Richard Ambayo is a professional with extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and child protection, primarily in the context of South Sudan and Sudan. His career spans various roles, including: - Served as the UNICEF focal point data manager for Third-Party Verification for the LLIN Mass Distribution Campaign with Grant Thornton Company Ltd. and Team Initiative Company Ltd. in multiple states in South Sudan. - Worked as an M&E Officer for UNICEF South Sudan, where he was responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing the monitoring and evaluation framework for the Global Health Project in the Health section. - Held the position of Child Protection Officer at UNICEF South Sudan, focusing on birth registration and monitoring and reporting for Child Protection. - Accumulated significant experience as a National Consultant for data entry and quality assurance, M&E Coordinator, Data Manager for various surveys, as Population Statistics Officer for the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics. Richard's key achievements include developing systematic monitoring frameworks, supporting the implementation of the Civil Register Act 2018, and overseeing the online field monitoring system. He holds a degree in Statistics and Demography from the University of Juba and has completed numerous certifications related to his field.r