Proctor Chikwanya

Proctor Chikwanya

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  • About me

    Managing Consultant| Lecturer (Mathematics and Statistics)| Research| Data Analyst | Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning Specialist

  • Education

    • Lupane Sate University

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      Master of Science in Project Monitoring and Evaluation Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation Merit

      The degree program consists of the following modules which were completed and passed:Programme Planning and ManagementDisaster Risk Assessment for Resilience PlanningPublic Policy and Public Policy EvaluationImpact EvaluationEvaluation Planning and ManagementEvaluation Theories and ApproachesAdvanced Research Methods and StatisticsEnvironmental MonitoringRural Development

    • Lupane State University

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      Honor's degree Project Monitoring and Evaluation 2.1

      The degree program consists of the following modules which were completed and passed:Principles of Monitoring and EvaluationMonitoring and Evaluation PlanningData Collection MethodsThematic Issues in Monitoring and EvaluationQuantitative and Qualitative Research MethodsImpact Assessments DesignsGender Analysis in Monitoring and EvaluationComputer Packages for data analysis in M&EMonitoring and Evaluation Dissertation

    • Zimuto High School

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      Activities and Societies: Debate Team from 2008-2011 Volleyball Mathematics A*Biology BAgriculture A*

    • University of Zimbabwe

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      Bachelor’s Degree Applied Mathematics and Statistics 2.1
    • University of Zimbabwe

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      Master of Science - MS Applied Mathematics and Statistics Credit

      The Masters program consists of the following modules which were completed and passed:Population DynamicsOptimizationTopics in Reliability TheoryFunctional Analysis and Probability TheoryStochastic Differential EquationsFurther Topics in Applied MathematicsNumerical Methods and Numerical Methods for partial differential equations.

    • University of Johannesburg

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Applied Mathematics - Bayesian Machine Learning approaches to Dynamical Systems

      Bayesian Machine Learning approaches to Dynamical Systems

  • Experience

    • KCI Management Consultancy Limited

      Jun 2014 - Dec 2017

      - Loan approval - Loan disbursement ,- Loan assesment,- Product development,Client assesment, - Receipting and updating Loan Repayments,- Market Research,Marketing- Debt Collection. - Loan disbursement ,- Loan assesment,- Product development,Client assesment, - Receipting and updating Loan Repayments,- Market Research,Marketing- Debt Collection.

      • Branch Manager

        Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
      • Senior Credit Analyst

        Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
      • Senior Loans Officer and Business Analyst

        Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Rocknet Management and Research Consultancy

      Jan 2016 - now
      Managing Consultant | Principal Consultant

      Management ConsultancyResearch DataAnalyticsResearchAdvisoryOversee the development and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) methodologies for projects. Lead proposal developmentLead in the design of evaluations approach and methodologies.Supervise and capacity building to M&E staff and data collectors in project development, implementation, and reporting of MERL projects to clients. Act as a mentor to the M and E team and Data Collectors, coordinate technical assistance, ensure data quality and prepare comprehensive reports to clients. Show less

    • African Gifted Foundation

      Feb 2016 - Dec 2018
      Country Representative

      - Business representation.- Contracting officer represantative- Coordinate, supervise and Interview prospective students for International Scholarships.

    • University of Zimbabwe

      Jan 2017 - Oct 2020

      Teaching, supervising, mentoring Engineering Mathematics, Calculus 1, Calculus 2 , Linear Algebra, Foundational Mathematics to Computer Science, Engineering students , Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering and Hardware Engineering students. CalculusLinear MathematicsEngineering MathematicsFinancial MathematicsMathematics for EconomistsMathematical Packages (Matlab, Mathematica and LATeX)

      • Junior Lecturer

        Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
      • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Celebration Ministries International

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
      Mathematics and Statistics Educator

      Cambridge IGCSE Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics(9709) and Physics (9702) Educator

