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Olesea Paladi

Olesea Paladi

Chisinau

Summary

Self-motivated, experienced in design and execution of programs evaluation and outcomes measurement. Committed to interpreting research, evaluation, and impact data for reports for internal and external distribution. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at interpreting complex data to provide actionable insights for improved project outcomes. Previous work has led to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of development and emergency programs through assessment processes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

FAO
Chisinau
12.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: FAO, Moldova
  • Develop and implement a results-based monitoring and evaluation system (the dashboard) for the Emergency Program, building on projects’ Logical Framework Matrix (LogFrame)/indicators and annual work plan
  • Ensure the dashboard indicators are updated monthly and pro-actively advocate that corrective measures are taken when activities, output, and outcome are off-track;
  • Maintain a farmer beneficiary Database, by compiling and verifying lists provided by implementing partners;
  • Design Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) questionnaires and implement PDM on a sample of farmers’ beneficiaries, prepare PDM reports
  • Implement a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to enable the tracking and addressing of complaints, and ensure an effective feedback mechanism between FAO, implementing partners, and beneficiaries

MEAL Coordinator

People in Need Moldova
Chisinau
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Lead in conducting surveys or other data collection activities (observations, Focus Group Discussions, Post Distribution Monitoring, or other relevant assessments
  • Data collection for PDMs (post distributing monitoring), tool development for Kobo, data cleaning, data analysis, and reports writing in alignment with the requirements of the frameworks and donors (FPI, WFP, SV, ECHO)
  • Provide technical support during project M&E planning and in routine monitoring
  • Provide technical support in evaluations and other assessments and research activities
  • Systematically support the project teams in using M&E results and findings

Local Business Development Consultant for Ungheni Region

UNDP, EU4Moldova
Chisinau
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Evaluation of the small and medium enterprises that applied for funding, consulting them in alternative financing sources that are available on the market (grants and loans)
  • Monitoring the grand implementation and achievement of the goal of the project goods usage and mentorship coordination of the small and medium enterprises
  • Conduct end-line data collection, analyze data, and report writing

Financing institutions consultant

Agriculture and Finance Consultants, Project: Fruit Garden of Moldova, TA (EU Project, Financed by EIB)
Chisinau
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Contribute to the maintenance of an efficient monitoring and evaluation system with constant data collection on the lending practice of participating banks to agriculture
  • Analyzing the use of the financial resources according to the purpose and verifying the beneficiary's own contribution to comply with the requirements established by EIB
  • Maintaining constant communication with partners of the Project: CLD, banks, Ministries, and Beneficiaries

Moldovan Banking Sector Expert

DAI, INVEST Project, USAID
Chisinau
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Support the international consultant in analysis and conclusions
  • Draft report sections relate to KII findings, key indicators, portfolio data, bank SME products, and profiles
  • Respond to needs for additional follow-up and information from Moldovan sources after the in-country mission, as required

Credit Manager, Corporate Department

BC "Moldova- Agroindbank" S.A, Central Office
Chisinau
05.2016 - 11.2018
  • Analyzing the clients` documentation from thefinancial point of view, drawing up the forecast based on them
  • Verifying the eligibility of clients according to the policies of the bank and NBM

Branch Manager

Microinvest MFO
Chisinau
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Monitoring client's activity
  • Reporting on the branch's activity, monitoring the work of lending experts, the eligibility analysis for granting credits to medium-sized legal clients

Commercial Director

The poultry factory "OrhideiaNani"
Chetroasa
12.2010 - 08.2012
  • Monitoring the business activity, tracking efficiency indicators
  • Financial analysis of the financial statements

Accountant

The poultry factory "OrhideiaNani"
Chetroasa
08.2009 - 12.2010

Annual reporting preparation of the documentation package for obtaining certificates of quality/conformity

Financial analysis of the financial statements

Education

Master's degree - Audit and financial expertise

State University of Moldova
01.2011

Higher education - Accounting

State University of Moldova
01.2009

Secondary education - Financial and commercial activities

Economic-Administrative High School Ion Barbu
Giurgiu, Romania
01.2004

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Diplomatic
  • Data Analysis
  • Planning
  • Creativity
  • Ability to Meet Deadlines
  • Prioritize Multiple Tasks
  • Quantitative research
  • Interview techniques
  • Cross-cultural communication

Languages

English

Romanian

Russian

Timeline

Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

FAO
12.2023 - Current

MEAL Coordinator

People in Need Moldova
03.2022 - 11.2024

Local Business Development Consultant for Ungheni Region

UNDP, EU4Moldova
06.2021 - 12.2023

Moldovan Banking Sector Expert

DAI, INVEST Project, USAID
12.2019 - 01.2020

Financing institutions consultant

Agriculture and Finance Consultants, Project: Fruit Garden of Moldova, TA (EU Project, Financed by EIB)
11.2018 - 05.2021

Credit Manager, Corporate Department

BC "Moldova- Agroindbank" S.A, Central Office
05.2016 - 11.2018

Branch Manager

Microinvest MFO
08.2012 - 05.2016

Commercial Director

The poultry factory "OrhideiaNani"
12.2010 - 08.2012

Accountant

The poultry factory "OrhideiaNani"
08.2009 - 12.2010

Master's degree - Audit and financial expertise

State University of Moldova

Higher education - Accounting

State University of Moldova

Secondary education - Financial and commercial activities

Economic-Administrative High School Ion Barbu
Olesea Paladi