🏆 2022 USAID Global CLA Case Study Competition Award Winner: Highest global recognition for Collaborating, Learning & Adapting practice
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 01Listen & diagnose the problem STEP 02Design the framework STEP 03Build with the Team for Sustainability STEP 04Institutionalize & handover the product STEP 05Track what’s working and adapt
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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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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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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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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Strategic Evidence Into Action

I go beyond collecting and analyzing data, helping organizations interpret evidence, generate insight, and apply learning to strengthen programmes, policies, and strategic decisions.

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Deep Technical Expertise and Field Experience

Extensive experience across Knowledge Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Adaptive Learning gives me a practical understanding of complex development and humanitarian environments, connecting technical approaches to real implementation realities.

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Building Learning Systems That Create Lasting Impact

I help organizations establish sustainable systems that capture knowledge, strengthen accountability, promote collaboration, and ensure lessons from implementation continuously improve future outcomes.

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 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
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, and agribusiness, culminating in ongoing doctoral study.

Degrees & Institutions
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PhD in Project Management

Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria · 2026 – Present
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Master's in Agribusiness Management

Rome Business School, Lagos, Nigeria · 2022 – 2023
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Master of Public Health (MPH)

University of Central Nicaragua · 2020 – 2022
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MBA, Project Management & Operations

Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, India · 2017 – 2019
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Bachelor of Technology in Project Management

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