Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Expert

About Me

My Work

Extpertise & Skills

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL): MEAL frameworks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), data quality assessments, AMELPs

Research & Analysis: Quantitative & qualitative methodologies, mixed-methods research, statistical analysis (SPSS, Stata, R)

Data Management & Visualization: Tableau, GIS mapping, Qualtrics, Excel, Development Information Solution (DIS)

Project Management: Team leadership, timeline execution, risk management, budget allocation

Stakeholder Engagement: Client relations, donor presentations, partnership coordination

Technical Communication: Report writing, case studies, proposals, whitepapers

Software & Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, statistical & database management tools

Remote & Global Collaboration: Experienced in working across diverse teams and international projects

My Experience

A results-driven Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) expert with 5+ years of experience supporting USAID-funded international development programs across East Africa. Specializing in MEAL framework design, data-driven decision-making, and impact assessment for programs focused on vulnerable populations. Experienced in leading mixed-methods research, data collection, and advanced analysis using Tableau, R, SPSS, and GIS. Adept at managing multi-country projects, coordinating diverse teams, and engaging stakeholders, including donors and implementing partners. I have a strong background in training and capacity building, translating complex data into actionable insights, and producing high-quality reports to drive program effectiveness. I am also passionate about leveraging adaptive learning to enhance development outcomes.

Previous Work

From Chaos to Clarity: The Focus Group Diaries

The Focus Group Diaries

Managing Evaluations

Evaluation execution strategies involve a systematic approach to data collection, stakeholder engagement, and analytical methodologies to assess program effectiveness, ensure data quality, and generate actionable insights for informed decision-making and continuous improvement

Learning and Adaptive Management

Organized learning events that showcase opportunities for stakeholders to reflect on project experiences, share insights, and identify lessons learned.

Organized close-out events which are fundamental for marking the formal conclusion of a project. They provide an opportunity to review achievements, celebrate successes, and formally hand over deliverables to stakeholders.

Strengthening MEL Capacity

Train project staff on M&E concepts, tools, and best practices.

Develop M&E manuals, guidelines, and training materials.

Support organizations in building their internal M&E systems and data management systems.

Technical Report Writing

Highlight detailed information of project activities, achievements, lessons learned and challenges to the different stakeholders.

Demonstrate and illustrate responsible use of resources and adherence to project goals.

Effectively document and communicate their project journeys.

Impact and Third-Party Evaluations

Measure the impact of programs and interventions using different methodologies .

Assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of projects.

Conduct independent evaluations of programs and projects.

Provide unbiased assessments of program performance and impact.

Ensure compliance with international evaluation standards.

Learning and Knowledge Management

Help organizations document lessons learned and best practices.

Develop knowledge-sharing platforms and systems.

Facilitate learning and adaptation based on M&E findings.

Real-Time Monitoring and Feedback Systems

Set up real-time monitoring systems to track project progress.

Develop feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous learning and adaptation.

Data Visualization and Dashboard Development

Create interactive dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.

Present complex data in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand format.

Help organizations track progress in real-time.

Data Collection and Analysis

Conduct baseline studies, mid-term evaluations, and end-line assessments.

Design and implement qualitative and quantitative data collection tools (surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.).

Analyze data using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, Excel, R) and provide actionable insights.

Success Metrics

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and data collection methods.

Design and develop tailored M&E frameworks for projects, programs, and organizations.

Create logical frameworks (logframes), results frameworks, and theory of change models.

Align programs with organizational goals and donor requirements.

Feautured Articles

24th March 2025

From Chaos to Clarity: The Focus Group Diaries

The Focus Group Diaries