Mark Daku, PhD
About Mark Daku, PhD
Mark Daku, PhD, is a Performance Management Officer at the World Food Programme, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in performance management and evaluation, having held various academic and consulting roles across multiple countries.
Work at World Food Programme
Mark Daku currently serves as a Performance Management Officer (CPPG) at the World Food Programme, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked in various roles within the organization, including Performance Management Officer (CPPC) from 2022 to 2023 and Programme Policy Officer from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities include leading the CPP Service 1 on Strategic Plan Implementation, coordinating resources, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. He also engages with Subject Matter Experts to drive the roadmap for strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Mark Daku holds a PhD in Political Science from McGill University, where he focused on Comparative Politics, particularly in Africa and Latin America. He also earned an M.A. in Comparative Politics and African Politics from McGill University. His educational background includes a Hon. B.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Computer Programming from Humber College. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology.
Background
Mark Daku has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in academia and international development. He worked as a Doctoral Fellow at McGill University and served as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His experience includes consulting roles at Universalia and teaching as an Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University. His early career involved working as a Constituency Assistant for the City of Toronto.
Achievements
Mark Daku has contributed to significant projects during his career. He developed and revised a results framework and theory of change for a pilot model under the Single Accountability Model (SAMI) Critical Corporate Initiative. He has also conducted comprehensive surveys, interviews, and focus groups for mid-line and end-line analyses, and created data collection tools for evaluations. His work has involved reporting and communicating findings to stakeholders, emphasizing his role in performance management and evaluation.