Gaseediwe Marakalala
Francistown
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as District Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Ministry for State President. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and policy analysis, effectively developing evaluation frameworks that improve project outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ministry for State President, Office of the District Commissioner
Gaborone
09.2018 - Current
- Participate in community and stakeholder engagement exercises for district development and programmes planning consultations
- Participated in selection process for new projects by assessing proposals' feasibility from monitoring perspective.
- Conduct feasibility studies to determine project viability and set priorities
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of District Annual Plans, District Development Plans, National Development Plans and mid-term reviews to ensure adherence
- Monitor project activities expenditures and progress towards achieving project output and eliminate resource waste through controls
- Attend to customer queries and enquiries on development projects and programmes.
- Developed monitoring, evaluation frameworks.
- Developed monitoring and evaluation plans based on project objectives.
- Evaluated outcomes and recommended strategies to achieve outcomes and integrate new approaches.
- Conducted field visits to gather data for ongoing projects.
Research Assistant
Botswana Examination Council
Gaborone
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Education programmes Data collection, capturing and analysis
- Refined data collection protocols to increase precision and accuracy of test results.
- Prepared written technical documentation to detail research findings and interpretations.
- Compile, collate and disseminate education statistics to relevant stakeholders.
- Wrote reports to summarize data and implications of results.
Team Leader - Research
Department of Social Protection and 5AM Holdings
Gaborone
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Supervise research team on listing, sampling and data collection
- Ensure that all data is correct and captured using CSPro
- Supervised teams and individuals, giving feedback on performance and setting goals for improvement.
- Verified questionnaires before capturing.
- Monitored team operations and workflow during busy periods, making adjustments to improve pace.
- Facilitated regular meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Implemented strategies to improve overall team efficiency.
- Reported on team performance to upper management regularly.
Assistant Statistician
Statistics Botswana
Gaborone
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Ensured that all data is correct and captured and analyzed
- Data trend analysis and preparation of detailed reporting on statistical findings
- Compile, collate and disseminate health and trade statistics to relevant stakeholders
- Managed databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Performed quality control checks on data inputs and outputs.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and patterns in complex datasets.
Research Enumerator
Ministry of Health and Wellness & ACHAP
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Was responsible for data collection from health facilities
- Ensured data integrity on questionnaires
- Performed informed consent process to participants
- Performed focus group discussions
- Site visit for data verification.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences (Statistics and Economics)
University of Botswana
GaboroneDiploma - Statistics
University of Botswana
GaboroneSkills
- Adaptability
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Policy analysis
- Report Writing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Resource mobilization and allocation
Certification
Certificate in Project Management, Botswana Public Service College, 10/01/19
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Setswana, Proficient
References
- Mr. M. Lesetedi, District Commissioner, Office of the District Commissioner, Tlokweng, Tlokweng, Botswana, 318 0043, 71 346 562, mklesetedi@gov.bw
- Ms D. Oabile, Principal District Officer - Development, Office of the District Commissioner, Gaborone, Botswana, 390 6437, 71 382 779, dmorubisi@gov.bw
- Mr B. Mosalakgotla, Research Office, Research and Policy Development, Gaborone, Botswana, 365 0700, 71 443 855, bmosalakgotla@bec.co.bw
Personal Information
- Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- Date of Birth: 04/26/87
- Nationality: Motswana
Driving License
Class B, 14 Years
Languages
Setswana
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
District Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ministry for State President, Office of the District Commissioner
09.2018 - Current
Research Assistant
Botswana Examination Council
01.2017 - 07.2017
Team Leader - Research
Department of Social Protection and 5AM Holdings
07.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Statistician
Statistics Botswana
07.2014 - 04.2016
Research Enumerator
Ministry of Health and Wellness & ACHAP
11.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences (Statistics and Economics)
University of Botswana
Diploma - Statistics
University of Botswana
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