Ronald Matata Juma
MEAL Specialist
Juba
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented monitoring and evaluation professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing tight reporting deadlines and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project monitoring, documenting learning and accountability. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (RSRTF/USAID Project)
World Relief- South Sudan Program
08.2019 - Current
- Supporting strategy development and monitoring, program planning and design, reporting, capacity building, information management, innovation and learning, humanitarian accountability, research management, and proposal writing
- Improving team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborating with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall organization objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Tracking records, filed documents and maintained communication between project stakeholders to manage office activities.
- Developing internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Managing organization's schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) - South Sudan Program
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported the design of program interventions, informed by data-driven insights.
- Integrated lessons learned from previous projects into future planning efforts, fostering an environment of continual growth and adaptation.
- Advised senior management on strategies for improving program effectiveness based on evaluation results.
- Evaluated the access and coverage of the General Food Distribution programme, developed skills of key GFD staff/stakeholders in conducting assessments
MEAL Field Manager
GOAL Global - South Sudan Program
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Ensured effective program activities planning, quality data management, staff and stakeholder mentorship, supervision of activities and surveys, technical trainings
- Developed detailed reports on project status updates while also conducting regular meetings; these efforts kept both internal teams informed of progress and external clients aware of how their investments were faring.
- Planned periodic activities in the process of utilizing the Project M&E Plans and Operational Work-plan for weekly/monthly and quarterly planning exercises.
- Participated in setting periodic targets and reviewing targets vs achievement in all programs.
- Worked with the County Health Department M&E officers to inform them on planned activities and integrated supervisions, data collection, Quality Assurance/Quality Checks, and assessment and ensure reports are consolidated and sent timely in a timely manner
Deputy Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
International Rescue Committee South Sudan Program
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Supported program management information system, log frame development, data collection and analysis, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, reporting
- Guided program staff on regular data sharing and use of the report findings.
- Carried regular visits to the field to support the monitoring and evaluation of projects and identified necessary adaptations that might be needed.
- Provided feedback to program team on; data, lessons learned, best practices, and quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal evidence.
- Occasionally trained staff on M&E skills, including the development of M&E plans, the use of data collection tools such as DHIS and NIS, data analysis and reporting, data quality assurance activities, and evaluation strategies.
- Facilitated documentation and reporting of assessments, program data, and best practices for internal and external monitoring progress against Project log frame indicators and lessons learned.
- Conducted verification and data entry, and analysis of the program and gives necessary feedback to the manager and the coordinators.
Graduate Research Assistant
Charlie Goldsmith Associates
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Prepared research project documentation to facilitate approval processes.
- Presented results to field experts at annual review meeting and internal monthly meeting
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Trained data clerks and managed their data systems by validating the data entry progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Statistics
Kyambogo University-UGANDA
Uganda, Kampala 04.2010 - 05.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education ('A' Level) - undefined
Luwero SSS UGANDA
01.2008 - 05.2009
Uganda Certificate of Education ('O' Level) - undefined
St. Charles Lwanga KobokoUGANDA
01.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Expert in Microsoft office application (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Ms Excel, Ms Access build Database)
Proficiency in statistical analyzing skills using SPSS, DHIS, NIS, and ENA or equivalent and database management
Knowledge & experience on development of qualitative data collection methods, analysis skills, and training facilitation skills
Proficient in data handling skills (classification, categorizing, tabulation etc) and demonstrates diligence in data analysis and management
Knowledgeable & experienced on social research and process
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent in written and oral communication and presentation skills, including training development and delivery
Meeting Coordination
Recordkeeping
Inventory Management
Interpersonal Skills
Staff Management
Report Writing
Time management abilities
Database Management
Marital Status
Married
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Travelling, Research work, Meeting new people
- Date of Birth: 12/16/88
- Nationality: South Sudanese
Other Courses
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Project Planning and Management
- Computer Applications using software for Data Analysis & Management
References
- Mr. Patrick Iranya (Supervisor) Area Coordinator, World Relief – South Sudan Programme Tel: +211918-964177 | Skype: live:madspatrick Email: PIranya@wr.org
- Mr. Lawrence Peter, RSRTF Project Coordinator Project (Current Supervisor), World Relief- South Sudan Programme, +254720495681, lpeters06, PLawrence@wr.org or lawrencempeter@gmail.com
- Ms. Sandy Tsai, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Manager, Former Supervisor while at IRC, +1(949)245-4741, yingjieh, yingjieh@gmail.com
- Morris Charumbira, (Former Supervisor while at World Relief) RSRTF Project Coordinator-UNMISS-Bentiu UNMISS- RSRTF Programme Tel: +211915-654880 | Skype: mcharumbira Email: morris.charumbira@un.org
Accomplishments
- Achieved PHASE 2 RSRTF Project through effectively helping with proposal writing on behalf of a consortium project implemented in Unity State for two years which lead to winning second phase of the project where l played a greater role of coordinating five partners (UNMISS, World Relief, CARE, Mercy Corps, and DRC as a lead MEAL Coordinator
Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (RSRTF/USAID Project)
World Relief- South Sudan Program
08.2019 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) - South Sudan Program
04.2019 - 06.2019
MEAL Field Manager
GOAL Global - South Sudan Program
02.2018 - 04.2019
Deputy Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
International Rescue Committee South Sudan Program
06.2014 - 12.2017
Graduate Research Assistant
Charlie Goldsmith Associates
09.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Statistics
Kyambogo University-UGANDA
04.2010 - 05.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education ('A' Level) - undefined
Luwero SSS UGANDA
01.2008 - 05.2009
Uganda Certificate of Education ('O' Level) - undefined
St. Charles Lwanga KobokoUGANDA
01.2002 - 05.2005