Patrick Minja is an accomplished project manager and data specialist with over nine years of experience leading the implementation of large-scale research and evaluation studies across East Africa. Currently at EDI Global, Patrick oversees the end-to-end delivery of complex surveys managing everything from project inception and fieldwork coordination to data quality assurance and final dataset submission.
Patrick has played a central role in more than 13 major evaluations, including randomized controlled trials, impact assessments, and intervention studies for clients such as UNICEF, IFPRI, FCDO, and leading universities. His work spans multiple sectors, including health, education, agriculture, and livelihoods, and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and international development discourse.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Moshi Co-operative University and brings deep expertise in CAPI tool programming, survey design, and advanced data analysis using tools such as Stata, Python, and Excel. Patrick has extensive hands-on experience with data collection platforms including SurveyCTO and Survey Solutions, and is certified in Human Research Protection and research ethics.
Recognized for his attention to detail, technical proficiency, and strong leadership, Patrick has successfully led field teams, built robust data management systems, and delivered high-quality data for projects conducted across Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda—with additional remote oversight in countries including Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh.
