I am a dedicated DMEL professional with a track record of designing MEL frameworks, building monitoring systems, and translating data into clear, evidence-based insights that drive decision-making. I enjoy capacity building and collaborating with donors and partners to demonstrate program impact across multiple states in Nigeria. I thrive in cross-functional teams, lead data-driven performance improvements, and strive to turn complex data into accessible dashboards using tools like Power BI and reports that strengthen program performance and accountability.

Charles Gimba Vandyck

I am a dedicated DMEL professional with a track record of designing MEL frameworks, building monitoring systems, and translating data into clear, evidence-based insights that drive decision-making. I enjoy capacity building and collaborating with donors and partners to demonstrate program impact across multiple states in Nigeria. I thrive in cross-functional teams, lead data-driven performance improvements, and strive to turn complex data into accessible dashboards using tools like Power BI and reports that strengthen program performance and accountability.

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I am a dedicated DMEL professional with a track record of designing MEL frameworks, building monitoring systems, and translating data into clear, evidence-based insights that drive decision-making. I enjoy capacity building and collaborating with donors and partners to demonstrate program impact across multiple states in Nigeria.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, lead data-driven performance improvements, and strive to turn complex data into accessible dashboards using tools like Power BI and reports that strengthen program performance and accountability.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Hausa
Advanced

Work Experience

Asst Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Specialist (Asst MERL Manager) at Co-creation HUB Africa (CcHUB-Africa)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Developed the GATEWAY Program MERL Strategic plan outlining a comprehensive framework to track program performance, assess outcomes, enhance data-driven decision making, and guide adaptive management. Created the GATEWAY Program logical framework detailing indicators at outputs, outcomes, and impacts. Conducted baseline assessments, data quality assessments (DQA) across ten Nigerian states, and built an Indicator Performance Tracking Table and a real-time dashboard to visualize progress.
Design Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer at Search for Common Ground International
February 1, 2024 - Present
Acting DMEL Coordinator for over 6 months, overseeing MEL activities across three states in the Niger Delta. Developed project output tracker and KPI dashboards; led quarterlyReflection and learning sessions; conducted data quality assessments and trained field staff; produced monthly fact sheets and dashboards; supported conflict-sensitive MEL processes and coordinated with Media & Communications for impact reporting.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Officer at Rise to Inspire Africa Initiative
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024
Designed an indicator tracking system for a US Embassy-funded project benefiting 6,000 households; built field team capacity on data collection; developed a SQL-based database integrated with Power BI dashboards; conducted quarterly DQAs; produced annual performance reports; led MEAL guidelines and data flow planning; promoted staff development.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Assistant at Media Communication for Health and Development
April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Supported data collation and entry from four LGAs; conducted routine monitoring visits and DQA assessments; trained enumerators on ODK mobile data collection tools, enhancing data reliability.
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern at Acted
April 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Conducted field monitoring visits and facilitated focus group discussions; supported assessments and program evaluations; maintained and updated program indicator tracking tools, aligning with MEAL plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry at Kaduna State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Data Quality Assurance
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
M&E Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Data Use for Program Managers
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
MEAL for Development Professionals (MEAL DPro)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Monitoring & Evaluation in Emergencies
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet