MUKTHAR ABDULLAHI BABAJI

Data Enumerator | Field Operations Specialist | Business Management
Bauchi, NG.

About

Highly dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in data collection, fieldwork, and project assessment, complemented by entrepreneurial experience in business management and aquaculture. Proficient in digital tools for data collection and market monitoring, committed to ensuring accurate and complete data for impactful research. Eager to leverage expertise in data enumeration and field operations to contribute to critical initiatives like the 'Gender Inclusion in Digital Health Campaigns' research.

Work

Mukthar Babaji Ventures
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Founder & CEO

Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Led all business operations and strategic development for an aquaculture venture, focusing on market analysis and digital record-keeping.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end business operations, including overseeing aquaculture (fish farming) projects from planning to execution.

Conducted regular market assessments, monitoring price fluctuations and supply trends to inform strategic business decisions and optimize profitability.

Implemented digital tools for efficient business record-keeping, enhancing operational transparency and streamlining data management processes.

Managed customer feedback processes, contributing to improved service delivery, enhanced client satisfaction, and business growth.

Freelance/Training Projects
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Field Officer

Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed comprehensive field operations, including household surveys, focus group discussions, and rigorous data quality assurance for various projects.

Highlights

Conducted numerous household interviews and research utilizing modern mobile devices, ensuring efficient and accurate data capture.

Assisted in the facilitation of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), contributing to qualitative data gathering and community insights.

Ensured 100% data completeness and accuracy, meticulously verifying collected information to eliminate errors and maintain data integrity.

Implemented daily transmission protocols for collected data, ensuring timely and secure submission to the central database system.

Utilized GPS coordinates and timestamped photos for rigorous field verification and project monitoring, enhancing accountability and data reliability.

Education

Government Day Secondary School, Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)

General Studies

Federal Low Cost Primary School, Bauchi
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria

First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

General Studies

Languages

English
Hausa

Skills

Data Collection Tools

KoboToolbox, ODK, GPS tagging.

Research Methodologies

Quantitative research, Qualitative research.

Business Management

Business operations, Aquaculture (fish farming), Market assessment, Digital record-keeping, Customer feedback management.

Professional Training & Certifications

ICT & Business Skills (MTN/3MTT), Solar PV Installation.

Field Operations

Household surveys, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Data quality assurance, Field verification, Project monitoring.

References

Abdullahi Babaji

Former Ganjuwa L.G.A Chairman / Former Acting Permanent Secretary, SSG Office, Bauchi State Government House.