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THAPELO JACOB MQEHE

THAPELO JACOB MQEHE

Monitoring And Evaluation Coordinator

Summary

An accomplished MA in Industrial Sociology with a focus on Monitoring and Evaluation, equipped with a profound understanding of how social dynamics impact organizations. Experienced in developing and implementing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation strategies, I excel at scrutinizing programs, policies, and systems for effectiveness. My proficiency in data analysis, qualitative research, and report generation enables me to provide valuable insights to inform decision-making. I am committed to fostering positive workplace environments and societal progress by translating complex data into actionable recommendations. Skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, I am dedicated to driving meaningful change and enhancing organizational performance. I am eager to apply my knowledge and skills to contribute to the betterment of workplaces and society as a whole.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Sisonke National Sex Workers Movement In South Africa
01.2024 - Current

1. Program Monitoring

  • Monitoring the implementation of programs and services designed to support sex workers. This involves conducting regular site visits, reviewing program activities, and ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with established protocols and standards

2. Data Collection and Analysis

  • Oversee the collection of relevant data on the health, social, and economic needs of sex workers including coordinating surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions to gather information on issues such as access to healthcare, experiences of violence, and barriers to seeking support.

3. Evaluation of Interventions

  • Responsible for evaluating the impact of interventions aimed at addressing the specific challenges faced by sex workers. This involves assessing the outcomes of programs, identifying areas for improvement, and measuring progress towards predefined goals.

4. Reporting and Documentation

  • Preparing comprehensive reports based on monitoring and evaluation findings used to communicate program achievements, challenges, and recommendations to stakeholders including funders, policymakers, and community partners.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Afrika Tikkun Services
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Develop and effectively utilize a detailed M&E Plan (including developing and refining indicators for logical framework)
  • Developing appropriate and accessible tools to measure outcomes and outputs
  • Quality and timeous collection of data that is verifiable
  • Validation and cleaning of data before reporting
  • Conduct annual Baseline and end-line evaluations that include; Reviewing and developing data collection tools, conducting data collection using a variety of tools, data analysis, reporting, and facilitating sharing and learning
  • Conducting required Donor-specific evaluations and reporting

School Development Manager

Show Me Your Number (SMYN)
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Manage, support, and mentor multidisciplinary project team
  • Provide high-quality leadership in the design, and implementation of AGYW/ABYM activities, including staffing, stakeholder buy-in, work planning, programmatic reviews, programme reporting, etc
  • Coordinate development, finalization, updating, and continuous review of project workplans, MEL plans and reports for projects supported
  • Contribute to the development of systems, processes, procedures, materials, and tools to support AGYW/ ABYM project
  • Design or contribute to research and analysis to develop AGYW and ABYM strategies, including operations research
  • Provide up‐to‐date, evidence-based technical and policy briefs, and develop or manage the creation of evidence-based program standards with key stakeholders
  • Participate in program design and development of implementation activities (strategic planning, program presentation, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) advocacy and policy meetings, as appropriate
  • Provide support on how to implement the new DBE HIV/TB/STI Policies

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
10.2016 - 03.2021
  • Monitor programme and project activities and provide feedback to team members, the managers and the Knowledge and Learning (K&L) manager
  • Analyze information from the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation (LM&E) system and feed this information back to the project and programme teams for reflection, and to ensure that LM&E is informing practice
  • Assist with the incorporation of gender responsive M&E practices into the LM&E systems where needed
  • Participate in reporting activities for funders, board, and other reports when necessary
  • Generate knowledge based on LM&E data.

Programme Evaluation Officer

Zimbabwe Human-Rights Association (Harare)
  • Investigate, compile and document civil and political/election related human rights abuses using contemporary means such as social media, photography, crowdsourcing, and electronic data gathering
  • Use of compiled civil and political /election related human rights abuses to lobby SADC and other international diplomats with embassies in Zimbabwe.

Research Internship

University of Johannesburg (Center for Social Development in Africa)
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Manage and monitor the research process checking and ensuring accuracy
  • Participation in the formulation of research questions and writing proposals
  • Collection and analysis of data
  • Writing up of research results, research reports.

Education

MA Industrial Sociology - Industrial Sociology

University of Johannesburg
06.2016

BA Hons Sociology - undefined

University of Johannesburg

BA Psychology - undefined

University of Johannesburg

Skills

Proficiency in Research Design and Methodologyundefined

References

  • Dominique Dix-Peek, Afrika Tikkun, Impact and Research Manager, dom.dixpeek@gmail.com, 072-584-304
  • Mabalane Mfundisi, Show Me Your Number, Executive Director, mabalane@showmeyournumber.org.za, 073-481-3939
  • Prof Malose Langa, CSVR, Senior Researcher Associate and Lecturer, mlanga@csvr.org.za, 073-504-9890, 011-714-536
  • Prof Lauren Graham, University of Johannesburg, Director, MA Supervisor, lgraham@uj.ac.za, 011-559-1905
  • Dr. Letitia Smuts, University of Johannesburg, Research Lecturer, lsmuts@uj.ac.za, 011-559-2071

Timeline

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Sisonke National Sex Workers Movement In South Africa
01.2024 - Current

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Afrika Tikkun Services
06.2022 - 05.2023

School Development Manager

Show Me Your Number (SMYN)
04.2021 - 05.2022

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
10.2016 - 03.2021

Research Internship

University of Johannesburg (Center for Social Development in Africa)
04.2015 - 06.2016

MA Industrial Sociology - Industrial Sociology

University of Johannesburg

BA Hons Sociology - undefined

University of Johannesburg

BA Psychology - undefined

University of Johannesburg

Programme Evaluation Officer

Zimbabwe Human-Rights Association (Harare)
THAPELO JACOB MQEHEMonitoring And Evaluation Coordinator