    • TechnoServe

      Oct 2020 - Apr 2025

      - Develop and execute work plans for data capture and reporting against project performance indicators & emergent project information needs.- Identify and implement the appropriate information-gathering approach to inform emergent knowledge gaps that are relevant for project decision-making.- Provide technical assistance and training to responsible staff on their role in performing data collection.- Work closely with the global and regional MEAL Team and the Advocacy, Knowledge Management, and Learning Manager to review, analyze, and present findings from monitoring reports and other collected data to identify insights that can inform project implementation strategy.- Collaborating with the global impact team through regular check ins to adopt global quality standards and best practices across all projects.Facilitate the design and adoption of MEL technology platforms across all projects (in collaboration with global Impact team).- Contribute to the Adaptive Management Approach:-In collaboration with the Program Managers, regularly review and revise the projects’ logical frameworks, ensuring they are updated in accordance with knowledge gained during implementation.- Coordinate data collection and reporting on project learning agenda.- Lead knowledge management initiatives to systematically capture, share, and apply learning across the organization, fostering a culture of evidence-based decision making.Lead the development and implementation of organization-wide MEL strategies that align with strategic objectives, ensuring systems capture quantitative and qualitative evidence of program impact.Spearhead the integration of learning and adaptive management practices across programs, ensuring insights from monitoring and evaluation actively inform strategic decision-making and program improvements.- Overseeing the dvlpmnt of MEL budgets & resource allocation across programs, ensuring cost-effective approaches while maintaining high standards of quality. Show less Conduct at least 4 monthly field monitoring visits providing support and data quality checks to the 5 FTs on M&E issues.- Provide field supervision and conduct data quality back checks.- Run data quality audits on Stata.- Address data inconsistencies with data collection team.- Track daily data collection activities.- Support with data cleaning and analysis.- Ensure timely printing and distribution of pre-populated training attendance sheets for every monthly training for all the 26 FFGs in both cohorts- Support month FT modelling trainings and ensure FTs are clear with data entry instructions for each training- Ensure training attendance data is entered into Commcare on the same day a training is conducted- Support Laterite in data analysis- Update training database with the first 7 days of completion of trainings- Conduct at least one training for all program staff on quality data collection.- Lead yield estimation survey and submit findings to Program Manager. - Coordinate TASQ Audits in both cohorts 2018C and 2019C.- Coordinate and lead implementation of an Endline Survey for 2018C, 2019C and 2021C.- Recruit and manage the team of data collectors in charge of each survey.- Develop budgets and workplans for data collection activities.- Conduct data collection training with support from country and regional teams.- Provide field supervision and conduct data quality back checks.- Run data quality audits on Stata.- Address data inconsistencies with data collection team.- Track daily data collection activities.- Support with data cleaning and analysis. - Submit weekly (515) M and E reports to the Program Manager.- Conduct at least 1 training on photography for all program staff.- Review, monitor and analyze reports for impact evaluation- Support Program Manager on updating PSR on a quarterly basis- Support the Program Manager on consolidation of mid-year and annual reports Show less

      • Project Monitoring, Evaluation Learning Analyst

        Jan 2023 - Apr 2025
      • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator

        Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
      • Data Analyst

        Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
    • University of Zimbabwe

      Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
      Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics

      -Preparing teaching material, lecturing,Teaching, supervising, mentoring, setting exams and marking exam scripts for the following modules and degree programs: Engineering Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Calculus 1, Calculus 2 , Linear Algebra, Foundational Mathematics to Computer Science, Engineering students , Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering and Hardware Engineering students.- Currently Supervising 5 BSc Honors Student's dissertations(projects) in Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics, Data Science, Computational Mathematics and Statistics.-Sitting and Participating in the Departmental Board Exams committee. Show less

    • University of Johannesburg

      Jan 2024 - now

      Bayesian Machine Learning approaches to Dynamical Systems. i. MATE1A1 (Engineering Mathematics)- Preparing Teaching material for Engineering Mathematics Students. Teach, Set Exams, Mark exam scripts, record, moderate for Engineering Mathematics(MATE1A1) to 3000 engineering students that consists of Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Extraction Metallurgy, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Construction engineering studentsii. MAT2EB1iii. MAT1EA1

      • PhD Researcher

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Lecturer

        Jan 2024 - now
    • MetaCore Holdings

      Jan 2025 - now
      Founder and Director

      MetaCore Holdings is South African registered company which is a leading provider of innovative solutions dedicated to driving digital transformation and operational efficiency across multiple sectors. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced systems, we develop and implement tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and industries. Operating throughout the Southern Africa region. Our expertise spans a diverse range of goods and services designed for companies, individuals, and organizations. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research Interviewer

      Issued by African Gifted Foundation on Jan 2017
      African Gifted FoundationAssociated with Proctor Chikwanya
    • Steering Committee Member

      Issued by Global Interdisciplinary Research Network on Apr 2023
      Global Interdisciplinary Research NetworkAssociated with Proctor Chikwanya
    • Steering Committee Member

      Issued by Zimbabwe Research Network on Jan 2023
      Zimbabwe Research NetworkAssociated with Proctor Chikwanya
    • Survey Design and Data Collection

      Issued by City of Harare on Jan 2016
      City of HarareAssociated with Proctor Chikwanya
    • Researcher

      Issued by City of Harare on Apr 2017
      City of HarareAssociated with Proctor Chikwanya