Alan Musuakala
M&E Manager
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Experienced M&E professional skilled in meeting organizational goals through consistent and organized practices. Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to new situations to enhance project data outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monitoring And Evaluation Manager
Childline Gauteng
04.2023 - Current
- Managing a team of 15 data capturers and 2 M&E officers.
- Creating and updating the project M&E plan regularly.
- Reporting on the Post-Violence Care (PVC) and Adolescents and Young People (AYP) data monthly and quarterly.
- Analyze data using KVAP, Power Query and Power BI for high-level decision-making
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for the Evaluation Department, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Influenced strategic planning by incorporating insights from programme evaluations into the AYP programme objectives.
- Facilitated collaboration among evaluation teams and program staff to ensure alignment of goals, objectives, and measurement strategies.
- Designed surveys and other evaluation tools to collect meaningful, actionable data.
- Trained subordinates on effective evaluation implementation to increase the accuracy of the data.
- Shape interviews and refine job descriptions for the M&E unit, ensuring a tailored and effective hiring process
Senior Monitoring And Evaluation Officer
Childline Gauteng
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Enhanced data quality by implementing rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Developed comprehensive monitoring tools (e.g., the Daily Tracker and the Weekly Submitted Files Report) to track project progress and outcomes.
- Conducted regular site visits, ensuring accurate data collection and technical assistance for mobile biometric devices.
- Provided relevant training to staff members on effective data management techniques.
- Contributed to project planning efforts with a focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets.
- Utilized various software platforms, such as MS Excel Power Query and KVAP, to analyze data trends and generate actionable recommendations for programme improvements.
- Participated in external evaluations, providing valuable input into third-party assessments of program impact.
- Managing a team of six data capturers
- Managed the Post-Violence Care Center's data and reported on a monthly basis.
- Liaise with eSoftware, RQTech, and the NACOSA M&E Team's when necessary.
M&E Officer
Childline Gauteng
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Collecting, cleaning, and managing data.
- Compiling monthly target reports.
- Continuous technical support to the project's interventionists.
- Creating programmes monitoring, reporting, and management plans.
- Continuous enforcement of quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement for all programmes related to the project.
- Reviewing target tools to ensure that target indicators are met and explanations are provided where indicators are not met.
- Champion user for the biometric devices and the web-capturing platforms.
- Reporting faults, issues, and solutions to the project's database and portal service provider.
- Managing a team of three data capturers.
- Collecting and combining weekly payment requisitions and invoices from team leads and service providers.
- Enhanced data accuracy by implementing effective monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Increased team efficiency by providing training on performance measurement and indicator tracking tools.
Music Centre Coordinator & Teacher
S.S.M Music & Arts
01.2015 - 12.2016
- I wrote minutes and periodic reports for the director.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Taught basic music theory and recorder lessons to children, youth, and adults.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Maharishi University of Management
Fairfield Iowa, United States Of America12.2017
Higher Certificate in Business Management - Business Management
Regenesys Business School
Sandton, South Africa07.2015
National Senior Certificate -
Trinity Secondary School
Lenasia, South Africa12.2012
Skills
- Well-spoken
- Self-driven
- Consistent
- Data Visualization
- Report Writing
- Staff Management
- Hiring and Training
- Data Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- Able to develop strong relationships
- Natural ability to detect and solve problems
- High ability to efficiently manage limited resources
- Proficient in MS Office, Power Query and Power Bi
- Highly adaptive to new environments and technical platforms
References
- Mr. Nathanael Van Blydenstein, Programme Manager, +27 64 941 3984, NACOSA
- Mrs Lynne Cawood, Director, +27 82 553 0844, Childline Gauteng
- Mr. Sfiso Msiza, Founder & CEO, +27 60 415 4252, SSM Music & Arts
Certification
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Master NEW Excel Functions in Office 365 & Office 2021 - Excel Dynamic Arrays
- Presenting Data Effectively to Inform and Inspire
- Fast Track to Power BI
- Master Excel Power Query - Beginner to Pro
- WhatsApp Course for Business Messaging
- Excel Essentials for the Real World
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
isiZulu
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Monitoring And Evaluation Manager
Childline Gauteng
04.2023 - Current
Senior Monitoring And Evaluation Officer
Childline Gauteng
04.2021 - 04.2023
M&E Officer
Childline Gauteng
10.2019 - 04.2021
Music Centre Coordinator & Teacher
S.S.M Music & Arts
01.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Maharishi University of Management
Higher Certificate in Business Management - Business Management
Regenesys Business School
National Senior Certificate -
Trinity Secondary School
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- Master NEW Excel Functions in Office 365 & Office 2021 - Excel Dynamic Arrays
- Presenting Data Effectively to Inform and Inspire
- Fast Track to Power BI
- Master Excel Power Query - Beginner to Pro
- WhatsApp Course for Business Messaging
- Excel Essentials for the Real World
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