SIMON KAMANGA

Experience

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  University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2019

  Data Associate

  • Work closely with the FDWS’s to collect weekly, monthly, quarterly reports as required• Actively participate in adhoc data collection e.g. Pre-Art Mopping Up, Rapid facility realignment • Ensure timely collection of all reports and database backups (e.g. Smartcare TDB)• Ensure safekeeping, proper organization, filing and tracking of data in all the facilities• Develop and perform weekly quality control measures; to identify problems and provided feedback to FDWs• Mentor FDW’s on data collection and entry procedures and common data errors/problems within the clinic and at other sites as requested• Supervision of data collection activities within the facilities• Respond to verifications of collected data and provide feedback accordingly• Assigning FDWS’s to various facilities Show less

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  World Vision Zambia

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

  ENUMERATOR

  Worked as an Enumerator under world Vision Zambia DFID food emergency relief program Conducted data collection of distribution monitoring using LoRa Mobile Data Collection tools through observation of the vulnerability and businesses on ground. Conducted household survey on registered households within the assigned areas. Interview the identified participants of the project within the project area to ensure the data and info that have been recorded within registered forms. Captured data using digital data entry technology provided. Reported daily issues and challenges to the project officers. Reconciled collected with district database Verified, cleaned and submitted data to the national database Show less

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  World Food Programme

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2022

  Monitoring And Evaluation Assistant

  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESVerify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, reporting issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, in order to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items.Collate assistance programme(s) data in accordance with clear direction, in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries, to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance. Show less

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  SN CONSULTANCY

  Jan 2021 - now

  Director

  • Train and mentor various participants on data management using mobile data applications• Contribute to the development of training and learning modules and mentoring and coaching tools• Manage and oversee program design and delivery for all capacity building-related activities targeted at capacity development of non-governmental and Governmental partners;• Provide lead technical direction/technical assistance in activity planning for the program’s capacity development strategy;• Participate in program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting related to capacity building;• Serve as a liaison to partners in the field, including government officials and local organizations;• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation for all capacity building activities;• Work closely with selected local and International Partners to ensure adequate capacity is built in various areas of the program; Show less

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  Contact Trust Youth Association

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Research Assistant

   Plan, collect, and manage data using mobile data collection application and recorder Provide data and summaries of data as needed Schedule and conduct key informant interviews and FGD Participate in daily reflection and feedback meetings Arrange for the translation, audio transcription, and interpretation of all research-related tools.

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  Impact Managers

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2021

  Research Assistant

  - Schedule and conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Case Study and Focus Group Discussions (FGD)- Ensure timely data transcription by transcribers- Maintaining quality controls standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary- Travel to field sites to collect and record data as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study- Develop or assist in the development of interview schedules; contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone- Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected- Develop assessment and evaluation tools- Writing reports summarizing data and the implications of the results- Analyzing data using various statistical methods Show less