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CRESELDA DOBLE

CRESELDA DOBLE

San Mateo,Philippines

Summary

Highly accomplished professional and Technical Consultant with expertise in project proposal development, policy brief creation, and comprehensive technical report writing. Proficient in database design and management, alongside advanced data analysis. Demonstrates strong project management, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and exceptional communication skills, adept at stakeholder management, presentation, and time management. This extensive skill set is underpinned by 43 years of unwavering commitment to the cause of development work.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Project Monitoring Officer

Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor
Quezon City, Metro Manila
05.2023 - 06.2025
  • Established effective monitoring systems by thorough research and consultation with stakeholders
  • Monitored project operations activities from start to end and keep activity progress in monitoring formats with work progress indicators.
  • Established and implemented monitoring systems and designs monitoring tools.
  • Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential threats.
  • Enhanced reporting accuracy through the implementation of advanced tracking tools.
  • Developed comprehensive reports on monitoring activities with meticulous data analysis.
  • Assisted in policy development based on findings from routine surveillance activities.
  • Led teams in developing corrective action plans, resulting in efficient resolution of identified issues.
  • Regularly updated the database system, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy retrieval of information when needed.
  • Facilitated training sessions, promoting a culture of quality assurance.
  • Collaborated with management for streamlined decision-making processes.
  • Recommended strategic improvements by analysing historical trends and forecasting future scenarios.
  • Implemented corrective action plans to improve performance metrics.
  • Collected data regularly to measure achievement against pre-agreed performance indicators.
  • Performed research to support development of new monitoring practices and policies.

Senior Research Associate

UNIID-SEA Inc.
Quezon City, Metro Manila
01.2013 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects, ensuring cohesive approach to research objectives.
  • Secured additional funding through successful grant applications, thereby expanding the scope of research projects.
  • Drafted detailed project reports highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Improved research methodologies by implementing more efficient data collection techniques.
  • Initiated regular training sessions improving technical skills across the team.
  • Facilitated multi-stakeholders, sectoral community workshops and focus group discussion
  • Provided lectures on 'Community Engagement, Resettlement Governance, and Disaster Management for staff of government agencies.

Program Officer

Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
Quezon City, Metro Manila
01.2001 - 12.2012
  • Initiated recruitment and selection of scholars through intensive information dissemination activities nationwide.
  • Facilitated orientation of candidates.
  • Assisted the candidates in their application for admission to universities local and abroad.
  • Facilitated scholars' pre-academic training.
  • Liaised and coordinated closely with the Ford Foundation New York and the international placement partners such as the Institute of International Education in the U.S.A, the British Council in the UK, and NUFFIC in The Netherlands.

Country Information Officer

Save the Children (UK)
Quezon City, Metro Manila
10.1990 - 09.2001
  • Designed, implemented, and monitored the use and effectiveness of the Save the Children (UK) Philippines' database.
  • Established and maintained the Save the Children (UK) Philippines' country program library.
  • Wrote articles for contribution to the Save the Children (UK) Southeast Asia and the Pacific Regional Office.

Research Assistant

Inst. of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila Univ
Quezon City, Metro Manila
11.1981 - 09.1989
  • Prepared community and individual survey instruments.
  • Facilitated and conducted community focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
  • Prepared coding manuals and instructions for coding of survey responses.
  • Wrote narrative reports of community visits.
  • Analyzed data collected using tables and graphs

Education

Masters - Public Administration

University of the Philippines
Quezon City, Metro Manila
06.1993 - 04.1997

Bachelor of Science - Fisheries

University of the Philippines
Quezon City, Metro Manila
06.1978 - 04.1982

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Project Proposal Development
  • Policy Brief Development
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Database Desing and Management
  • Data Analysis


Soft Skills:

  • Project Management
  • Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communications
  • Stakeholders Management
  • Excellent Presentation and Facilitation Skills
  • Excellent Time Management and Organization Skills

Accomplishments

Plaque of Recognition

Exceptional Contribution as Consultant to the Filipino Patriot Scholars Program

Award given by: Science Education Institute

Department of Science and Technology

23 September 2017


Most Outstanding High School Alumna

Award given by: Roosevelt Memorial High School

on its 75th Founding Anniversary

12 January 2008



Timeline

Project Monitoring Officer

Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor
05.2023 - 06.2025

Senior Research Associate

UNIID-SEA Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2022

Program Officer

Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
01.2001 - 12.2012

Masters - Public Administration

University of the Philippines
06.1993 - 04.1997

Country Information Officer

Save the Children (UK)
10.1990 - 09.2001

Research Assistant

Inst. of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila Univ
11.1981 - 09.1989

Bachelor of Science - Fisheries

University of the Philippines
06.1978 - 04.1982
CRESELDA DOBLE