024-06 – 2024-08)

Online Volunteer

• Monitored and analyzed political and humanitarian news regarding the Sudan conflict from various media outlets.
• Evaluated sources against UN criteria to identify bias and verify accuracy.

Protection Monitoring Officer at International Rescue Committee (IRC) (2015-01 – 2016-12)

• Managed office administrative needs including Bid Analysis for procurement, ensuring cost-effectiveness and transparency in purchasing office supplies.
• Conducted household-level assessments for IDPs and host communities using UNHCR tools.
• Managed legal case follow-ups and referrals to IRC lawyers and other NGOs.
• Advocated for complex issues, successfully pushing for government intervention to open alternative civil ID departments for IDPs.
• Managed the Najaf office administrative needs, including procurement and expense reporting.

Database & Reporting Officer at International Rescue Committee (IRC) (2014-01 – 2016-12)

• Authored comprehensive monthly narrative reports (approx. 25 pages) for UNHCR review.
• Maintained the "UNHCR Iraq Data" portal, ensuring zero duplication in legal case records.
• Managed data cleaning on Kobo Toolbox and archived submission forms.

Data Entry Clerk at Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) (2013-01 – 2014-12)

• Designed Excel systems to register IDPs, ensuring clean data for NFI distributions.
• Developed monthly distribution plans based on beneficiary data analysis.

Master's Degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid – KALU Institute, Spain (2015-01 – 2017-12)

B.Sc. in Power Mechanics Engineering – Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Iraq (2010-01 – 2014-12)