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Armando João Matavele

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Expert
Maputo,MPM

Summary

M&E expert with 14 years of experience designing and implementing M&E programs and 12 years of experience in the national education system. Proven experience developing M&E systems catered to donor, implementer, and Government of Mozambique needs, including the development of quantitative and qualitative tools. Served as Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Senior Manager for USAID-funded interventions in Cabo Delgado, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager for USDA-funded interventions in Nampula. Skilled user of open-source mobile data collection software including Open Data Kit (ODK), Street Mapping (SMAP), a free toolkit for collecting and managing data in challenging environments and the most widely used tool in humanitarian emergencies (KOBO Toolkit); Measurement Evidence of Quality Achieved (MEQA); and Fulcrum. Skilled Data Analyst user of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), STATA, and Excel. Trained in Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro) and USAID Gateway to Grant (G2G) which is a grant management toolkit, featuring services that meet the needs of growing nonprofit organizations. Clear understanding of USAID FtF indicators, data compliances, and DQA. Experienced with market development approaches including Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) and value chain development, and with monitoring methodologies such as the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) Standard for Monitoring Results Measurement (MRM). Experienced in Collaborating, Learning and Adapting. Skilled user of Salesforce as well as the SINAI and FAIS which are USG Management and Reporting Software. Analytical thinker, team player, and skilled teacher, motivator, and mentor. Fluent in Portuguese and English. Mozambican citizen.

Client/Customer-oriented General Manager with five years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Companies' leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager

TONGANDE Consultancy & Research, Lda.
02.2025 - Current
  • Oversee all companies' management.
  • Act as the primary technical contact on any matters about the project's field implementation and deliverables.
  • Conduct the overall survey working, closely with the Field Coordinators to ensure the successful implementation of all field activities per the agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase number of contracts with the clients.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Senior Manager

Management System International (MSI)
12.2023 - 02.2025
  • Company Overview: A Tetra-Tech Company
  • Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MozMEL) Activity for USAID Interventions in Cabo Delgado Province
  • Contributed to the technical delivery of the TPM activity by providing technical support, managerial direction to the design of monitoring of instruments, analysis of collected data, report writing, and submission to USAID/BHA
  • Ensured that the deliverables represent the outcomes of sound, ethical, and verifiable data collection and analysis
  • Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the TPM Activity for MozMEL, A Tetra-Tech Company
  • Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MozMEL) Activity for USAID Interventions in Cabo Delgado Province
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator

iDE Mozambique
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Ensured smooth operation of iDE Mozambique-North Projects Monitoring Systems, as well as coordinated periodic evaluations and leading the further development and strengthening of reporting systems
  • Jointly planned, along with the project managers (FRRI and ProMARE), for the successful implementation of assigned projects through completion to achieve its goals/targets in cost-effective, and innovative market-driven ways based on informed decisions
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

World Vision Mozambique
03.2016 - 07.2022
  • Developed an M&E system and data collection schedule tailored to the data needs of the project and its stakeholders, ensuring high data integrity standards
  • Establish tools and guidelines for data collection including discussion guides, interview checklists, and quality standards, and ensure that tools are adapted for the users (e.g., community, facilities, management)
  • Direct data analysis efforts for the project, conduct data entry and develop indicator performance tracking tables (IPTTs) and other reports such as Semi-Annual Donor Report (SAR), Status Report (Drop-out), Post Distribution Monitoring Report (PDM) and Program Accountability Framework Report (PAF)
  • Highlight successes and challenges for project staff and adapt implementation in concentration with key stakeholders
  • Lead annual work planning and semi-annual review meetings to ensure the project's revised approach reflects performance data
  • Conduct capacity assessments for M&E staff and sub-grantees and determine appropriate training protocols, including provision of study guides, on-the-job coaching, and formal training on various subjects
  • Manage evaluation consultants
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

World Vision Mozambique
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Developed the program M&E system, including the data collection plan and calendar and data collection tools and guidelines
  • Liaised with M&E staff to determine the appropriate data collection methodology for each indicator
  • Reviewed and verified data provided by M&E coordinators and compiled into reports for use by project leadership
  • Conducted regular evaluation of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools and provided immediate feedback to the supervised when errors were identified; updated guidance documents and training materials accordingly to prevent recurrent issues
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

World Vision Mozambique
12.2011 - 03.2016
  • Led M&E processes and ensured partners, stakeholders, and project staff participated in planning and implementation as appropriate
  • Managed the M&E database and regularly reported on progress, ensuring continued accuracy, relevance, and feasibility of the M&E system
  • Coordinated and oversaw project performance assessments performed by external evaluators
  • Pursued an M&E system that continually enhanced project effectiveness, making adjustments as needed
  • Provided focused training and coaching to project staff on M&E best practices
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.

Food Aid Monitor - UNV

United Nations for Development Programme (UNDP)
07.2010 - 11.2011
  • Appointed as primary liaison between WFP and provincial and district government officials to ensure successful communication and partnership
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to track shipments of food aid to final distribution points and ensure correct quantities of each item were delivered per the waybills
  • Collected data for On-site Distribution Monitoring (ODM) reports, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) reports, and Food Distribution reports
  • Guaranteed that distributions were carried out according to WFP standards and reported issues to supervisors when they arose

Primary and Secondary School Teacher

Mozambique Ministry of Education
01.1998 - 06.2010
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, and guardians to develop mutual respect and understanding to ensure academic success
  • Developed new and enhanced existing curricula utilizing innovative approaches
  • Fostered environment focused on co-responsibility for resources and equipment and proposed structural improvements and renovations
  • Engaged with school management bodies to raise student concerns and develop creative solutions to performance issues
  • Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
  • Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Evaluation

Rovuma University
Nampula
04.2001 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering

Eduardo Mondlane University
Maputo
04.2001 - 01.2008

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Candidate

Armando João Matavele, +258 84/87 592 7465, ajmatavele@gmail.com, Mozambican, Several Education Facilities, Maputo, Maputo Province, M.Sc., educational evaluation, Rovuma University, Nampula, Mozambique, 05/01/21, B.Sc., agricultural engineering, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique, 05/01/08, Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Senior Manager, Management System International (MSI) - A Tetra-Tech Company, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, 01/01/23, Present, Contributed to the technical delivery of the TPM activity by providing technical support, managerial direction to the design of monitoring of instruments, analysis of collected data, report writing, and submission to USAID/BHA., Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator, iDE Mozambique, Cabo Delgado and Nampula, Mozambique, 01/01/22, 12/31/22, Ensured smooth operation of iDE Mozambique-North Projects Monitoring Systems, as well as coordinated periodic evaluations and leading the further development and strengthening of reporting systems., Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager, World Vision Mozambique, Nampula, Mozambique, 01/01/16, 12/31/22, Developed an M&E system and data collection schedule tailored to the data needs of the project and its stakeholders, ensuring high data integrity standards., Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager, World Vision Mozambique, Nampula, Mozambique, 01/01/17, 12/31/19, Developed the program M&E system, including the data collection plan and calendar and data collection tools and guidelines., Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, World Vision Mozambique, Gaza, Zambezia and Tete, Mozambique, 01/01/11, 12/31/16, Led M&E processes and ensured partners, stakeholders, and project staff participated in planning and implementation as appropriate., Food Aid Monitor - UNV, United Nations for Development Programme (UNDP), Manica and Sofala, Mozambique, 01/01/10, 12/31/11, Appointed as primary liaison between WFP and provincial and district government officials to ensure successful communication and partnership., Primary and Secondary School Teacher, Mozambique Ministry of Education, Maputo, Maputo Province, 01/01/98, 12/31/10, Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, and guardians to develop mutual respect and understanding to ensure academic success., Proven interpersonal and intercultural skills, including flexibility and sensitivity, Excellent leadership skills, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Energetic and focused on staff coaching and mentoring, Able to work with diverse team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions, Anthony Akwenyu, Chief of Party, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), +211 922 7615 18, Anthony.akwenyo@nrc.no, Ventura Mufume, Independent M&E Consultant, UNICEF (UN), +258 82 57 90371, vmufume@gmail.com, Almeida Zacarias, Agricultural Specialist – FAS/USDA in the U.S. Embassy Maputo, +258 84 389 7401, zacariasa@state.gov

Timeline

General Manager

TONGANDE Consultancy & Research, Lda.
02.2025 - Current

Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Senior Manager

Management System International (MSI)
12.2023 - 02.2025

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator

iDE Mozambique
08.2022 - 12.2023

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

World Vision Mozambique
10.2017 - 01.2019

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

World Vision Mozambique
03.2016 - 07.2022

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

World Vision Mozambique
12.2011 - 03.2016

Food Aid Monitor - UNV

United Nations for Development Programme (UNDP)
07.2010 - 11.2011

Master of Science - Educational Evaluation

Rovuma University
04.2001 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering

Eduardo Mondlane University
04.2001 - 01.2008

Primary and Secondary School Teacher

Mozambique Ministry of Education
01.1998 - 06.2010
Armando João MataveleMonitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Expert