OTUBA PAUL
Kampala
Summary
With over 3 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practice, I am a results-oriented Quantitative Economist with a passion for maximizing potential in both public and private sectors. I am eager to take on a role where I can apply my expertise in data science, statistical software, and research skills to drive impactful outcomes. As part of my expertise, I have led teams and established M&E systems in several organisations including the Aga Khan Development Foundation (AKDN), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), European Union (EU), British Council, and The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and now Raising the Village . Through qualitative and quantitative indicators, I've shed light on societal issues and provided evidence-based recommendations. With Proficiency in data analytics techniques, I assist agencies and organisations in drawing statistically significant conclusions and developing sustainable strategies. I am dedicated to delivering high-quality analysis while fostering collaborative partnerships for positive change.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
PEAL-Assistant Planning Officer
Raising The Village
- Lead programmatic designs(Projections/Budgeting/Documentation/Sign offs)
- Undertaking Research and Innovation programs/Initiatives
- Carrying out needs assessment for prospective partner communities.
- Proactively participate in the development of quarterly planning deliverables.
- Continuously share learnings and lessons with the implementation team for improvement in project performance.
- Develop design tracking tools to guide execution of various project components.
- Participate in project design monitoring and provide follow up support.
- Participate in the revision of the project log frame matrix.
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Action for Fundamental Change and Development (AFFCAD)
- Engaged in the review and development of inception reports detailing the operational plan, steering and learning plan, M&E plan, the Log frame and the reporting plan for different projects.
- Conducted continuous capacity development trainings for data focal persons at AFFCAD school and AFFCAD business and vocational Institute.
- Developed and contextualized project tools including the log frame, M&E plan, theory of change, the operational strategy and data collection tools.
- Quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed data for the reports developed during the implementation of the projects.
- Led quarterly data quality assurance focused on data validity, precision, reliability, integrity and timeliness so as to improve the project data accuracy, security and completeness, for the project M&E systems.
- Enhanced project communication by qualitatively communicating impact through success stories/MSC stories including capacity building of teams that collect the stories.
- Led and strengthened accountability standards, mechanisms, and protocols to the beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Built capacity of the project staff in the field of monitoring and evaluation.
- Provide technical backstopping as a stop gap measure for effective and timely implementation.
Program Assistant
Global Health Security- Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation
- Rendered technical support to Kitagwenda district health team with the microplanning and coordination of the activities during the yello fever campaign.
- Generated and followed-up requisitions in line with the Ministry of Health and UNEPI guidelines.
- Maintained and organized accurate records of payments from the field teams.
Research and Documentation Officer
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Energising Development (EnDev) and Energy Solutions for Displacement Settings (ESDS)
- Engaged in the review and development of the inception report which included the development of the verification tools.
- Engaged in the digitization of the verification tools to the online Kobo platform.
- Engaged in training the research assistants on the data collection ethics and rolling out of the verification tools.
- Participated in phone verification and guiding the research assistants conducting field verification.
- Participated in the data cleaning and analysis .
- Participated in the writing of the independent verification report and the verification report of the two independent companies
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation -
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
03-2025
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics -
Makerere University , Uganda
01-2022
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Our Lady Of Africa S.S Namilyango
12.2017
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kiira College Butiki, Jinja
12.2015
Skills
- Data Analysis using STATA, SPSS and Alteryx
- Data Analysis using Advanced Excel
- Data Visualization using Tableau
- Data Collection using Survey CTO, Survey 123,Kobo Collect and ODK
- Qualitative Data Analysis using Nvivo
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) in Emergencies
- M&E fundamentals in Global Health
- ArcGIS
Certification
- Certificate in ISO50001:2018 Energy Management System Awareness by The Knights of Safety
- Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) in Emergencies by Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
- Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) in Emergencies by Save the Children
- Certificate in Qualitative Data analysis by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation
- Certificate in Introduction to Data Analysis using Excel by Vida Management Consult Limited (16th - 20th September 2019)
- Certificate in Introduction to Data Analysis using SPSS by Vida Management Consult Limited (23rd - 27th September 2019)
- Certificate in Introduction to Data Analysis using STATA by Vida Management Consult Limited (13th - 17th January 2020)
- Certificate in Gender M&E by Global Health eLearning Center supported by USAID - June 2022
- Certificate in M&E fundamentals by Global Health eLearning Center supported by USAID - June 2022
- Certificate in Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation, course covered Data collection, Management, Analysis and Use- Philanthropy University - August 2021
- Certificate in MEALDPro: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning for Development Professionals - Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Humentum, Catholic Relief Services - August 2021
Research Projects
- Factors Associated with Adherence to Treatment of Malaria Among Children Below the Age of Five in Bukedea District.
- Factors associated with willingness to take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) among high risk adolescent boys and young men in Masese Fishing Community, Uganda.
Hobbies and Interests
- Research
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Financial Journals
- E-learning
- Leadership
Affiliated Bodies
- Uganda Evaluation Association
- Uganda Statistical Society
Languages
Ateso
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
- Mr Abaho Albert, Raising The Village -Uganda, PEAL -Planning Officer, albert@raisingthevillage.org, +256 750648458
- Mr Wandera Herbert, Action For Fundamental Change and Development, Executive Director, herbert@affcad.org, +256 707522921
- Mr Tugume Andrew, Vida Management Consult LTD, M&E Specialist, tugumeandrew02@gmail.com, +256 703023877 / +256 773085559
Timeline
PEAL-Assistant Planning Officer
Raising The Village
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Action for Fundamental Change and Development (AFFCAD)
Program Assistant
Global Health Security- Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation
Research and Documentation Officer
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Energising Development (EnDev) and Energy Solutions for Displacement Settings (ESDS)
Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation -
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics -
Makerere University , Uganda
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Our Lady Of Africa S.S Namilyango
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kiira College Butiki, Jinja
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