Linus Muzahura
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Mbarara
Summary
Experienced monitoring, evaluation, and learning professional experienced in optimizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality across various environments. highly dependable, ethical, and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical, and business acumen. Ensures operational and service excellence by working effectively with cross-functional teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
FINN CHURCH AID
Kamwenge District (RWAMWANJA SETTLEMENT
01.2020 - Current
- Designed surveys and other evaluation tools to collect meaningful, actionable data to programming
- Led a team of 5 to collect, enter and update databases using Ms Excel and analysis and interpretation using SPSS
- Developed and trained Project Officers to implement project activities with quality assurance strategies
- Trained Monitoring teams (field assistants) on effective evaluation implementation to increase accuracy of data
- Reported on program and project effectiveness internally and externally to donors using Activityinfo software.
- Teamed with Partner Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working groups (MEALWG) to determine performance indicators and how effectiveness of programs would be measured and assessed
- Recommended adjustments to monitoring, measuring and analysis of strategies to effectively assess progress towards program goal.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning escalating major problems to the Area manager.
- Coordinated Settlement Education partner meetings every month by reserving conference rooms and sending email meeting invitations to participants
- Developed internal requirements which complied with Donor accountability standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across program.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to Area managers.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Mentored program staff on proper administrative procedures and how to use programs such as Ms excel, keeping operations consistent and efficient for maximum performance.
- Coordinated monthly, and quarterly M& E meetings to improve harmonization of activities within the settlement
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
FINN CHURCH AID
YUMBE DISTRICT ( BIDIBIDI SETTLEMENT
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Participate in strengthening existing M&E system for the ASSIST project in all provinces.
- Support in preparing bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual programmatic performance reports.
- Entering all M&E relevant reports into the online systems. • Preparing and sorting received documents and identifying forms that need to be entered.
- Ensuring accuracy of entered data and comparing it with the existing filing system to make sure all records are consistent and aligned.
- Assist in the review and verification of data generated in accordance with M&E reporting requirements.
- Support the analysis of data in line with the M&E framework.
- Provide guidance and support to advisors in the development and implementation of monitoring tools, which will include, but not be limited to, data collection, analysis and reporting on program indicators;
- Participate in the training of ASSIST staff in monitoring of activities based on indicators and targets;
- Support the coordination and execution of events in the department, such as, organizational project learning by developing, collecting and disseminating relevant information on monitoring, evaluation and research.
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
FINN CHURCH AID
ARUA DISTICT (RHINO CAMP SETTLEMENT
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Supervise teaching and learning process in schools supported by FCA with funding from UNHCR and ECW (Education Can't-Wait)
- Design and train teaching staff data collection tools drafted by Monitoring and Evaluation unit to keep track of the weekly progress of the project
- Compile and analyse monthly statistics before submitting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Office
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the progress of the Project
- Schedule and coordinate meeting with other partners in the Education Working Group
- Focal person Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) which tracks the feedback from our beneficiaries
Intern
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER UGANDA
KAMPALA
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring And Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Economics And Statistics
Kyambogo University
Kampala12.2016
UACE - PEM/Art
Valley College Secondary School
Bushenyi, Uganda11.2012
UCE -
Ntare School
Mbarara, Uganda12.2010
Skills
- Report Preparation and Analysis and Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Complex Problem Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Decision Making
- Team Management and Supervision
- Goal Setting
- Project Management
- Good monitoring and evaluation skills
- Great communication, Analytical and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility, positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Working in teams
- Reviewing compliance of team with activities plan
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Swahili
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
FINN CHURCH AID
01.2020 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
FINN CHURCH AID
01.2018 - 12.2020
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
FINN CHURCH AID
01.2017 - 12.2017
Intern
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER UGANDA
06.2016 - 08.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring And Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors Economics And Statistics
Kyambogo University
UACE - PEM/Art
Valley College Secondary School
UCE -
Ntare School
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