Blessings Lilian Maluwa
Lilongwe
Summary
A results-driven M&E professional with expertise in designing project results frameworks, theories of change, and SMART outcomes, outputs, and indicators. Proven experience managing USAID and World Bank-funded projects, focusing on data-driven decision-making, performance improvement, and accountability. Skilled in data interpretation, report generation, and translating insights into actionable strategies. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and collaborative leadership in achieving measurable impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
COMSIP Cooperative Union
12.2024 - Current
- Serve as the lead for monitoring and evaluating for COMSIP CU, ensuring strong documentation of program activities’ contributions to intended program outcomes.
- · Provide strategic technical expertise in the development and management of Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks including alignment with Economic Inclusion guiding policies.
- Manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a positive working environment.
- Managing and coordinating the implementation of World Bank ‘s Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods (SSRLP) project
- Incorporate innovative data visualization techniques in the presentation of complex programmatic information, facilitating stakeholder understanding.
- Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration through regular meetings and information sharing on monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Assist in refining program strategies through periodic reviews of collected data insights against set objectives.
- Advised on budget allocation decisions based on evidence gathered through monitoring activities to maximize resource utilization effectively.
- Support the design of surveys, assessments, and other data collection tools tailored to specific programmatic needs,including the Impact Evaluation for SSRLP's Livelihoods Component.
- Prepared concise yet comprehensive progress reports for senior management,including respective stakeholders, World Bank and NLGFC highlighting key achievements and challenges faced by programs.
Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst
COMSIP Cooperative Union
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Support the development and roll out of COMSIP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework including guidelines and data collection tools;
- Support rolling out of project baseline; mid-term review and final evaluation through data collection on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators;
- Facilitate administrative data collection and inputting into the COMSIP Integrated Management Information System (CIMIS);
- Provide capacity building on Monitoring and Evaluation and data management to Project staff (District Coordinators and Case Workers) through training and on the job coaching and mentoring;
- Carry out routine data quality assessments and provide necessary feedback to subject matter specialists and field staff (District Coordinators and Case Workers);
- Work closely with COMSIP subject matter specialists and SSRLP key partners (NLGFC, MoFEA, MGCDSW and MoY&S) in identifying data needs and provide support in data tracking and reporting;
- Establish, monitor, and update work plans and budgets for evaluation studies;
- Manage the beneficiary complaints and feedback mechanism - collection, analysis, and report writing for beneficiary feedback data
- Ensure timely implementation of activities and adherence to the work plans
- Conduct periodic reviews to assess implementation progress and provide recommendations
- Identified key performance indicators to track progress and inform management.
- Identified areas for improvement by analyzing operational data and trends.
MEAL Officer
Catholic Relief Services
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided MEAL technical guidance in the rolling out of COVID 19 response projects for the agency
- Proactively designed and developed project reporting templates that significantly contributed to quality reports at CRS level, with focus on visual graphics of indicators tracked
- Assessed project activity based indicators on a monthly basis and discuss target goals with implementing partner and project staff for continued excellence
- Operationalized Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism that significantly assisted in systematic monitoring and documentation of complaints for COVID 19 response projects
- Helped implement MEAL standard requirements and reporting procedures, significantly increasing timely reporting and reducing time to data quality checks and flow
- Provided support and assistance to the implementing partner, Mzuzu CHC, to ensure staff involvement in data management and MEAL requirements
- Update the MEAL reporting tools in accordance to Standard Operating Operations
MEAL Officer
Catholic Relief Services
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Participate in monthly market assessment of targeted commodities in 25 markets covering 8 Traditional Authorities and contributed to the outcomes documentation process
- Led in household assessments activities for 8 Traditional Authorities targeted in the beneficiary graduation model for HOPE project
- Provided quarterly training sessions in household assessments to project staff, community structures and local leaders to improve understanding in data requirements for the model
- Provided technical support in development of program tools for the graduation model that significantly improved knowledge management of the model
- Provided training to 500 household mentors that significantly reduced data inconsistencies
MEAL Technical Associate II
Catholic Relief Services
11.2016 - 06.2019
- MEAL -System Design and Development for agency
- Led in design and implementation of MEAL system for Agriculture and Livelihood, Health and Nutrition, Governance that successfully tracked project performance during and after projects end
- Oversaw the design, rollout and utilization of MEAL plans and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) for various projects that improved stakeholder engagement
- Designed and implemented baseline and end line surveys for projects
- Led the implementation of impact evaluation, needs assessment studies for projects
- Project Data Management and Reporting
- Successfully led institutional data audits and quality assessments for projects
- Developed standard tools for health, agriculture and governance focused projects to enable effective analysis of the performance of project indicators
- Helped implement standard data quality procedures, significantly increasing data quality and reducing time lost on checks and validations
- Led in design and rollout of Data Flow Maps, Communications Charts and other tools to aid in dissemination of M & E findings
- Improved the agency's overall MEAL rating from 2.0 to 4.5 in less than 2 years with data quality improvement initiatives
- Periodically presented M & E finding to programming staff with digitally visuals i.e., dashboards
- Capacity Building for Implementing Partners
- Assisted with periodic trainings for partner staff in data and reporting requirements for projects assigned from time to time to enhance project staff involvement in reporting and data collection
- Facilitated orientation trainings for project staff on tools used for MEAL for projects assigned from time to time
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ministry of Local Government
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Oversaw management of M and E Plan for Zomba city council to determine effectiveness of national programs i.e
- MASAF III and Malata Subsidy M and E Systems
- Successfully designed and implemented M and E systems for national programs (development of logical frameworks, indicator tracking tables, data collection tools, reporting templates and SoPs)
- Facilitate planning and participate in the implementation of project surveys and impact evaluations
- Periodically teamed with City Planning Office to determine performance of indicators through M and E findings
- Developed and trained 20 data entry clerks and data assistants to implement program quality assurance strategies with fidelity
- Implemented Malawi Local Government policies to guarantee compliance with requirements such as Integrated Strategic Plan, Urban Development Plan and Urban Structure Plans
- Reported on national program and project effectiveness internally to Ministry of Economic Planning and Development using statistical packages
Data Quality Officer
University of North Carolina- Malawi
03.2010 - 04.2013
- Engaged in design and rolling out of Data Quality and Assurance tools( Data Quality Management Plans, SoPs) to ensure standardized validations and cleaning
- Maintained knowledge of institutional policy in good clinical practices and promote compliance to clinical research regulations and operating procedures
- Evaluated data quality assurance system for overall functionality, identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to facilitate better outcomes
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support research nurses and team members in improving performance of research data
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, resulted in high scores in data management
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical study network information through quarterly reports
- Collaborated with external monitors to apply root cause analysis and establish effective corrective action plans in data
Secondary School Teacher
Ministry of Education Malawi
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Implemented new technologies, including use of presentations, which boosted understanding of subject matter by 40% within a school calendar
- Assisted more than 40 students per class during small group learning periods
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Malawi School of Government (Formerly MIM)
Kanengo Campus11-2026
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Science in Education
Malawi School of Business And Applied Sciences
Blantyre12-2008
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Project Results Frameworks & Theory of Change Development
- SMART Outcomes, Outputs, & Indicator Design
- Research Design & Coordination
- Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
- Data Analysis, Interpretation, & Visualization
- Report Writing & Stakeholder Communication
- USAID & World Bank Project Compliance
- Team Collaboration & Capacity Building
- Adaptive Management & Continuous Improvement
- Partnership management
Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
COMSIP Cooperative Union
12.2024 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst
COMSIP Cooperative Union
06.2023 - 11.2024
MEAL Officer
Catholic Relief Services
11.2020 - 04.2021
MEAL Officer
Catholic Relief Services
01.2020 - 06.2020
MEAL Technical Associate II
Catholic Relief Services
11.2016 - 06.2019
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ministry of Local Government
06.2013 - 10.2016
Data Quality Officer
University of North Carolina- Malawi
03.2010 - 04.2013
Secondary School Teacher
Ministry of Education Malawi
03.2009 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Project Management
Malawi School of Government (Formerly MIM)
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Science in Education
Malawi School of Business And Applied Sciences
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