TAFADZWA SHARON CHIGWERE
Harare
Summary
A highly motivated, organized, dependable, strategic professional in project monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian assistance & program management. Proficient in using Microsoft Office, SCOPE, KOBO, ODK, and SPSS for analyzing program output and outcome data. Can work in diverse cultural settings, adapt to complexity, and operate in challenging security environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Conversant in humanitarian principles, Sphere, HAP Standards, USAID programming, and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
COUNSELLING SERVICES UNIT
11.2021 - Current
- Developed comprehensive monitoring tools to track project progress and outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with donor requirements through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
- Developed the institutional M&E Framework
- Conducted mid-term and end-line project evaluations
- Integrated gender equality and social inclusion and value for money into M&E efforts
- Supported Program Managers and departments in designing guidelines, methodology, and tools
- Documented and wrote reports on project data, assessments, impact stories, and lessons learned
- Integrated lessons learned from previous projects into future planning efforts, fostering an environment of continual growth and adaptation.
- Contributed to project planning efforts with a focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets.
- Actively participated in technical working groups, case management meetings, and coordination meetings
- Contributed to the development/revision of implementation strategies and new proposals
- Led capacity building initiatives, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Tracked budget coherence with programming activities
- Conducted contextual analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation measures.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
MWENEZI DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CENTER
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked on USAID-funded projects and familiar with BHA M&E requirements
- Conducted distribution process and post-distribution monitoring surveys and data analysis
- Monitored and participated in people-assisted registrations and project monitoring
- Monitored the utilization and management of Community Assets
- Coordinated and collaborated with project partners, participants, and stakeholders
- Generated programme implementation plans
- Writing timeous and accurate assessment reports
- Conducted contextual analysis and dissemination of findings
- Coordinated staff training and conducted key performance appraisals to subordinates
- Guided the LSA and Zambuko Resilience teams at the field level
- Designed and ensured the implementation of monitoring or verification tools as well as work policies.
- Communicated key findings to decision-makers, influencing strategic direction based on evidence-based analysis.
Ward Nutrition Coordinator
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & CHILD CARE
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Supported & monitored the distribution of nutrition commodities
- Monitored CIYCF counseling by village health workers & support groups
- Conducted nutrition education & counselling
- Promoted food diversification by cultivating diverse crops and vegetables in community gardens
- Trained health staff and VHWs on nutrition-related issues
- Supported the development, implementation and follow-up of multi-sectorial ward micro plans
- Supported community screening, referral and follow up of children with acute malnutrition
- Coordinated monthly multi-sectorial WFNSC meetings
- Promoted early booking, IFA supplementation among pregnant women.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives such as healthy cooking classes and seminars on specific health issues related to diet, fostering greater public awareness of proper nutrition practices.
Toll Supervisor
INTERTOLL ZIMBABWE
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Familiarized with contractual requirements regarding operations aspects
- Managed computer and toll operations equipment
- Supervised toll collector function and duties, and leave approvals
- Conducted performance appraisals for my 10 subordinates
- Conducted regular spot checks and assessing financial record controls
- Banking, petty cash handling, and making requisitions
- Report writing
- Interviewed new employees and reviewed their resumes
- Inducted visitors and new employees on the work overview and emergency preparedness
- Supervised 4 tollgates with about 130 employees, in the absence of the route operations manager.
Toll Collector
INTERTOLL ZIMBABWE
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Carried out cash operations in the lane
- Safekeeping of the cash float, manual mode receipts, and any face value stationery
- Performed all tasks accurately and efficiently in a friendly, polite, and helpful manner
- Supervision of toll collectors and report writing
- Banking, petty cash handling, and making requisitions.
Project Assistant
ADRA ZIMBABWE
09.2011 - 10.2014
- Promoted adequate nutritional practices, especially among TB & HIV/AIDS infected and affected households
- Assisted health personnel with assessments, Food and voucher distribution and stock control, Clinic Nutritional Surveillance
- Nutrition education to caregivers and patients
- Data management and analysis, and report writing on program activities including lessons learned.
Enumerator
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & CHILD CARE
01.2010 - 02.2010
- Located structures & households in the sample
- Identified appropriate respondents in each household
- Conducted interviews cordially and professionally
- Ensured accurate anthropometric measurements were taken.
- Increased efficiency in data entry by accurately inputting collected information into the designated database system.
- Managed time effectively while working independently, prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines consistently.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Liverpool John Mores University
England08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Monitoring And Evaluation
Lupane State University
Lupane, Zimbabwe11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe10.2010
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Interview techniques
- Supervisory skills
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Capacity Building
- Performance monitoring
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Research Methodologies
Membership to
https://www.evalcommunity.com/myaccount/expert-dashboard/
Certifications
- National Certificate in Computer operations and packages (2004)
- Executive Certificate in Program & Project Monitoring and Evaluation (2012)
- Supervisory Development Program (2018)
- Executive Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance & Program Management (2019)
Online - Certifications
- Acute Malnutrition in Emergencies Preparedness and Response - UNICEF (2023)
- Knowledge management for emergency and resilience programming – UNICEF (2023)
- Data Analyst Professional Certificate – IBM (pending)
Languages
Shona
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Research and evaluation record
- Process evaluation of the sustainable horticulture project, empowering rural women in Chirumhanzu District, 2023, Resilient Villages Zimbabwe
- Cumulative assessment on enhancing citizen engagement to defend their human rights, 2024, Counselling Services Unit
References
- Ms L. Dhlakama, Grants and Programmes Manager, Counselling Services Unit, +263772233744, lindiwedhlakama@gmail.com
- Ms C. Chapanda, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Mwenezi Development Training Centre, +263773068234, chapandachiedza@gmail.com
- Ms S. Jonga, Buhera District Nutritionist, Ministry of Health & Child Care, +263775508705, shyletjonga@gmail.com
Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
COUNSELLING SERVICES UNIT
11.2021 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
MWENEZI DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CENTER
10.2020 - 10.2021
Ward Nutrition Coordinator
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & CHILD CARE
06.2020 - 09.2020
Toll Supervisor
INTERTOLL ZIMBABWE
06.2017 - 06.2020
Toll Collector
INTERTOLL ZIMBABWE
03.2015 - 06.2017
Project Assistant
ADRA ZIMBABWE
09.2011 - 10.2014
Enumerator
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & CHILD CARE
01.2010 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Public Health
Liverpool John Mores University
Bachelor of Science - Monitoring And Evaluation
Lupane State University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Zimbabwe
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