Deogratias Emmanuel Manyanda
Mwanza,18
Summary
I am an accomplished Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) and Information Management professional with extensive experience in designing and implementing robust MEAL frameworks and data systems. I specialize in impact evaluations, needs assessments, and baseline surveys, with proven expertise in developing performance indicators, logical frameworks, and results frameworks to drive evidence-based decision-making. My skills span both qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis, utilizing advanced tools such as SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python, SQL and FetchXML. I also have a strong background in designing and managing data collection tools and digital platforms, including KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyToGo, SurveyCTO and GIS. With a deep commitment to data-driven insights and accountability, I excel at transforming complex data into actionable recommendations that enhance program performance and strategic impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registration Associate
UNITED HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
Kibondo , 08
08.2016 - Current
- 1. Statistical and Reporting Responsibilities
- Production of Monthly and Ad Hoc Reports: Generate comprehensive monthly statistical reports and ad hoc analyses to support management decisions and operational planning.
- Operational Insights: Ensure timely reporting and accurate data interpretation to inform strategic priorities and donor requirements.
- 2. Registration Strategy and Operations
- Registration Strategy Development: Support the design and execution of registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern, ensuring alignment with UNHCR standards.
- Team Supervision: Oversee and manage the daily operations of the registration team, providing guidance, performance monitoring, and technical support.
- Registration Interviews: Conduct registration and verification interviews in accordance with established procedures and data protection principles.
- Client Support and Counselling: Provide counselling to asylum seekers and refugees on registration procedures, rights, and entitlements, ensuring clear communication and client satisfaction.
- Data Accuracy: Maintain up-to-date and accurate registration records, ensuring data integrity and consistency across all platforms.
- Operational Decision-Making: In consultation with supervisors, make informed decisions on day-to-day registration processes and develop efficient workflow procedures.
- 3. Data Analysis and Information Management
- Preliminary Data Analysis: Engage in data validation, quality assurance, and verification processes to ensure reliability and accuracy.
- Database and System Design: Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytical strategies that enhance statistical efficiency and data quality.
- Data Cleaning and Transformation: Perform data cleaning, restructuring, and transformation from primary and secondary sources to support organizational priorities.
- GIS and Mapping Support: Provide geographic data preparation and analysis for GIS outputs, enabling the creation of thematic maps for operational planning and advocacy.
- Capacity Building: Conduct hands-on trainings for government and partner focal points on KoboToolbox, data standards, and reporting protocols.
- Information Dissemination: Regularly update UNHCR data portals and share cleaned datasets with partners to ensure accessible and accurate information products.
- Data Visualization: Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualization tools using Power BI and Tableau to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
- 4. Survey and Surveillance Activities
- Survey Implementation: Coordinate and implement integrated nutrition surveys and other surveillance exercises to inform programmatic responses.
- Collaborative Survey Design: Work with partners such as WFP, DRC, IRC, and Plan International to design and execute relevant surveys and routine monitoring activities, including updating APRs in DHIS2.
- Capacity Strengthening: Support staff and partner capacity development in survey methodologies, sampling design, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
- 5. Project Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL)
- MEAL Framework Development: Develop and strengthen MEAL frameworks and procedures to monitor project progress and assess performance against set objectives.
- Performance Indicators: Define and track key project performance indicators (KPIs) to measure impact and efficiency.
- Program Feedback: Provide actionable feedback and recommendations to program managers to improve project effectiveness and strategic alignment.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor project outcomes and performance against mission strategy targets, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
- 6. Data Management and Quality Assurance
- Data Reporting Cycle Management: Oversee the full data reporting cycle, including calendar management, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
- Database Maintenance: Maintain organized project databases ensuring all MEAL-related data, reports, and records are archived systematically for future reference.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct periodic project spot checks and data verification to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of reported information.
- Data Integrity: Ensure shared data is timely, complete, and meets established data quality standards.
Registration Assistant
UNITED HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
Kasulu, Kigoma
08.2015 - 08.2016
- 1. Conduct Registration Interviews
- Perform registration interviews in full compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and UNHCR registration standards.
- Ensure the accurate collection and verification of biographical and biometric data during registration and verification exercises.
- 2. Maintain Accurate Records and Data
- Ensure meticulous maintenance of accurate, consistent, and up-to-date registration records in the proGres database and related systems.
- Uphold data integrity and confidentiality in accordance with UNHCR’s data protection standards.
- 3. Identify and Refer Persons with Specific Needs
- Proactively identify individuals with specific needs (e.g., unaccompanied minors, persons with disabilities, survivors of violence).
- Facilitate timely referral and follow-up with protection units and relevant partners for specialized support.
- 4. Collaborate with Protection Staff and Partners
- Work closely with protection officers and partner organizations to ensure that registration data informs assistance and protection interventions.
- Support the issuance of identity and entitlement documentation and maintain coordinated workflows between registration and protection teams.
- 5. Interpretation and Translation Support
- Serve as an interpreter or translator during interviews and meetings to ensure effective communication across multiple languages.
- Facilitate mutual understanding between staff, asylum seekers, and refugees through accurate language interpretation.
- 6. Case Referrals and Coordination
- Refer registration cases to relevant units or implementing partners for additional services or interventions, ensuring seamless case management.
- Maintain a clear record of referrals and outcomes to enhance coordination and accountability.
Registration Clerk
UNITED HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
Kasulu, Kigoma
12.2014 - 08.2015
- 1. Ushering and Guidance for Persons with Specific Needs (PWS)
- Facilitated the orderly seating and movement of Persons with Specific Needs (PWS), ensuring a safe and dignified registration environment.
