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Cheyo Simwela

@cheyosimwela

Data analyst at CIDRZ — CHEP Project, analyzing multi-site data and turning quality checks into reliable reports and operational insights.

Zambia

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At CIDRZ — CHEP Project, I analyze multi-site datasets, investigate data-quality issues, and prepare KPI reports and visualizations for technical and management audiences.

At TheLotus Identity, I led end-to-end data and performance monitoring across multiple sites. I translated quantitative and qualitative analysis into practical recommendations for managers and programme teams.

Earlier at TheLotus Identity and as a volunteer at CIDRZ, I cleaned, validated, and reconciled records, maintained information systems, and prepared analytical summaries. I also supported users and helped strengthen reporting consistency.

My earlier work includes maintaining statistical records at Chililabombwe Municipal Council and supporting data quality activities at FHI360. I’m pursuing an MSc in Data Science at ZCAS University to deepen my capabilities in Python, SQL, machine learning, statistical modelling, and data engineering.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Data Associate

Current

CIDRZ

Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)

Analyse multi-site datasets to identify performance trends, anomalies, and data-quality issues. Develop analytical summaries, KPI reports, and visualisations in Excel for technical and management audiences.

Data Analysis Data Cleaning Data Validation Data Reconciliation KPI Reporting Excel Data Visualization

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

The Lotus Identity

May 2023 - May 2026 (3 years)

Led end-to-end data and performance monitoring activities across multiple sites, covering data collection, management, analysis, and reporting. Conducted routine data quality assessments and produced monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc analytical reports.

Data Analysis Data Management Data Quality Assessment Reporting Stakeholder Coordination Monitoring and Evaluation

Data Associate Volunteer

CIDRZ

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 (6 months)

Verified records and datasets through quality-assurance checks to ensure complete, accurate, and audit-ready information. Reviewed information for discrepancies and supported timely correction and reconciliation.

Data Quality Assurance Data Verification Data Reconciliation Reporting

Data Associate

The Lotus Identity

Oct 2020 - Sep 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Managed routine data processes including data entry, cleaning, validation, analysis, and visualisation across multiple sites. Generated weekly analytical reports highlighting trends, data gaps, and recommended actions.

Data Entry Data Cleaning Data Validation Data Analysis Data Visualization Reporting

M&E Intern

FHI360

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)

Performed daily data entry and maintained electronic records and service registers. Reviewed records for accuracy, identified discrepancies, and supported corrective updates.

Data Entry Record keeping Data Quality Documentation

Statistician Intern

Chililabombwe Municipal Council

Oct 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Maintained statistical records and prepared reports supporting municipal finance operations. Participated in residential property valuation activities for the 2018 District Main Valuation Roll.

Statistical Analysis Reporting Data Management Property Valuation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ZCAS University

Master of Science, Data Science

2026 -

Pursuing an MSc in Data Science with expected completion in 2028, covering advanced analytics, machine learning, statistical modelling, and data engineering.

The University of Zambia

Bachelor of Arts, Demography with Development Studies

2014 - 2018

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Demography with Development Studies, with coursework in statistics, population studies, research methods, data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation.