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Gilton Kadziyanhike CV

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Profile

I have over 15 years of providing M& E support to interventions in public health, Resilience, Food and Nutrition Security, Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction, community systems strengthening, HIV programs and SRHR. This through funding mechanisms like CDC, PEPFAR/USAID, Global Fund, GIZ, National AIDS Council and United Nations. I possess a robust set of co-competences in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation (MEL), including performance monitoring, evaluations, data management, capacity building, and collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA). I am skilled in developing comprehensive performance monitoring plans and designing and optimizing quantitative and qualitative indicators for international development projects. My experience in designing and conducting performance and impact evaluations is complemented by my ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative methods, ensuring robust and insightful evaluations that inform future programming. My capacity-building expertise includes training M&E professionals, coaching and mentoring in M&E methodologies. Furthermore, I am adept at coordinating with stakeholders, hosting and facilitating learning events with partners, building institutional capacity and memory, and fostering learning and sharing to enhance project outcomes.

Education

1. MSc Information Systems Management, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, 2018

2. MSc in Big Data Analytics, Chinhoyi State University, Zimbabwe, 2021

3. MSc Climate Change and sustainable development, Bindura State University Zimbabwe, 2023

4. BTec (Hon) degree: Information Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe, 2013

5. Higher National Diploma: Computer Studies, Mutare Polytechnic College, Zimbabwe, 2002

6. Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Africa Leadership Institute, Zimbabwe, 2020

7. Executive certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, University of Zimbabwe, 2017

8. Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing, University of Zimbabwe, 2015

Other: Human subject ethics training, Good clinical Practices- GCP, PMD Pro Project Management, USAID rules and regulations.

Work Experience

1.Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Genesis Analytics ( Oct 2023 – Present)

This is a multi-country USD17 million USAID funded technical assistance grant to strengthen host ministry of health to respond better to infectious diseases. Genesis Analytics is an impact firm founded, incorporated and headquartered in Africa, has worked in 52 African countries and more than 100 countries globally: https://www.genesis-analytics.com.

Position Details

Providing robust technical leadership and guidance for M&E mechanisms on USAID, Global Fund & other donor-funded programmes covering 16 African Countries (Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola, Siera Leone, Ghana, Eswatini, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, DRC, Tanzania and Zambia.

Designed cutting edge M&E systems that comply with USAID strategic information needs which significantly improved reporting on TB prevention interventions for the 16 countries.

Implementing complexity-aware mixed-methods M&E approaches like outcome harvesting, collective impact, most significant change enhancing program effectiveness resulting in enhanced insights.

Collaborating with the Ministry of Health’s National TB Units to assist them to synthesize data from DHIS2 and other systems resulting in improved data use for decision making.

Tracking National TB Programs’ activities on Global Fund Grants for each country contributing to improvement in program delivery.

Spearheading the development of data collection tools resulting in standardized data submissions that comply with USAID and Genesis Analytics corporate standards.

Ensuring that the minimum monitoring requirements (MMR), standard operational procedures (SOP) are in place and everyone is trained.

Researching on industry developments and contributing to M&E knowledge management, toolkits and repositories resulting in improved project innovation.

Tracking trends, and lessons learned coming from Infectious diseases surveillance.

2.Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Manager, Zimbabwe National Network of People living with HIV (01 Jul 2021- October 2023).

The organization is an umbrella body that represents the interests of people living with HIV in Zimbabwe in their diversity. Cumulatively it manages grants of up to USD6 Million per annum.

Position Details

Working on four projects, one with three consortium partners and another with 4 sub partners and two direct implementations. The overall M & E budget managed was USD 500 000 and a team of 18 staff with M & E roles.

Led the design and implementation of the project’s results framework and Performance Monitoring Plan and driving membership subscription from 50 000 to 400 000.

Spearheaded the execution of the project Monitoring & Evaluation Plan including monitoring the Indicator Progress Tracking Table (IPTT) & Detailed Implementation Plan.

Represented the organization at Ministry of Health task forces on HIV/TB prevention, treatment and care, Country Coordination mechanism(CCM), Civic societies and other forums.

Established a groundbreaking community-led monitoring system, providing real-time insights and improving advocacy initiatives by People Living with HIV.

Provided oversight through better planning and monitoring of Implementing Partners’ work through routine data collection monitoring & data quality assessments.

Ensured a collaborative culture is followed and everyone works closely with each other resulting in M&E activities being integrated into the program cycle.

Developed knowledge management and learning mechanisms that are accessible and supporting organizational efficiency in decision making.

Tracking food and nutrition indicators for people living with HIV ensuring that diet is not a barrier to Anti-Retroviral Treatment adherence.

Compiling, writing narrative and statistical reports, and submitting information and responding to requests for data from donors and other stakeholders.

Successfully established a communication and Collaboration strategy effectively improving interaction with stakeholders, including program staff, donors, and government officials.

