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Armando Tsêlo

M&E Specialist
Maputo,MPM

Summary

Am a M&E expert with over seven years experience in donor-founded projects. Have worked in various sectors such as health, nutrition, gender, agriculture, project planning, project management, resettlement, monitoring and evaluation, data collection and data analysis. Have strong academic background with Post-Graduate degree in Projects Monitoring and Evaluation and Bachelor´s degree in Statistics. Am also proficient in computer skills and have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Package. Am familiar with different different analysis software such as Excel, SPSS, STATA, Toladata as well as data collection tools such as Kobo toolbox, ODK, Data Winner. Am expert on sharing the results and recommendations with the relevant Stakeholders and partners. Am passionate about improving the quality and impact of development interventions through evidence-based decision making and learning. Have excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and I can work effectively in a team or independently.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

M&E Advisor

GIZ - Cooperação Alemã
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead the coordination of M&E activities for the projects, focusing specifically on systems and strategies for monitoring project implementation and capacity building of implementing partners in M&E.
  • Oversee the timely compilation and submission of partner reports.
  • Develop the projects M&E strategies and adapt these in response to lessons learned.
  • Lead the development and implementation of the projects M&E plans and associated data collection tools.
  • Communicate the M&E plans to relevant partners and coordinate to ensure consistency in data collection and reporting across partners.
  • Provide capacity building and technical assistance to partners on data collection and reporting.
  • Identify and implement efficiencies in data collection, compilation, review, reporting and use.
  • Conduct data quality audits and debriefs and develop action plans as needed.
  • Contribute to relevant presentations, reports, and publications.

M&E Officer

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Develop programme performance management plans and monitor implementation processes to track milestones and report on programme indicators.
  • Design and conduct baseline studies on households to establish a reference database and analyse current levels of crop production, livestock, household income, and market opportunities, etc.
  • Design and conduct follow-up surveys on households and the community to assess adoption levels, pathways, constraints, and outcomes at the household level.
  • Coordinate and supervise project MEL field agents throughout the data collection process, as well as work closely with MEL teams from partners to ensure effective MEL implementation.
  • Actively participate in programme review and planning meetings.
  • Work closely with the programme management team and contribute to periodic monitoring and evaluation reports.
  • Contribute to the capacity building of scaling partners through on-the-job training as well as structured training workshops.
  • Contribute to the dissemination of results to key stakeholders.

M&E Officer

Pathfinder International
11.2016 - 09.2019
  • Ensures program data are collected, stored, and managed timely in the relevant database as per the overall project framework.
  • Support in establishment of project review and reporting mechanisms to timely identify, monitor, track, report and resolve the critical dependency issues.
  • Manage and use an advanced-level dashboard to monitor and report progress regarding initiatives and activities to the management on regular basis.
  • Actively participates in national/province level quality technical working groups to frame the future of the quality intervention in the assigned country. Shares program experience and lessons.
  • Contribute to the development of project annual reports.
  • Support in planning, designing and execution of project evaluation study/need assessment study.
  • Support in documentation of implementation learnings, project best practices and lessons learned through collaboration, learning and adaptation framework.

M&E Intern

World Vision International (WVI)
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Assist the DM&E Manager in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans for projects
  • Support data collection and analysis to assess the impact of projects and programmes.
  • Support the DM&E Manager to prepare reports and presentations on the findings of monitoring and evaluation activities.
  • Support identification and documentation of best practices.
  • As part of personal career growth and development, stay up-to-date on best practices in monitoring and evaluation.

Education

Master of Science - Project Monitoring And Evaluation (Post-Graduate)

Corporate Business School (CBS)
Maputo, Mozambique
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
Maputo, Mozambique
04.2001 -

No Degree - Strategic Information & Monitoring And Evaluation

Health Alliance International (HAI)
Sofala, Mozambique
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Presentations and public speaking

  • Strategic Planning

  • Data analysis

  • Adaptability and Flexibility

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Training and mentoring

  • Data Interpretation

  • Stakeholder Management

Software

SPSS

TOLADATA

KOBOTOOLBOX

ODK

STATA

Languages

Portuguese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

M&E Advisor

GIZ - Cooperação Alemã
08.2021 - Current

M&E Officer

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
09.2019 - 05.2021

M&E Officer

Pathfinder International
11.2016 - 09.2019

M&E Intern

World Vision International (WVI)
02.2016 - 10.2016

Master of Science - Project Monitoring And Evaluation (Post-Graduate)

Corporate Business School (CBS)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
04.2001 -

No Degree - Strategic Information & Monitoring And Evaluation

Health Alliance International (HAI)
04.2001 -
Armando TsêloM&E Specialist