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Ishmael Chitanda

@ishmaelchitanda

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Detail-oriented data entry professional with 3+ years in accurate entry, validation, and quality assurance.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own data integrity end-to-end—entering, validating, and quality-checking information with trusted tools like MS Excel, ODK, and Kobo Toolbox—while supporting reporting and ethical, confidential data handling.

I’m a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk with a degree in Development Studies and over three years of experience in accurate data entry, cleaning, and validation. I consistently improve data reliability by running systematic quality checks—successfully reducing error rates by 15%—while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to data privacy protocols.

I’m proficient in MS Excel, ODK, and Kobo Toolbox, and I support data capture and management with strong attention to data integrity and accessibility. In field roles as an Enumerator, I coordinated smooth operations and produced daily progress reports, and I also contributed feedback to improve data collection instruments and support reporting and lessons learned.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Enumerator

Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI)

Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 (4 years)

Conducted face-to-face community engagement across Harare and other regions on sensitive topics, demonstrating compassion, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity. Prepared daily progress reports and coordinated with community leaders and project partners to support smooth field operations.

Community Engagement Cultural Sensitivity Confidentiality Community Leader Coordination Field Operations Progress Reports Feedback On Data Collection Instruments Reporting

Enumerator

Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI)

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Supported community engagement and awareness-raising activities across target areas and collaborated with project teams to organize and validate information for reporting. Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical protocols while contributing to report writing and lessons-learned documentation.

Community Engagement Confidentiality Report Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Midlands State University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Development Studies

2019 -

Grade: 2.1

Earned a BA (Honours) in Development Studies (2.1) at Midlands State University, completing coursework in community development, social research methodologies, gender and development, and program monitoring & evaluation.