DENNIS DANAZIO
MACHINGA
Summary
Analytical and impact-driven Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional with a BSc in Food Security and Nutrition, and over 5 years of progressive experience in data-driven project implementation, performance monitoring, and reporting. Skilled in designing MEL tools, conducting field assessments, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and producing donor-standard reports. Strong proficiency in ODK, KoboToolbox, SPSS, and SurveyCTO. Committed to evidence-based programming that drives sustainable development outcomes in health, WASH, nutrition, and climate resilience sectors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer
CLIMATE JUST COMMUNITIES-SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Machinga
01.2024 - Current
- Developed activity monitoring checklists and conducted outcome tracking across 12 schools and 22 GVH communities.
- Supported baseline data collection and trained community monitors on data entry tools (KoboCollect).
- Generated outcome reports that informed donor reporting and advocacy materials.
- Integrated GESI and DRR indicators into the MEL framework for community climate resilience.
Site Manager
World vision international
Mangochi
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised data reporting of IRS campaigns by 30 seasonal workers using mobile-based platforms.
- Ensured real-time data reconciliation and compliance with Global Fund reporting standards.
- Coordinated inventory and logistics tracking using monitoring checklists.
Research Assistant
Yamba Malawi-Brown University UK & Weisis fund
Mangochi
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Participated in the implementation of the Ultra Poverty Graduation (UPG) Program, led by Brown University and funded by the Weiss Fund and the National Science Foundation, aimed at understanding the impact of entrepreneurship-based interventions on extreme poverty.
- Conducted rigorous door-to-door household surveys and interviews, ensuring high standards of data accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality, in line with ethical research protocols.
- Contributed to the execution of a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
EVIDENCE ACTION
Machinga
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Designed and administered data collection tools for water quality and behavior change monitoring across rural communities.
- Conducted regular data validation checks and ensured data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
- Led community-level surveys and translated feedback into actionable recommendations.
- Analyzed monitoring results using SPSS and Excel to inform adaptive program management.
Data Management Officer
ONE ACRE FUND
Zomba
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Enter and verify accuracy of client (farmer) data in the company’s business operations roster, reporting discrepancies for correction.
- Maintain records of errors and queries in the tracker sheet, and perform site reconciliations with the manager.
- Archive cross-checked and finalized files systematically for company records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BACHELORS IN DEGREE IN FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION
UNIVERSITY OF LIVINGSTONIA
RUMPHI10-2019
Skills
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
- Project performance tracking and indicator monitoring
- Community-based data collection and analysis, and participatory vulnerability analysis (PVA)
- Use of digital MEL tools (ODK, Kobo, TaroWorks, Survey CTO, Tangerine)
- Statistical and data analysis (SPSS, WHO Anthro)
- Reporting (donor reports, dashboards, success stories)
- Logical frameworks and indicator tracking tables
- Proposal development and knowledge management
- Qualitative tools: PRA, FGDs, KIIs
- Data quality assurance (DQA)
- Project Planning & Results-Based Management
- Languages: English, Chichewa, Tumbuka, Yao
- Motorcycle Riding License ✅
Certification
- Diploma – Food, Nutrition, and Livelihood Security
LUANAR | 2018 - Certificate – Human Subjects Research (IRB / Social & Behavioral Research)
Completed: 2023
REFEREES
Referees
Masauko Mthunzi
Project Manager – Climate Just Communities
📧 masauko.mthunzi@gmail.com | 📞0991 389 222
Confidence Mkungula
District Coordinator – World Vision International
📧 confidence_mkungula@wv.org | 📞0888 119 747
Kingsley Mologo
M&E Manager – Yamba Malawi
📧 kngmologo@gmail.com | 📞0882 572 444
Timeline
Project Officer
CLIMATE JUST COMMUNITIES-SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
01.2024 - Current
Site Manager
World vision international
08.2023 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
Yamba Malawi-Brown University UK & Weisis fund
04.2023 - 09.2023
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
EVIDENCE ACTION
04.2023 - 09.2023
Data Management Officer
ONE ACRE FUND
01.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - BACHELORS IN DEGREE IN FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION
UNIVERSITY OF LIVINGSTONIA
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