John Dirsu Maikasuwa

Results-oriented Research, Monitoring, and Data Management professional with a background in Political Science and experience in data collection, reporting, and program assessment. Proficient in applying quantitative and qualitative research methods to generate insights that support strategic planning, performance improvement, and informed decision-making. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, data quality assurance, stakeholder collaboration, and report writing capabilities.

Certified in MEAL fundamentals and committed to leveraging data and evidence to drive organizational success and measurable outcomes.

National Youth Service Corps Member - Babagana Wakil Islamic Higher integrated School Maiduguri - Borno State, Nigeria

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Taught Marketing Studies to secondary school students, adapting subject content and lesson delivery to support effective learning outcomes despite a non-marketing academic background.
• Prepared lesson plans, classroom assessments, and instructional materials in line with the approved curriculum and academic standards.
• Demonstrated strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills while engaging students from diverse learning backgrounds.
• Participated actively in Community Development Service (CDS) activities, contributing to community-based initiatives and social impact programs throughout the service year.
• Maintained professionalism, adaptability, and commitment while balancing teaching responsibilities with community engagement activities.

DATA ENUMERATOR - Bridge for Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) - Borno State

(2025-12 - 2025-12)

• Conducted 100% Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) surveys for Food Voucher Assistance (FVA) and Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) programs.
• Administered structured questionnaires to beneficiaries using standardized data collection tools
• Supported impact evaluation of completed programs, contributing to post-implementation learning.
• Ensured data accuracy, completeness, and reliability during field data collection.
• Contributed to evidenced-based decision-making by providing high quality quantitative data for program review and learning

Census Enumerator - National Population Census (NPC) - Nigeria

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Short-term assignment

• Conducted house to house household enumeration during Nigeria's trial census exercise.
• Collected demographic and household data, including occupant information and headcounts in assigned enumeration areas.
• Engaged directly with household heads and residents to ensure accurate and complete data capture.
• Uploaded collected data daily using digital data collection devices in line with census protocols.
• Followed field data quality standards, verification procedures and confidentiality guidelines.

Bachelor of Science - Political Science - Federal University Lafia (2019-01 - 2024-12)