Modern Thomas

Experience

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  OpenMap Development Tanzania (OMDTZ)

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  GIS analyst

  • Developed data collection tools using ODK and Kobo server that were used to map drainage systems, trash points, wards boundaries and community assets in Dar es salaam.• Facilitated household surveys for assessing sources and impacts of solid waste pollution at lower Msimbazi valley in Dar es salaam.• Conducted data quality assessments for data collected by field surveyors.Produced maps showing wards at flood risk and drainage patterns using QGIS and ArcGIS software that assisted decision making processes.• Facilitated monitoring and evaluation capacity building training to data enumerators to ensure data quality.Organized community meetings and conducted proper solid waste management workshops in Dar es salaam.• Developed field reports and presented to the project team. Show less

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  VSO

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Volunteer

  •Conducted career fair event which brought together youths and renewable energy companies to provide employability skills and opportunities available on renewable energy resources.•Drafted weekly reports and presentation to senior management on the activities performed based on program’s work plan to ensure its sustainability. •Prepared and conducted monthly community workshops that aimed to sensitize community members on environmental conservation practices.•Designed and facilitated weekly trainings to primary school students on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), reproductive health and environmental conservation to make them well determined as a way to improve children’s learning and participation.•Established a total of 50 tree nurseries to practically impart students conservation spirit.•Produced case studies capturing impact and learning tools including KAP survey to primary students for improving children’s learning and participation project Show less

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  SNV

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

  Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant- EnDev III project.

  EnDev III Tanzania programme focuses on two key components; 1. Sustainable supply of improved cook stoves (ICS) in rural and peri- urban areas. 2. Productive use of renewable energy- a result based financing fund to accelerate the market for renewable energy productive use systems in Tanzania.My key responsibilities are identified below;•Assists in developing detailed project workplans that include all project activities, responsibilities of project staff and setting out corresponding milestones.• Supporting entrepreneurs to engage in promotional activities to create new market linkages through radio live talk shows, Public Advertisements and exhibitions.• Support women/youth energy enterprises engaging with improved cook stoves and pico solar by providing business and technical training.• Periodic verification and validation exercises of data from Improved Cook Stoves Producers in collaboration with monitoring and evaluation advisor. • Ensure full synthesis, analysis, documentation and sharing of project insights and results with respect to energy technology development and quality control. • Conduct phone and onsite monitoring visits to Improved Cook Stoves producers to assess quality of their stoves and agreed milestone activities.• Developing interactive mapping dashboards for data visualization regarding key performance indicators of the project for decision making.• Prepare a standard Result Based Financing claim verification summary report indicating whether the claim is valid or invalid as per the thresholds as defined by Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB) and SNV.• Receiving of random samples of Pico-Solar end users and retailers identified for physical and phone verification.• Developing monitoring and evaluation tools to track progress of key performance indicators of the project.• Working closely with gender advisor to design training materials that facilitate integration of gender aspects in energy sector. Show less

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  MEAL Center

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Monitoring and Evaluation support
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  Kope Lion

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

  • Maintain accurate records and documentation of monitoring and evaluation activities and outreach programs, including tracking attendance, payments, and budgets.• Ensured data collection, analysis, and reporting measure program outcomes, effectiveness, and impact.• Ensure that all monitoring and evaluation activities comply with KopeLion's, NCAs, TAWIRI, Districts, and National policies, procedures, and ethical standards.• Ensured that all incoming data from field officers and various surveys are properly entered, audited, systematically archived and safely stored (both digital and paper forms) Show less

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  BURN

  Aug 2023 - now

  Country Market Research Operations and Insights Officer

  • Execute project management tasks and deliver excellent client service, ensuring projects are carried out cost optimally, to a high standard and within agreed timescales.• Ensure smooth functioning of projects and overall handling of project logistics, including upload and transference of data collected to internal stakeholders.• Manage consultants / agencies contracted for research purposes in expansion markets, including signed contracts, payment processes and fulfillment of duties. • Documentation of relevant contracts and payout plans• Support and guide in set-up of projects in line with the markets of interest; This includes tool translations, route plans, sample areas. • Prepare cost estimates and budgets for projects, disburse funds for field operations and hand-in reconciliations. • Data analysis, insight generation and report writing for projects managed ensuring objectives for the study are conclusively answered. • Support with design and set-up of projects while understanding the key drivers of project efficiencies and provide solutions where possibleand within constraints.• Monitor, maintain and improve the performance of field operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.• Build positive relationships with research vendors and colleagues, in order to be the link and liaison across the various collaborators on project-related matters• Develop the technical side of project management including automation tools and platforms utilization, innovation, troubleshooting.• Maintain a balance of multiple activities simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet goals• Carry out regular audits of operating procedures, to ensure the team meets delivery targets.• Document and update all quality related procedures. Show less