MARTIN MWANYONGO

Development Practitioner | Instrumentation & Data Management Specialist

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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 Experience

Assistant Instrumentation Technician

Prodeo Consulting

Jun 2023 - Present

Karonga, Northern Region, MW

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

  • 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.

Data Entry Official

Telekom Network Malawi (TNM)

Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

Blantyre, Southern Region, MW

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

  • 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.

Identity Verification Officer (IVO)

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

Lilongwe, Central Region, MW

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

  • 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.

Temporary Registration Officer

National Registration Bureau (NRB)

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Lilongwe, Central Region, MW

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

  • 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.

Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Feed the Children (North Cluster)

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Mzuzu, Northern Region, MW

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

  • 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.

Data Management Intern

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

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

Mzuzu, Northern Region, MW

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

  • 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.

Community Development Assistant Intern

Karonga District Council

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Karonga, Northern Region, MW

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

  • 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.

Temporary Enumerator

National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC)

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Lilongwe, Central Region, MW

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

  • 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

Development Studies

Catholic University of Malawi

Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

Chiradzulu, Southern Region, MW

Languages

English , Chichewa

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: [email protected]. Contact: +265992606643/+265881865334

Mr. Japhet Nthala

Sales Executive, Telekom Networks Malawi. P.O. Box 3039, Blantyre, Malawi. Email: [email protected]. Contact: +265888076118

Mr. Joseph Prince Malema

Cluster Coordinator, FARMSE Project Northern Region. P.O. Box 30049, Lilongwe 3, Malawi. Email: [email protected]. Contact: +265991021525/+265888517054