🏆 2022 USAID Global CLA Case Study Competition Award Winner: Highest global recognition for Collaborating, Learning & Adapting practice🏆 2022 USAID Global CLA Case Study Award Winner
Dominique Practice Journal
Vol. 15, No. 3 (2026)

Aniefiok Dominic Effiong
Aniefiok Dominic Effiong

14+ years turning field evidence into institutional practice.

I design and institutionalize knowledge management systems, M&E frameworks, research and evaluation studies, and adaptive learning practice for governments, donors, and international NGOs across West and Sub-Saharan Africa. Every engagement is built to outlive the contract that funded it.

"A USAID Global CLA Case Study Competition Award Winner, Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PMI Project Management Office (PMO) certified professional whose work is trusted by clients to bridge the gap between evidence and action, strengthening MEAL systems, enabling adaptive learning, and building organizations that learn, improve, and deliver impact."

Field Geography

A 14+ Years of Practice Across Borders

A record of cross-country engagements, contextual learning, and professional contributions.

10Countries, One Evolving Practice

Working across borders has shaped an adaptive practice, one that is tested, refined, and strengthened in every new context.

Contextual AdaptationAdapting frameworks to diverse institutional and operational realities.
Comparative Evaluation DesignDesigning tools that remain effective across languages, systems, and donor requirements.
Cross-Cultural Stakeholder EngagementBuilding trust with governments, development partners, NGOs, and communities.
Regional CoordinationRunning one coherent practice across a multiple-country network.
Map of Africa with markers over countries worked in

Full map of Africa, pins mark countries of engagement, hover or tap a marker to see the work behind it.

Impact Metrics

Evidence of Change and Contribution

Documenting measurable results generated through evidence, learning, and innovation.

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National Health Sector KM System
Contributed to establishing Nigeria's National KM system for the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, aligned with ISO 30401.
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FMoH Staff Trained
On integrating KM processes into day-to-day work and using KM-developed tools.
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CoP Members
Designed, launched, and scaled the USAID/West Africa RPGO regional Community of Practice from zero.
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Countries Worked
Cross-border experience across multicultural teams, complex environments, and locally led programmes, informing evidence, strategy, and implementation.
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Knowledge Products
Case studies, policy briefs, knowledge briefs, technical briefs, and executive briefs authored for key stakeholders including donor, organization, government, etc.
Practice Portfolio

Areas of Professional Contribution

Specialized areas of support for organizations seeking evidence-driven solutions.

SERVICE 01

Knowledge Management

KM strategies, governance frameworks, taxonomies, and Communities of Practice that turn fragmented knowledge into an actionable asset.

SERVICE 02

Learning & Adaptive Management

After-Action Reviews, pause-and-reflect sessions, and CLA approaches that turn experience into adaptive action.

SERVICE 03

Research & Evidence Generation

Rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research that answers real programme and policy questions.

SERVICE 04

Monitoring & Evaluation

M&E systems, indicators, and data processes that hold up to donor and government scrutiny.

SERVICE 05

Capacity Building

Tiered, ADDIE-based learning programmes that strengthen institutional capability, embed knowledge, and enable sustainable performance.

SERVICE 06

Evaluation

OECD-DAC-aligned baseline, midline, and endline evaluations that translate into real decisions.

My Working Frameworks

The Systems Behind the Practice

Exploring the systems, tools, and thinking approaches behind effective solutions.

Step 01

Listen & diagnose the problem

Starting with stakeholder conversations and data review to understand the real gap before designing a solution.

Step 02

Design the framework

Translating that diagnosis into a practical system, tool, or process built for the context it will operate in.

Step 03

Build with the Team for Sustainability

Co-creating with the people who will own it, so the system outlives the consultancy.

Step 04

Institutionalize & handover the product

Embedding the tool into existing workflows and policy so it becomes standard practice, not a one-off deliverable.

Step 05

Track what’s working and adapt

Monitoring uptake and outcomes, then refining the system as evidence comes in.

Consulting Portfolio

Selected Engagements and Contributions

Selected consulting contributions and professional engagements.

Career Record

Chapters of Professional Experience

A documented journey of roles, contributions, and professional growth.

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Chapter

Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (Knowledge Management & Learning) Specialist

Led a mission-wide Knowledge Management and CLA approach across five countries, strengthening adaptive learning, evidence use, peer exchange, and cross-country collaboration.

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Senior Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (Knowledge Management & Learning) Advisor

Embedded CLA across Mercy Corps Nigeria’s RRA portfolio, shifting planning and reporting from activity compliance to outcome-focused learning. Developed learning agendas and evidence-to-action frameworks that strengthened donor confidence and supported programme renewal.

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Chapter

Roving Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer

Designed and implemented a unified MEL system across a three-state portfolio, strengthening data quality, performance monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.

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Chapter

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator

Strengthened MEL and knowledge systems across multi-sector programmes, improving indicator coherence, executive visibility, KPI reporting, and team capacity through structured coaching across five states.

Why Work With Me

What Sets Me Apart From Others

I help organizations transform evidence into action by strengthening learning systems, improving decision-making, and creating practical solutions that deliver measurable impact.

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Evidence That Drives Decisions

Turn complex research, evaluation, and programme data into credible, decision-ready insights that help clients strengthen policies, improve programme performance, allocate resources better, and make evidence-informed decisions with greater confidence and accountability.

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Learning That Improves Performance

Design practical learning and knowledge-management systems that help teams capture lessons, reflect, adapt, and collaborate more effectively, enabling organizations to improve implementation, strengthen institutional memory, support adaptive management, and sustain better programme results over time.

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Systems for Sustainable Impact

Strengthen MEAL, knowledge and reporting systems, build staff capacity, and translate complex programme challenges into practical solutions that improve data quality, accountability, and organizational learning.

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Better Value for Investment

Gain senior-level expertise without the overhead costs of a large consulting firm. Resources focus on the technical work, delivering stronger value, faster turnaround, and greater attention to your assignment.

Sector Field Notes

Experiences Across Systems

Cross-sector experiences shaping research, evaluation, and adaptation.

Health Systems & Public Health FMoH, LAFIYA/Palladium Governance & Public Finance IBP, PACE–DAI Gender, GBV & Women's Leadership Centre LSD/Ford, AMwA WASH & Maternal-Child Health WaterAid, FMoHSW Disability Inclusion & DRR CBM, SFHF Digital Rights & Security Digital Defenders Partnership, Hivos Peacebuilding & Governance Dexis/USAID West Africa Livelihoods & Economic Resilience Mercy Corps Media, Info Integrity & Conflict HumAngle, USAID/West Africa Humanitarian Multi-Sector Response IRC, Save the Children Health Sector Data & Reporting Systems Oxford Policy Management
The Knowledge Archive

Publications and Evidence Products

Written contributions connecting evidence, research, and implementation.

Case Study · Award Winner

How Restructuring and Culture Change Impacted Our Performance

2022 USAID Global Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Case Study Award winner.

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Knowledge Brief

Strengthening Knowledge Management Capacity in Nigeria's Health Sector

Commissioned by LAFIYA Programme, Palladium, and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, 2026.

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Technical Brief

Disability Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction in Kogi State, Nigeria — A Baseline Assessment

CBM & Sustainable Family Healthcare Foundation (SFHF), 2026.

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Case Study

From Awareness to Advocacy: How STAN Champions Are Rewriting the Mental Health Narrative on Nigerian Campuses

CBM Global & Comic Relief, 2026.

Case Study

Creating Resilient Networks by Building Regional Solidarity and Rapid Response Capacity in Nigeria

Digital Defenders Partnership/Hivos, commissioned by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2025.

Policy Brief

From Crisis to Capacity: Evidence-Based Pathways to Strengthen Youth Mental Health in Nigeria

CBM Global & Comic Relief, 2026.

Academic Foundation

Education & Doctoral Research

An academic record spanning project management, public health, agribusiness, and economic policy, anchored by ongoing doctoral research.

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PhD in Project Management

Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria · 2026 – Present

Doctoral research examining project governance and health project management systems in Nigeria, including multi-level governance of health financing programmes.

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Master of Economic Policy Management

Miva Open University, Abuja, Nigeria · 2026 – Present

Graduate study in economic policy analysis, public finance, and development policy, adding an economic policy lens to evaluation, revenue governance, and health sector reform work.

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Master's in Agribusiness Management

Rome Business School, Lagos, Nigeria · 2022 – 2023

Graduate study in agribusiness strategy and management, extending a systems-thinking lens to agricultural value chains and rural development programming.

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

University of Central Nicaragua, Nicaragua · 2020 – 2022

Graduate study in public health systems, population health, and health programme design, the foundation for the health-sector evaluation and KM work that followed.

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MBA, Project Management & Operations

Assam Don Bosco University, India · 2017 – 2019

Graduate coursework in project management methodology and operations strategy, underpinning the PMP® and PMO credentials that followed.

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Bachelor of Technology in Project Management

Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria · 2004 – 2009

Foundational undergraduate training in project management principles and practice, the starting point of a 14+ year career in the field.

Professional Accreditation Record

Standards & Credentials

A record of certifications demonstrating structured approaches to project delivery, governance, and organizational performance.

PMI Global Standard

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

A globally recognized credential earned by successfully completing the Project Management Professional examination administered by the Project Management Institute. It demonstrates competence in project leadership, team and process management, and the delivery of complex initiatives across industries and methodologies.

Portfolio Governance

Project Management Office (PMO) Certified Professional

A professional credential earned by successfully completing the PMO Certified Professional examination. It demonstrates competence in designing and managing PMO structures, standardizing governance, aligning project portfolios with organizational strategy, and strengthening delivery performance across multiple projects.

Contact Me

Open to Knowledge Management, M&E, Research & Evaluation, and Adaptive Learning engagements across West and Sub-Saharan Africa, remote or on-site.

Connect & Collaborate

Let's explore how evidence, evaluation, research, and adaptive learning can help your organization make better decisions and create lasting impact.

Abuja, Nigeria  ·  Available for new engagements