MARTIN MWANYONGO

Development Practitioner | Instrumentation & Data Management Specialist
Karonga, Malawi, 3120, Karonga, MWhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-mwanyongo-116639252?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven Development Practitioner with 3 years of experience in project/program management, data management, and community engagement. Successfully leveraged IT and data analysis skills to enhance operational efficiency and impact across social protection, public health, and voter registration initiatives. Adept at applying technical expertise in instrumentation and data systems to drive robust project outcomes and support large-scale development programs.

Work

Prodeo Consulting
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Assistant Instrumentation Technician

Karonga, Northern Region, Malawi

Summary

Led technical support for process plant refurbishment and restart, ensuring optimal performance and safety of instrumentation systems at Kayelekera Uranium Mine.

Highlights

Executed precise installation and configuration of instrumentation, contributing to the successful refurbishment and restart of a critical process plant.

Performed routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of measurement and control systems, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Interpreted complex technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to guide equipment procedures, ensuring accurate system setup and repair.

Maintained meticulous documentation of all maintenance, repairs, and calibrations, improving record accuracy and operational transparency.

Adhered strictly to safety protocols, fostering a secure working environment and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Telekom Network Malawi (TNM)
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Data Entry Official

Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

Summary

Managed critical data verification and entry for the Social Cash Transfer program, ensuring accurate beneficiary information and efficient SIM card distribution.

Highlights

Verified and captured personal and proxy data for thousands of beneficiaries daily, ensuring high accuracy for the Social Cash Transfer program.

Generated and submitted daily reports and databases to project supervisors, providing timely updates on beneficiary enrollment progress.

Facilitated the distribution of SIM cards to enrolled beneficiaries, streamlining access to critical social support services.

Reconciled all distributed SIM cards daily, maintaining precise inventory control and financial accountability.

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)
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Identity Verification Officer (IVO)

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi

Summary

Ensured data integrity and accuracy in voter registration through meticulous identity verification and database management for the Malawi Electoral Commission.

Highlights

Matched National Identity Cards against voter registrant data, ensuring 100% accuracy in personal information for the voter registration exercise.

Identified and resolved issues with duplicate, lost, and damaged National Identity Cards in the database, maintaining voter roll integrity.

Issued receipts for updated and synced National ID information, providing clear documentation for registrants.

Synchronized new National ID registrations into the database to generate unique ID numbers, facilitating efficient voter enrollment.

National Registration Bureau (NRB)
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Temporary Registration Officer

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi

Summary

Supported the National Identification Outreach Registration Mop-Up Campaign, ensuring compliance and accurate data capture for citizen identification.

Highlights

Ensured 100% compliance of registrants with legal and regulatory requirements for Malawian citizenship during the National ID outreach campaign.

Conducted detailed interviews and reviewed documents using Biometric Registration Kits (BRK), accurately capturing personal information for national IDs.

Managed and secured support documents and data backups, safeguarding sensitive registrant information.

Issued newly produced National ID Cards to citizens, directly contributing to the national identification initiative.

Feed the Children (North Cluster)
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Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi

Summary

Managed qualitative and quantitative data entry for the 'Let Them Grow Healthy Project,' ensuring data accuracy and efficient record management.

Highlights

Entered qualitative and quantitative data from source documents into tablets and pre-designed templates (Kobo, Microsoft Access), maintaining high data accuracy.

Established and maintained an effective records management system, including comprehensive data filing, to support project operations.

Generated timely reports and responded to data inquiries, providing essential information for project monitoring and evaluation.

Prepared and sorted source documents to resolve data inconsistencies and missing information, ensuring data integrity for analysis.

Financial Access for Rural Markets, Smallholder and Enterprises (FARMSE) Project (North Cluster)
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Data Management Intern

Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi

Summary

Supported the FARMSE Project by ensuring data integrity and efficient information management, contributing to financial inclusion for rural communities.

Highlights

Inputted and managed new information within the project database, creating and updating spreadsheets to ensure data accuracy.

Conducted comparative analysis of data from different sources to control data probity, enhancing the reliability of project information.

Produced regular reports from updated database records, providing timely insights for project stakeholders.

Performed consistent database backup and security activities, safeguarding critical project data and ensuring business continuity.

Karonga District Council
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Community Development Assistant Intern

Karonga, Northern Region, Malawi

Summary

Supported community development initiatives and data collection efforts for the District Community Development Office, fostering local empowerment.

Highlights

Facilitated adult literacy trainings and assessed progress of Village Savings and Loans (VSL) groups, empowering local communities.

Assisted in implementing national youth services and rural livelihood projects, directly contributing to community well-being.

Compiled and submitted activity reports to supervisors, ensuring transparent communication of project progress.

Collected data for ongoing projects, providing essential information for program evaluation and strategic planning.

National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC)
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Temporary Enumerator

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi

Summary

Conducted household surveys for the Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR), ensuring efficient and accurate data collection.

Highlights

Conducted interviews with assigned households, collecting critical data for the Unified Beneficiary Registry.

Completed on-site data entry during household surveys, ensuring immediate and accurate capture of information.

Consistently achieved and exceeded a minimum target of 20 respondents/households per day, demonstrating high efficiency in data collection.

Education

Catholic University of Malawi
Chiradzulu, Southern Region, Malawi

Bachelor's degree

Development Studies

Skills

IT & Data Management

Microsoft Office Suite, Google Sheets, Google Forms, ODK, KOBO, Management Information System (MIS), SPSS, Data Entry, Data Verification, Database Management, Data Analysis, Records Management, Data Probity, Data Backup, Data Security.

Project & Program Management

Project Management, Program Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL), Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Financial Management, Preparedness in Environmental Emergencies.

Development & Community Engagement

Participatory Development Approaches, Adult Literacy, Social Protection, Public Health, Nutrition, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Compilation, Interviewing, Training Facilitation.

Technical & Analytical

Instrumentation Engineering, Large-Scale Data Management (LSDM), Communication, Research, Analytical Skills, Troubleshooting, Calibration, Technical Drawing Interpretation.

References

Mr. Lonjezo Mlongoti

Cluster MEAL Officer, Feed the Children. P.O. Box 1530, Blantyre, Malawi. Email: lonjezo.mlongoti@feedthechildren.org. Contact: +265992606643/+265881865334

Mr. Japhet Nthala

Sales Executive, Telekom Networks Malawi. P.O. Box 3039, Blantyre, Malawi. Email: japhet.nthala@tnm.co.mw. Contact: +265888076118

Mr. Joseph Prince Malema

Cluster Coordinator, FARMSE Project Northern Region. P.O. Box 30049, Lilongwe 3, Malawi. Email: jpmalema@gmail.com. Contact: +265991021525/+265888517054