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Nwaka Mwambene

@nwakamwambene

Research Data Team Administrator at MEIRU managing multi-site research data systems and protocols that maintain 98% accuracy.

Malawi

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At Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU), I oversee data management infrastructure for multi-site epidemiological and intervention research. I design data collection protocols, lead quality audits that maintain 98% accuracy, and develop SOPs and training materials for research staff.

Previously, at Find Your Feet UK, I implemented KoboCollect digital data collection, reducing reporting turnaround time by 40%, and coordinated evaluations across programs in eight districts. My work has also included humanitarian MEAL systems, research on community health systems, and M&E frameworks across health, agriculture, livelihoods, and water and sanitation.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Data Team Administrator

Current

Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU)

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Oversee data management infrastructure for multi-site epidemiological and intervention research projects. Lead data quality assurance processes, maintaining 98% accuracy rates, and coordinate cross-functional research teams.

Data Management Data Quality Assurance Research Ethics Good Clinical Practice SOP Development Training Data Warehouse Data Protection

Programme Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Find Your Feet UK

Mar 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 8 months)

Designed comprehensive M&E framework for £2M+ sustainable agriculture, livelihoods, education, health, and WASH programs across 8 districts. Reduced reporting turnaround time by 40% through digital data collection systems and trained 25+ field staff.

M&E Frameworks Kobocollect Digital Data Collection Baseline Midline Endline Evaluations Data Analysis Training Stakeholder Engagement Indicator Tracking Reporting

National Humanitarian MEAL Officer

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Nov 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Headed MEAL systems for $5M emergency response portfolio, managing M&E for 6 humanitarian projects serving over 10,000 beneficiaries during COVID-19. Led consortium research as M&E Technical Lead and designed data collection instruments for rapid assessments.

MEAL Emergency Response Data Collection Data Quality Auditing Digital Data Collection Dashboard Design Beneficiary Verification Training Data Visualization

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Concern Worldwide

Jul 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years 1 month)

Directed M&E strategy for $4M+ integrated livelihoods and nutrition programs in 4 districts reaching 80,000+ beneficiaries. Coordinated LQAS and KAP surveys achieving 95% completion rates and provided technical assistance to 20+ district health staff.

M&E Strategy LQA KAP Surveys DHIS2 Data Management Technical assistance Stakeholder Engagement Mentorship

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Project Concern International

Jul 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year)

Headed M&E systems for USAID-funded $5M Title II Njira Project covering 3 districts. Populated IPTT and PIRS for 144+ USAID indicators and supervised 18 data M&E Assistant & IT officers processing 10,000+ beneficiary records monthly.

USAID Reporting IPTT PIRS Data Management SOP Development Data Quality Assessment Global Pathways Operations Research

Senior Operations Research Associate

Dignitas International

Jul 2011 - Jul 2016 (5 years)

Coordinated data collection and management for over 5 Wellcome Trust, University of Toronto, and DFID-funded research studies on HIV/AIDS treatment innovations. Facilitated 100+ focus group discussions and key informant interviews across 5 districts.

Research Coordination Data Management Qualitative Research Focus Group Discussions Key Informant Interviews Survey Design Data Quality Ethics and Compliance Publications

Monitoring & Evaluation Programme Officer

GOAL Ireland

Sep 2007 - Jul 2011 (3 years 10 months)

Developed KPI tracking system for Irish Aid-funded HIV/AIDS program serving 4,000+ beneficiaries in 3 districts. Coordinated midterm and endline evaluations and trained 12 field-based project officers in M&E methodologies.

KPI Tracking M&E Methodologies Evaluation Coordination Training Reporting Lessons Learned

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Emmanuel International

Jan 2006 - Sep 2007 (1 year 8 months)

Headed M&E function for USAID-funded Title II I-LIFE livelihoods program in 3 districts. Led baseline, midterm, and endline evaluations and developed data management SOPs and M&E protocols.

M&E Coordination USAID Reporting IPTT PIRS Data Management Evaluation Documentation