Sharper Sikota

Sharper Sikota is a skilled professional with a background in Economics and International Public Health. With a Master's degree in Economics from The University of Zambia and a Master's in International Public Health from Liverpool John Moores University, Sharper has a solid educational foundation. Sharper's expertise lies in research methodologies, grant proposal writing, systematic reviews, project management, economic evaluation, and monitoring and evaluation.

With a strong commitment to honesty, transparency, and innovation, Sharper possesses key competencies in quantitative methodologies, survey methods, qualitative approaches, econometric data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, economic evaluation/costing, leadership, and management. Proficient in various tools and technologies such as STATA, SPSS, EVIEWS, SAS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ArcGIS, Nvivo, EndNote, Mendeley, Survey CTO, Open Data Kit, EPI-Info, EPI-data, ACASI, and CS-PRO, Sharper is well-equipped to handle diverse tasks.

Some of Sharper's key achievements include fluency in English, Bemba, Tonga, and Nyanja, being awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship, managing a large team of research assistants, implementing successful viral load optimization strategies, reviewing scientific publications, mentoring new hires, developing M&E plans and frameworks, and effective budget management.

Throughout Sharper's career, they have held significant roles at reputable organizations. This includes serving as the Southern Africa Focal Point at BroadImpact, a Health Economist at Right to Care, a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a Research Field Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action, and a Research Coordinator at Palladium. Sharper also has experience working at the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR).