Lovemore Tinarwo
Harare
Summary
An Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with experience that spans over 20 years in several African countries. Very competent in data analysis and research methods.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Information and Evaluation Specialist
Population Services International
01.2021 - Current
- Led planning, monitoring and evaluation efforts for all humanitarian programs implemented by Population Services International
- Developed and implemented information management tools to streamline reporting processes
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Designed and Implemented M&E systems for 2 high - volume sub granting programs
- Assisted 2 sub grantees to develop project proposals using results framework and theory of changes to determine how inputs translate to outputs and outcomes
- Conducted more than 4 baseline surveys and mid-term evaluations for various projects based on output and outcome indicators
- Developed program targets for 27 districts and tracked performances against targets and report to management for decision making and also reported to USAID
- Compiled lessons learnt to improve implementation and share with USAID and policy makers
- Drafted terms of reference for consultants to conduct project baselines and evaluations
- Collected and interpreted data to make strategic programmatic recommendations for the INTEGRATE Program, including studies, that will influence MOHCC policy
- Developed MEL tools and forms such as baseline and endline research protocols, data collection and analysis processes, and quarterly and annual reports presented to donor partners
- Led on the conceptualization and facilitation of four trainings for approximately 103 MOHCC national and district staff on data interpretation, uses, and analysis
- Contributed to project planning and annual reviews, including logic model and performance measurement framework development
- Conducted four site visits per quarter to provide mentorship and training to PSI colleagues and government staff on all issues related to strategic information collection, analysis, and use
- Responsible for compiling quarterly and annual reports for USAID and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Led the writing of INTEGRATE project baseline protocol, led the data collection and analysed data using SPSS software.
Regional M& E Coordinator for SADC
WITS Health Consortium
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed all MEL tools for projects funded by Global Fund including baselines, mid-term and final project evaluations, orienting data consultants and collectors, and evaluation reports
- Developed tools and processes such as monthly data verification for community TB/HIV volunteers and adapted a WHO routine data quality assessment tool to the TB/HIV in the Mines program to ensure high quality reporting for various partners including staff from National TB/HIV Programs and Global Fund Sub-Recipients
- Trained partners in capturing and consolidating data from the National Health Management Information System to report to the Global Fund via its web-based program database
- Developed data dashboard for TB in the Mines project that was used to influence program strategy, including a recommendation to increase TB testing service outreach at the locations where miners were working
- Tracked reporting timelines to identify overdue reports and produce monthly reports.
M&E Programs Officer for West Africa
African Capacity Building Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Managed a project portfolio of ACBF-supported projects valued at more than $20 million across West Africa by ensuring project quality through a variety of tools including through monitoring visits; commissioning of reviews and evaluations; development of ToRs; incorporation of research findings into programmes; review of operational and financial reports; and partnership engagement with Policy Analysis for Parliament in Nigeria, Centre for Policy Analysis in Ghana, and the University of Ghana, among others
- Strengthened capacity of the aforementioned partners by fortifying and expanding their M&E systems and by training them in data quality management and reporting
- Provided support and oversight to the aforementioned partners during key review moments such as mid-term reviews, development of program strategies, and formulation of ToRs for various research products
- Led the preparation of strategic plans, annual business plans, budgets, and annual reports, as well as management responses and after-action analyses.
Senior Development Officer
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed a portfolio of humanitarian projects in Zimbabwe under the bilateral agreement between the Canadian Government and the Zimbabwean government
- Demonstrated effective engagement with a variety of stakeholders including government partners, NGOs, UN agencies and implementing partners such as Zvitambo and Plan International
- Named, based on outstanding performance, as a member of the CIDA Results Based Management Review Committee and the Alternate Co-Chairperson of the Expanded Support Programme in Zimbabwe supported by DFID, CIDA, Irish Aid, NORAD and SIDA
- Duties in these roles included reviewing the M&E sections of four proposals and chairing meetings with MOHCC, government partners, and NGOs.
Head of Department – M&E and Operations Research
Catholic Relief Services in Zimbabwe
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Supervised the implementation of an integrated monitoring and evaluation system for all CRS programs including the flagship OVC PEPFAR project in Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Haiti and Rwanda
- Developed and implemented strategies for the design and implementation of operations research, M&E systems, documentation, and dissemination of information
- Led outreach and relationship management with technical counterparts at implementing partner level as well as with UN agencies, international organizations, and donors such as WHO/UNAIDS, UNICEF, and USAID
- Supervised the implementation of an integrated monitoring and evaluation system for all CRS programs including the flagship orphans and vulnerable children PEPFAR project in Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Haiti and Rwanda.
Education
MSc Child Rights and Childhood Studies -
Africa University
01.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Potsdam University
01.2001
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management -
University of Zimbabwe
01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology -
University of Zimbabwe
01.1994
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Proficient in quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods, statistical analysis, data visualization and interpretation of findings
- Familiarity with various M&E frameworks, such as logical frameworks, results frameworks, theory of change and the ability to apply these tools to measure program effectiveness
- Experience in designing and implementing data collection tools and conducting surveys and interviews and ensuring data quality and integrity
- Possesses knowledge of various evaluation methods, such as impact evaluations, process evaluations and formative evaluations
- Proficient in using data visualization tools such as Microsoft excel, Power Point, and Power BI to convey information suited to the stakeholders
- Possesses strong research skills to gather relevant information, conduct literature reviews and analyse programmatic data to identify trends
- Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams such as government partners, communities and implementing partners
Courses Certificates
Certificate in Research Methods, 2013, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Summary Profile
A results-oriented and people-focused Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist sporting +20 years career experience in project management and humanitarian work, at home (Zimbabwe), and across African borders (Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia). Proficient in the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research and learning frameworks, and skilled in developing systematic monitoring frameworks to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence, gathered by the Project. Competent in provision of technical assistance to the implementing agencies, particularly in relation to monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Proficient in conducting needs assessments, surveys and data analysis. Superior writing and editing skills. Excellent team player, and motivator with honed communication and analytical thinking skills.
Personal Information
Nationality: Zimbabwean
References
- Dr Gibson Guvheya, Economist, World Bank, gguvyehya@yahoo.com
- Dr Mildred Mushunje, Executive Director, SAT, mmushunje@yahoo.com
- Dr Vakai Matutu, Program Director, Population Solutions For Health, vmatutu@psh.org.zw
Certification
Research methods
Timeline
Strategic Information and Evaluation Specialist
Population Services International
01.2021 - Current
Regional M& E Coordinator for SADC
WITS Health Consortium
01.2016 - 01.2021
M&E Programs Officer for West Africa
African Capacity Building Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2016
Senior Development Officer
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Head of Department – M&E and Operations Research
Catholic Relief Services in Zimbabwe
01.2004 - 01.2007
MSc Child Rights and Childhood Studies -
Africa University
Master of Business Administration -
Potsdam University
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management -
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology -
University of Zimbabwe
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