- Provided personalized assistance to vulnerable individuals, including those with mobility challenges, to enhance accessibility during service delivery.
- 2. Posting List Preparation
- Compiled and prepared posting lists for distribution across designated zones and villages, ensuring organized communication and information flow.
- Supported logistical coordination and maintained systematic documentation to streamline registration and verification processes.
- 3. Identification of Individuals with Special Needs and Elders
- Identified individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, or advanced age requiring prioritized services.
- Facilitated referrals to protection and health units for specialized attention and follow-up support.
- 4. Coordination and Cloud Control
- Collaborated closely with refugee leaders to implement and monitor Cloud Control measures, improving crowd management and ensuring orderly service delivery.
- Promoted effective communication and coordination between staff and community representatives to maintain operational efficiency.
- 5. Scheduling and Appointment Management
- Generated and managed daily and weekly schedules to optimize workflow and minimize client waiting times.
- Ensured that appointments were efficiently coordinated in line with operational priorities and available resources.
- 6. Physical File Preparation and Documentation
- Prepared and maintained physical files for registration and case management, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper organization of records.
- Supported document archiving processes to enhance data traceability and record integrity.
Registration Clerk
UNITED HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
Kasulu, Kigoma
11.2013 - 10.2014
- 1. Ushering and Guidance for Persons with Specific Needs (PWS)
- Facilitated the orderly seating and movement of Persons with Specific Needs (PWS), ensuring a safe and dignified registration environment.
- Provided personalized assistance to vulnerable individuals, including those with mobility challenges, to enhance accessibility during service delivery.
- 2. Posting List Preparation
- Compiled and prepared posting lists for distribution across designated zones and villages, ensuring organized communication and information flow.
- Supported logistical coordination and maintained systematic documentation to streamline registration and verification processes.
- 3. Identification of Individuals with Special Needs and Elders
- Identified individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, or advanced age requiring prioritized services.
- Facilitated referrals to protection and health units for specialized attention and follow-up support.
- 4. Coordination and Cloud Control
- Collaborated closely with refugee leaders to implement and monitor Cloud Control measures, improving crowd management and ensuring orderly service delivery.
- Promoted effective communication and coordination between staff and community representatives to maintain operational efficiency.
- 5. Scheduling and Appointment Management
- Generated and managed daily and weekly schedules to optimize workflow and minimize client waiting times.
- Ensured that appointments were efficiently coordinated in line with operational priorities and available resources.
- 6. Physical File Preparation and Documentation
- Prepared and maintained physical files for registration and case management, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper organization of records.
- Supported document archiving processes to enhance data traceability and record integrity.
- UNHCR Tools which are Global Distribution Tool (GDT), PRIMES Interoperability Gateway (PING), proGres, Biometric Identity Management System(BIMS), PRIMES Analytics, Rapid Application(RAPP), Access Management Portal(AMP)
Education
Bachelor Degree of Arts - Economics
The Open University of Tanzania
Kigoma01.2025
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) -
John Paul II High School
Kahama01.2010
Certificate Of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -
Rocken Hill Secondary School
01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office Package
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Publisher, Outlook, Office 365, and Microsoft Team
- Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS)
- Mobile data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, SurveyToGo)
- Software & Platforms Application:
- Power BI and Tableau, MoDA, DHIS2, SQL
- General Computer Application:
- Windows Installation, Software installation, Troubleshooting, Minor PC maintenance
- UNHCR PRIMES Tools which are Global Distribution Tool (GDT), PRIMES Interoperability Gateway (PING), proGres, Biometric Identity Management System(BIMS), PRIMES Analytics, Rapid Application(RAPP), Access Management Portal(AMP)
References
- Jallah, Facian, Snr Registration and Identity Management Officer, facian@unhcr.org, +4592435330, UNHCR Uganda (Kampala), Kampala, Uganda
- Tobias, Tjivirura, Registration and Identity Management Officer, tjivirur@unhcr.org, +264 81 12 938 22, UNHCR Tanzania (Kibondo), Kibondo, Tanzania
- Roland Serge Djiodio, Tchoutezo, Associate Registration and Identity Management Officer, Djiodio@unhcr.org, +221 78 582 33 26, UNHCR Nigeria(Abuja), Abuja, Nigeria
Online Training
- Career Essentials in Data Analysis – Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Managing Projects with Microsoft 365 – LinkedIn
- IBM Data Analyst, Excel Basics for Data Analysis, Quantitative Methods, Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis, Excel Skills for Data Analytics & Visualization – Coursera (UNHCR)
- Survey Data Collection and Analytics – Coursera (UNHCR)
- Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos – Coursera (UNHCR)
- Framework for Data Collection and Analysis – Coursera (UNHCR)
- Qualitative Research Design – Coursera (UNHCR)
- Humanitarian Information Management, Communications & Media – Disaster Ready
- Qualitative Data Analysis – Disaster Ready
- Monitoring and Evaluation Practices – Disaster Ready
- Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation – Philanthropy University
- Developing an Operating Budget – Philanthropy University
- Data Analysis and Action Planning – International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation – International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Age, Gender & Diversity Mainstreaming (AGDM) – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Disclaimer
I certify that the information stated in this curriculum vitae is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the verification of the information herein provided by any means whatsoever. Date: 2025-10 Signature: Deogratias Emmanuel Manyanda
Timeline
Registration Associate
UNITED HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
08.2016 - Current
Registration Assistant
UNITED HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
08.2015 - 08.2016
Registration Clerk
UNITED HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
12.2014 - 08.2015
Registration Clerk
UNITED HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
11.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor Degree of Arts - Economics
The Open University of Tanzania
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) -
John Paul II High School
Certificate Of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -
Rocken Hill Secondary School