CHRISTABEL NACHIZYA MATEYO-PHD
Kigali Heights, Plot 772, KG 7 Ave., 5th Floor, PO Box 6955, Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda 6955 • +250-***-****** • ********@*****.*** : https://www.linkedin.com/in/christabel-nachizya-mateyo-phd-2b19652b/ Professional Summary
Performance-driven project management professional with over 10 years of experience in international organizations such as EU, UN, USAID etc with a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with projects and programs monitoring and evaluation systems and processes. Bilingual and engaging communicator experienced in streamlining attainment of outcomes and outputs through evidence- based data. Effective people manager and big-picture thinker adept at leading projects from concept through completion.
Skills
• Program leadership
• Familiarity with impact assessment
• Performance monitoring
• Good knowledge and experience regarding
gender mainstreaming
• Good moderation, facilitation and training
skills
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate
with government and social partners
• Ability to perform variety of conceptual
analyses required for formulation,
administration and evaluation of projects
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work in team and good interpersonal
skills
• Good computer applications skills
• Ability to deal with people with tact and
diplomacy
• Ability to work independently with minimum
of supervision
• Quality Assurance Evaluation
• Vulnerability Management
• Fluent in English and Russian Languages
Work History
PROGRAM MANAGER- PLANNING M&E, 06/2019 to Current
Partners In Health- University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) – KIGALI, RWANDA https://ughe.org/meet-the-team/christabel-nachizya-mateyo-phd/
• Lead the development and implementation of the project monitoring, evaluation and learning plan, which includes a CLA plan, and technical strategies for strengthening routine and information systems and data use for learning and decision making
• Oversee project knowledge management, including development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention linked research
• Lead the development and monitoring of MEL and work plans
• Work closely with the heads of projects/departments to ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements
• Responsible for providing technical assistance and coordinating with various government and development partners to improve and utilize existing systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements
• Focus on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems
• Develop and lead the implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation
• Undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems and participate in planning M&E system strengthening actions
• Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting
• Play a key role in the development of routine project reports
• Oversee the publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to program partners, donors, Government of Rwanda counterparts and other key stakeholders
• Coach team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plan to accomplish challenging goals
• Tracking and reported job scope and program results to customers and other stakeholders Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, 05/2018 to 05/2019 United Nations World Food Programme -Zambia – Lusaka, Zambia
• Monitoring & Evaluation Unit Head
• Responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the Country Program
• In charge of developing and operating a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Program
• Developed the overall framework, for project M&E, such as mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation,
• Reviewed the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation
• With collaborating partners, reviewed their existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources
• Developing plans for project-related capacity-building on M&E
• Partnered with Ministry of Health, SUN business network to develop strategies on Zero Hunger and Nutrition outcomes
• Formulated and managed plans and systems focused on targeted outcomes
• Identified strengths and deficiencies in current systems and proposed improvements
• Developed specific monitoring and evaluation tools to match program activities
• Gathered and reviewed performance data to produce accurate analyses and reports
• Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates
• Established and developed highly-efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement Technical Specialist-Monitoring and Evaluation, 10/2017 to 05/2018 Abt Associates Inc-USAID-Systems For Better Health – Lusaka, Zambia
• Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
• Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
• Applied knowledge of project management life cycle to keep project work moving smoothly
• Determined appropriate budgets and oversaw expenses
• Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives
• Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of reproductive maternal neonatal child & adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH&N) program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, 06/2014 to 07/2017 European Union-UNICEF-GRZ- MDGi Program – Lusaka, Zambia
• Collected data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators in reproductive maternal neonatal child health and nutrition (RMNCAH&N)
• Maintained and administered the M&E database; analyzed for aggregated findings
• Supported project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation
• Preparation of RMNCAH&N integrated monitoring, evaluation and research plans; Supported 9 districts Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Acceleration Plans
• Supported for a Functioning Health Management Information System (HMIS) at provincial, district and community levels.
• Provided Capacity Building in Planning, Management, Data Collection and Monitoring at District and Community Levels.
• Supported GRZ effectively conduct multi-sectorial planning, coordination and review at district level.
