MANDELA SULEIMAN

Field Agent | Data Entry Clerk | Agent Banking Supervisor
Madami, NG.

About

Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with over three years of experience in data management, research support, and field operations, adept at ensuring data quality and integrity for critical decision-making. Proven ability to efficiently collect, analyze, and manage diverse datasets, including environmental, household, and financial information. Eager to leverage strong record-keeping, accuracy, and timely reporting skills to contribute to data-driven initiatives within dynamic organizations like Management Sciences for Health (MSH).

Work

Save The Children International (SCI)
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DATA ENTRY CLERK

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed data entry and ensured data quality for program teams, contributing to accurate reporting and effective monitoring of program performance.

Highlights

Accurately inputted and maintained critical data from field teams, surveys, and beneficiary records into internal databases, ensuring high data integrity and up-to-date information.

Reviewed and corrected data inconsistencies, errors, and missing elements, cleaning and organizing datasets to facilitate reliable reporting and analysis.

Generated basic reports and compiled statistics for program teams and donors, providing timely updates that enabled effective monitoring of program performance and outputs.

Safeguarded confidential information by performing regular data backups and strictly adhering to data protection protocols and organizational standards for data security and ethics.

Collaborated with field staff and program coordinators to resolve data discrepancies, enhancing the accuracy and utility of information for specialized systems like CPIMS.

WOFAN
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Data Collection

Kachia LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Executed comprehensive field data collection for development and agricultural projects, ensuring high-quality data for donor reporting and program design.

Highlights

Successfully collected high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from multiple households and communities using structured questionnaires, KoboToolbox, and direct observations, consistently meeting project timelines.

Ensured data accuracy, completeness, and consistency by adhering to strict data quality and ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent and maintaining confidentiality.

Conducted daily review and validation of collected data, submitting findings to supervisors and M&E teams to support robust monitoring and evaluation studies.

Collaborated effectively with community leaders and stakeholders to facilitate seamless data collection processes, enhancing community engagement and project success.

Contributed significantly to critical datasets utilized for donor reporting, strategic program design, and informed decision-making for agricultural and development initiatives.

SCL Future Food Systems in Regenerative Agriculture
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Field Agent

Kachia LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed field operations and research initiatives for regenerative agriculture projects, driving community adoption and improving soil health metrics.

Highlights

Led research initiatives on regenerative practices (no-till farming, cover cropping, agroecological techniques), providing data-driven insights to enhance agricultural sustainability.

Organized and facilitated workshops that engaged over 250 local farmers, significantly increasing awareness and adoption of regenerative agriculture practices within the region.

Collected and analyzed critical data on soil quality, crop yields, and farm productivity, informing strategic decision-making and contributing to significant enhancements in soil organic matter.

Developed educational materials and conducted outreach programs, effectively disseminating knowledge on sustainable farming techniques to diverse farmer communities.

Fostered collaborative partnerships with local agricultural organizations and multidisciplinary teams, enhancing knowledge exchange and promoting sustainable farming approaches.

FCMB
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Agent Banking Supervisor

Kachia, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Summary

Supervised agent banking operations, overseeing agent performance, ensuring compliance, and driving effective recruitment and training to expand network reach and improve customer service.

Highlights

Monitored and managed agent network performance, tracking transaction volumes, compliance with bank standards, and quality of service to ensure operational excellence.

Conducted regular field visits to agent locations, ensuring proper operation, responsible cash management, procedural adherence, and achievement of targets.

Recruited and onboarded new agent businesses, providing comprehensive training on banking systems, transaction handling, and compliance (including AML/KYC) to expand the agent network.

Generated periodic performance reports (daily/weekly/monthly) for senior management, highlighting key trends, issues, and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.

Enhanced customer experience by ensuring agents delivered quality service, effectively handling feedback and resolving customer issues related to agent banking operations.

Education

National Teacher's Institute
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Post Graduate Diploma

Education

Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Higher National Diploma

Mass Communication

Skills

Data Management & Analysis

Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Quality Assurance, Environmental Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Information Management Systems, Reporting, KoboToolbox.

Research & Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Quantitative Data Collection, Qualitative Data Collection, Household Surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), M&E Studies, Research Ethics Protocols.

Community & Field Operations

Community Engagement, Field Operations, Educational Outreach, Stakeholder Collaboration, Agent Network Management, Agent Recruitment, Training, Customer Service.

Agriculture & Sustainability

Regenerative Agriculture Principles, No-Till Farming, Cover Cropping, Agroecological Techniques, Soil Health Metrics.

Compliance & Reporting

Regulatory Compliance (AML/KYC), Performance Reporting, Data Protection Protocols.

Communication

Effective Communication, Stakeholder Communication.