Data Collection Project Manager

STANLEY DZIMADZI

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Stanley Dzimadzi

P.O. Box 2109, Colby Street, Area 3, Lilongwe

**************@*****.***, 099*******

Date of birth: June 14, 1991

Place of birth: Malawi

Gender: Male

Nationality: Malawian

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An urban development expert with 8 years of experience in urban governance, urban disaster risk management, land governance, community engagement, community GIS mapping, and profiling. Proficient in collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating various types of urban geospatial data and statistical figures. Capacitated over 87 informal settlement communities with skills and knowledge to generate data about their communities through situational analysis: community profiling, mapping, and community-led enumerations. Supported the Lilongwe City Council in the development of the Lilongwe City Wide profile, 27 ward profiles, and 27 ward services distribution Maps. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Coordinating community socio-economic profiling, GIS mapping, and community-led enumerations. Examples

Designing geospatial data collection tools such as Kobo Tool Box, and Qualtrics, supervising data collection, data quality checks, and visualization. Designed a standard template to allow for a simplified production process for standardized maps still in use.

Developing, implementing, and managing an SQL database to effectively manage and analyze data. Examples

Developing and Maintaining informative visualizations in different visualization platforms i.e. Tableau, Power BI, and Google Charts.

Developing and maintaining a web-based GIS decision support tool using a web mapping platform and customizing the appearance and functionality of the map Data and Geo-Spatial Information Analyst Aug 2023 - Present C12 Consultants and AECOM, Lilongwe

Pioneering role in a road project, preventing displacement, minimizing impact. Collaborating across teams. Collect, and analyze geospatial data from diverse sources. Conduct fieldwork, mapping, and surveys. Ensure data accuracy, and produce reports, and visuals. Train team, and maintain documentation. Collaborate with stakeholders, and uphold Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Health, Safety, and Environment

(HSE) principles. Trailblazing tasks per expertise, driving project success. Community Data for Change Manager/GIS Specialist Aug 2015 - June 2023 Center for Community Organization & Development (www.ccodemalawi.org) - Slum Dwellers International funded programme, Lilongwe

Providing capacity-building support in geo-database management, data visualization, and interpretation to staff members and relevant stakeholders. Designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research, providing actionable insights for program planning and refinement

Led the creation of a city-wide profile, including 27 ward maps, profiles, and community development strategies, in partnership with Lilongwe City Council. Project Manager- Building Resilience of Informal Settlements through Nature-Based Solutions and Urban Biodiversity Actions in Lilongwe City, Malawi. SIDA, UN-Habitat Funded Project Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

Center for Community Organization & Development (CCODE), Lilongwe Key Responsibilities

Successfully forged strategic partnerships and established MOUs with key stakeholders, including Lilongwe City Council (LCC), enhancing collaboration and project impact. Empowered informal settlement communities by facilitating the development of community bylaws, effectively preventing the illegal dumping of waste and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Played a pivotal role in the identification of suitable locations for planting 3000 ornamental and fruit trees along the Mchesi and Lilongwe Rivers, contributing to urban biodiversity enhancement and ecological restoration.

Designed and implemented user-friendly data collection tools, streamlining field data management and reducing data entry errors.

Led the integration of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) roles, ensuring rigorous program assessment, impact measurement, and continuous improvement throughout project implementation.

Creative Director Mar 2021 - Present

Go Digital Malawi, Lilongwe

Responsibilities

Spearheaded training programs in data management, geospatial analysis, and data visualization using Tableau, Power BI, and MS Excel.

Mentoring and supervising individuals and teams, ensuring proficiency in GIS and data visualization techniques.

Leading workshops and seminars on geospatial analysis, providing hands-on training in GIS tools and methodologies.

Project Coordinator - Building Resilience for the Urban Poor People in Disaster Prone Areas. UNOPS, Cities Alliance Funded Project

Nov 2018 - Jan 2021

Center for Community Organization & Development (CCODE), Lilongwe Empowered informal settlement communities in executing community disaster risk mapping, fostering resilience through local engagement.

Spearheaded collaboration with Lilongwe City Council to develop the Lilongwe City Risk Framework, a pivotal resource for efficient disaster response.

Implemented rigorous data collection strategies, ensuring accurate and comprehensive information for disaster risk mapping and response framework formulation. Employed advanced data analysis techniques to distill actionable insights from collected data, contributing to evidence-based decision-making.

Evaluated the impact of awareness initiatives on disaster risk awareness within the informal settlements, providing crucial feedback for program refinement. Monitored the utilization and management of community-managed funds, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial resilience initiatives. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Water Resources Management and Development

Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

Mzuzu University, Mzuzu

CERTIFICATES

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate May 2023 Offered by Google on COUSERA. Skills gained (data cleaning, analysis, & visualization) and tools

(spreadsheets, SQL, R programming, Tableau)

Designing and Implementing Monitoring and Evaluating Systems Certificate

Jul 2023

Alison Online Courses (Alison.com)

Fundamentals of Data with Stata - Certificate Aug 2023 Alison Online Courses (Alison.com)

Building urban climate resilience through ecosystem-based adaptation.

Jun 2022

UN-Habitat

SKILLS

Skilled in developing data collection tools and

creating effective reporting formats

Highly numerate and able to analyze data and

statistics

Strong written and oral communication skills, as

well as presentation skills

Proficient in mobile data applications including ODK Collect and Kobo, facilitating real-time data

analysis.

Good communication skills and the ability to work

well under pressure

Strong Technical Skills -(Analysis - SQL, R, STATA, SPSS, Qgis, ArcGis. Data Viz - Tableau, MS Excel,

Power BI. Present - Google slides and MS PowerPoint

)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Lines, K., Dzimadzi, S., Lubega, E., Mudimu-

Matsangaise, P., Rao, V., Sebbanja, J. A., Zidana, H.,

& Mitlin, D. (2023). COVID-19 vaccine rollout: data from informal settlements in Harare, Kampala,

Lilongwe and Mumbai. Environment and

Urbanization, 0(0). https://doi.

org/10.1177/09562478221149876

Lines, K, Dzimadzi, S, Karakadzai, T, Lubega, E, Mitlin, D, Mudimu-Matsangaise, P, Sebbanja, JA, Rao, V

and Zidana, H. (2022). “Data portraits: Covid-19

vaccine rollout in informal settlements in Harare, Kampala, Lilongwe and Mumbai”. ACRC Working

Paper 2022-06. Manchester: African Cities

Research Consortium, The University of

Manchester.

REFERENCES

Vincent Makiyi, Executive Director

Agri-Impact, P.O Box 9320, Lilongwe

+265-***-**-**-**, ****@************.***

Happiness Zidana, Learning, Compliance, and Quality Assurance Manager (Supervisor) Center for Community Organization and Development, Lilongwe

+265-***-***-***, *********@***********.***

Mr. Gift Kasamira - Deputy Director Planning and Development Lilongwe City Council, Lilongwe

+265-***-***-***, *********@*****.***

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