Gracious Sishekanu
About Gracious Sishekanu
Gracious Sishekanu serves as the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager at Catholic Relief Services in Zambia, a position he has held since 2020. He has a strong background in public health and demography, with previous roles at Jhpiego and Society for Family Health Zambia.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Gracious Sishekanu has served as the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2020. In this role, he oversees the monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure accountability and learning within various projects. His work focuses on enhancing program effectiveness and ensuring that the organization meets its goals in Zambia.
Previous Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
Prior to his current position, Gracious worked as a Monitoring Evaluation Research (MER) Advisor at Jhpiego from 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Society for Family Health Zambia from 2016 to 2019. In these roles, he managed the research, monitoring, and evaluation of various health projects, including donor-funded initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Gracious Sishekanu earned a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of Lusaka, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Demography and Population Studies from the University of Zambia, completed from 2007 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in public health and demography.
Background in Academia
Gracious has experience in academia, having worked as a Tutor in Demography and Research at the University of Zambia from 2011 to 2012. His role involved educating students on demographic methods and research techniques, contributing to the academic development of future professionals in the field.
Skills and Competencies
Gracious possesses advanced skills in personnel management, training, and budgeting. His competencies in these areas enhance his effectiveness in managing teams and projects within the monitoring and evaluation sector, particularly in public health initiatives.