Namuyanja Elizabeth Doreen
Kampala,102
Summary
Namuyanja is a Monitoring and Evaluation professional with solid background in designing, implementing, and managing performance measurement frameworks, skilled in data analysis, reporting, and using evidence-based insights to drive improvements. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, adaptable to changing needs. She is recognized for reliability, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. She is committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. She prides herself in 10 years of proven hands-on experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, qualitative and quantitative research techniques, designing M&E plans, results frameworks, log frames, data collection tools, performance indicators and data management systems for data entry, analysis and reporting (Kobo Toolbox, DHIS2, Power BI, SPSS, R, STATA)
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEAL Manager
Collaboration for ICT Policy for Eastern and Southern Africa
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Developed and operationalized MEL frameworks and data collection systems to track program progress, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of collected data to assess impact and inform adaptive programming. Improved overall project efficiency with the development of user-friendly databases for tracking progress against key indicators.
- ·Provided direct MEL capacity building support to implementation partners and program teams. For example, led a learning workshop on adaptive management attended by 50+ program staff, resulting in a revised MEL strategy, trained over 50 field staff on data collection techniques, enhancing data accuracy and reliability.
- Led the development of learning products including case studies, learning briefs, and best practices. For example designed and rolled out a digital data collection system using KoboToolbox, reducing data entry errors by 40%.
- Coordinated reporting processes among technical staff and consolidated program reports.
- Facilitated cross-country learning events, exchange visits, and documentation of best practices.
- Developed knowledge-sharing platforms and mechanisms to disseminate key learnings and best practices. For example spearheaded the development of a results-based monitoring tool that improved impact tracking for 5 projects.
- Engaged with stakeholders to align program monitoring efforts with strategic goals.
- Coordinated grantee, secretariat, and partner reporting in compliance with donor expectations, improving reporting efficiency by 30%.
- Facilitated organizational learning by designing and leading training workshops on MEL best practices and adaptive management for example spearheaded a learning review process that identified key areas for program improvement, leading to a 20% increase in efficiency for example developed a MEL knowledge-sharing platform that streamlined data access for program staff across multiple regions.
- Incorporated innovative data visualization techniques in the presentation of complex programmatic information, facilitating stakeholder understanding. Leveraged digital monitoring and evaluation solutions to optimize data management processes, improving overall reporting accuracy and timeliness.
- Promoted a culture of learning within the organization by disseminating findings from evaluations to relevant stakeholders for continuous improvement purposes.
M&E Consultant
International Republican Institute
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Advised senior management on strategies for improving program effectiveness based on evaluation results. This led to 30% increase to the M&E budget and adaption.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for addressing identified gaps in performance metrics.
- Integrated lessons learned from previous projects into future planning efforts, fostering an environment of continual growth and adaptation.
- Supported the design of program interventions, informed by data-driven insights.
- Led approximately 7 capacity building initiatives, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Participated 4 external evaluations, providing valuable input into third-party assessments of program impact.
- Contributed to project planning efforts with a focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets.
- Developed comprehensive monitoring tools to track project progress and outcomes.
MEAL Officer
National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Set up the MEAL department for the NCHRD-U and developed a comprehensive MEAL system which facilitated its initial phases to a fully functional docket. This led to 80% increased program efficiency.
- Supported the different projects and specific interventions (legal assistance, civic education, gender mainstreaming, local accountability) to develop and use appropriate M&E frameworks to track their progress and document their results
- Developed and operationalized a project monitoring and evaluation framework; facilitated the project team to review the strategic plans to identify and agree on project performance indicators, methods of information collection and storage, monitoring timeframes & roles/responsibilities
- Designed and implemented M&E systems to ensure consistent and regular collection, storage, analysis, reporting and sharing of all M&E data and information
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, incorporating new methodologies into ongoing work as appropriate.
- Built the capacity of project teams and of the development of results to promote a results-oriented culture and ensure that management for results becomes a common responsibility
- Supported knowledge-building/action research by collecting relevant data and entering these in the monitoring system
- Collaborated intensively with partner M&E teams to come to a joint MEAL system for the program, to exchange experiences, solve problems and share innovative solutions/approaches
- Maintained high-quality documentation by managing a comprehensive digital filing system for all M&E-related materials.
- Conducted regular field visits to verify data quality while fostering strong relationships with local communities.
- Provided technical assistance to partners on matters related to monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability systems.
- Streamlined monitoring processes for increased efficiency by optimizing data collection methods and tools.
- Spearheaded the development of comprehensive work plans that outlined key activities, timelines, responsibilities, and resources required for effective M&E implementation.
- Implemented robust data management systems that ensured timely access to accurate information for decision-making purposes, collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for addressing identified gaps in performance metrics.
