Zukiswa Fipaza

Designing M&E tools and templates for donor-funded and NGO programme teams. Built the company structure, strategic plan and marketing plan.

Took time to reflect on career direction amid sector-wide disruption from USAID, PEPFAR and CDC funding cuts.

Led end-to-end M&E system design for large-scale projects, including a national USAID school-based programme. Directed M&E frameworks for PrEP implementation programmes during initial national rollout.

M&E lead for the backbone organisation of a USAID-funded regional conservation consortium. Defined technical reporting requirements with sub-contractors, aligned to USAID standards.

Managed M&E for provincial sub-grantees; reviewed and consolidated reports for donor compliance. Led a national needs analysis for HIV/TB adherence guidelines.

Provided M&E oversight for CDC-supported provincial teams; resolved bottlenecks and improved reporting accuracy. Mentored provincial teams on data systems and report preparation.

Led design and technical assistance for a migrant translation service; negotiated facility placement for foreign-trained nurses. Provided technical assistance to grassroots organisations on project management, M&E and financial reporting.

Provided administrative and secretarial support to the Head of NIOH and senior management. Supported qualitative data collection for a silicosis study in the mines.

Supervised data processing and entry for national census and mortality rate studies.

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of Durban-Westville.

Certificate in Project Management from Regenesys.

Certificate in Marketing from Varsity College.