Ms. Tahira Yasmeen is a committed development professional with over 12 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and programme implementation across climate-vulnerable regions of Pakistan. As Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist at GRAO, she plays a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable impact for communities.

She has worked with leading organizations, including WFP, FAO, and GRAO, where she led monitoring and evaluation activities for WASH and Food Security projects across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Her expertise includes field data collection, beneficiary verification, digital data management, donor reporting, and ensuring compliance with monitoring frameworks.

Areas of Expertise

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
• Results-Based Monitoring
• WASH Programme Monitoring
• Food Security Projects
• Community Engagement
• Beneficiary Verification
• Donor Compliance & Reporting
• Quality Assurance

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts field monitoring and evaluation of development programmes.
• Collects and manages project data using Kobo Toolbox and DHIS2.
• Verifies beneficiaries and ensures data accuracy and transparency.
• Prepares donor reports, monitoring updates, and compliance documentation.
• Supports programme teams with evidence-based decision-making.
• Monitors project performance in remote, climate-vulnerable, and flood-affected districts.
• Ensures projects meet donor requirements, quality standards, and community expectations.

Technical Skills

• Kobo Toolbox
• DHIS2
• SPSS
• Stata
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Monitoring Frameworks
• Programme Quality Assurance

Professional Strengths

Ms. Tahira Yasmeen is recognized for her accuracy, strong field coordination, analytical thinking, and comprehensive reporting skills. She is committed to maintaining high standards of accountability, ensuring GRAO’s programmes achieve measurable results while meeting both donor requirements and community needs.

Academic Qualification

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Social Sciences

Contact

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist – GRAO
Email: yasmeen@grao.org.pk