- Contributed to successful grant proposals by incorporating well-defined M&E components in accordance with donor requirements, Developed clear indicators to assess project effectiveness and relevance, enabling accurate measurement of results.
- Ensured alignment between project objectives and established M&E frameworks through ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advised senior management on strategies for improving program effectiveness based on evaluation results, Integrated lessons learned from previous projects into future planning efforts, fostering an environment of continual growth and adaptation.
Programme Officer (MEAL)
Oxfam Uganda
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Led the documentation of project experiences and their dissemination. This won me an award in recognition of my elaborate and dedication to documentation of the organization’s outcomes
- Reviewed and analyzed periodic reports in order to ensure they generated vital information that feeds different stakeholders’ needs
- Maintained a database that generated information that guided project periodic plans
- Provided project management with recommendations on progress of project implementation basing on monitoring results
- Led the development of community participatory monitoring and evaluation systems by facilitating communities and other stakeholders to identify information needs and methods of information collection and storage
- Facilitated communities to continuously assess progress on their community activities and use the information establish performance against their community plans
- Conducted regular field visits to verify data quality while fostering strong relationships with local communities.
- Conducted capacity-building activities to strengthen the skills of field staff in monitoring and evaluation techniques.
- Ensured alignment between project objectives and established M&E frameworks through ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supported approximately 24 program managers in making informed decisions through the provision of regular updates on project progress and performance.
- Improved report quality by 40% by conducting thorough analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
- Fostered a collaborative environment by actively participating in cross-functional teams focused on enhancing M&E practices and outcomes.
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Oxfam Uganda
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported the design and implementation of M&E systems to ensure there is consistent and regular collection, storage, analysis, reporting and sharing of all M&E data and information.
- Supported in designing and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems for all projects
- Supported in capacity building of field staff and partner staff in M&E, research and data management. This led to 60% improvement in M&E reporting.
- Supported information sharing and dissemination to facilitate Learning, accountability and decision-making
- Ensured all M&E databases are updated by entering and reviewing all submitted data
- Provided guidelines to the operational team and answered inquiries to enable them to succeed
- Monitored and evaluated all aspects of operations and interventions regularly
Program Officer
Agency for Transformation
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted monitoring and evaluation specialist in all monitoring and evaluation of project activities and outputs and outcomes
- Performed data entry of all project and M&E data in the M&E database
- Relayed information from M&E specialists to other specialists, employees, or technicians
- Maintained detailed documentation on all aspects of programs, creating an accessible knowledge base for future reference.
- Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.
- Created and implemented program frameworks, performance standards and quality assurance requirements.
- Assisted in developing long-term strategies for sustainable programming by analyzing trends within target populations.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing data-driven improvements.
- Spearheaded efforts to secure additional funding sources through donor outreach campaigns and fundraising events.
Education
Post Graduate Diplom Project Planning & Management - Project Planning And Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, 10204.2021
Master of Arts - Economic Policy And Planning
Makerere University
Kampala01.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation - Monitoring And Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Development Economics
Makerere University
Kampala01.2015
Skills
- MEL Framework Development & Implementation
- Qualitative Research, Data Collection & Analysis
- Adaptive Management & Learning
- Partner Capacity Building & Training
- Donor Reporting (Sida, USAID, EU, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundation among others)
- Knowledge Management & Documentation
- Strategic Reporting & Results-Based Monitoring
- Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
- Programme Impact Assessment
Certification
- Training in Ethics and Work Professionalism, Oakwood Interns Programme
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerBi)
- Oracle Computer programming, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
- Arc GIS, Data Analysis and Mapping, Aid Data
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
- Digital transformation in Data Analytics
Personal Information
Nationality: Ugandan
Professional Bodies
Uganda Evaluators Association (UEA), Member
Timeline
M&E Consultant
International Republican Institute
04.2023 - 12.2023
MEAL Manager
Collaboration for ICT Policy for Eastern and Southern Africa
01.2022 - 03.2025
MEAL Officer
National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda
01.2019 - 01.2022
Programme Officer (MEAL)
Oxfam Uganda
01.2017 - 12.2018
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Oxfam Uganda
01.2016 - 12.2016
Program Officer
Agency for Transformation
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Training in Ethics and Work Professionalism, Oakwood Interns Programme
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerBi)
- Oracle Computer programming, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
- Arc GIS, Data Analysis and Mapping, Aid Data
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
- Digital transformation in Data Analytics
Post Graduate Diplom Project Planning & Management - Project Planning And Management
Uganda Management Institute
Master of Arts - Economic Policy And Planning
Makerere University
Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation - Monitoring And Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Development Economics
Makerere University
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