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Mulenga Mwangala Chewe

Mulenga Mwangala Chewe

Lusaka

Summary

Chewe has 5 years worth of knowledge and experience in research, M&E, capacity building and developing behavioral interventions. He has worked with different organizations from international to local non-governmental organizations and government departments to support program designing, development and implementation. Chewe is highly skilled in planning and organization of data services and readily accepts new challenges. He has remarkable interpersonal communication skills with creative presentation experience. He is an excellent team player and individual achiever with capacity to strengthen collaborations with stakeholders.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

World Bank
Lusaka, Zambia
04.2023 - Current

1. Work with ECE Consultant to support implementation, monitoring and delivery of Early Learning Partnership (ELP) related activities on ECE Continuous Professional Development Framework and Training Modules; Parenting and Caregiver Manual; and Quality of Early Learning Resources (QELER) and Formative Assessment Tools including:

  • Review draft document and provide feedback
  • Help consolidate input and related feedback from key stakeholders
  • Monitor and track delivery of ELP related ZEEL deliverables with quarterly reports on implementation of activities
  • Help identify necessary support in identifying firms for printing and design of necessary materials.

2. Work with MOE to support coordination of meetings, workshops, training and preparation related materials:

  • In consultation with MoE and World Bank identify key stakeholders for consultations, meetings, and workshops
  • Prepare invitation letters and support necessary make follow-ups on participants
  • Help identify venues and finalize agendas for the meetings, workshops and consultations
  • Prepare meeting, workshop and consultations related and follow up materials;
  • Coordinate finalization and printing of meeting, consultation and workshop related materials;
  • Join and help document key findings from meetings, workshops and events.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Bwafwano Integrated Services Organization
Lusaka, Zambia
05.2021 - Current
  • Develops Monitoring and Evaluation systems
  • Tracks indicators by developing data collection tools
  • Develop comprehensive monitoring tools such as questionaires to track project progress and outcomes.
  • Conducted regular site visits to conduct data quality assessment (DQA) to ensure accurate data collection and timely reporting.
  • Utilized various software platforms such as SPSS and Excel to analyze data trends, generating actionable recommendations for program improvements.
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and information sharing.
  • Provide relevant training and capacity building to staff members on effective data management techniques.
  • Quarterly review of existing monitoring systems, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
  • Communicates key findings to decision-makers, influencing strategic direction based on evidence-based analysis.
  • Lead capacity building initiatives, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Mulumbo Early Childhood Education Foundation
Lusaka, Zambia
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Supported implementation of inclusive ECD in Kabwe and Kaoma districts
  • Plan, coordination and implementation of a multisectoral holistic provision of inclusive early childhood development in Makululu and Nakoli compounds in Kabwe.
  • Community disability mapping, engagement, capacity building and dialogue meetings with stakeholders.
  • Prepared monthly reports for donors and supervisors
  • Provide logistical support, schedule meetings with key stakeholders and community tracking during covid-19 lockdown.
  • Plan and participate in program assessments and evaluations.
  • Prepare success stories from the beneficiaries

Research Assistant

Nangoma Consult
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Participated in research through collecting and analyzing data from various baseline and endline projects
  • Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
  • Wrote expressions of interest for research proposals
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
  • Conducted pilot studies as part of preliminary tests for data collection tools.

Tutor

University Of Zambia, UNZA
Lusaka, Zambia
10.2015 - 11.2017
  • Supported student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to group and individual learning styles.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts in Educational Psychology and Sociology
  • Enhanced students understanding of Educational Psychology and Sociology by incorporating real-world examples into tutorial
  • Utilized various assessment tools such as tests and assignments to evaluate student progress and adjust tutorials accordingly for optimal results.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Maintained detailed records of students and compiled their continuous assessment results

Education

Certificate - Law

Cavendish University
Lusaka, Zambia
10.2023

Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
11.2021

Certificate - Science of Early Childhood Development

Aga Khan University
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
11.2014

Certificate - Montoring And Evaluation

University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
08.2014

Skills

  • IBM SPSS
  • IBM Data Science
  • Google Data Analytics
  • Data Visualization
  • Excel

Additional Information

Research Work and Evaluations

VVOB, Glasgow University &UNZA (2023)

Field Team leader under the VVOB project IT’S PLAY (Improving Teaching Skills on Playful Learning for Africa’s Youngest) evaluated by Glasgow University and University of Zambia. The task involved mobilizing, coordinating researchers, scheduling interviews with stakeholders and schools.

Save the Children (2021)

Participated in evaluation of the inclusive early childhood care and development education (IECCDE) project in four districts of western province Zambia. The task involved coordination of the research team, arranging meetings with stakeholders and participants. Preparing of research materials, training of research assistants in the data collection tools.

Good Neighbors (2021)

The client wanted a baseline evaluation on increasing access to upper secondary school education through improvement of girl friendly environment in Chongwe. The task involved designing, coordination, scheduling meetings with the client, training research assistants, data collection tools development, data collection, analysis, report writing and dissemination of results with stakeholders.

African Population and Health Research (2020)

Participated in the evaluation of the community based nutrition and feeding as a way to improve health outcomes in early years. The task included data collection tools development, data collection and reporting in Chisamba district.

Firelight Foundation (2020)

Participated on the evaluation of child rights mapping in Zambia conducted in Samfya, Mansa and Mwense districts in Luapula province. The task involved development of data collection tools, data collection, analysis and report writing.

UNICEF (2019)

Participated on the mapping of stakeholders in the implementation of the nurturing care framework in Zambia. The task included supporting data collection tools development, data collection, analysis and report proof reading.

ROCS (2019)

Participated in the evaluation of iACT interactive learning methodology to improve teacher output in early childhood centres in Mpika, Chinsali and Shiwan’gandu districts). Task involved data collection and analysis.

JICA and UNZA (2019)

Participanted on the evaluation and assessment of children in Kabwe to ascertain the impact of lead poisoning on the social and academic welfare of the children.

Languages

Bemba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Nyanja
Proficient
C2
Tonga
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Intern

World Bank
04.2023 - Current

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Bwafwano Integrated Services Organization
05.2021 - Current

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Mulumbo Early Childhood Education Foundation
03.2018 - 12.2020

Research Assistant

Nangoma Consult
02.2017 - 12.2017

Tutor

University Of Zambia, UNZA
10.2015 - 11.2017

Certificate - Law

Cavendish University

Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

University of Zambia

Certificate - Science of Early Childhood Development

Aga Khan University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

University of Zambia

Certificate - Montoring And Evaluation

University of Zambia
Mulenga Mwangala Chewe