OMEGA JACQUELINE JUMA

A dynamic Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL), and Change Management expert with over three years of experience in international development and government-led projects. Expertise in designing MEL systems, facilitating adaptive programming, and enhancing agricultural value chains through innovative approaches. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, manage data systems, and drive strategic decision-making using advanced data analysis tools. Highly skilled in implementing market system development strategies and promoting sustainability within agricultural programs.

• Statistical Data Analysis with SPSS, Stata, and R – RUFORUM Network
• Welfare and Public Policy Short Course – ACEII AF APA
• Policy Formulation Using Demographic and Health Survey Data – ACEII AF APA
• Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS, Stata, and R – RUFORUM Network.
• Policy Formulation and Translation Using Demographic and Health Survey Data – ACEII AF APA.
• Welfare and Public Policy Short Course – ACEII AF APA.

• Digital Registration & Geo-Mapping of Farmers (CARD-LUANAR, Ministry of Agriculture), June 2024 - August 2024, Supervised a national census profiling farmers and geomapping their farms to enhance service delivery.
• Mid-Term Review: Domestication of Mulanje Cedar Project (Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust), February 2020 - March 2020, Evaluated socioeconomic impacts of community participation in conservation initiatives.
• End-of-Project Evaluation: Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC) (AGCOM/Ministry of Agriculture), April 2023, Conducted evaluations to document lessons learned and proposed scaling strategies for similar interventions.
• Annual Evaluation: MIERA Project (GIZ), October 2019, Assessed project outcomes on rural income and employment, providing actionable recommendations for program improvement.

• Designed and implemented an integrated MEL system for AGCOM and KULIMA MIERA projects, improving data accuracy and project outcomes.
• Facilitated over 50 market linkages between MSMEs, cooperatives, and farmers.
• Conducted high-impact evaluations influencing policy and program designs for international organizations.

• Assessing the effects of adopting improved maize varieties on profit returns of smallholder Farmers of Profitability., Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi, 01/01/21, Completed
• Soybean market integration and spatial price transmission in the Central Region of Malawi, 01/01/24, In progress

• Agricultural value chain development and resilience.
• Sustainable rural livelihoods and food security.
• Monitoring and evaluation systems for agricultural development projects.
• Socio-economic impacts of agricultural innovations on smallholder farmers.

• Chichewa, Native
• English, Fluent

• Top Performer: Recognized for outstanding contributions to MEL systems for AGCOM and KULIMA MIERA projects.
• Merit Scholarship Recipient: LUANAR, awarded for academic excellence during undergraduate studies.

Scope and Limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agricultural Extension Services for Development in Africa., 01/01/24

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Design and implementation of comprehensive MEL systems to ensure effective project tracking and adaptive programming.
• Data Science & Management, Advanced skills in database design and management using tools such as Excel, ODK, GEMS, and Survey Solutions.
• Market Systems Development, Experienced in fostering market linkages, managing value chains, and implementing outgrower schemes.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Building strategic partnerships with donors, private sector entities, MSMEs, cooperatives, and government agencies.
• Training & Capacity Building, Facilitation of workshops, peer learning sessions, and technical training for farmers and project staff.
• Research & Policy Development, Expertise in research design, data collection, statistical analysis (SPSS, Stata), and policy translation.