Tonderai Sengai
Mutare
Summary
A highly skilled Statistician and Data Analyst with strong expertise in biostatistics, epidemiological studies, and advanced data analysis, supported by extensive experience in applying statistical methods to public health and development programmes. Proficient in designing and analyzing cross-sectional, cohort, and experimental studies, with a solid ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Demonstrates strong competencies in data management, statistical modelling, monitoring and evaluation, and operational research, using tools such as STATA, R, and Power BI. Adept at integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence to support decision-making, programme design, and policy development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Evaluation, Insight and Evidence Specialist
Girl Effect
01.2025 - Current
- Support Girl Effect’s South Africa brand and social behavior change programs through data management, analysis, and report writing.
- Manage research agency procurement, including drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Terms of Reference.
- Design and implement outcome evaluations, including the development of indicators and research tools.
- Analyze and synthesize findings from collected data into clear, evidence-based reports suitable for internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyze data from multiple sources and structure key insights into comprehensive Knowledge Management reports.
- Develop Knowledge Management products to key stakeholders, gather feedback, and finalize deliverables and Collaborate with the global evidence and insights team to produce these products.
- Build capacity in qualitative and quantitative evidence approaches across Girl Effect’s global evidence and insights teams.
Research Specialist
World Education (Bantwana)
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Labour Market Assessment (part of the Siyakha Model) for DREAMS project funded by USAID for Project Hope Namibia -Malawi in Malawi.
- Labour Market Assessment (part of the Siyakha Model) for DREAMS project funded by CDC for REACH Namibia in Namibia.
- Evaluation on The Impact of Enhanced Economic Strengthening Activities on AGYW Financial Literacy, And Economic Empowerment for CDC, I-TECH and ZimTTECH in Zimbabwe.
Data, Monitoring and Evaluation
UNICEF Zimbabwe
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Improve the generation and use of epidemiology evidence (from gathering, analysis to monitoring) through technical support to the MoHCC and UNICEF ZCO health and nutrition team.
- Accurate information, data analysis, and documentation are timely made available to contribute to situation analysis, sectoral input, and reporting.
- Data management using various data management platforms such is Nutridash, Power Bi dashboard, DHIS2.
- Develop weekly updates of the epidemiological data on issues related to Health & Nutrition situation, with a clear analysis and evaluation of relevant information disaggregated by gender.
- Develop a weekly consultation and coordination plan with key partners at all levels.
- Provide weekly visualization of relevant data trends as required by supervisors and MoHCC.
- Technical assistance is provided to Government counterparts.
- Assist MoHCC in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Health & Nutrition program.
- Attend and technically contribute to MoHCC data and monitoring meetings.
- Assist in the development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for administration, implementation and monitoring of sectoral project activities.
- Support maintenance of info system for monitoring gender sex aggregated data.
- Develop a training/development plan to upgrade the data analysis capacity of the relevant MoHCC (central and district level).
- Close monitoring of program delivery and sustainability is improved.
- Participates in relevant field visits for monitoring project activities and local conditions and follows up with local government counterparts and other partners on project implementation.
- Identifying necessary action for program adjustments, acceleration, improvement and sustainability.
- Support government counterparts and other partners in the planning and management of Health and.
- Effective partnership and working relationships are maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
- Exchanges information and knowledge with other program to contribute to achievement of overall country program objectives.
- Assists in establishing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate program information/data and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation for Health & Nutrition.
Regional Evaluation and Operation Research Specialist
Mothers2Mothers (m2m)
Capetown
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Advance m2m Evaluation and Operational Research (E&OR) Priorities.
- Define E&OR priorities for m2m based on organizational need, the strategic planning process, country need identification, and any other relevant input / processes.
- Work closely with the Senior Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst and Programme Analytics Specialist to identify opportunities for Evaluation and Operations Research through secondary analysis of existing, routine m2m data.
- Liaise with internal & external review committees regarding E&OR study design and implementation.
- Lead the preparation of concept notes, proposals and RFAs to generate funds for research priorities identified.
- Advise on and lead evaluation of existing and new programmatic activities, as well as lead other organizational evaluation activities.
- Co-ordinate and oversee m2m Programme Evaluations in all countries, including: Liaising with country teams on evaluation planning and supporting local stakeholders in co-ordinating evaluations.
- Assisting with local/international recruitment for consultants and developing SOWs as well as evaluation protocols.
- Ensuring methodologically sound study design and analysis and overseeing report writing & dissemination.
- Oversee design and use of mHealth and other digital technologies in support of Evaluation and Operations Research.
- Manage and lead the Head Office Evaluation and Operations Research Team.
