James Haganza
About James Haganza
James Haganza is a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in health education and monitoring and evaluation, supported by multiple degrees in relevant fields.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
James Haganza currently serves as the Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Catholic Relief Services in Kigali, Rwanda. He has held this position since 2016, accumulating eight years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing MEAL processes, ensuring effective program implementation, and enhancing accountability within health-related initiatives.
Previous Experience at Catholic Relief Services
James Haganza has previously worked at Catholic Relief Services in various capacities. In 2017, he served as a MEAL Specialist for four months in Kigali and as a MEAL TDYer for one month in Kandi, Benin, and another month in Magburaka, Tonkolili, Sierra Leone. His roles involved contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of programs aimed at improving health outcomes.
Education and Academic Background
James Haganza has a diverse academic background. He studied at the National University of Rwanda, earning a Bachelor's degree in School Psychology from 1997 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from Proyecto Kalu from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a Master's of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation at Mount Kenya University from 2014 to 2016.
Expertise in Health Education and Evaluation
James Haganza possesses a strong background in health education, which supports his role in monitoring and evaluation within health-related programs. He has expertise in HIV/AIDS impact mitigation and health promotion, critical areas in the non-profit sector. His skills in proposal writing enhance his ability to contribute to the development and funding of sustainable health projects.
Professional Experience in Medical Education
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, James Haganza worked at Partners In Health as the Associate Director of Medical Education and Training from 2006 to 2011. This five-year experience allowed him to develop skills in medical education, which complement his current work in monitoring and evaluation.