Zikho Twantwa

Professional in the community development and social welfare since 2008; focusing on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) since 2009 with extensive knowledge on Public and Development Sector Monitoring & Evaluation. Extensive knowledge and skill in M&E assessment; setting up national M&E systems; M&E capacity building; managing M&E at policy, programme, project and field level. Practical experiences on programme implementation, good governance, and strategic planning. Theoretical and practical competence in evaluations. Solid experiences in routine monitoring and performance management. Strong attention to management skills, analytical, leadership and teamwork. Contribution to the development of a monitoring framework for the Department of Science and Technology as a lead author. Involvement in the development of M&E standard operating procedures, M&E plans —facilitation of workshops and training of organisations on USAID database system, data management and customised M&E systems. Thesis on data management systems employed by South African Public Sectors using Gauteng Social Development as a case study.