Thollet Mware

Experience

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  Africa Development Foundation Trust

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  Research Assistant

  At ADFT, I was responsible for coordinating research in areas that required additional information, particularly related to the consultancy bids the organization was involved in. As a college freshman, I was proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. I supported the lead researchers in conducting baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, and end-of-project evaluations in the fields of disaster management, local governance, social accountability, food security, and gender empowerment. My achievements include the following: • Supported research on high-level programmes and projects supported by USAID, Practical Action, EU and UNDP. • Successfully conducted engaged in baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, and end-of-project evaluations, which exposed me to various research methodologies and practical experience in both qualitative and quantitative research. • Contributed to the development of successful consultancy bids and research initiatives in the fields of disaster management, local governance, social accountability, food security, and gender empowerment. Show less

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  Centre for Community Development Solutions (CCDS)

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

  I was the M&E officer for the USAID project on Strengthening Peace Building for Sustainable Development implemented in four rural districts of Zimbabwe. I gained invaluable experience applying USAID's M&E processes and systems. I was responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive M&E plan aligned with the requirements of the USAID, ensuring the project effectively measured progress towards the programme Conflict, Management and Mitigation (CMM) results framework. I managed data collection and analysis through various methods, then translated that data into clear and concise reports for USAID and the consortium, keeping stakeholders informed about progress and impact. Furthermore, I fostered strong relationships with all parties involved to ensure data accuracy and reflect the needs of local communities. Through this successful coordination of M&E functions, I ensured the project met the expectations of both USAID and the consortium. Some of my achievements during the implementation of the project included the following: • Successfully coordinated the Data Quality Assurance conducted by USAID. Our consortium received a commendation for adhering to USAID’s best practices on M&E. • Facilitated training sessions or workshops for project staff, enhancing their skills in monitoring, evaluation, and data quality assurance.• Ensured the successful implementation of the project’s M&E plan, leading to the attainment of the project set targets.• Coordinated the project closeout phase, including developing the project closeout strategy, coordinating project evaluation, and preparing a final evidence-based report—all to the satisfaction of the donor and the project consortium. • Documented key lessons learned during the project’s lifecycle, contributing to organizational knowledge and future improvements. Show less

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  Civic Forum on Human Development

  Apr 2014 - now

  Fundraising, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

  In my senior leadership role at the CFHD, I spearheaded fundraising and M&E efforts, mobilizing resources for programs valued at nearly $3 million. These programs secured funding from a diverse donor base, including the EU, USAID, and UN agencies (IOM-Zimbabwe, UN-Habitat, and UN-Women). I also championed capacity-building initiatives for the CFHD's network of Community Organizations (CBOs). This included training in resource mobilization, project management, and conducting needs assessments for capacity building. Furthermore, I led the CFHD's M&E systems, managing data collection, designing M&E plans, developing reports, and coordinating external evaluations. I led the organization's regional consultancy work, which involved work in the Southwest State of Somalia. Key achievements attained at CFHD include the following: • Successfully led the development of successful grant proposals and resource mobilization strategies, valued at more than $3 million in funding from the EU, UN-Women, and IOM for various projects.• Coordinated all aspects of program evaluations, including scheduling baseline surveys, midterm reviews, and end-of-project evaluations. I also developed Terms of Reference to ensure high-quality assessments.• Oversaw adaptation and utilization of tools, manuals, and other Local Governance and Social Cohesion resources, assuring participatory processes for marginalized groups.• Successfully coordinated the closure of EU, UN-Women, and IOM-funded projects, ensuring they met the satisfaction of respective districts.• Led the implementation of the organizational consultancy work across the Eastern and Southern Africa region. This included capacity building for key stakeholders in Social Accountability and Social Cohesion, culminating in the successful development of the National Displacement and Social Cohesion Strategy for the Southwest State of Somalia. Show less