Oversaw the compliance to agreed policies and procedures including mainstreaming climate change, gender, and safeguarding.

Performing data analyses, using SPSS, STATA and advanced excel resulting in improved insights for decision making.

3.MEAL Advisor, Catholic Relief Services (Feb 2018- 30 Jun 2021)

CRS is a humanitarian organization dedicated to helping the world's most vulnerable people. Areas covered include M&E systems for PEPFAR/USAID OVC program, Agriculture, Nutrition, peace building, Emergency response and recovery. This grant was a USD37Million grant for 5 years.

Successfully designed and refined programme Theory of Change, Result Based Management, and logical framework for proposed projects and those in progress.

Led the implementation of all monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including the development of the project's performance monitoring plan and indicator development.

Facilitated extensive training sessions, improving partner capabilities in efficient M&E tool usage.

Compiled monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative and statistical reports for donors and other stakeholders.

Ensured that MEAL is an integral part of the programme design stage and features in all proposal development improving implementation.

Tracking of food and nutrition indicators to monitor trends in food security and nutrition, and mobilize resources accordingly.

Established a mechanism to pull data from DHIS2 to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement through interactive visualization using Power BI.

Performed data quality audits to Partners and sub-recipients to ensure conformity to data management policies and procedures across Nutrition,OVC, DREAMS and Sexual violence prevention interventions.

Promoted approved global innovative and ICT4D initiatives including DHIS2, COMMCARE, KOBO Collect and integration of multiple database sources into on management information system.

Oversaw the implementation of knowledge management plan to enhance data use for decision making.

4.M&E Data Specialist, University of Zimbabwe-Clinical Research Centre (Jan16 – Jan18)

Worked closely with the Project Coordinators, Principal Investigators, and other clinical staff to develop and implement data collection, data quality tools, M&E activities and processes for all the project to ensure timely reporting of services.

Designed and adaptively managed and reported on the MEL Plan using Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) approaches.

Managed large amounts of data, including designing data collection tools, organizing, and analyzing data, and presenting results to stakeholders.

Ensured data collection and storage is in line with funding mechanism standards and requirements.

Performed data analysis using statistical packages like STATA, SPSS, and Excel.

Created Power BI dashboards and visualizations to track projects performance vs targets.

Supported efforts to improve learning systems and planning processes.

Ensured that ethical standards are observed during screening, enrollment and implementation of the trials.

5. Monitoring & Research Data Manager, University of Zimbabwe-UCSF Collaborative Research (2004 -Dec 2015)

Assisted the Project Director in developing the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan, indicators, setting targets, reporting, and managing the project database.

Fostering a strong understanding of M&E principles among staff through training, mentorship and coaching.

Analysing large data sets from different research protocols by creating and merging multiple datasets.

Maintaining a central database and collaborating with research data officers to capture and input relevant data from each research protocol.

Ensuring accurate and consistent inputting of data received from various research protocols into the database.

Working with program coordinators and international statistical centres to capture, share, and periodically release clinical health information for ongoing program review, planning, monitoring & evaluation.

Ensuring data system compliance with the guidelines of national and international regulatory authorities.

6.Systems Administrator, IGI Insurance (Nov 2002-Feb 2004)

Overseeing all functions of the data management unit. Ensuring the database is well secured, faulty equipment is repaired and procurement of ICT equipment to ensure smooth functioning of the IT unit.

Research, Evaluation, and Innovations done.

Community led monitoring for HIV services at 317 facilities in 5 Provinces of Zimbabwe

Led the M & E and data collection component of the Zimbabwe PLHIV National Stigma Index survey 2.0, 2022.

Led an evaluation on the impact of user fees to service access by people living with HIV in 2022.

Carried out a baseline survey on community systems strengthening to find, link and retain children and young adolescents living with HIV in 4 districts of Zimbabwe.

Participated in the Zimbabwe National HIV/AIDS strategic plan evaluation in 2022.

Led a midterm graduation benchmark evaluation for households and individuals for an OVC project under CRS covering 9 districts, 2020.

Designed a call centre for PLHIV that provide virtual counselling, doctor consultation and general information.

Developed a case management systems for longitudinal and cross-sectional data collection for OVCs and their caregivers.

Developed a COMMCARE mobile data collection platform for service provision and surveys.

Publications

Community-led monitoring: a voice for key populations in Zimbabwe, JIAS

How are we doing, using client satisfaction data to improve service delivery- Canada, AIDS 2022

INTEREST Abstract book Maputo, 2023

Using community cadres to find, link and retain in care children, pregnant and lactating mothers, IAS, Brisbane, Australia, AIDS2023

Referees

1.Tatenda Mavasa, Principal, Genesis Analytics, +277********, ********@*******-*********.***

2.Mr T Mwareka, Programs Manager ZNNP+, +263*********, ********@****.***

3.Gideon Mavise, MEAL Manager, Catholic Relief Services, Cell : +263*********, ******.******@***.***.

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