Vusumuzi Tshuma PMP®

+263774018476 | tshuma.vusumuzi1@gmail.com | https://zw.linkedin.com/in/vusumuzitshuma

M&E SPECIALIST

PMP certified Project Manager and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning specialist with 13 years of experience in M&E programming, managing grants and proposal writing. Skilled in designing and implementing MEAL systems to drive informed decision-making and improve project outcomes. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative data collection, along with proficiency in digital data techniques.

EXPERIENCE

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Coordinator 7/2022 – Present

International Medical Corps (IMC)

· Coordinated data collection and report writing of 1 Protection Risk Assessment and 3 Community Based Feedback and Response Mechanism consultations, enhancing organizational feedback mechanisms by improving accountability and transparency.

· Executed routine field monitoring visits, collected, and analyzed data for insightful reporting to effectively measure progress against set targets and drive informed decision-making.

· Supervised and managed 4 baseline and endline surveys for Emergency WASH, Maternal Health, and Cholera response projects, ensuring timely completion and delivering comprehensive reports to USAID, Private Donor and ECHO.

· Designed and deployed online data collection tools on Kobo and ODK platforms, leveraging R, Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis, visualization, and generating impactful analytic summaries.

· Coached and provided technical MEAL support to 30 enumerators and 9 WASH Field Officers, ensuring adherence to survey protocols and data collection procedures, resulting in the successful completion of 4 surveys.

Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant 1/2022 – 6/2022

Vee & Eval Consultancy

· Led and successfully executed 2 comprehensive baseline and endline surveys for Livelihood and Health projects, measuring project impact and informing programmatic adjustments.

· Delivered customized capacity-building coaching on monitoring and evaluation concepts and tool development, enhancing staff proficiency in designing and deploying online data collection tools using Kobo Collect.

· Utilized Power BI to design and implement a dynamic real-time dashboard, enabling management to make data-driven decisions for improved organizational performance.

National Specialist 8/2016–12/2021

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

· Wrote a proposal that secured $6,000.00 in funding for 3 solar-powered egg incubators, facilitating the expansion of chicken business projects.

· Trained and equipped 60 Savings and Credit Cooperatives with essential business skills, resulting in enhanced financial literacy and marketing capabilities for business growth and improved household income.

· Crafted a real-time performance monitoring dashboard using Microsoft Excel, enabling swift decision-making through visualized project reports for stakeholders.

Project Coordinator – Livelihoods and Resilience Building 9/2014 – 6/2016

Plan International

· Documented valuable lessons learned and spearheaded the development of a comprehensive disaster risk preparedness plan, effectively equipping communities with skills to respond to emergencies and disasters proactively.

· Successfully sourced funding for a school's feeding project, directly contributing to a notable 20% increase in school attendance.

Project Manager 7/2012 – 8/2014

Christian Care Zimbabwe

· Established and trained Village Savings and Lending (VS&Ls) groups, leading to a significant 25% improvement in both savings culture and access to credit.

· Streamlined cash transfers by implementing online registration, resulting in a remarkable 50% reduction in processing time and improved support for vulnerable individuals.

· Consolidated project reports and delivered key highlights during monthly Project Management Team meetings, effectively communicating overall project performance against indicators.

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager 1/2011 – 6/2012

Hope for a Child in Christ (HOCIC)

· Digitalized data collection tools, resulting in a notable 30% reduction in enumeration time and significant improvements in data quality.

· Initiated feedback and complaints mechanism across projects, resulting in a 15% increase in stakeholder participation in programming.

· Redesigned routine monitoring tool by implementing a Project Management Tool (PMT), resulting in a 25% improvement in decision-making and efficient resource allocation.

· Enhanced target-setting and monitoring of indicators through an activity tracker, effectively measuring project outputs and outcomes.

Project Officer – Emergency Relief and Resilience 1/2008 – 12/2010

Christian Care Zimbabwe

EDUCATION

*Social Science Special Honors Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Lupane State University, Zimbabwe

*Master of Science Degree in Development Studies, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe

*Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in History and Development Studies, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

*Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, Pennsylvania, USA

*Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Catholic University of Zimbabwe