Research and generation of new knowledge
Simeo Bwango
Programme Management Specialist - Results Measurement, Research And Development
Kampala
Summary
Dedicated Program Management professional with over 10 years of experience in the NGO/CSO sector. With history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Junior Consultant Results Measurement & Research
Agriculture Business Initiative (aBi)
Kampala
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team of 17 members to achieve target results.
- Supported development and dissemination of terms of references for consultancy assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Support in conducting pre-award assessment and due diligence for potential partners
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Research and Evaluations Coordinator
Mash Research Africa
Kampala
11.2021 - Current
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Uganda Joint Christian Council
Kampala
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for work.
- Communicated regularly with partner concerning data exchange.
- Coordinated projects, defined scope and managed milestones.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Uganda Orthodox Medical Bureau
Kampala
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Lead development of funding/grant proposals and alignment of project Theories of change and results frameworks
- Developed dashboards for tracking project progress and reporting
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Managed team of 6 employees, overseeing training and professional growth of employees.
- Took lead of continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed knowledge and learning materials for promoting organizational learning and visibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Education
Master of Arts - Policy Development And Analysis
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala 07.2022 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Monitoring And Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala 09.2018 - 08.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala 09.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ndejje University
Kampala 08.2003 - 10.2006
Skills
Results monitoring
Results analysis
Measurement techniques
Service consultant assistance
Team building
Measurements understanding
Researching skills
Research and analysis
Research reporting
Accomplishments
- Designed more than 6 projects that received funding from different donors including USAID, EU, UNFPA, DGF and ACT – Alliance among others
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised, coached and mentored team of up to 15 staff members.
- Coordinated consortiums of up to three Civil Society Organizations to design, implement, and monitor and evaluate projects.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of quarterly and annual reports
- Recognized by management as the best M&E staff the organization ever hired
- Worked directly with senior leadership to design and support implementation of multi-million dollar projects.
- Developed and instituted employee training initiative on results oriented management which improved on organizational performance.
- Developed strategic and business plans for different institutions, companies and organizations
Additional Information
Understands the systems thinking approach and appreciates inter-relationships in planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Interests
Affiliations
Uganda Evaluators Association
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Junior Consultant Results Measurement & Research
Agriculture Business Initiative (aBi)
07.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Policy Development And Analysis
Uganda Management Institute
07.2022 - Current
Research and Evaluations Coordinator
Mash Research Africa
11.2021 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Monitoring And Evaluation
Uganda Management Institute
09.2018 - 08.2020
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Uganda Joint Christian Council
03.2018 - 04.2022
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Uganda Orthodox Medical Bureau
06.2017 - 02.2018
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
Uganda Management Institute
09.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ndejje University
08.2003 - 10.2006