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Vincent Odong

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Phone: +256775080623

  • Location:
  • Uganda
  • Sector:
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Profile Created:
  • 5 months ago

About me

My name is Vincent Odong, a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning professional with over 8 years of hands-on M&E experience with different International NGOs such as Winrock International, PACE Uganda, ACTED, Plan International Uganda, World Vision Uganda and currently Save The Children International Uganda in the areas of Health, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation, Education, Child Protection and Child Rights development projects both in Emergency and Development context, I believe this will be pivotal for a programme such as yours.

My MEAL key technical support to these projects were in M&E system design, staff capacity building, tools design using software applications such as Open Data Kit (ODK) and Kobo, data quality assessment, data analysis, knowledge management, donor reporting among others are vital skillset for this role.

I’m a graduate of Gulu University with Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics and hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management attained from Uganda Management Institute (UMI). I’m currently candidate of master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation in Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU).

I do possess other relevant skills in computer applications such as SPSS for data analysis and QGIS for data visualization. I believe my many years of M&E experiences and background working in diverse culture will be vital for your programme operation.

Skills

Data analysis and M&E tools development Program Planning Teachers training/Coaching, Child Protection, Project Management Team Management

Education

Experience

  • Save The Children, Uganda Western 2023 - Present

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

    Providing overall leadership in operationalizing the MEAL system and SCI MEAL approach in both development and humanitarian programmes in the region particularly strengthening the MEAL system implementation including monitoring of program quality, rolling out accountability initiatives, supporting program evaluations and leading on area MEAL budgeting and supervising the regional MEAL team and lead MEAL capacity building of programme staff and partners.

  • World Vision International, Uganda Western Region Programme 2019 - 2023

    Regional Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist.

    Lead the establishment of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system, providing technical guidance and leadership in line with effective Programme/Project design processes, facilitating research and documentation, managing and conducting assessments, baselines, and evaluations, and fostering evidence-based learning and reflection in line with the WVU strategic plan across 9 Cluster Offices in the Region working with a team of 5 MEAL Officers. Establishment and effective management of external relationships and engagement with external stakeholders in government ministries, including ensuring that all relevant MOUs are in place and updated and contribute to organizational visibility through reporting on external (OVC, HMIS, VSLA) and internal databases (CVA, Automated DB & Horizon) and donor relationships.

  • World Vision International, Uganda Refugee Response: 2017 - 2019

    Senior Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator.

    Steered multiple projects from inception to delivery in alignment with defined goals and objectives. Led post-project evaluations to determine effectiveness and areas of improvement. I managed a team of 6, driving continual enhancements to service delivery. Supported grant acquisition management team in developing funding opportunities and obtaining beneficiaries’ acceptance of project deliverables. Fostered strong relationships with funders (government and local/international non-voluntary sector organizations). Ensured compliance with various regulations and standards (World Vision International DM&E, SPHERE, Core Humanitarian standards). • Built and strengthened the humanitarian accountability system to improve organizational accountability to affected populations (AAP). • Led the construction of a comprehensive capacity-building plan that addressed highlighted capacity needs. • Led organization through successful Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) assessment that identified gaps and recommended actions for improvement. • Took the lead in designing and implementing of various program assessments/evaluations, post-distribution monitoring, baselines, and evaluations. • Contributed to grant acquisition efforts by inputting MEAL aspects into grants proposals and leading needs assessments to inform program design; raised $1M. • Generated quality data through comprehensive routine data quality assessments; enabled management and program teams to make informed decisions and improve program quality and design.

  • Plan International Uganda 2014 - 2017

    Learning & Documentation (M&E) Coordinator

    – Took lead in all studies and research initiatives such as baseline, mid-term, and end-line studies. – Developed an M&E framework, system, and tools to capture results of equity and quality in the education project. – Documented strategic learning and shared best practices with stakeholders, ensuring methods and lessons learned are accounted for in the development of future strategies and decision making. – Led monitoring, evaluation, and tracked project performance in project implementation areas of Lira and Kamuli Districts. – Analysing and updated project data into an online reporting system using the Educate A Child (EAC) template. – Ensured timely and high-quality reports were produced in a regular and timely manner. – Provided technical guidance to management and project staff regarding all Monitoring and documentation-related activities including utilization of the corporate M&E system (PALS) within the district. – Led the development of human-interest stories (success stories) that highlight the impact of the project. – Produced timely and illustrious publications that indicated progress, substantiated results, and maximized learning.

  • Winrock International And Agency For Technical Cooperation And Development (ACTED) 2011 - 2014

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    – Overseeing the smooth functioning of Winrock International and ACTED (NUDEIL) program M&E System. – Streamlining and coordinating M&E activities in Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya, Oyam, and Amuru Districts. – Managing program data ranging from collection, cleaning, entry, analysis, reporting, and storage. – Conducting capacity building for program staff on data management and USAID’s M&E requirements when necessary. – Responsible for compiling weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports to USAID for the program. – Worked with the NUDEIL Program team, partners, and the District Local government in the implementation and management of the online M&E reporting system

Languages

English
Proficient

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