Akinwale Ogundipe
About Akinwale Ogundipe
Akinwale Ogundipe serves as the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has worked since 2013. He has a background in Statistics from Yaba College of Technology and has held various roles in project management and evaluation in Nigeria.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Akinwale Ogundipe has served as the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2013. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, he has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing the evaluation processes and ensuring that programs are aligned with evidence-based practices. He focuses on data management to enhance the effectiveness of development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Akinwale Ogundipe studied Statistics at Yaba College of Technology in Yaba, Lagos, from 1998 to 2000. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in monitoring and evaluation. He aims to leverage his expertise to manage evidence-based development programs, emphasizing the importance of data in achieving sustainable health and social development outcomes.
Background
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Akinwale Ogundipe worked at Hope Worldwide Nigeria. He held the position of Project Officer from 2006 to 2010 and later served as the Monitoring and Evaluation Regional Lead from 2011 to 2013. His experience in Nigeria involved direct engagement with community programs and contributed to his understanding of international development.
Achievements
Akinwale Ogundipe has collaborated with various international development agencies, including USAID, CITIGROUP, and MTNF. His extensive experience in these collaborations has enhanced his skills in community relations, leadership, and mentoring. He focuses on using data to create impactful health and social development outcomes.