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Bennet joseph Kizito

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Senior Systems and Information manager driving data quality and evidence for health programs.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead Monitoring, Evaluation, Adaptation and Learning and systems for data-driven health programs—designing M&E frameworks, strengthening data quality, mentoring teams, and delivering timely, high-standard evidence for decision-making.

I’m a Senior Systems and Information manager with a wide range of experience in Data Management, Systems Analysis and Development, and Programme monitoring and Evaluation. I’m comfortable working under minimal supervision, leading teams, and delivering timely, high-quality results.

As Director Monitoring, Evaluation Adaptation and Learning (Aug 2020 to Sept 2024) for a USAID Local Partners Health Services Project in the Ankole Region, I designed and implemented the project’s M&E system: performance indicators, annual targets, monitoring progress, and writing quarterly and annual reports. I also led baseline study work for key indicators, developed a quality improvement system to strengthen data quality, and provided technical inputs that shaped program decisions and future direction.

Previously, I served as Senior Technical Advisor, M&E at TASO (1st October 2017-11th August 2020), where I developed M&E frameworks, supervised data collection and analysis, and provided technical mentorship across TASO sites. Before that, I led as TASO Branch Manager overseeing HIV activities, site-level planning and budgeting, reporting quality, human resources support, and advocacy and partnerships, and I also managed TASO-wide information systems as Programme Officer—Information Management.

My background also includes research and data roles such as Market research, opinion polls, and KAPs survey design, giving me a strong evidence-building mindset. I’ve built my practice on leadership, financial management, conflict resolution, and effective reporting, and I’ve trained in areas like Finance for non Finance managers, Human Resources management, and Effective leadership—always dedicated to maintaining high quality standards and timely deliverables.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director Monitoring, Evaluation

USAID Local Partners Health Services Project

Aug 2020 - Sep 2024 (4 years 1 month)

Designed and implemented the project M&E system, including performance indicators, targets, data collection, and quarterly/annual reporting. Led baseline studies, strengthened data quality systems, supported health-sector M&E framework enhancement, and coordinated lessons learned and external assessments.

Monitoring and Evaluation Baseline Studies Data Quality Research and Evaluation USAID PEPFAR Reporting

Senior Technical Advisor, M&E

The AIDS Support Organisation

Oct 2017 - Aug 2020 (2 years 10 months)

Developed M&E frameworks and performance indicators, and ensured quality delivery through supervised data collection, data entry/analysis, and report production. Coordinated program evaluation implementation and provided M&E technical mentorship across TASO sites.

Monitoring and Evaluation Evaluation Design Data Entry Report Writing Technical Mentorship Health Programme Support

TASO Branch Manager

The AIDS Support Organisation

Aug 2011 - Aug 2017 (6 years)

Oversaw implementation of HIV activities at the branch, including review and monitoring/evaluation of interventions. Provided leadership and supervision to departments, guided planning and budgeting, supported human resources, and led advocacy and partnership work.

Programme Management Monitoring and Evaluation Budgeting Team Leadership HR Coordination Advocacy

Programme Officer - Information

The AIDS Support Organisation

Oct 2002 - Jul 2011 (8 years 9 months)

Led data management across TASO and eleven branches, covering data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting. Analyzed, designed, and managed TASO management information systems and provided M&E technical leadership and supervision to sites.

Data Cleaning Data Analysis Monitoring and Evaluation Data Reporting Data Management

Research and Data Officer

The New Vision Printing and Publishing Corporation

Apr 2000 - Sep 2002 (2 years 5 months)

Designed and executed market research, opinion polls, and other surveys for the corporation. Collected and analyzed circulation data for corporate newspapers to support organizational information needs.

Survey Design Market Research Data Collection Data Analysis Research & Documentation

Ag. Research & Evaluation Officer

Family Planning Association of Uganda

May 1999 - Feb 2000 (9 months)

Designed KAP surveys for the association and monitored performance of set activities and programmes. Provided statistical information to support community-level project interventions and organizational planning.

Monitoring and Evaluation Research and Evaluation Data Documentation Community Programme Support

Data and Documentation Officer

Family Planning Association of Uganda

Mar 1998 - Feb 2000 (1 year 11 months)

Collected, entered, analyzed, and documented service delivery data and statistics for the association. Supplied statistical information to support project interventions and organizational planning.

Data Entry Data Analysis Data Documentation Data Cleaning Programme Data Support Information Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Makerere University

Master of Science in Information Systems, Information Systems

2006 - 2009

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Majored in Systems Analysis and Design, Management Information Systems, Website Design, Project Management, and Performance Monitoring. Also received formal training in Finance for non-Finance managers, Human Resources management, and Effective leadership.

Earned a Master of Science in Information Systems. Studies included systems analysis and design, management information systems, website design, project management, and performance monitoring.

Makerere University

Bachelor of Statistics (Honours), Statistics

1994 - 1997

Grade: 3.6

Activities and societies: Majors: Statistics, Economics and Computer Studies. Related training noted: EPIINFO, Dbase, SPSS (UNFPA/ISAE, MUK), Market research basics (Research International), VBA programming (BIS), Systems Analysis and Design (ESAMI), Programme Monitoring and Evaluation (USAID), SQL Server 2008 data management, SAS (CDC Uganda).

Earned a Bachelor of Statistics (Honours). Majored in Statistics, Economics, and Computer Studies.