- Provide leadership in the planning and execution of Evaluation and Operations Research in the E&OR team, aligned with organisational needs and priorities.
- Support and Mentor more junior staff in the execution of their Evaluation and Operations Research responsibilities.
- Co-ordination and Oversight of Evaluation and Operations Research Studies.
- Oversee development and implementation of m2m E&OR studies & projects.
- Provide leadership on all aspects of studies and the management of studies - from protocol development, data collection, data management and analyses, write-up and dissemination of findings, through oral presentations and written reports.
- Ensure methodological excellence (both qualitative and quantitative) in study design, data collection, analysis and report-writing.
- Coordinate report writing and support dissemination - among contracted service providers as well as among students / interns who volunteer their services.
- Contribute to m2m’s publication agenda through thought leadership, mentorship, capacity building and preparing manuscripts for submission in peer reviewed journals and other academic and non-academic channels.
- Represent m2m on national and international platforms as required.
Research Design and Data Analyst Consultant
UNICEF
08.2018 - 06.2022
- VMAHS Survey Planning: Develop and Update Survey Tools using Open Data Kit (ODK).
- Data collection and Verification Monitoring for Crown Agency Enumerators.
- Server management; Ensuring functionality of ODK Aggregate database is protected from security breaches and data loss.
- Data Management: Develop data quality checking process, Cleaning and Validation.
- Data Analysis for VMAHS and Joint Review Missions: Exploratory, Quality and Trend Analysis using STATA.
- Report Writing: Prepare the VMAHS Draft Report and revising where necessary.
- Prepare Dissemination meeting for VMAHS outcomes.
- Provide technical Assistance to MOHCC and HDF for MOHCC HDF activities.
Research and Data Manager
FACT
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Program Management and Monitoring Data Management (DBM) for Targeted Screening for TB Mobile National Program.
- Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data and Development and Management of a real time data collection system.
- Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests and Writing manuscripts, abstract and any data driven publications for TB & HIV programs.
- Initiate data improvement and data automation strategies based on regular assessment and Operational or implementation research management.
- Conduct Gap Analysis and Operational Research Topics Needed for HIV AIDS & TB Program.
- Develop data management standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Write work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines(SOPs).
- Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.
- Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.
- Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.
Data Manager
FACT
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Data Management for Elimination of Pediatric AIDS in Zimbabwe (EPAZ) Study, a Cluster Randomized Control Trial.
- Database Management (DBM) for trial data specifications, including electronic Case Report.
- Develop a clear and achievable data analysis plan (DAP) that response to data needs of the study.
- Analyze EPAZ study project data using appropriate statistical tools.
- Exploratory Analysis of study information and evaluating the results for decision making.
- Develop data management standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Write work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines(SOPs).
- Ensuring that the MOHCW health information system supplemented by the EPAZ data collection system is solid.
- Ensures data system compliance by following the established guidelines of national and international regulatory authorities.
- Prepare data analysis listings and activity performance, or progress reports.
- Coordinate the archiving of study databases and related documents.
- Perform close-out audit, as specified, for closing of study trial in clinical data management DBS.
- Management of Data Audits, Data Quality Assessments and Quality Improvement of OI/ART treatment and care.
- Management of a M&E System for EPAZ FACT, a Partner to MOHCC PMTCT Programme.
- Conduct Needs, Rapid Assessments and Operational Research for PMTCT related study within the Province.
- Development of essential M&E tools and GIS M&E Management.
- Database management for FACT to Manage PMTCT and OI/ART accumulative data.
Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
OPHID TRUST
03.2013 - 02.2015
- National Trainer on MOHCC M&E system which includes DHIS2, EPMS system and OI/ART registers.
- Conduct Operational Research for evidence based Programming.
- Development of a M&E System for OPHID Trust a Partner to MOHCC PMTCT Programme at Provincial Level.
- Coordination of M&E activities for the province in the implementation of PMTCT and OI/ART programmes.
- Collection, Entry, Management and Analysis of PMTCT and OI/ART data.
- Conduct Needs, Rapid Assessments and Operational Research for PMTCT related study within the Province.
- Development of essential M&E tools and GIS M&E Management.
- Database development for OPHID and MOHCC to Manage PMTCT and OI/ART accumulative data.
- Train MOHCC M&E system to PMTCT and OI/ART related Staff.
Research and M&E Consultant
ITRAIN IT Consultancy & Training (Pvt) LTD
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Training on Practical Methods to Monitoring and Evaluations.
- Training on Result Based and LIME and Community Based approach in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Use and application of SPSS, Database Management and GIS Techniques (ILWIS).
- Database development and design upgrade using Access.