• Developed Monthly, Quarterly, Annual dash boards and Scorecards Program Officer Humanitarian Emergency Affairs, 03/2012 to 05/2014 World Vision International- HEA – Lusaka, Zambia
• Participated in development of annual disaster risk reduction (DRR) planning
• Coordinated Emergency Program and Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of programs worth $800 thousand dollars
• Trained Community and staff in Vulnerable Assessment Capacity (VAC), DRR, Humanitarian standards etc
• Coordinated Category 3 emergency with Government Republic of Zambia, Disaster Management Mitigation Unit (DMMU)
• Trained DMMU is SPHERE standard, humanitarian code of conduct and Community based disaster management (GERANDO)
• Technical Support in disaster management, mitigation and response to 39 Area Development Programs (ADP) in 35 Districts in Zambia
• Facilitated workshops on disaster management and response at community, district, national and international level
• Monitored government regulations and standards to ensure alignment with organizations policies and procedures in Emergency Response
Monitoring Evaluation Officer, 02/2010 to 02/2012
World Vision Int – Mwinilunga and Chibombo, Zambia
• Effectively communicated with different project teams, including sponsorship, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihood and education through use of strong listening, open-ended questioning and appropriate response skills
• Formulated and managed plans and systems focused on targeted outcomes by projects
• Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
• Gathered and reviewed performance data to produce accurate analyses and reports for different stakeholders and donors
• Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and beneficiary- facing needs using Microsoft, horizon, LEAP 3.0 and PMIS systems
• Conducted Monitoring and Evaluation of programs with a net worth of over $1 million dollars each
• Developed project proposal for preschool in Matonchi Rural Area that was funded by KOICA
• Reviewed midyear & annual reports to ensure data quality
• Monitored and tracked outcomes against set targets in Health, Nutrition, livelihood, sponsorship, HIV and AIDS, WATSAN, Gender, Advocacy Education projects
• Designed databases-logical frame works, issue logs, tracking tables for 10 projects
• Conducted baselines and Evaluations of programs
• Built library of models and reusable knowledge-based assets to produce consistent and streamlined impact intelligence result
• Researched and analyzed information into briefing papers, reports and project papers Associate Manager, 09/2009 to 01/2010
Russian Federation Embassy in Zambia – Lusaka, Zambia
• Management of Russian Cultural Center of science and Technology
• Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet all state, local and federal housing requirements
• Oversaw training and on-boarding process for all newly hired employees within teaching department, hospitality, logistics departments
• Oversaw monthly collections of over $1000 in funds, maintaining high payment rates by building positive relationships with tenants, library users and students
• Coordinated all resources from library and language and culture classes and mapped out project deliverables
• Conducted culture shows, university exhibitions, Olympiads to highlight features about Russian culture and life
• Assessed property every year, compiled information and wrote reports regarding findings for submission to 1st Secretary Russian Embassy
• Administered projects-related budgets, reviewed invoices and tracked costs
• Promoted positive Russian and Zambia relationships through proactive attention to concerns from students and Ministry of Education
• Sat on panel to select students to study in Russia on scholarship Education
Ph.D.: PUBLIC HEALTH, 05/2018
Atlantic International University - United States
• Minored in Project Management
• Coursework in Health Policies in Zambia, Reproductive Maternal Child health in Zambia and Evaluation of MNCH project Siachitema ADP
• Dissertation: Health Systems Strengthening in Zambia using RMNCAH Scorecards to review data Master of Arts- 2009: International and Public Relations Ulyanovsk State University - Ulyanovsk, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russian Federation
• Graduated in Top 5% of Class
• Member of Russian Foreign Students Association
• Awarded Laureate Award by Governor Ulyanovsk Oblast
• Recipient of Study in Russia Scholarship
CERTIFICATE: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT /QUALITY ASSURANCE, 2014 Ministry of Health - Lusaka, Lusaka Province
• Conformance with the Standards and the Code of Ethics in Health care
• Stakeholder satisfaction defined by expected and preferred internal health care deliverables that produce value for life
• Operational effectiveness achieved by building quality “into” health care CERTIFICATE: SPHERE PROJECT, 08/2012
SPHERE Project Management - South Africa
• Certified trainer of trainers in SPHERE
• Humanitarian code of conduct
• Disaster risk reduction
• SPHERE standards of service and general food distribution CERTIFICATE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL, 2011 PMP PRINCE2 ITIL AGILE - Lusaka, Zambia
• Work breakdown structure
• Resource allocation
• Gantt charts
• Mathematical project scheduling models
• Project cost estimating
• Cost management
• Engineering economics
• Leadership
CERTIFICATE: DESIGN, MONITORING AND EVALUATION COMPETENCIES, 2010 World Vision Zambia - Lusaka, Lusaka Province
• Describe and understand the four stages in an M&E system
• Develop a framework that links project activities to outcomes and impacts (goals)
• Develop indicators that effectively identify progress toward project outcomes
• Develop a system to collect and compile data
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• Determine an appropriate method of analyzing, presenting and disseminating information to different
stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to use information to identify problems and implement changes CERTIFICATE: Russian Language and Culture
Ulyanovsk State University - Voronezh, Voronezhskaya Oblast', Russian Federation Affiliations-Volunteer and Leadership Roles
• Staff wellness chair-person -UN WFP
• Public Relations Director- Precious Smiles Parents and Child Center 2018
• President of ZAMRUS (Zambian Russian Graduates Association) 2017
• Member of Lions Rotary Club 2016
• Member of Mother Union Christian Women s Group Anglican Church 2016
• Member of ZaPRA (Zambia Public Relations Association) 2014
• Miss Ulyanovsk State University 2008
JAYOUNG LEE
Deputy Country Representative
UNITED NATIONS -WORLD
FOOD PROGRAM
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Tel: +260-****-*****
BERNARD ZGAMBO
Humanitarian Emergency Affairs
Manager
WORLD VISION ZAMBIA
Email: **************@***.***
Tel: +260-****-*****
SAMSON LUNGU
Principal Planner
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
ZAMBIA
Email: **********@*****.***
Tel: +260-****-*****