Anna Amato

About Anna Amato

Evaluation Specialist | International Development ⌨ a••••••••@gmail.com 20••••••36 | Getting to the core of the issues drives me: I love discerning the best methods to answer the evaluation questions, then rigorously analyzing the evidence to look for the most impactful findings. My strength is analyzing data to discover significant findings that are often overlooked. I have provided guidance on setting up a data collection system for the World Bank\'s Independent Evaluation Group. I have provided technical support and supervision for staff learning about data collection and methods. I have developed a knack for observing and understanding the contexts of evaluation subjects to learn the most effective way to impact policy and learning. It is so important to recommend the most actionable and impactful solutions. In the international development arena, I have conducted evaluations in the areas of water and sanitation, energy, natural disaster reconstruction, urban development, the environment and cultural heritage. I have collected data through surveys, focus groups, country case studies and stakeholder interviews for project-level, country-level, and thematic evaluations. I also have expertise in designing results frameworks and indicators and implementing M&E plans. I also have expertise reviewing evaluation processes. I co-authored a paper on World Bank impact evaluations, was a key evaluator in a study of World Bank self-evaluation processes, and authored a paper on the cost of citizen engagement. EXPERTISE Conducted internal project evaluations Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Research Strategic Planning Qualitative and Quantitative Methods Meeting Facilitation Project Design and Theory of Change M&E Frameworks and Development of Indicators Capacity Building Leadership Development Data Collection and - LinkedIn Open Networker - Invitations To Connect

Experience

1. Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

   World Resources Institute

   Aug 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Facilitate the development of robust, evidence-based Theories of Change (ToC) for programs and projects, ensuring teams have fit-for-purpose metrics to monitor and evaluate the impact of their activities Reviewed over 45 proposals for MEL aspects Provide expertise in how to monitor and evaluate climate change activities Expertise in indicator selection and testing, sampling design, data collection tool design, data analysis with teams Support for iterative cycles of evaluation and after-action reviews, incorporating learning into ongoing work. Train staff in monitoring software (DevResults) and MEL methods

Education

• New York University

  BA

• University of Maryland

  Masters in Public Management

• University of Maryland

  Ph.D work

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Human Rights
• Leadership Development
• Intercultural Communication
• Ngos
• International Relations
• Program Management
• Policy
• Economics
• Proposal Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Program Evaluation
• Analysis
• Public Policy
• Teaching
• Research
• Capacity Building
• International Development
• Training
• Public Speaking
• Strategy