Operations
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Monitoring and implementation of Food Aid WFP projects, livelihoods, WASH, Education and Community based planning with main specialty in Food Aid and Agriculture based livelihoods programmes.
- Implementation of Food security programmes such as community gardens.
- Monitoring of nutrition gardens, crop rotation systems, school feeding for primary schools.
- Grants Management at Sub Office level.
- Monitoring on Pass the Goat project on school children as a livelihood option.
- Monitoring on education shelter construction- school blocks, toilet construction.
- Coordination with key stakeholders on project implementation.
- Maintenance on local area Network, DSN Server and Database Management.
- GIS Mapping and waypoint collections using GPS gargets.
- [NGO]
Research Consultant
FINWEB RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Demographic data collection and Statistical Research Analysis on Agricultural based livelihoods systems.
- Training on field research assistants on how to monitor different types of livelihood programmes, training on how to build a team and internship for strategic planning.
- [Research]
Research Assistant
TARGET RESEARCH
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Data collection, Capturing (Using SPSS), Data Cleaning.
- Exploratory Analysis using SPSS.
- [Research]
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
MERCY CORPS
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Data collection, data entry and sorting on urban vulnerability data program in Zimbabwe.
- Supervision of field work on Urban vulnerability and sustainable livelihoods program in Mbare.
- Livelihoods Monitoring in peri urban programmes- crop rotation, inputs distributions and peri urban farming monitoring.
- [NGO]
Education
Master of Science - Operations Research And Statistics
National University of Technology
Bulawayo10-2013
B Sc - Major Statistics and Mathematics
University of Zimbabwe
M Sc - in Demography and Population Studies
Great Zimbabwe University
SORT IT - Operational Research and Statistics
Stokholm University & WHO
Skills
- Biostatistics
- Statistical analysis
- Epidemiology
- Demographics
- Data analytics (Stata, R)
- Data visualization (Power BI)
- Health informatics
- M&E systems
- Quantitative research
- Evaluation and research designs
- Epidemiological studies
- Mixed methods research
Publications
- http://journals.lww.com/jaids/Fulltext/2017/06011/Impact_of_Facility_Based_Mother_Support_Groups_on.14.aspx
- http://journals.lww.com/jaids/Fulltext/2017/06011/Patterns_of_Attendance_at_Mother_Support_Groups_in.15.aspx
- https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/iuatld/pha/2019/00000009/00000004/art00005
- Research Article, http://dx.doi.org/10.5588/pha.19.0003
- https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/iuatld/pha/2019/00000009/00000002/art00006
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
- Erick Chiro, health specialist, UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue, Belgravia, Harare, +263 772 670 401, echiro@unicef.org
- Rodwell Ndhlovu, Evidence and Insight Manager at Girl Effect, rodwellndlovu400m@gmail.com, rodwell.ndlovu@girleffect.org, +27 73 323 5875
- Dr. Fungai Kavenga, Program Manager, MOHCC, 60th Second Street, Mutare, +263 772 211748, drkav8@gmail.com
- Paul Nesara, Strategic Information and Policy Research Advisor, African Constituency Bureau for the Global Fund, +263 772 641 449, pnesara@africabureau.org
- Mbonisi Tshuma, Director, Bantwana Zimbabwe, +263 774 135 106, mtshuma@bantwana.co.zw
Personal Information
- ID Number: 75-342660V-50
- Passport Number: AN997508
- Date of Birth: 08/23/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Driving License: 21696DJ
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
Timeline
Evaluation, Insight and Evidence Specialist
Girl Effect
01.2025 - Current
Research Specialist
World Education (Bantwana)
06.2024 - 01.2025
Data, Monitoring and Evaluation
UNICEF Zimbabwe
04.2023 - 05.2024
Regional Evaluation and Operation Research Specialist
Mothers2Mothers (m2m)
04.2022 - 03.2023
Research Design and Data Analyst Consultant
UNICEF
08.2018 - 06.2022
Research and Data Manager
FACT
03.2017 - 08.2018
Data Manager
FACT
03.2015 - 01.2017
Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
OPHID TRUST
03.2013 - 02.2015
Research and M&E Consultant
ITRAIN IT Consultancy & Training (Pvt) LTD
12.2011 - 12.2012
Operations
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
03.2009 - 01.2011
Research Consultant
FINWEB RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES
01.2008 - 01.2009
Research Assistant
TARGET RESEARCH
02.2007 - 12.2007
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
MERCY CORPS
08.2006 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Operations Research And Statistics
National University of Technology
B Sc - Major Statistics and Mathematics
University of Zimbabwe
M Sc - in Demography and Population Studies
Great Zimbabwe University
SORT IT - Operational Research and Statistics
Stokholm University & WHO