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)
|DATA ENTRY CLERK
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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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
|Data Collection
Kachia LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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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
|Field Agent
Kachia LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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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
|Agent Banking Supervisor
Kachia, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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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
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Post Graduate Diploma
Education
Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic
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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.