KEMIREMBE MILLENIUM

KEMIREMBE MILLENIUM

What Did you enjoy about the program?

I enjoyed the weekend online classes because they were flexible and easy to follow, allowing me to learn without disrupting my week schedule.

The sessions were practical and focused on tools like R, advanced excel, google forms, kobo collect, and SPSS, which helped me strengthen my skills in analyzing data. I appreciated how the instructors used real examples, making it easier to understand how these tools apply to research and M&E work.

I also enjoyed the interactive learning environment. Even though the classes were online, we had opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another.

This made the lessons engaging and helped me better understand how different people apply research tools in their fields. Overall, the program improved my confidence in using research software and applying statistical methods more accurately.

It filled the gap I previously had in accessing advanced tools and mentorship, and it has already strengthened my ability to contribute to evidence-based decision-making, program evaluations, and future research projects.

PROFILE

Name: KEMIREMBE MILLENIUM

Kemirembe Millenium is an emerging Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) professional with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and a growing track record of contributing to data-driven development programs in Uganda. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation and a Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics, she has developed a unique blend of analytical, research, and program management skills that support high-quality evaluations, strategic decision-making, and effective program implementation.

Over the past three years, she has played an instrumental role in supporting the USAID/Feed the Future Strategic Investments Activity (SIA), a program aimed at unlocking commercial financing for enterprises within agriculture, energy, and health ecosystems. Through this role, she has contributed to facilitating financing for more than 60 businesses, helping mobilize over $140 million in private capital and supporting improved livelihoods for more than 100,000 individuals in Uganda.

Millenium’s responsibilities included conducting field assessments, supporting enterprise due-diligence, verifying data quality, engaging stakeholders, and preparing detailed reports used for donor decision-making and project management. This experience strengthened her expertise in compliance, performance monitoring, and adaptive learning, key pillars of successful development programming.

In addition to field and programmatic work, she has accumulated substantial experience with digital data collection, research design, and quantitative analysis. This has enabled her to clean, manage, visualize, and interpret data more effectively. She has participated in designing MEAL tools, developing theories of change and conducting both primary and secondary data collection. This has contributed to improved reporting accuracy, timely submission of donor deliverables, and increased accountability among implementing partners and private sector actors.

Beyond her professional roles, she is committed to continuous learning, especially in strengthening her research skills. Her interest in advanced data analysis tools grew out of her experience in M&E, where the need for accurate and reliable data is critical for informing program direction and measuring impact. To bridge existing gaps, she recently undertook weekend online training in research tools and software commonly used in biostatistics.

This training enhanced her understanding of statistical concepts, data coding, and analytical workflows, empowering her to conduct more rigorous socio-economic research. The flexibility of the online program allowed her to balance learning with work, and its practical exercises improved their confidence in handling real datasets and applying advanced analytical methods. She is passionate about evidence-based decision-making and believe that high-quality data is essential for improving development outcomes. She has a strong interest in agricultural development, socio-economic analysis, and impact evaluation.

Millenium’s long-term goal is to deepen her expertise in statistical analysis and eventually contribute to academic research, collaborative studies, and publications that influence policy and practice. As she continues to advance in their career, she remains committed to producing reliable research, supporting program accountability, and using data to drive meaningful development change. Her combination of academic training, practical field experience, digital data skills, and passion for learning positions her as a valuable contributor to research institutions, development organizations, and data-driven projects in Uganda and beyond.

CAREER PROFILE

A results-driven Monitoring and Evaluation professional with over three years of experience in the development sector NGOs and investment space facilitating data and documentation and compliance management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong background in donor reporting and project implementation support.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

 A team player, attentive to detail with excellent interpersonal and organization skills.

 Motivated, hardworking and trustworthy, good listening and communication skills.

 Monitoring & Evaluation: Skilled in designing and implementing M&E systems, sampling methods, and conducting data quality assessments.

 Data Management & Analysis: Proficient in Excel and Power BI for data cleaning, aggregation, and visualization to inform decisions.

 Compliance & Donor Reporting: Experienced in managing documentation, reviewing contracts, and preparing USAID-aligned reports.

 Technology & Training: Adept in Kobo Collect, Development Information Solution, and Result Management System, digital data collection and reporting.

 Project Support & Communication: Grantee implementation, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

 Research Tools & Software in Biostatistics| Freya International Schools of Research & Implementation| 2025

 Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation| Uganda Management Institute| 2023-2024.

 Bachelors of Science in Quantitative Economics| Makerere University| 2018-2022

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Research Associate,

VIDA Management Consult Ltd 07/2025- Present

The Deal Flow Facility (DFF), implemented by Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSDU), connects growth-oriented SMEs with investors by providing transaction advisory and technical assistance. VIDA Management Consult Ltd was contracted to evaluate the program and my contribution includes:

 Supported the design and pre-testing of survey tools and conducted field surveys to verify SME performance, service delivery outputs, and program results.

 Conducted primary data collection using Google Forms, supplemented with photographic evidence, and followed up with 45 businesses through phone verifications and field engagements to ensure response completeness and data quality.

 Led the administration of five (05) Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with businesses, conducted both online and in person, to gather deeper insights and validate reported information.

 Supporting the cleaning and analysis of the evaluation datasets utilizing excel and SPSS to assess performance against project indicators.

Monitoring and Evaluation Associate| Coordinator, USAID| Chemonics International Inc.| Kampala, Uganda 04/2022-03/2025 USAID/Feed the Future Strategic Investments Activity (SIA) facilitated commercial financing over 60 businesses to raise over $140 million through making them investment ready. With a gender lens and youth focus, livelihoods of over 100,000 underrepresented individuals across the agriculture, energy, and health sectors across various regions were impacted. Specifically, I supported with the following Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) functions:

 Supported implementation of MEL systems, reviewed and updated Monitoring and Evaluation Plans and work plans over three years, and ensured indicators aligned with evolving program goals and reporting needs.

 Led data management for 28 indicators including entry, cleaning, aggregation, and analysis, while maintaining dashboards, ensuring accuracy, and meeting both quarterly and annual USAID reporting requirements.

 Conducted field verifications for six businesses, from sampling and form design to farmer interviews; developed SOPs and data tools to standardize indicator tracking.

 Managed GIS data entry for 15 businesses, results entry and management into the USAID DIS, trained staff in using KoboCollect for geo-data collection, and supported SharePoint systems to streamline MEL data storage and access.

 Oversaw relationships for 10 businesses from due diligence to deal close of three and supported three grantees to ensure progress on deliverables and timely reporting.

 Drafted and approved MEL verification reports for 15 consultants, grantees, and advisors, and trained staff on interpreting indicators and applying gender/youth disaggregation in data tools.